Oleander

Oleander is a Sacramento, California-based post-grunge band (named after the poisonous wildflower oleander). Oleander is composed of Fred Nelson Jr. (drums), Doug Eldridge (bass guitar), Ric Ivanisevich (guitar) and Thomas Flowers (vocals, guitar). Their debut was Oleander, an EP released on Fine Records in 1996; it was followed by Shrinking the Blob (1997). The song "Down When I'm Loaded" became a regional hit, and Oleander signed with Universal Records. Their major label debut was 1999's February Son which featured the singles "Why I'm Here" and "I Walk Alone.