Plaid Penmanship will bash your apathy with a tire iron, says cult TV personality Flabby Hoffman, and that is the typical response that Plaid Penmanship receives from discriminating music lovers. The newest formation of singer/songwriter Ian Hoffmans group includes members from the worlds of jazz, rock, experimental, and soundtrack music to name just a few. With a sound that incorporates all of these elements into one cohesive unit, Plaid Penmanship is at the forefront of truly original rock music. Their sound recalls the compositional grace of Danny Elfman, the danceable beats of Talking Heads, and the atmospheric rock of Radiohead. This eclectic mix of styles makes for an on-stage experience that keeps audiences engaged and shouting for more.
What People Are Saying
"Plaid Penmanship is one of the most unique projects I have ever done. Their musicianship and creativity are a breath of fresh air." Manny Sanchez - I.V. Lab Studio
"Plaid Pennmanship...sound like Franz Ferdinand, if Prince sat in on keyboards and provided his signature funkiness. The dynamic quickly changes as primary singer and songwriter Ian Hoffman takes a cue from Muse and utilizes his falsetto on "Twilight" and "To." All in all, the five-song offering is a bouncy, memorable affair." Janine Schaults - Illinois Entertainer
"This band has found a way to infuse a bit of rock, metal, techno, pop and everything else into one totally amazing show." Southside On the Town - Fearless Radio
"Check out the incendiary jams and idiosyncratic riffs of Lucent Man (now Plaid Penmanship). This unique and accomplished band is throwing a party in their mouths and you're all invited." Todd Berns - Flabby Hoffman Show
"I was listening to the tracks on your website, and I just wanted to say thank you. Lockhead is really really cool." Shawn - ASCAP Chicago
"Thanks for the great show."Bruce Krippner - Martyrs Chicago
