Philadelphia foursome IKE has enjoyed a satisfying "slow burn" on their way to the upper echelons of the city's rock scene. Led by powerhouse lead vocalist John Faye, the band has wowed audiences since the release of their debut CD "Parallel Universe" in 2003. Having shared stages with the likes of Bon Jovi, REM, Cracker, Butch Walker, Train, Better Than Ezra, Matthew Sweet, and The Hooters, IKE is accomplishing more as a DIY indie band than many major label acts that get lost in the shuffle. Fueled by two full length CD's, a DVD, and unheard of radio play for an indie band, IKE recently took Philadelphia Style Magazine's "Best of Style 2006" award. Their most recent album "In Real Life" reveals a band being dragged kicking and screaming into adulthood, with stellar musical results. The single "Into Philadelphia," originally written as a rock lullaby for Faye's newborn son, has morphed into a hometown anthem, garnering regular rotation airplay on the city's legendary rock station WMMR, and getting high profile stadium/arena spins at home games for the Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers. Other album tracks like "Just A Moment" and "Cinderella Spark" helped land "In Real Life" and IKE into the hearts of thousands of music fans throughout the east coast and beyond. IKE has performed over 300 shows together from large concert venues down to their intimate "Living Room Shows." WMMR on-air personality Jaxon says: "They never cease to amaze me!! Whether they are playing for thousands or one hundred people the show is always filled with the same awesome energy, incredible musicianship and wicked catchy songs! Always one of my favorites to see live. They never disappoint!" Philly Style Magazine says: "As our readers have concluded, Philadelphia likes Ike. And this local rock band reciprocates all that goodwill by eschewing glitz for humble hometown tributes in catchy tunes like .. The indie band has a devoted following, with loyal fans going so far as shelling out cash to get Ike back in the studio to record its sophomore album, In Real Life. Whether the band is putting on one of its quirky Living Room shows (concerts held in private homes) or opening in Atlantic City in front of thousands for another Philly fave, Bon Jovi, the four-piece is always ready to rock."