iS is a one of a kind three - piece “jam” rock band from the Hudson Valley, NY.  iS consists of Mike Friest on bass and vocals, Pieter Vanleeuwen on keyboards and vocals, and Matt Donohue on drums.  iS features a full unique, yet relatable sound with a focus on quality songwriting, strong musicianship, and often adventurous improvisation.

While residing in California, iS toured the left half of the country from 2003-2007, when that summer they agreed on a move back east, which included a 17 show tour.  After relocating to the Hudson Valley, iS acquired a new drummer in late 2008 and were soon playing shows all over the Mid-Atlantic - New England regions.  iS recorded their first album “The Tree of Us” in 2010.  Over the next few years iS continued with mini tours and occasional festival appearances, most notably two appearances at the Mountain Jam Festival in Hunter Mountain, NY in 2010 and 2012.  iS has opened up for national acts, such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Keller Williams, Jackie Greene, Assembly of Dust, Col. Bruce Hampton, Leon Russell,

Currently, iS continues to write and rehearse, while finalizing the mixing/mastering process on their upcoming album, “Year of the Toad”.  iS's repertoire of originals and cover tunes is deep and vast.  iS can perform acoustically, acousticish, or full set-up.  iS looks forward to playing at a venue or private party near you!