Zeta June

Iowa City's affluent yet underground music scene has produced an eclectic group of young rockers known simply as Zeta June. The four-piece ensemble has generated quite the buzz among listeners throughout the surrounding area, piquing the interests of several well-established regional acts such as Roster McCabe, Dead Larry, The Workshy, Future Rock and John Wayne & The Pain. The members, Percussionist Cody Kuhens, Bassist Mitch Hruby, Guitarists Porter Hand and Ian Crawford, at an average age of 22, boast a breadth in styles that have gained them slight notoriety circa Midwest. This recognition is a testament to their originality, putting on performances that guarantee any audience a memorable experience. In just fourteen months of existence their appeal has earned them bids to several music festivals including Summer Camp as well as the beloved Camp Euforia. Zeta June comprises of an unexpected confluence in musical tastes. As a result of these individual influences, their soundscape mixes elements of funk, blues, slap bass, classic and synth rock to form a truly sophisticated track. However separate the backgrounds; chemistry between them is undeniable as their entire resonance reflects it. From seamless breaks to interlocking rhythms, Zeta attains a level of jam unseen in most local acts. Moreover, they have an uncanny ability to control the atmosphere of the room with a vibe that is sure to get crowds of any age groovin. The band's true strengths lie in reciprocating the audience's energy. Their capacity to perpetuate this infectious flow greatly affects the ambience of a show. While they have gained a decent following within the confines of Iowa City, there is much left to prove. The support of local scenesters has firmly planted them to the music community here, but that only goes so far. This powerful combination of strong roots and righteous tunes will bode well, providing the band with a proper foundation to pursuit the open road; only time will tell us whether or not their splash will ripple onto neighboring ponds. Upon asking Zeta of what someone should be prepared to be at their live shows, simply replied Down to funk.