Ian Felice (born 1982) is an American musician and painter.[1][2] He is the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter for The Felice Brothers.[3]
Early life and education
editIan Felice was born in 1982 in the Catskill Mountains of New York.[3][4] Later, he moved to New York City to study arts. He earned a B.F.A. in painting from Pratt Institute.[5]
Career
editIn 2006, Ian Felice formed a music band named The Felice Brothers with his brothers Simone and James.[3][6]
In August 2017, Felice released his debut solo album, In the Kingdom of Dreams, through Loose.[7][8][9] It was recorded over four days in February at Sugar Mountain Studios in Palenville, New York, and produced by Simone Felice.[10][11] The cover features Albert Pinkham Ryder's painting, "Death on a Pale Horse."[12] Felice wrote the album in 2016 as he was about to become a father.[10][13]
Artwork
editFelice was initially a painter before switching to his musical career.[14] His artwork has appeared on several album covers for The Felice Brothers, including the Christmas vinyl Country Ham and Murder by Mistletoe (2016), Favorite Waitress (2014), and Undress, which was released in May 2019.[14] His background in visual arts also influences his music and literary efforts.[14]
Bibliography
edit- Hotel Swampland (2017)[10]
- The Moon Over Edgar (2022)
References
edit- ^ Madges, Sarah (November 14, 2012). "Conor Oberst+Ian Felice". The Village Voice.
- ^ Sanders, Leigh (November 30, 2017). "Ian Felice at the Hare & Hounds, King's Heath, Birmingham – Review". Express & Star.
- ^ a b c Tuccio-Koonz, Linda (December 21, 2017). "Ian Felice performs at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne". Connecticut Post.
- ^ Cobb, Mike (April 7, 2019). "Folk Fest Profile – Ian Felice". Red Hook Star-Revue.
- ^ Hutchinson, Charles (October 26, 2018). "Felice Brothers' Ian Felice goes solo at The Winning Post". York Press.
- ^ "The Felice Brothers: "We've got bad reputations…"". Uncut. August 29, 2014.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina (August 28, 2017). "Album Review: Ian Felice - In the Kingdom of Dreams". Consequence.
- ^ Taylor, Alan J. (December 17, 2017). "Ian Felice on the 'Road to America' and 'The Final Reckoning'". No Depression.
- ^ Sanders, Leigh (August 29, 2017). "Album Review: Ian Felice - In The Kingdom Of Dreams". Shropshire Star.
- ^ a b c "Ian Felice to release debut solo album In The Kingdom Of Dreams". KLOF Magazine. July 11, 2017.
- ^ "Ian Felice touts new LP at Colony". Hudson Valley One. December 21, 2017.
- ^ Howe, Miranda (November 27, 2017). "Ian Felice - In conversation".
- ^ Jones, Allan (October 10, 2017). "Ian Felice - In The Kingdom Of Dreams". Uncut.
- ^ a b c "Checking Into Hotel Swampland: A Review |". Carolina Quarterly. September 1, 2019.