Michigan born, but touring out of Nashville, TN, Captain Ivory has developed a strong following through heavy touring of festivals and clubs across the US and Europe, including a marathon 42-day tour through France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, & Spain in early 2015. The group has supported everyone from Otis Taylor, Whitey Morgan & the 78’s, Frontier Ruckus IAMDYNAMITE, and more. Their debut album, produced by Grammy winning producer David Feeny (Jack White, Loretta Lynn) and
Michigan born, but touring out of Nashville, TN, Captain Ivory has developed a strong following through heavy touring of festivals and clubs across the US and Europe, including a marathon 42-day tour through France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, & Spain in early 2015. The group has supported everyone from Otis Taylor, Whitey Morgan & the 78’s, Frontier Ruckus IAMDYNAMITE, and more. Their debut album, produced by Grammy winning producer David Feeny (Jack White, Loretta Lynn) and released on Gangplank Records in 2014, is featured at Joe Louis Arena, & receives airplay by NPR affiliates WEMU & WDET, WTTS (Indianapolis), Lightning 100 (Nashville), and many others internationally. The group is an official Music Dealers (Chicago) licensed artist and has been approached by PBS, Detroit Red Wings, and numerous filmmakers about the licensing of their music.
“Great style, solid lyrics, and good musical arrangements. These guys are well on their way!” - Mitch Ryder (The Detroit Wheels)
“A must see band. Watch out for these guys.” - Tino Gross (Howling Diablos)
“. . . it’s been some time since I’ve encountered a band that offers classic but original songs and sounds. From voice to instruments, these boys can capture and keep your attention.” - GW Staton (promoter, Canton Village Theater / Black Crystal Cafe)
“Moments after I started working with them, I knew they had to be on Gangplank (records)! They have the the trifecta of solid songwriting, great chops and all-in commitment.” - David Feeny (Grammy Award-Winning Producer/Engineer)
“Captain Ivory has a lot in the bag and stands out from most indie bands.” - Tracks Magazine (Germany)