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Jiezuberband are a 6 piece rock band from Glasgow, Scotland formed in 2006. The band is composed of John Strachan (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Claire Gibson (Vocals), Scott Coulter (Lead Guitar), Michael Grant (Keyboards), Kenneth Maclean (Bass, Kaossilator) and Alasdair Gibson (Drums). They have released one studio album: Sound of the Sun. They are mainly recognizable with their unique on stage persona and use of interlacing genres.

August-November 2006
Jiezuberband formed in August 2006 after a meeting between John Strachan and Michael Grant. Originally a five piece, the band consisted of John Strachan (Vocals), Michael Grant (Keyboards), Alex Mccutcheon (Guitar), Ali Calder (Bass) and Malcolm Blackwood (Drums). Michael, Ali and Malcolm had previously performed together in another local band and after losing the guitarist, John and Alex were brought in to form Jiezuberband. On September 21st 2007 the band performed live for the first time, finishing in last place at the Jumping Jacks Battle of the Bands. The following week after their second live performance both Ali and Malcolm left the band. In October 2006 Ian Duncan (Preacher, Peat Loaf) and Andy Wood (The iFoundation) were drafted in on Drums and Bass respectively. In November 2006 the band played alongside American band Dufus at Glasgow's Barfly venue.

November 2006-2010
In 2006 Jiezuberband entered the studio with Dave Reilly of China Crisis to record their first EP 'Mile High Maniac' during this time the band were booked to play at Glasgow's 13th Note, during the show guitarist Alex Mccutcheon snapped a string off his guitar and proceeded to walk off stage mid performance. Following this show Alex was replaced by guitarist Scott Coulter in December of 2006 and the band released the 'Mile High Maniac' EP. The new line up with Scott Coulter performed for the first time at Glasgow's Classic Grand in February 2007 where they were met with mixed reviews. In May of 2008 Andy Wood left the band to concentrate on other projects. In June 2008 Ritchie Muir was drafted in to take over the position of Bass Player having previously filled in at various points over the previous year. In June 2009 Ritchie left to pursue other projects and Kenneth Maclean was brought in to complete the line up. Over the course of the next year Jiezuberband toured the UK extensively, performing around the UK Festivals. In April 2010 Claire Gibson joined the band as a second vocalist. In June 2010 Jiezuberband Headlined Glasgow's o2 Academy as part of their UK summer tour.

2011-2012
In April 2011 Ian Duncan left his position as drummer for Jiezuberband, for a short period of time afterwards Alasdair Gibson, who was Jiezuberband's sound engineer filled in temporarily until he filled the position on a full time basis. In the summer of 2011, Jiezuberband then went on to perform at the Forest of Galtres Festival alongside The Charlatans; also headlining the festival were The Levellers and British Sea Power. Towards the end of 2011 Jiezuberband entered the studio to record their debut album 'Sound of the Sun' which was commercially released in March 2012. In June of 2012 Jiezuberband were featured on the cover cd of Classic Rock Magazine.

2013 & The Five of Pentacles - Present
In April 2013 Jiezuberband launched their summer touring with a sell out show at Glasgow's o2 abc launching a new show named The Five Of Pentacles. Along with an extensive festival tour the band also announced a UK tour in October 2013 and plans to release The Five Of Pentacles as an album.

In 2013 Jiezuberband were also nominated to play at the Houses of Parliment in London

In July 2013 Jiezuberband were nominated for 'Album of the Year' at New Yorks "All WNY Music Awards" with their 'Sound of the Sun' album

Current

 * John Strachan   (Vocals, Percussion) (2006-present)
 * Claire Gibson   (Vocals) (2010-present)
 * Michael Grant   (Keyboards) (2006-present)
 * Scott Coulter   (Guitar) (2006-present)
 * Kenneth Maclean (Bass) (2009-present)
 * Alasdair Gibson (Drums)(2011-present)

Past

 * Malcom Blackwood (Drums) (2006)
 * Ian Duncan      (Drums) (2006-2011)
 * Andy Wood       (Bass)  (2006-2008)
 * Ritchie Muir    (Bass)  (2008-2009)
 * Alex Mccutcheon (Guitar)(2006)

Discography

 * Mile High Maniac  (2006)
 * Eternal Chaos     (2007)
 * Designer Daydreams (2010)
 * Sound of the Sun  (2012)