KRIS the Band

Kris is an energetic jam band whose infectious love for playing music can be felt by everyone in their presence. Groove, passion, and creativity synergize into a powerful sonic landscape which is accessible to any audience. Although every member is skilled beyond their years, a Kris show isn’t just a display of technical prowess — each show is a complete improvisational journey onto which both the band and those listening can embark.

Kiran Edwards (guitar/vocals), Gabe Toth (drums), Sam Blakely (keys), Billy Stark (bass), and Ethan Klotz (sax/percussion) formed the band in the winter of 2018. Since then, they have played shows across the Northeast in venues like Garcia’s (Portchester, NY), Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY), and Orlando’s (Burlington, VT).

Their originals are a product of an eclectic array of musical influences spanning multiple genres. Notable influences include The Grateful Dead, The Meters, Velvet Underground, the Talking Heads, Bill Evans, and Phish.