This San Francisco Bay Area-based quintet, which formed a few years ago while in Santa Barbara with various members attending college in the area, is, first and foremost, a rock band, with songs that elicit an emotional reaction comparable to those of the wide-screen visions of U2 and Coldplay. Thriving Ivory’s music touches on the haunting presence of ghosts and angels, as well as life, love, relationships and the universal search for meaning in these uncertain times....all couched in timeless melodies and evocative images.

The group has amassed an impressive following through their larger-than-life concerts across California, Arizona and Nevada since songwriter/pianist Scott Jason first met vocalist Clayton Stroope while attending UC Santa Barbara. Scott quickly recognized a perfect fit for his music and lyrics with Stroope’s operatic rock vocal approach. Guitarist Drew Cribley soon joined, followed by the rhythm section of bassist Bret Cohune and drummer Paul Niedermier, all San Francisco Bay Area natives. Bassist Bret Cohune was the final addition to the band.

Thriving Ivory raised the funds to independently release their debut album, which they largely recorded in the basement of guitarist Drew Cribley’s parents, with producer Chris Manning of Jellyfish. Using the internet to spread the word, Thriving Ivory independently amassed more than a half million plays for their songs on the Myspace site.

Things really began to take off when Music Director Aaron Axelsen of influential San Francisco rock station KITS Live 105 put the track "Angels on the Moon" into full rotation. The song, influenced by the horrors of September 11, 2001 immediately went to top 5 requested among listeners, earning year-end accolades in the station staff ’s best of lists.

The commitment paid off, with the band signing to Wind-up in 2007. Thriving Ivory re-recorded both "Hey Lady" as well as the brand new track, "Alien," with noted producer Howard Benson. Thriving Ivory’s Wind-up debut is proof that there is plenty more magic up the band’s sleeve.