Iwanaga! (pronounced “e-wa-nah-gah”) a six member ska band that formed in 2008 in the wasteland Fresno, CA. Known for stirring up a lot of commotion in the local music scene. Iwanaga has toured up and down California and has opened up for many touring bands like voodoo glow skulls, the sheds, isolated victims, ska skank redemption and potato pirates. for more about iwanaga visit their Facebook, twitter and reverbnation.
Twitter @iwanagaska
Let’s learn a little more about them, shall we?
Where are you from and when did you get started?
We are from Fresno, California. And we started in 2008, Andrew started the band and members came and went so now we’re at the line up we have now. Which is pretty rad. Let’s hope it stays this way for a long time.
Who are you and who does what in the band?
Guitar/vocals/mom– Andrew Pereida
Bass/inspirational coach– Roxanne medina/Nick Chacon
Trombone/vocals/fedora lover– Leo Esparza
Alto sax/Deaignated Asian– Will Melendez
Drums/Dance Coach– Jeff McCobb
Trumpet/Awesome– Armando Mancinas
How would you best describe the sound?
Our sound is a whole lot ska with a dash of everything from 2 tone to pop punk to Latin feels. You’ll have to check us out to hear our sound.
Dream rock moment (real or not)?
Opening up for voodoo glow skulls is up there. And being able to play with new bands and areas in California that we’ve never played before is pretty rad. As for a fake dream moment would be able to be signed and touring with big acts like reel big fish and such.
Still got day jobs?
You bet your sweet goodies we do. Andrew works at a Laserquest, Leo works for GameStop. Jeff works at an Italian restaurant, Nick works for Fresno State, and Armando works for a movie theater. We all have some pretty awesome jobs.
Any regrets?
None… well there was this one time in San Francisco.