There are at least two artists with the name IMI. 1. Correctly spelled: iMi is an Alternative/Rock band based out of Dallas, TX. www.imirocksnow.com iMi, the high-energy, Texas-born-and-bred, alternative rock band, will grab your attention with their all-original mix of hard-driving rock and acoustic melodies. Formed in 2007, its members are Chris Roberts on Lead Vocal and Guitar, Matthew Gene on Bass Guitar, Brady Hamilton on Drums, and Adrian Kindred on Lead Guitar.
iMi has been inducted into the Curtain Club's "Hall of Fame" in Dallas, receiving special recognition for their sell-out shows and amazing talent. Presented with a plaque honoring them for being one of the top-drawing bands, their autographed portrait is on display with some of Texas' greatest recording artists such as Pantera, Bowling for Soup, Drowning Pool, Pat Green, and The Toadies.
This crowd-pleasing band is no stranger to playing with national acts. Taking first place in a battle of the bands, iMi was granted the opportunity to open for The All-American Rejects. Other national acts iMi has played with are Puddle of Mudd, Eve 6, Candle Box, Saliva, Faktion, Deaf Pedestrians, Edgewater, to name a few.
iMi was selected to showcase at the Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA). They have also performed at the "Red, White and Boom Festival" in McKinney, Texas; at the American Airlines Center during the Pre-Game show for Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets fans; and, recently played their second appearance at the Texas Rockfest in Austin during the famed South by Southwest Festival in 2010.
Appearing on several NBC Morning Shows throughout Texas, iMi continues to gain attention. They have secured sponsorships from national companies such as ESPN, LA Fitness, and many others. The band is passionate about the work they do in their community. They have launched charity concerts and donated a percentage of the proceeds from their downloaded songs to support At Risk Teens for Children's Medical Center.
Their latest album, Halo, was produced by Grammy-nominated Alex Gerst and is available on iTunes. For more information visit their websites at www.imirocksnow.com and www.myspace.com/imirocks.
