Siena Root is a group and an experimental project with its roots in analogue old school rock music. The foundation is a trio from Stockholm that's been around since the late ‘90s. The sound is classic but yet original, founded on heavy organ, strat leads, bass riffing and big drums. It is also often enriched with bluesy soulful vocals, indian classical instruments and psychedelic vibes.

Siena Root is well known for its unique spectra of appearances, its many great guest artists, and its different interpretations of rock music. It's a constant transforming group, ranging from acoustic sitar to distorted hurdy gurdy. Yet, with a foundation in a traditional rock trio, and a sound rooted in late 60s analogue music. Don't expect to experience the same Siena Root show twice.

In the sense that blues is blue, hard rock is black, and reggae is pan African coloured, this music has the colour of siena. It is a warm colour, originally from the muddy roots of the earth. Because this sound has roots that go deep, it was also natural to let root be a part of the bands name.

Five full length albums, one DVD and one 7” single have been released so far, each one marking the development and refinement of the bands diverse style. Through touring the music has developed in such a way, that jamming and improvising has become an essential element, always keeping you on the edge of your seat. A Siena Root concert is dramatic and exciting, visually, as well as emotionally. It's a dynamic rootrock experience.

ICARUS brings you stoner grooves on a nostalgic trip to the 70ies and back to hometown Antwerp.

In 2010 the fivesum released their debut album 'Meet My Cellardoor'. This album containing 12 songs, all recorded in one take, layed out the foundation for their music and sound.

Meet my cellardoor got some great reviews:
“Een nostalgische trip richting 70’s rock-‘n-roll heeft de groep zichtbaar deugd gedaan” – Rif Raf Magazine.
“Meet my cellar door is a great record full of awesome music. … absolutely highlights in the European music scene.” - www.daredevilrecords.de

The story continous with their next EP, to be released in may 2013.
This selftitled album, Icarus, will be the 2ndof lots to follow.
The EP will be available as a free download starting from the 5th of may.
The vinyl edition will be baptised with a releaseparty on the 17th of may.  


ICARUS IS

Bart Struyf - guitar
Peter Struyf - drums
Roel Stessens - keys
Gino Schepens - bass
Yves Coussement - vocals