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Spanning the better part of a decade, the creative evolution between Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran is far from ordinary. The duo ran an organic farm in the Shenandoah Valley, toured the mid-Atlantic by bicycle, and lived in small communities while pursuing modes of alternative education. Their eclectic background is mirrored in Illiterate Light's sound and lyricism, floating between postmodern confusion and vibrant, life-affirming optimism.

Formed in the summer of 2015, the band transcend expectations of typical rock music through their limitations as a duo. Gorman elevates his gritty guitar melodies and honest lyricism by stomping out thunderous synth bass with his feet as Cochran layers lush vocal harmony and explodes with body convulsing energy around his minimalist standing drum kit. Gorman and Cochran’s incessant writing, commanding live performance, and near constant touring promise a bright future as they finish their debut album with Vance Powell (Jack White, Kings of Leon, Chris Stapleton) and Adrian Olsen (Foxygen, Natalie Prass). Their recent EP, “Sweet Beast", is the first taste of what’s to come from Illiterate Light.

TOUR

very excited to announce we’re supporting the wonderful @shakeygraves this May ✨✨ dates below 👇👇
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• 5/1 New Orleans @joytheater ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/2 Oxford MS @thelyricoxford ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•5/3 Pensacola @vinylmusichall ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/4 St Petersburg @jannuslive ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/5 Atlanta GA @shakykneesfest (No SG)
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• 5/7 Chattanooga @thesignaltn ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/8 Charleston @chsmusichall ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/9 Athens @georgiatheatre ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/10 Charlotte @fillmorenc ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/11 Raleigh @ritzraleigh ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/13 Cleveland @hobcleveland ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/14 Ithaca @ The State Theater
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• 5/15 Clifton Park @upstate_concert_hall ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/16 New Haven @collegestmusic ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 5/17 Northampton @the_academy_of_musical_theatre ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸 @theconcertshooter

Thanks you Charleston 🙏🙏 last night w @raylandishere in Jacksonville FL tonight @murrayhilltheatre 🤘🤘 📸 @boneydiego

Charleston SC tonight @chspourhouse ❤️❤️ looking forward to seeing friends from @sustoisreal & @babeclubmusic - - 📸 @boneydiego

Excited to announce April tour dates supporting @sustoisreal ..stoked to get back to some of our fav cities tix in bio 🙏🙏
••4/10 St Louis @blueberryhillstl ••4/11 Louisville @thezanzabar ••4/12 Nashville @thebasementeast ••4/14 Pittsburgh @clubcafelive ••4/15 New York @boweryballroom ••4/17 Boston @greatscottrock ••4/19 Philadelphia @milkboyphilly ••4/20 DC @rocknrollhotel —————————————————
📸 @boneydiego

one more week of tour w @raylandishere 💗💗 have loved supporting Rayland and his beautiful band. shows have been sellin out y’all so don’t sleep 👽👽
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•• 2/5 Newport News @boathouselive •• 2/6 Charlottesville @southerncville •• 2/7 Charlotte @visulitetheatre •• 2/8 Asheville @thegreyeagle •• 2/9 Charleston @chspourhouse •• 2/10 Jacksonville @murrayhilltheatre ——————————————
📸 @theconcertshooter @mmusicworks

Burlington VT tonight @highergroundmusic supporting @raylandishere • • • Boston tmrw @thesinclair 📸 @jacq_justice

Contact

mgmt: tylersmash@gmail.com

booking (US/AUS/ASIA): kfrench@paradigmagency.com + eberlin@paradigmagency.com