Yerkish

As their name proclaims, Denver art rock band Yerkish doles out their own form of experimental communication: Intricate composition and profound lyrics commingled with intense on-stage energy and a veritable barrage of projected imagery. Their live show is riveting, inspirational, and rarely experienced the same way by any two people

Their first EP, “Vignettes,” illustrated the band’s ability to sneak undetected into the realms of popular rock, while still maintaining the inventive nature of their craft. When the band became more recognized and appreciated for their edgier, less formulaic music, it seemed only appropriate to record their second EP, “The Return of Douglas Jupitor.” This sophomore release exhibited the band’s ability to take their expansive set of influences and skillfully weave them together.

Despite some growing pains with members having come and gone, Yerkish plunges fervently on with three of its original members (Ryan Eschenbach, Nate Huisgen, Tim Kaminski) and one new addition, Brent Moran. Hailed as Denver’s best Progressive Rock Band of 2009, Yerkish has high expectations for 2010 with the release of 3 new songs and 3 new music videos.