Finding himself jobless and bandless in the late 80’s, Ian, formerly residing near Southampton England, brought himself and his music across the Pond to Brooklyn and has never lacked a band since.

After stints in various, mostly experimental, bands centered around the lower east side of Manhattan, he formed The Larch in 1997.

Larch (as the band was known originally) was signed to an indie label called Flamingo thanks to an introduction from Paula Carino (then of power-pop band, Regular Einstein.) Stewart Mason, who owned the label, suggested they change the name to “THE Larch” (since at the time the trend was towards bands without the “the” prefix – think Blur, Oasis, Ash) the thinking being that it would help the band stand out from the crowd. Stewart has since stated that that the resulting 7” vinyl single (Free Kick b/w Anvil Chorus and Crashing Main Street) was “the best single I ever put out“ and that “the sardonic "Free Kick" sounds like Nick Hornby's football memoir Fever Pitch set to an old Dentists single.”

As fate would have it, the label folded before any effective promotion and distribution was put in motion. Ian has continued to release The Larch’s records by himself with help from his band-mates and graphics pro Greg Fields. (hey! that's me! - webguy)

Liza has been singing with The Larch since 2001, and playing keys in the band since 2003, appearing on four Larch records and performing all over NYC with the band in venues such as Don Hills and Arlene's Grocery. She also writes, plays guitar and performs her original rock music with her band Liza & the WonderWheels which benefits from Ian's stellar guitar playing, Andy Mattina's melodic bass riffs and Joe Filosa's propulsive groovy drumming. 2006 saw the release of Liza's second record MEET THE ANIMAL.