Blue Iris is based in central Illinois and consists of two married couples, the Hargis and Schaut families. The band is nominated for seven Josie Music Awards recognizing excellence in the independent music industry. They will be attending the ceremony in Nashville at the end of October. In the meantime, they are performing around central Illinois including the State Fair to support their new single and video, Beautiful Sound.
Blue Iris is:
- Jen Hargis - Vocals/Guitar
- Rob Hargis - Percussion
- Bre Schaut - Violin/Guitar
- Jason Schaut - Bass
The Josie Music Awards Nominations:
- Group of the Year Rock/Metal - JMA Alum - Blue Iris
- Song of the Year - Rock JMA Alum Duo/Group - Blue Iris - Comin' Down Heavy, SW: Jen Hargis
- Music Video of the Year - Performance Focused - Duo/Group JMA ALUM - Out of the Darkness - Blue Iris
- Best Performance in a Music Video - Jen Hargis
- Musician of the Year - Guitar Female - Jen Hargis
- Musician of the Year - Violin Female - Bre Schaut
- Vocalist of the Year - Rock Female - Jen Hargis
See Blue Iris at the Illinois State Fair Grand Central Stage August 9, 2 p.m.
