About
EASY THERE TIGER, based out of Chicago, was formed in 2018 by two high-school friends, Devan Diefenbach and Jordan Dahl. Both have been writing and playing music together since 2010 but in two other bands, The Riverside Regulars and Fortunate Only.
EASY THERE TIGER has been featured in MER's Music Showcase, playing in venues such as, The Cubby Bear, House of Blues Foundation Room, and the Milwaukee Pabst Brewery. Also, they have been the featured artist in The Deli Magazine's upcoming artist blog for September. In October of 2018, EASY THERE TIGER took 1st Place at the IBAM Chicago Band Slam, a prestigious competition of the top artists in the Midwest.
With their new EP, "3110" EASY THERE TIGER looks to make a following for themselves starting in Chicago by using their energetic live performances and deep yet lively lyrics and music.
Members
Jordan Dahl is a percussionist who feels equally at home and in the studio. Dahl has performed at venues such as The Palace, Higher Grounds, Launchpad, Beaver Dam Lake Days, 98.1 WXRO Radiation, and various fundraising music festivals.
Starting early in his life he has played with orchestral ensembles, show choirs, rap artists, and rock bands. His influences are, his father, Andy Hurley, and George Daniel.
Dahl’s best accomplishments have been his performances in the band called, “The Riverside Regulars.” He has played all over Wisconsin with them and has recorded an EP with them as well. The EP, Thoughts Run Wild was released in November of 2013. Dahl has also recorded with a rap artist called “N3R.” Dahl was featured on N3R’s track, Summer Days in December of 2014. From 2011 to 2015 Dahl played in SWAZZ, a show choir. Jordan also performed in FOG (For Our Generation) where he played in the pit orchestra. He has also played with two Former American Idol top ten contestants, Devin Velez and M.K Nobilette. Back in 2017, Jordan was involved with touring rock band, ST8 OF GRACE. During his time with ST8 OF GRACE he was featured in the Chasing Time music video and recorded several songs for a new album. Dahl’s most recent performance is on EASY THERE TIGER's new EP, "3110", which was released back on July 17, 2018. Dahl was also the sole producer of the 3110 EP.
Mr. Dahl has achieved many honors and awards for his drumming and group performances as well. He received the National Exchange Club A.C.E award in 2015 for his battle with cancer and still being able to play drums at a high level. Dahl has also received an outstanding performance and leadership award in the Beaver Dam Area Orchestra. Jordan had also won the talent show at his High School two years in a row. Dahl is also promoted by Two Side Moon Promotions and is featured in issue 71 of Fireworks Magazine.
Mr. Dahl is currently completing an undergraduate degree at Columbia College Chicago, where he is majoring in music business management. At the moment, he is currently playing drums with Chicago Pop Rock band, EASY THERE TIGER.
Devan Diefenbach is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who was been living and breathing music for the majority of his life, starting on the cello at age seven.
Diefenbach has worked with musicians in various styles of music, including classical, rap and rock. He has been a part of many different musical ensembles, including his cello and guitar performance with high school groups SWAZZ, For Our Generation, and most notably his high school band, The Riverside Regulars. He truly discovered his deep love for music through writing original songs for the band and performing countless shows ranging from coffee shop gigs to playing local festivals, such as Beaver Dam Lake Days, and even performing with American Idol top ten contestants M.K. Nobilette and Devin Velez. Devan is most happy when he is playing music for a crowd or is creating music either at home or in the studio.
His most recent accomplishments have been with EASY THERE TIGER, including the production of the music video for “Twenty Something Nobody”, and most notably his vocal and guitar performances on the debut EP, entitled “3110” (pronounced thirty-one ten), released on July 17th, 2018.
Currently, Devan is writing music and performing with Chicago alternative rock Band, EASY THERE TIGER, where he looks to dig deeper into the music scene and create something special. Although, he knows that whether he hits it big or not, his deeply rooted love for music will always be a part of him.