This is LEZAYR

LEZAYR is a California based Alt. Rock band known for their distinctive alternative sound and bilingual lyrics. They have shared the stage with well known Mexican bands like DLD, Elefante and Zoé. It's debut album "Listen to the Faces" has been well received and portraits the energy of the band. It's current line up has been together for 3 years and their sound is influenced by the styles of bands like Foo Fighters, U2, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, 30 Seconds to Mars, Coldplay, Soda Stereo, Heroes del Silencio, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, etc, constantly evolving and changing. Their lyrics will make you sing along and enjoy a musical banquet (dessert included).

Founded in Guadalajara, Lezayr began as a workshop/project led by Alex Ayala and had the sole purpose of collaborating with different musicians. In 2002 while attending the University of Guadalajara, Alex started writing songs on his own for Lezayr and eventually put together a band. Alex began putting his poetry to music and after his first few shows quickly gained a small but devoted group of fans. Alex's songs revolve around the experiences he's had and witnessed; focusing on interpersonal relationships and the internal geographies of those involved. Love, hate, despair, hope, jealousy, confidence - it's all there in Lezayr's layered, unique sound. The band current lineup includes lead guitarist Jon Pritchard, drummer Paul Harris and bass player Saul Aguilar. The band enjoys special collaborations with percussionist Dylan Johnson from time to time.

Lezayr currently has 20+ original songs, and is continuing to write more material, and record whenever possible. Their first EP, "Guide Me", was released in 2009 and can be downloaded for FREE from www.noisetrade.com/lezayr, and the single of the same name from their website. Their long awaited debut album "Listen to the Faces" was released in August 2nd, 2011. The album includes 11 original tracks and is the proud result of years of recording experience (it was completely self-recorded and produced) and a musical evolution for all the band members. Alex Ayala explains the album as "a collection of life experiences. I think everyone has been in a similar situation at one point of their lives at least once, and I think people can relate to that. At the end of the day this album is about the music".

Current Member Bios:

Alex Ayala: born on the 13th of July in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. At the age of 7, he started experimenting with the guitar and learning how to play the basics by age 8. Playing mainly by ear, he joined one of the church choirs and had to sing and play in his first performance. He started developing his voice technique and passion for music, but for reasons out of his control he stopped playing guitar for several years. In high school he joined a poetry club and started writing. Feeling that something was missing in his writing, he took his guitar once again adding music to his poems, writing his first song. His first music influences came from the Spanish rock band Heroes del Silencio, and Argentinian rock band Soda Stereo. Including these two bands, his influences range from basic pop going through techno and psycho to rock, grunge, alternative and metal creating an original style that mixes everything he has knowledge of. He started his first band at the age of 16, named Lezayr, that would play covers in Spanish and in English by bands like La Ley, U2, Pearl Jam, Soda Stereo, Radiohead and Heroes del Silencio at local bars and parties. After the band broke up, he continued his musical journey playing with several bands & musicians. In his senior year at high school he organized a battle of the bands where he performed for the first time in front of a crowd of over 600. After he graduated, he joined the music school at the Universidad de Guadalajara and studied voice and guitar for 2 years. Then Alex moved to the U.S. arriving to the little town of Porterville CA. He continued his musical journey in Porterville, until he moved to Fresno CA to attend Fresno State University.

Saul Aguilar: Having come from a musical background, Saul didn't start to take music as anything more than a hobby until after he left high school. Moving all over Southern California for a few years, he resettled in his home town of Fresno, and started practicing bass again. He met Alex Ayala at the bar he was working at during an open mic competition, which Alex won. He has been a long time friend and associate of Lezayr's drummer, Paul Harris.

Paul Harris: Started playing drums in high school mainly in punk bands. The rest is still a mystery.

Past Member Bios:

Jon Pritchard: TBP