Jiya was formed in Newport, RI in 1999. The original band was formed in a run down frat house in the summer of '99. Ryan(vocals) was living on the beach and enjoying life. Don(guitar), who had jammed with Ryan for close to a year, decided that they should form a kick- ass, original rock band. They decided they needed another guitar player so as luck would have it, Rex(guitar) stumbled into the picture, as way of a friend of a friend. After clubbing around the scene for a while and meeting some very cool and unusual characters, JIYA met Kevin(drums) who was soon followed by Mike(Bass). Finally, the right band with the right people!!! Since then JIYA has been ripping up stages all over southern New England and beyond. If your into high energy, soul driven rock and roll check out the website. www.jiyamusic.com Peace