Our Story
Ion Sky is a four piece band that is guaranteed to get you on your feet. Ion Sky performs light rock, country, pop, hard rock and alternative music. Ion Sky is influenced by many popular artists of today that most live bands don't cover. Some of these include Cee-Lo-Green, Jason Derulo, Sugarland, Bruno Mars and Walk the Moon, while also sticking to the classics of Journey, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar and the Rolling Stones.
Ion Sky was voted your 2023 and 2024 Chautauqua County Reader's Choice Best of the Best, Best Local Band by The Post Journal and The Observer. Ion Sky was also voted a Favorite for Best Live Music of 2024 and 2025 in the Buffalo News Best of 716.
The intense passion and drive from all four members of Ion Sky, allow the band to be as tight as possible while having fun with the audience at the same time.
Ion Sky plays various venues and events including bars, clubs, parties, private events, benefits, festivals, weddings, reunions and much more. The band is able to adjust their sound and sets to fit the environment and crowd. Ion Sky is available to play full band and acoustic shows.
If you're interested in booking Ion Sky for your venue or event, please call (716) 785 - 0869. (Professional calls only please.)
Band Members
Tara Graves
Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar/Keys
Tara has been playing guitar since the age of 11. She has been performing both solo and with bands ever since she was old enough to. In 2010, she co-founded Ion Sky as an original member and continues to expand its legacy with new music, venues, and connections. Her distinctive tone and powerful voice are all the more striking coming from such a small stature, leaving a lasting impression on every audience.
Barry Edwards
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Accompanying the sound of Ion Sky is lead guitar player Barry Edwards. Barry has been playing guitar since 1971 and has been performing with bands since 1974. He plays and teaches several different string instruments. His musical career took him to Boston, Massachusetts, where he played and toured with multiple bands for 26 years. Barry has also recorded and continues to record projects for Indie labels. His passion for music drives him to continue to challenge himself and experiment with new genres of music. His melodic sounds and perfected riffs complement the sound of Ion Sky.
Jack Pasquale
Bass Guitar/Vocals
On bass guitar, Jack Pasquale has been playing bass since the late 70’s in numerous bands throughout the area, a few of those including Imposter, Us, The Strangers, Rocketship 7, and the Jetskis. Jack’s style is Rock, Blues and Motown. Jack takes over the rhythmic complexity of each song, adding his own flavor.
Bradley Heath
Drums//Cajon/Vocals
Last, but certainly not least, Bradley Heath on Drums. Heath has previously drummed for other bands across Western New York including MIZZBEHAVIN', KISS THIS and the Swamp Yankees. Heath has played drums amongst many professionals, such as Eric Singer, Steven Adler, Brent Fritz, Gene Simmons and Deen Castronova. Heath's fresh beats complete the sound of Ion Sky
Playlist
🎸Classic Rock / Rock
Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer
Anyway You Want It - Journey
Bad Girlfriend – Theory of a Deadman
Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones
Beat It - Michael Jackson (rock/pop crossover)
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson (rock/pop crossover)
Black Velvet - Alana Miles
Brass in Pocket - The Pretenders
Come Together - The Beatles
Dirty Deeds - AC/DC
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Faith - George Michael (pop-rock)
Free Fallin/If I Were A Boy - Petty/Beyoncé (rock/pop crossover)
Have a Nice Day - Bon Jovi
Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Hold on Loosely - 38 Special
Jumpin’ Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
Life is a Highway - Rascal Flatts (country rock)
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp
Separate Ways - Journey
She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
Simple Man - Lynard Skynard
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder (funk rock crossover)
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics (synth-rock)
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
TNT - AC/DC
Tush - ZZ-Top
Your Love - The Outfield
🎶 Singer-Songwriter / Alternative / Folk Rock
All Summer Long - Kid Rock (southern rock/folk rock crossover)
Black Horse and a Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Breakeven - The Script
Brian Wilson - Bare Naked Ladies
Bring Me Some Water - Melissa Etheridge
Come to My Window - Melissa Etheridge
Forget You - Cee-Lo Green (soul/pop)
How to Save a Life - The Fray
I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett (rock/singer-songwriter edge)
I’m The Only One - Melissa Etheridge
If You Could Only See - Tonic
I'll Be - Edwin McCain
Ironic - Alanis Morrissette
Knowing You - Kenny Chesney (country/singer-songwriter)
Like The Way I Do - Melissa Etheridge
Make You a Believer - Sass Jordan
Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
Refugee - Melissa Etheridge (cover of Tom Petty)
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Save Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Second Chance - Shine Down (alt-rock)
Slow Hands – Niall Horan
Who Knew – Pink
Who Will Save Your Soul - Jewel
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morrissette
You Were Meant For Me - Jewel
🎵 R&B / Soul / Funk / Hip Hop
Bitch - Meredith Brooks (alt pop-rock, leaning R&B)
Because the Night - 10,000 Maniacs (folk-rock/R&B influenced)
Faith - George Michael (soul-pop/rock blend)
Material Girl - Madonna (pop with R&B/funk)
Need a Favor - Jelly Roll (country/hip hop crossover)
Rolling in the Deep - Adele (soul-pop)
S & M - Rihanna
Spiderwebs - No Doubt (ska/pop)
🎤 Pop / Dance
Ain't it Fun - Paramore (pop-rock)
All the Small Things - Blink 182 (pop-punk)
Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz (crossover but has rootsy feel)
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Bedrock - Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj (hip hop/pop crossover)
Bust a Move - Young MC (hip hop/pop)
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs
Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
Grenade - Bruno Mars
Hand Clap - Fitz and the Tantrums
Houdini - Dua Lipa
I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany
I Touch Myself - Divinyls
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
In My Head - Jason Derulo
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Manic Monday - Bangles
Material Girl - Madonna
Misery - Maroon 5
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Mr. Brightside - The Killers (alt-pop rock)
One More Night - Maroon 5
Paris (Ooh La la) - Grace Potter (pop rock)
Raise Your Glass - Pink
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
She Will be Loved - Maroon 5
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
The Middle - Jimmie Eat World (pop-rock)
The One That Got Away - Katy Perry
This Love - Maroon 5
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Vertigo - U2 (alt-pop rock)
Whistle - Flo Rida
Who Knew - Pink
🤠 Country / Southern Rock
All I Wanna Do - Sugarland
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line
Girl Girl Crush - Little Big Town
Gun Powder and Lead - Miranda Lambert
Here For the Party - Gretchen Wilson
High Road Easy - Sass Jordan (roots rock / country rock)
It Happens - Sugarland
Kerosene - Miranda Lambert
Landslide - Chicks
Last Name - Carrie Underwood
Little Red Wagon - Miranda Lambert
Mama's Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert
Save Me San Francisco - Train (country-pop rock)
Somebody Like You - Keith Urban
Something More - Sugarland
Stuck Like Glue - Sugarland
Band Formats
Ion Sky offers various formats of both full band/electric, as well as acoustic options to fit any venue, event and budget.
Ion Sky
High energy, full production, get your crowd/venue on the dance floor. Perfect format for your wedding, party, restaurant, bar, etc.
Ion Sky Unplugged
4 piece acoustic format of the band. Need a smaller option, but still want that full band feel? 2 guitars, bass, Cajon and 4 vocals.
Ion Sky Trio Unplugged
3 piece acoustic format of the band. Cajon, Bass, Acoustic Guitar and 3 vocals.