HISTORY
A LIEN NATION (ALN) was born in April of 2011. Based on a vision of Christopher Haley (formally of Dreaded Knuckles), he was determined to create a new genre of music. Raised by the biker community, he grew up listening to the blues, and rock legends such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Chris's vision would blend the cool, sexy rhythm of the blues with fiery sound of 70's inspired groovy, sexy, and provocative rock... nitty gritty rock & roll.
And so it began, in April 2011, Chris Haley began meeting his 1st band members of what would be called A Lien Nation. Within one month they had become a 5 piece with sometimes special guests guitar legend Sammy Drain, and Todd Duncan of the Crazy 8's. By February 2013 Chris had gone through many band members to find the perfect band mates. By February 2013, the previous 5 piece had become a 3 piece with all new members and Chris as the only original member. With this change came a new sound, a new energy, a new band... it was the BEST A Lien Nation had ever sounded, and the birth of a new era for ALN.
With front man, Chris Haley, on the guitar, Casey Kunning on the bass, and John Cave rockin on the drums, people were drawn to their gritty rock and roll! Their show offers went from great to amazing, they recorded and released “Deep Pockets”, they gained the attention of the press, and some of their musical dreams came true.
A Lien Nation has been the headlining band of Montana's Testicle Festival for the past 5 years. They have had the honor of playing with notable acts such as Sammy Drain, Todd Duncan, Randy Hansen, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Cold Hard Cash, Hard Money Saints, Klover Jane, Glenn Cannon, Michael Wilton of Queensryche, and many other amazing local bands from the Pacific NW. ALN has played many world famous festivals and tattoo expos throughout the Pacific NW, and have had the pleasure to play at some of the best venues Seattle has to offer.
ALN is currently working on their sophomore release entitled “virUS”. Expected release in 2015. Summer tour dates to be announced soon.
