Jade Lea, Ames

Members: James Laugerman (guitar, piano, vocals), Keith Rollins (guitar, vocals), Jake Staples (guitar, background vocals), Omar Flores (bass guitar), Rick Snyder (drums)

Genre: Pop, Alternative, Rock

Influences: Oasis, Smashing Pumpkins, Death Cab for Cutie, Zero 7, Sleeping at Last, Minus the Bear, John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, City and Colour

The Hits: “Just Hold It Inside,” “Little Sunshine,” “Starlight” and “Two Shots”

Next Show: See Jade Lea perform with Paper Mache and Nuclear Rodeo at 9 p.m. Saturday at the M-Shop. Tickets are $4 for students and $6 for the public. The cost increases $1 on the day of the show.

Sample: Listen to the band at www.myspace.com/jadeleamusic or www.purevolume.com/jadelea

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