Ignatius Reilly formed in Denver, CO in 2013 after years of musical friendship between the various members forged in the southeastern United States and Colorado. Formed by veterans of the local Colorado music scene, the band members have previously combined individual experiences of sharing the stage with Widespread Panic, Leftover Salmon, Mike Gordon, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Drivin n' Cryin, Umphrey's McGee, Bloodkin and Jojo Hermann's Mardis Gras Band. The roots of the band started with Savannah, Georgia's Brock Elam (guitar, vocals) starting to jam on Sunday afternoons at the Park House Tavern in Denver with Tennessee native Jeff Lane (drums, percussion) on a five gallon bucket. Old friend and Bay Area transplant Ethan Ice joined shortly thereafter on keyboards and keyboard bass. Hailing from Kentucky, local music staple Eric Bullock entered the fray on lead guitar. Ignatius Reilly is quickly becoming part of the thriving Colorado music scene having played shows around Denver and in the mountains.