DETROIT GRIT. ORIGINAL ROCK. UNAPOLOGETIC SOUL.

ORIGINAL & AUTHENTIC FUNK, ROCK, SOUL

IS Evolution is a Detroit-based rock band built on groove, tension, and intent. Every song is an original composition.

The band is led by vocalist Inohs Sivad, whose delivery moves between control and release. Guitarist and music director Deus X shapes the sound at its core, balancing weight and space. On bass, CC Smith anchors the band — steady, consistent, and deep in the pocket. Keviyan Richardson drives the rhythm guitar with clarity and force, while Matt “Matadore” Lemons brings power and movement on drums.

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Shows

Previous events

Date	Event	Location
Saturday, July 25 @ 7:00PM Sat, Jul 25 @ 7:00PM	Delta Township Backyard Jam Lansing, MI	Lansing, MI
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 7:00PM Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ 7:00PM	New Year's Songs and Giggles AC Hotel, Lansing, MI	AC Hotel, Lansing, MI
Saturday, November 15, 2025 @ 7:00PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025 @ 7:00PM	Songs and Giggles Aretha's Jazz Cafe, Detroit, MI 48226	Aretha's Jazz Cafe, Detroit, MI 48226
Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 7:00PM Thu, Nov 6, 2025 @ 7:00PM	Sam Rose Entertainment presents IS Evolution Urban Beat, Old Town Lansing, MI 48906	Urban Beat, Old Town Lansing, MI 48906
Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 8:00PM Sat, Sep 20, 2025 @ 8:00PM	Area 313 The Old Miami, Detroit, MI 48201	The Old Miami, Detroit, MI 48201

Latest EP

2nd Hand Smoke

IS Evolution

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Satisfied 3:40
Satisfied
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Second Hand Smoke 4:09
Second Hand Smoke
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Lullaby 4:17
Lullaby
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ABC 5:40
ABC
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When you Come To Your Senses 3:58
When you Come To Your Senses
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Bookings

The Band

Matt "Matadore" Lemons - Drums

CC Smith - Bass

Deus X - Lead Guitar

Inohs Sivad - Lead Vocals

Keviyan Richardson - Rhythm Guitar