Varient started out as Blue Sun, an original melodic hard rock band based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The band was created in June 2000 when Jamin Triz wanted to create something totally unique and new combining hard rock with a female vocalist. In August of 2000, Jamin met Carly Harmon while waiting tables at Macaroni Grill and shared his songs and ideas with her. After deciding to take on this project, the two team wrote songs and played at numerous open mics and jam sessions. Carly and Jamin gained valuable experience in the local music scene and found a connection with bassist Nick Kellerman and drummer Chris Chavez. The group played more open mics and began to play the Colorado Springs club scene. Chris Chavez left the band and drummer Josh Tarrant took his place. The band began to write more songs and within a year, Blue Sun had enough material to play four hour 50% original and 50% cover shows around the front range. At this point the band’s original material was all over the musical spectrum, ranging from funk tunes to melodic hard rock sounding songs. Nick Kellerman left the band for personal reasons and bassist Jay McGuffin took his place. Jay’s amazing knowledge about music theory and writing challenged to band to new levels. The band decided to become an all-original band when it became apparent that playing covers was leading them in the wrong direction. Blue Sun recorded an inexpensive live album called “Live in the Basement” and sold a limited number during the summer of 2002. In January of 2003, Jay left the band to pursue a more jazz oriented musical direction. Bassist Luke Faimon,formerly of Street and Roads, stepped in and Blue Sun decided to go in one direction in terms of song writing and musical style. Their 24 originals were cut down to 4 and new songs were written. Instead of playing songs that were in all different styles, the band decided on focusing on the melodic hard rock sound that was popular with listeners. Blue Sun received positive feedback from the change and continued to go in that direction. In October of 2003, Luke Faimon left the band for personal reasons. Soon after, Bassist Dave Pack joined Blue Sun and more song writing was done. In April 2004, the band changed their name to Varient, which fits their musical direction and style much better than Blue Sun. Currently, the band is in the process of mastering their first full-length album to be released in the early summer of 2004. Varient currently plays gigs around Colorado and is available to play for clubs, private parties, and festivals. Varient strives to be professional, energetic, and positive! Come see a show soon!