Band
Our 8-piece formation was formed in its original form over 30 years ago. After a 14-year break, we reunited in 2013 in an expanded form.
Music
Silence
The Bandmembers
Alex Strässle
Percussion
Christian Benz
Drums
Nadja Lauwiner
Vocals, Keyboard
Fritz Rentsch
Technique, Live Mix
Michael Röthlisberger
Keyboards, Guitar, Accordion
Rene Eberhard
Bass
Thomas Lauwiner
Vocals, Guitar
Stephan Streit
Flutes, Guitar, Accordion
Our History
The beginnings
Started in 1992, as Tom, Mike & Stelli. Thomas Lauwiner (Voc), Michel Röthlisberger (Keys) & Stefan Streit (Guit, Flute)
Start of Silence
Nadja Stoller (Voc) joined and they founded Silence
Maxi-Single
1993 Maxi single in the black box. René Eberhard (Bass) joined during the recordings
Band extension
1994 Michael Schaffner (Perc.) & Ives Dobler (Woodwinds) enlarged the formation
Tides
1995 Tides was recorded with producer David Plüss
Band formation
1996 Nadja left the band and Liz Hausammann took her place
1997 Michael Schaffner & Ives Dobler left the band and were replaced by Christian Benz (Drums)
Visible
1998 Visible was recorded with guest musician Stephan Meister / saxophone
Openair Castle Hünigen
1999 last legendary concert Openair Hünigen with IONA. After the departure of Yves Dobler / saxophone Raphael Stutz "Pam" completed the band
Reunion
2013 Reunion with 2 new band members, Nadja Lauwiner (Voc) & Alex Strässle (Perc)
2014 Fritz Rentsch joins us as sound engineer
Psalms 1
Psalms 1 is released
Band formation
2019 Christian Benz joins us again on drums
