The Updraft
The Updraft fuses the best raw, hard-hitting rock anthems from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s with intricately composed original music that is designed to surprise and challenge your musical palette. Blending elements of alternative, punk, pop, grunge, metal, and prog rock, this band brings an energy and chemistry to the stage that you have to experience to understand.
Jonathan - Guitar/Vocals
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Hailing from St. Louis, Jonathan was raised on a steady diet of heavy metal and coffee. With a level of skill remniscent of some of the most groundbreaking guitarists in history, his virtuosic leads bring an edge and energy to the band that leaves audiences awestruck.
Gunnar - Drums
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Raised in a family that was always on the move, Gunnar's passion for drumming followed him wherever he went. With a style firmly rooted in punk and grunge but flavored with jazz fundamentals, his drumming is powerful and driving while being nuanced and rhythmically inventive.
Zach - Vocals/Bass
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Growing up on a nearby farm, Zach spent his early years developing an eclectic taste for music and a formidable set of skills. Known for his incredible vocal range and the uncanny ability to do almost anything, his presence is the cornerstone of the band.