Unstable Atmospheres

"The genre-defying music of Gabriel Surley must not be missed. Intricate fingerstyle guitar, symphonic composition, driving rhythm and epic lyrical poetry are fused to bring forth mesmerizing soundscapes and evocative storytellling." - Southtown Review. .. .. ..*Nominated for Best Acoustic Artist in 2009 by the Alchemist*.. .. .. *Winner of the 2010 South town talent search Contest*.. .. .. .. *Winner of the Acoustic Showdown 2011*.. .. .. *Performed on Northwest Live*.. .. .. .. "As long as I live, I will always be a work in progress" - Gabriel.

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Gabriel Surley

Band leader, vocals and guitar.
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Rachel Ammons

Vocals and keys.
Rachel has been singing ever since she can remember. She began her quest for music at the age of ten when she began viola lessons. This proceeded to singing lessons at the age of twelve, and piano lessons at thirteen. It was around that time that she really began to focus more on music amidst all her hobbies. She began competing in local Eisteddfod competitions, school talent quests, and her instructor’s private studio concerts. She began performing in school concerts and competitions and started to represent her school in statewide music camps and productions. It was then one of her mentors suggested she do something more about it all. Rachel auditioned and successfully secured a position at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in Sydney, Australia. Following graduation she moved to the USA to begin her college studies. Rachel attended Oregon State University where she studied History, Music and Languages and was a member of Bella Voce women's choir. It was at OSU that she realised she wanted to branch out more and found McNally Smith College of Music in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As a singer Rachel has been able to expand her available singing styles.

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Zach Konowalchuk

National fiddle champ.
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Roy Crowe

Trombone.
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Nick Lasky

Electric and stand up bassist.
He has been playing bass for the last 12 years. Nick has studied bass at McNally Smith College of Music from 2009 to 2011. He has played various different styles that include jazz, rock, pop, country, ska, funk, classical and polka. Nick joined Unstable Atmospheres in the fall of 2011. He is currently teaching bass lessons in Corvallis OR.
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Kevin Kovalchik

Percussion and drums.