THE BANDS

"Sundiver" is a powerhouse 5-piece rock band writing all original progressive modern rock songs in the Gorge. They feature a captivating blend of rock, prog, and funk, evoking nostalgic vibes while infusing a modern twist into their music. Featuring local legends Scott Byrd, Steve May, Ryan McAlexander, Aaron Seymour, and Don Buchanan, Sundiver has a talent for storytelling that engages and involves the audience, delicately intertwining fiction and reality to create rich musical landscapes and engage the imagination of their family of fans and supporters. Together, Sundiver delivers a memorable musical experience that blends technical proficiency with a genuine passion for their craft.

Skyraker is the Portland, Oregon-based heavy-psych trio comprised of guitarist/vocalist Jason Baker, bassist/vocalist Ben Carey, and drummer Bryan Fairfield. The band was formed in 2021 and released their debut album, Stars and Screams, on Sept 30, 2023. Skyraker’s sound incorporates elements of stoner rock, psychedelic, punk and space rock in a carefully considered musical package. The band bridges sometimes devastatingly heavy riffs with other times atmospheric, haunting melodic structure and a willingness to explore a large expanse of emotional space both lyrically and musically. Though Skyraker’s sound draws inspiration from Clutch, Queens of the Stone Age, All Them Witches and, perhaps inescapably, Pink Floyd - the style is unmistakably of the band’s own making. All three members of Skyraker are seasoned veterans of the NW rock scene. Jason Baker and Ben Carey founded and performed in the Portland, OR based alt-prog rock band Oxcart in 2004, recording 3 studio albums and inadvertently spawning the acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute band that later become known as Pigs on the Wing. Drummer Bryan Fairfield has widely toured the US with the Portland-based rock bands Kieskagato and System and Station, and is currently the drummer for Pigs on the Wing. Jason Baker is a guitarist and vocalist for Pigs on the Wing, owner of Sasquatch Recording studio, and the creative force behind side-project Citizen Vs.Narwhal.

In a world full of backing tracks, auto tune & stage props, is the spirit of rock 'n roll still alive? Do people want to see musicians playing real instruments on stage? Is guitar music dead? Can a band captivate an audience with instruments? Dawn of life invites you to find out in a town near you. 

This power rock trio is best known for their live performances, loud amps, thundering drums and deep lyricism leaving the stage red hot by the end of their set.