Gabe's versatility as a singer is trademarked by his beautiful lyric solos and remarkable ability to blend, almost transparently, with other vocalists. His purity of tone and vocal control in the falsetto register are unrivaled, even amongst classical singers. Although most highly regarded for his intuitive vocal abilities, Gabe also plays guitar, keyboards, cowbell and saxophone and has performed and recorded in virtually every musical genre, from rock bands to early music ensembles. His prolific, 18-year performing career has allowed him to sing under such notable conductors as Rene Clausen, Andre Thomas, Robert Scholz, and Anton Armstrong.

 

Gabe loves listening to all different kinds of music. In addition to performing over 150 shows a year, he enjoys going to shows and watching other live musicians at work! Gabriel believes in taking risks on stage and going for greatness in each vocal line he sings, or each guitar lick he plays. "You cannot let your scientific musical brain get in the way of your musical intuition" gabe adds, "It will just trip you up". "In my opinion" gabe says, "Singing should always have a certain flow, where

Welcome to Marcus' Bio Page

I have been staying really busy lately with tour and getting "the farm" ready for fall and winter. Anyone who knows me, knows that I like to wear a lot of hats and defy stereotypes. I like many different things like opera and hunting, playing tuba and working on my '65 Impala convertible, cutting firewood with my chainsaw and cross-stitching...Ok, I don't really cross-stitch, but I like all that other stuff. I also like to live a few moments a day as one of my many alter-egos. There's Guy, Elroy P. Johson, Ludafisk (my rap name), and James Bertram Smith. Perhaps some of them will make their way into some InPulse Road Journals...and perhaps not. But keep a close eye on your county fair stage in the future, as the country's greatest Toby Keith impersonator, you never know where I might pop up. My "real" biography is below the photo collage. Enjoy and stop back by soon.

InPulse prides itself on being a "vocal band" instead of just another "a cappella group"-that's where Steve Howe fits in. Steve provides the band with its feet-tapping, chest-thumping, head-banging beat as the full-time vocal percussionist. Using only his mouth and face Steve is able to create the sound of a full rock n' roll drum kit, DJ scratch table, and electronic percussion hard drive on stage night after night. Incorporating styles of beat-boxing, mouth drumming, and vocal percussion noises, Steve prides himself on inventing new sounds and creating new grooves for the group sing over-all without using instruments.

Steve began his musical life in St. Paul, MN where he spent his childhood singing in choirs, playing sports, and acting in school plays. During High School Steve was selected to sing in the Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Men's Chorus. His love of music took him over the state line for college where he attended the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire campus in Eau Claire, WI. Studying music and theatre, Steve emerged as a leader in both the Men's and Mixed Choirs touring Europe twice as an undergraduate. During his time at UWEC, Steve also led the student a cappella group Fifth Element serving as the Music Director and teaching himself how to drum with just his mouth. He also received awards for his musical arrangements on campus three years in a row, and most notably was awarded "Outstanding Vocal Percussion" for the Midwest Regional Final of the International Championship of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA).

Professionally, Steve spent time in a vocal group based in Washington D.C. called "Almost Recess" and still arranges for the UWEC choirs every year.

 

Matt brings a conservatory training in instrumental music, along with an innate gift for singing pop music to INPULSE. Having studied with renowned vocalists and musicians all over the world, his vocal talents are as effortless as they are rare, with his smooth three-octave vocal range producing versatile solo work. During his tenure at St. Olaf College, while completing his Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance, he twice won the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Solo Competition and was a tour soloist with the world-renowned St. Olaf Choir. Matt's exceptional knowledge of vocal technique makes him an invaluable asset to the INPULSE Educational Outreach Program and guides him as Artistic Director of the ensemble.