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Aric Improta is one the more prolific, contemporary drummers defying conventions. He plays drums in hard rock outfit FEVER333 as well as aggressive instrumental trio Night Verses. When he isn't touring or recording in bands; he's making unique drum videos, experimenting with new sounds, and drawing very detailed pieces of art. His innovative approach to playing drums is redefining perceptions. He continues to push it to realms never attempted before by exploring different ways to play and even different parts of the drum kit to incorporate. Combining his boundary pushing style with his visual art and intense physical performances have Aric influencing a new generation of avant garde drummers and artists alike.

Andy Hall has been a mainstay of Iowa rock radio air waves for the past two decades. He is the music director and mid-day host for prominent Iowa hard rock station Lazer 103.3. Andy has tirelessly worked to make the station the success it has become having survived the late 90's beefs with rival stations, the triumphs and failures of now defunct Lazerfest, and the constant changes to region's musical tastes. From moving to Des Moines by way of Minnepolis, to being temporarily homeless, to interviewing Metallica at their HQ in San Francisco - Andy has undoubtedly done a lot and continues to contribute to Iowa music.

Bo Becker can be called many things: musician, producer, videographer, clothing line designer...guy, among other things. His versatility no knows bounds. Growing up in Marshalltown, IA helped fuel his creative gas tank and he doesn't take it for granted. Neither do his hometown peers, as he was recruited to play guitar for the revered Modern Life is War in the spring of 2018. On top of his work in other bands (Land of Blood & Sunshine, Idolist), he has come into his own producing video pieces under the name Transpiritus. He has recently spent many hours producing the well received web series, upstairs IOWA. A series highlighting unique performances and interviews with a crop of Iowa based musicians, upstairs IOWA seasons 1 & 2 can be viewed on YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook.