The Story

Fingerbowl Jumpstart started with a Jam Session back in late fall of 2003.  The band began playing live shows in January of 2004.  Released an EP in October of 2004, and the jam continues today.

Born from organic improvisation, all performances are one of a kind brimming with an energy that pinches, builds and screams, while searching for the highest of highs and the most mysterious of places.  The audience is always invited in and taken to a place filled with emotive feel, response & rawk.

The eclectic-electric guitar playing of Kris Alberts colors, fills and explores as Mike Wagner's vocal range soars way high up in the sky, but with grit and a playful reggae growl.  All the while, the accomplished rhythm section of John Woods (bass), and Jeff Waver (drums) drive the band with their raw intensity and tribal-funk bumps and beats.  Tim Misch on saxophone adds his own hues to the mosaic, complimenting Alberts' leads with his own minor riffs and subtle, melodic, eruptive flows.

Members - click a name to read more.....Michael Wagner - Lead Vocals & Guitar; Kris Alberts - Lead Guitar & Vocals; John Woods - Bass; Tim Misch - Saxophones; Jeff Waver - Drums & Percussion

Past Members - Michael Bouwman - Skins

Associate Members in the Jam - Bob Giffey - Bass; Mark Arseneau- Percussion