Elevation formed with vocalist Nathan Smith in 2002. This five-piece has assembled the essential elements necessary for their rise to greatness. Although it is clear that Elevation's music is heavily influenced by classic rock, some of their songs tease the boundaries of genre; sometimes shifting to a more indie or ambient sound. But as the songs play with different sounds so do Smith's vocals,...

Elevation formed with vocalist Nathan Smith in 2002. This five-piece has assembled the essential elements necessary for their rise to greatness. Although it is clear that Elevation's music is heavily influenced by classic rock, some of their songs tease the boundaries of genre; sometimes shifting to a more indie or ambient sound. But as the songs play with different sounds so do Smith's vocals, distinctive yet familiar (soft to punchy, or from melodic to gritty) but always completely convincing. Lead guitarist Andrew Averso, rhythm guitarist Luke Hickok, bassist Chase Schell, and drummer Stephen Bailey round out the band.