GAMMA PAW

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Fort Collins, Colorado, GAMMA PAW is a dynamic band known for their infectious grooves, genre-blurring sound, unique songs and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of modern rock and roll.

Formed officially in 2019, GAMMA PAW at it's core is a musical duo of Brandon Shockey and Jacob Wayne Bryner who share a passion for crafting a sonic experience that defies conventional categorization. Their music is an exhilarating fusion of metal, grunge, funk, electronic, and a peppering of jazz elements, creating a signature sound for each song they produce.

The instrumental foundation of GAMMA PAW is anchored by exceptional drummers they play with along the way, each live set adjusting to the particular skills and whims of the drummer that is playing that night. Josiah Griffin who has been the paws go to drummer for over a year delivers an explosive and versatile performance, while bassist Jacob Wayne Bryner provides the growling dexterous groove on bass guitar to form the skeleton for each song. Shifting vocals by Jacob guide the audience through an exhilarating journey of emotions and his lyrics are both introspective and artfully abstract, offering a sense of vulnerability that resonates with listeners yet allows them to paint their own pictures of meaning. Guitar wizard Brandon Shockey adds a kaleidoscope of textures, creating a sonic landscape that's both otherworldly and yet grounded by bluesy grooves and metal riffing, as if his guitar is a magical ward barely containing a writhing and roiling tesla coil.  On the occasional song Brandon steps up to the mic himself delivering prophetically tinged lyrics that can swing from doom to "let's party" on a dime.  Sometimes offering a different vantage point within the same song that Jacob is singing on and sometimes joining him in solidarity on a powerful chorus.  

Over the past few years, GAMMA PAW has gradually developed a reputation for their electrifying live shows. Thriving in a concert setting, their music which they consider to be "Art Rock" but has also been described by others as "Grunge Funk", "Doom Jam" , "Psych Metal", and "Art Punk",  takes on a life of its own, and the audience becomes an essential part of the experience. The band's performances are a mesmerizing blend of tight musicality, a tinge of theater, and spontaneous creativity. leaving loyal fans eagerly anticipating their next gig and creating new fans each time.  

Join the journey, embrace the sound, and immerse yourself in the extraordinary universe of GAMMA PAW.