BAND BIO
Formed in Autumn 2008, Orphan Bloom conceived its unique blend of aggressive, brooding, haunting, and beautiful music in an effort to combine the musical influences of its members while displaying their versatile talent. Consequently, Orphan Bloom has been compared to bands like Led Zeppelin, The Mars Volta, Tool, and other groups that have created a sound greater than the sum of their individual parts. Orphan Bloom's electrifying live performances and exceptional musicianship consistently win over audiences wherever the band travels. The band released their debut album, a full length hour long CD, in Summer 2010 after spending several months recording at Paradyme Studios in Madison, Wisconsin. Orphan Bloom consists of Saigopal Nelaturi (lead guitar, vocals), Alex Kress (lead vocals, guitar), Nathan Wiswall (bass), and Travis Drumm (drums and percussion).
Outside of Orphan Bloom, the band members are actively involved in several endeavours. Alex Kress is the general manager of The Frequency bar and music club in Madison, Saigopal Nelaturi is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at UW-Madison, Nathan Wiswall is an emergency first response employee and is attending UW-Madison to complete a Bachelor of Science-Nursing degree, and Travis Drumm teaches drums and percussion at the Arboretum School of Music in Waunakee, WI. The band members also regularly perform in recording sessions for several musicians in the Madison area.
Formed in Autumn 2008, Orphan Bloom conceived its unique blend of aggressive, brooding, haunting, and beautiful music in an effort to combine the musical influences of its members while displaying their versatile talent. Consequently, Orphan Bloom has been compared to bands like Led Zeppelin, The Mars Volta, Tool, and other groups that have created a sound greater than the sum of their individual parts. Orphan Bloom's electrifying live performances and exceptional musicianship consistently win over audiences wherever the band travels. The band released their debut album, a full length hour long CD, in Summer 2010 after spending several months recording at Paradyme Studios in Madison, Wisconsin. Orphan Bloom consists of Saigopal Nelaturi (lead guitar, vocals), Alex Kress (lead vocals, guitar), Nathan Wiswall (bass), and Travis Drumm (drums and percussion). Outside of Orphan Bloom, the band members are actively involved in several endeavours. Alex Kress is the general manager of The Frequency bar and music club in Madison, Saigopal Nelaturi is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at UW-Madison, Nathan Wiswall is an emergency first response employee and is attending UW-Madison to complete a Bachelor of Science-Nursing degree, and Travis Drumm teaches drums and percussion at the Arboretum School of Music in Waunakee, WI. The band members also regularly perform in recording sessions for several musicians in the Madison area.
