RAY NOVELLI
Lead Vocalist
Ray Novelli – (vocals) Performed at Chicago’s famous China Club for NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) Introduced as the “Best Voice in Chicago”
Former Recording Artist for NY Productions in Nashville. Featured performer at the Improv in Los Angeles. Performed at Nashville’s famous Wildhorse Inn. Headlined at the River Stage in St Louis. Festival of the Little Hills.
Considered by many to be the Best Rock Vocalist in the Portland region.
MIKE AGOSTINI
Guitar
Mike Agostini – (guitar, backing vocals) Founding member of UnPause is considered one of the most accomplished and dynamic guitar players in Portland!
Mike has opened for Lynch Mob, Night Ranger, The Outlaws, Foghat, Pat Travers, Y&T, The Dixie Chicks and Rick Derringer.
CRAIG HUNTER
Bass
Craig Hunter – (bass, backing vocals) Craig served as bassist for Chicago based
rock bands Miss Behavin’, Disruptive Dawg, Rose ColoredGlasses, 10Q.
He was also a studio musician for the progressive rock band Cyan Dream
before relocating to the Pacific Northwest.
J.C. TRUSSELL
Drums
JC – (Drums, Backing Vocals) is a Portland Native. Growing up on Portland’s east side, he was a founding member of Echo Park, Daisy, Godspeed, Liquid Grace, and JaFco. He has been honing his drum chops, gigging, and recording original music around the Portland area for over 30 years.
The drummers JC cites as having the biggest influence on his style include Steve Smith, Jimmy Chamberlin, and John Bonham but notes that he is a study of all drummers and styles.
UnPause is a member of the JPR Entertainment NW Family of All Star Bands-jprentertainmentnw.com
