Bio
Aura Surreal began in 2007 with a group of 5 Southern Utah musicians who teamed up to write songs that would be a progression on all they knew. The original project had a modern style that combined old and new rock, punk, and metal. The group was electric and débuted the first album Sanity Awakes in 2010. They went on to place 7th in the Nation with Project Independent that year and have had the privilege of playing both Rocklahoma and Rock Jam several times. Shortly after beginning the second album Bury The No One in late 2011, life took over for the project. After much disappointment and deliberation the new project of Aura Surreal began to take shape in early 2014. Steve McLaughlin on vocals and Nickolas Gough on bass, both young and upcoming musicians in our little corner of the world, enthusiastically jumped on board. They bring a new flavor and high energy to live performance that has reignited the drive and fire behind our music and in our fans. Original drummer Dave Durfee continues to add creativity to the spectrum of our sound with an explosive style riddled with character and a groove all his own. Original rhythm/lead guitarist Justin Vogel has taken the spotlight with his backbone breaking riffs, experience and leadership, both on stage and in studio. The evolution of Aura Surreal has only just begun. We are currently writing our next album and have debuted (live) our first song with our new line-up: Sticks and Stones.
Discography:
The Calling - 3 Song E.P. (Jan 2010)
Sanity Awakes - 9 Songs (April 2010)
Downsized- 3 Song E.P. (August 2013)
Bury The No One - 9 Songs (October 2013)
Live Performances Include:
2009 Rocklahoma Fest. (Oklahoma)
2010 Rocklahoma Fest. (Oklahoma)
2011 Rock Jam (Colorado)
2012 Rock Jam (Colorado)
2013 Rock Jam (Colorado)
Club Vegas (Salt Lake City),
The Cheyenne Saloon (Las Vegas) ,
The Firehouse (St.George, Ut) ,
The Electric Theater W/ In This Moment (St. George, Ut)
One Hero At a Time (Casablanca, Nevada)
Thunder Rock 2015 (Vernal, Ut)