There was a time in southern Alberta when a flood of screamo, punk, and metalcore bands were the fuel for a thriving music scene, but those days have gone with the changing of times. Today, Rock music, complimented by a small hardcore scene, are the main substance of southern Alberta music. We are in need of something new. Something heavy hitting, melodic, fast paced, and emotional. The scene needs more local shows, for the masses of kids and adults alike who have the innate desire to get
up and move, scream at the top of their lungs, and connect with a community brought together by nothing more than the love of great music.

In the summer of 2010, the band concept was born in the minds of vocalist Levi Tolman and guitarist Tyler Holt. The idea was to write the music they loved: heavy, melodic, and filled with energy. After 9 months of hunting, guitarist Grant Gauthier, drummer Zac Beres, and bass player Jess Peterson rounded out the line up, and Lightworker was born. With influences derived from 21st century bands like Atreyu, Senses Fail, Thrice, Story of the Year and loads of others, these guys pump out hard hitting tunes that lull you into a melancholic state before tearing your face off with break downs worthy of most passionate hardcore fans.

With a solid set of songs and a high energy live show, Lightworker is sure to turn heads. They are on a mission to build a scene.
Southern Alberta is in need of something new. A new scene. A new sound. A new community of music.

Southern Alberta is in need of Lightworker.

 Sophmore Jakes
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Ryland Moranz - Vox, Guitar, Dramatic Irony and Ewoks

Geoff Markey - Bassist and High Fives, Yelling

Jessie Goodfellow- Drums, Hair, General Awesomeness

Kris Goodfellow- Mooger, Synth. Clapping, Precision Beer Pong Throw

Cooper Fleming - Merchandise and Promotion, Web & Graphic design, Cinematography & Photos, occasional Moog Composer plus long walks on the beach.

Since 2004 Southern Alberta's Sophmore Jakes have been honing their unique brand of indie pop punk rock into a sound that can only be characterized as “The most fun I’ve ever seen someone have while playing music”. Their unforgettable live show, boundless energy and sanguine songwriting is filled with the humor and social commentary of five young men Committed to the dream of being working musicians.

Sophmore Jakes Newest album “There’s More to Life than Satellites” is a high energy adventure through the superior vena cava of pop punk, blazing a new trail through an already defined genre. With comparisons to Blink 182, Fall out Boy and All Time Low, “Satellites” has the mature composure of seasoned songwriters with enough youthful hook to keep any listener entertained.