Bio
ORBITER is a four-piece band that hails from Gainesville, Florida. Formed in 2014, the band members are longtime Gainesville music lifers who have contributed to the city and region’s scene for many years. Taking a cue from the band members’ punk rock roots, ORBITER’s music maintains a core of aggressive, vibrant energy while exploring corners of metal, shoegaze, doom and indie rock with an ear towards melody and memorable hooks. Vocalist/guitarist Jon Reinertsen also plays drums in Whiskey & Co. and has formerly drummed for Rose Cross, Towers of Hanoi, and many other punk and hardcore bands. Guitarist Matt Walker has played guitar in Human Parts alongside members of Against Me! and Whiskey & Co. and is the published author of the book Gainesville Punk: A History Of Bands and Music. Bassist Jonathan Hamilton played guitar in Escape Grace, and Cutman with members of Gunmoll and Unitas. Drummer Brad Purvis plays drums in Averkiou, and has previously played in Moonbeard, Supertwin, and the band I Love You with members of Dove and Floor.
