Formed in late 2004, Gravity has been pushing musical boundaries since the very beginning. Consisting of Eric Potapenko on guitar, Joe Capka keyboard, Brian Craft on bass guitar, and Matt Kerschner on drums, this teenage rock quartet has continued to achieve success after success throughout the Cleveland area.

Not too many bands can call themselves instrumental progressive rock; Gravity, however, is an exception. In place of a vocalist, the “singing” melody lines of the guitar and keyboard front the music while being backed by the driving rhythms of the bass and drums. Gravity incorporates many different styles of music into their material, including rock, blues, heavy metal, and even classical and jazz. Band influences range from classic prog-rock acts like Yes, Pink Floyd, and Genesis to more modern artists of the genre such as Dream Theater, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani.

Since its formation, Gravity has attained numerous accomplishments. In 2005, the band placed 2nd at the Cleveland High School Rock. In 2006, Gravity took 1st place at the Cuyahoga Community College summer battle of the bands. They also won the opportunity to perform with legendary progressive metal act Kamelot at the Agora. At the end of that year, the band recorded a five song EP, entitled Visions Within, which has gone on to sell over 500 copies locally. But in the following year, the band went to achieve its most prestigious success – taking 1st place out of over 200 local bands at the 2007 Cleveland High School Rock Off, held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Following this victory Gravity went on to perform with several national acts over the course of the next two years – some even more than once! They have opened for Dream Theater, one of the most renowned prog-metal acts of this generation, twice in front of very enthusiastic crowds! They have also performed with Symphony X, Leaves’ Eyes, Edguy, and Sonata Arctica.

Most recently, Gravity has completed and released its 12-song, professionally recorded CD, Into Oblivion. This work represents the band’s dedication, hard work, and talent, and is currently available online and at all live performances.

As the band continues its journey into 2009, it certainly seems that they have a bright future ahead of them! The band sincerely hopes that you enjoy their music. Their unique brand of “instrumental progressive rock” will definitely leave you wanting more!