Past Music Projects

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Once upon a time, I played drums for this band that played pretty damn good, marketable, heavy rock. We recorded a great CD too! It's still sonically polished all-round and one of the best capturings of my drumming yet...even if them hi-hats and ride are panned strangely, lol. I also believe our singer was at his absolute best on this recording, as was everyone else. It all just came together. Eternal gratitude to those responsible for funding much of this project - Chris Ochtyun and family - and our producer for making it happen - Tony Gammalo of Spider Studios. I was an ass back then and surely did not appreciate the scope of it. 

Aura toured regionally and released a Self-titled LP in 2006 to a crowd of 1,500 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, OH. Unfortunately, we disbanded shortly thereafter.  

Members: 

- Nick Miller (lead vocals)

- Robert Magallon (lead guitar)

- Chris Ochtyun (rhythm guitar)

- Travis Hatmaker (bass)

- David Mauerman (drums) 

Other former members: 

- JR Shaw (bass)

- Nick Rossi (bass) 

- Noll Hartman (bass) 

- (we had a bassist issue)

- Gratitude to Pete of Ampreon Recorder (and sound engineer at Cedars) for letting us use/abuse his studio and know-how.

Listen (and download) the self-titled Aura album Here

What can I say? Oh, to be in my early 20's again. I didn't realize at the time that this would be such a formative and impactful period in music for me. Alias X toured regionally and had quite a bit of success sharing the stage with acts such as Three Days Grace, Thornley, Sponge, Smile Empty Soul, Hinder, Primer 55, Dope, Erase the Grey, Chiodos, and Slaves on Dope, to list a few. Alias X played several label showcases and in the end drama may have gotten the best of each of us. We had a great time while it lasted plus we had beyond awesome fans (thank you all)...and maybe, one Christmas, Santa will bring an Alias X-mas reunion show.

Members: 

- Nick Miller (lead vocals)

- Jon Dean (guitar, backup vocals)

- Jerry Hanhold (bass)

- Larry Serb (backup vocal, keys)

- David Mauerman (drums, harvester of moon-corn)

Other former Members: 

- Lee Liguore (keys)

And, of course, our manager: Muzz Massullo

The entire Alias X recorded catalogue. 

I'm sharing our former singer's webpage for this link - Thank you Miller. ;)

Rap Rock. First real band. Lots of angry. Lots of heavy.

Members: 

- Scott (Bubble) Downy  (vocals)

- Jon Dean (guitar)

- Jerry Hanhold (bass)

- David Mauerman (drums)

Other members: 

- Scott Petrony (backup vocals, bass, samples)

- Joe Gallop (Da Bass, Derbah Dobahs)  

- Nick Magazine (samples?, screaming?, jumping off ladders, smoking of random leaves)

Coming soon...maybe...

Link to our 6 song EP from 2001 

A gallery of our rehearsal spot on Market street and all the painting and graffiti?...who knows.

Perhaps, "Uncle Peter"...hmm better not. 

Signals Arrive (never released) (2009), studio session.

Members: 

- Andy Baker (vocals, guitar)

- Cory (guitar)

- David Mauerman (drums)

Andy, get me a copy or link for "At the Races" bro.

-David

Members: 

- JR Shaw (guitar)

- Melissa Gallop (bass)

- David Mauerman (drums)