Dave Coonrod
Bass

Dave is a veteran of the Northwest Ohio music scene in performing, recording, writing, and teaching guitar and bass guitar. If you remember bands such as "Gibraltar", "Prism", "Eazy", "Breaking Point", "On The Brink", and numerous others, then you have seen Dave on stage playing the bass guitar and singing. Chances are if you ever took guitar or bass lessons in Defiance, Bryan, or Angola---Dave was your instructor.

Dave has numerous collaborations in song-writing and recording. His primary focus has been performing and teaching. He is a graduate of Defiance College where he currently teaches. He also teaches at Tri-State music in Bryan, has been a member of a contemporary Christian band as well as a member of "Siberian Solstice" Christmas season band, and sings in the St. Paul Lutheran choir. He and his wife, Fran, live in Defiance.

Having been associated with many fine musicians in the past has been a privilege, but the current project with "Siberian Solstice" has been one of his most exciting musical experiences yet. Thanks to "Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s" musical influence and universal appeal, and with the talent and dedication of the members of "Siberian Solstice" in respecting the style of TSO’s vision, this project should be enduring and fulfilling for everyone involved, especially the audience.

Dave Deal
Keyboard

Dave lives in Ohio where he is a practicing Psychologist. His favorite instruments are an array of keyboards, however he also enjoys playing acoustic guitar. In addition to Siberian Solstice, Dave currently performs in a contemporary church band and several other bands. He recently finished a four year stint in a Pink Floyd Tribute Band named One of These Daze.

Dave has released two CD’s, “Harmonic Space” and “Transformations”. “Harmonic Space” is a clinically based CD which aids people in coping with anxiety and sleep disorders. “Transformations” is a concept album which is both a spiritual autobiography and hopefully, a spiritual vessel. The songs from Transformations have deep, emotional and spiritual intent. Dave continue to write, record, produce and collab, and has posted online many of these songs as well.

Dave's musical styles are said to range from those of progressive rock bands such as YES and Pink Floyd to Broadway musicals such as those of Andrew Lloyd Weber. He often adds a little bit of Jazz and Classical flavoring.

A Word from David:
I have been blessed with many artistic and musical friends who have offered their talents to my recordings. Some of the musicians who played on the posted songs include Les Brooke, Tom Hannah, Tim Vargo, Andrew Vargo, Cynthia Lugo, Andrea Bok, David Coonrod, Ned Clark, Kevin Peters, Kristin Sorensen, William O’Connell, Ked Deiter, Mack Sanders, Rob Hanlon, Richard Gonzales, Michael Duryee, Nigel Potter, Joseph Rodriguez, Carol Sue Kirkpatrick, Bill Smith, Buddrumming, Rasmuth and “Jolee”. I want to extend special thanks to Arthur Kills Straight Putnam who wrote and recorded all of the native flute parts which follow each song in “Transformations”.

Finally, I want to say a special thanks to David Coonrod. He not only plays incredible- bass on many of the posted songs but has been an awesome collaborator and friend. At this point I would hardly be willing to release any musical arrangement without passing it by his ears for suggestions etc. A talented, selfless friend and a musical compadre.

Transformation Cover Message:
"Sometimes, in the midst of a perfectly ordinary day, one is unexpectedly flooded by the magnificence of “what is.” Perhaps that moment of awareness and clarity arrives while watching a storm or absorbing a piece of art or kneeling with intention in a church. If blessed, echoes of the past and visions of the future fade from existence as the unknowing silence of the infinite present emerges. With patience and grace, one comes to know the incredible richness of “what is” as a revelation of God’s face and the mind is forever transformed into a mirror of creation." . . . .

Tom Sprague
Main vocals

Tom Y. Sprague ( Singer / Narrator ) is a native of Defiance where he met his wife Cindi when they were just 14, they have raised their three children, Alex 31, Eric 26, and Alison 24.

The son of Gilbert and Catherine Sprague, Tom was an active performer from a young age. He first directed in the sixth grade at Slocum school where he wrote and acted as the director of his 6th grade graduation pageant.

Later Tom was influenced by Mr. Leslie Brooke, Mrs. Margaret Buhrer, Mr. Tom Born and all his art teachers at Defiance City Schools to seek an education in the arts. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, and has his Masters Degree from St. Francis University.

Many will remember Tom as a rock singing, crazy elf in several popular local nightclub bands, ( ELF & THE DWARFS, THE OTHER HALF,& PRISM ) ,or as a Performer Director & Designer for many Community Theatre productions. (TEVYE in Fiddler, FAGAN in Oliver, NATHAN DETROIT in Guys & Dolls, )

Most know Tom as a local artist known for his eclectic expressions, including; Large Figurative Murals, Paintings and Drawings of Nature & Architecture, contemporary abstract landscape paintings in which he conveys luminosity and textural surfaces. His works explore perception, visual experience and relationships of representation and abstraction.

Others have experience with Tom in his role as Graphic Designer . Tom owns and operates a small Design & Advertising Business Called PRISM ENTERPRISES.

Tom feels his greatest rewards came while involved with thousands of students in hundreds of stage productions during his 35 years of teaching. Tom Retired from Teaching in 2004 with the exception of teaching some college classes, He now spends his time Travelling the Globe and doing his Art, still living with and loving Cindi his Kids & Grandson.

"Sprager" (as he is known by most) Is proud to be a part of SIBERIAN SOLSTICE as Vocalist & Narrator and is excited to be back on stage with this talented Group.

Steve Parker
Percussion

Steve was born in 1977 in the border city of McAllen, TX, where he lived until he was ten. His family then relocated to warm and sunny South Padre Island, TX. On the island Steve spent his time surfing and playing the drums and was basically a beach bum like so many that live on South Padre. His roots started in hard rock and metal such as Metallica and Primus. After pounding his drums like there was no tomorrow, he then progressed to more mellow, more complicated music such as Rush and the Police. His current CD collection spans the gambit. From Christian influences such as David Crowder Band to more secular bands such as Squirrel Nut Zippers to straight rock such as Alice in Chains, there's not a decent drum track that Steve doesn't groove to... Music is in his family blood. His father taught him the essentials of drumming. The foundations of back beats and off timing rhythms were instilled courtesy of his father Jimmy. His early days were filled with drumming in a band called Stone Soup that was a regular at numerous locations on South Padre. His older brother Jack also helped to instill a sense of "you don't have to hit them so hard, practice some touch man..." that still resonates with Steve to this day. Jack currently plays guitar for the David Crowder Band and Steve is proud of his success. Steve is happily married to Danyel Parker & has three children and a bun in the oven. Two sons, Logan and Grant and one daughter, Macy round out his family of 5 soon to be 6. Steve is currently employed at Bryan Truck Line as the West Coast Fleet Manager. Steve considers himself blessed and is thrilled at the opportunity to play with the very talented members of Siberian Solstice.

Marie Moore
Keyboard

Marie's musical career started with teaching studio piano lessons and playing church music. She played locally for about 20 years. Currently she teaches elementary music and beginning band at Payne Elementary. (Wayne Trace Schools) This will be her 23rd year! Marie is also a craft artist and has started to show her painted quilts locally and has plans for polymer clay jewelry. Marie is honored to perform piano keyboard for the second year with the talented musicians of Siberian Solstice.

Jeff Montgomery
Guitar

Jeff Montgomery received his Doctorate from the Emerson Institute of Theology. He also has an extensive background in Counseling Psychology and English literature. Prior to his university years Jeff started playing music when he was eight years old and turned professional at the age of fifteen. For the last twenty-five years he has been teaching and playing music, studying comparative religion, practicing and teaching yoga, and investigating the concepts of the great philosophical masters of today and antiquity. In 1993 he spent a year developing a program directed at creating a better understanding of core physiological and psychological needs in relation to motivation. Meanwhile, Jeff worked as an independent consultant dealing with interpersonal relationships in business environments. As a published author, he devotes time to writing, developing workshops and seminars relating to metaphysics and awareness in the new millennium. Currently, Jeff plays music, teaches yoga and teaches philosophy. During the Holiday season Jeff is thrilled to play the challenging music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra band in Siberian Solstice.

Kevin Peters
Guitar

Kevin is making his first public debut in Siberian Solstice. A native of Bryan, Ohio, Kevin delivers expressive and fluid lines with his unique two-handed tapping approach to the guitar. Kevin has been studying guitar for 20 years with the last 9 years focusing almost exclusively to the two-handed technique.

Among Kevin's other hobbies are dabbling in 3D modeling/animation and photography.

Kevin is a member of the First Baptist Church in Bryan, OH.

Kevin's web site: www.onethataps.com