the band
Mike Clark – Drums and Vocals
Nat Embry – Keyboards and Vocals
Anthony Forcellini – Guitar and Vocals
Ryan Galas – Bass and Vocals
Since their beginings in 2003, Eugene’s Uncle Stumbles have grown beyond the “first impression” of their name… over nine years later, the name Uncle Stumbles reminds us that each of us stumbles and trips every once and a while-and your friends cover your back. Uncle Sumbles plays late ’60′s style rock and roll with an Americana tinge. An honest exploratory music that draws from influences as broad as Frank Zappa, to Stravinski to the Grateful Dead, Uncle Stumbles continues to impress and win over crowds wherever they play. Uncle Stumbles plays to the moment, whatever that may be, often surprising themselves in the process.
Drummer Mike Clark cut his teeth playing in Eugene back in the 90′s. Clark is one of those rare drummers that plays to the front of the music ala Elvin Jones and the Meters’ Joseph Modeleste.
Drums are a solo instrument in Mike’s playing, the beat and groove are trusted and implied in this unique style.
Nat Embry is a mainstay in the Eugene rock and roll scene playing in bands such as Prismatic, Placebo Effect, and the Jimmy Olsen Band on bass as well as keyboards. Nat has been holding down the keyboard slot in Stumbles with his uniquely rhythmic organ playing and sonic soundscapes.
Anthony Forcellini has written the lion’s share of original material for Uncle Stumbles. Forcellini studied saxophone for 13 years including studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston before switching to guitar for the Detroit area band Resurgency in the late 1980′s. Anthony is also the lead guitar player in the Garcia tribute band Cap’n Trips who kept the Community Village crowd at last years Country Fair on their feet and dancing.
Ryan Galas studied music at LCC as well as playing in Figure It Out and Innerstate. Ryan’s bass playing is heavy on “linear” line playing in the style of Phil Lesh. He also plays upright bass in the roots group the Wainwright Brothers.
Over the years, members of Uncle Stumbles have opened for the Cast of Clowns, Clinton Fearon, George Porter, The Zen Tricksters, The Bridge, Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and Quicksilver Messenger Service. They have also been invloved in fundraising for community radio stations KRVM and KSOW-LP. Come on down and visit everyone’s favorite uncle sometime. You never know what might happen.