Pulse Prophets Win Fans State-wide
By Martha Slater

The Pulse Prophets are (l-r) Rory Loughran (in front), Andric Severance (behind Rory), Elijah Kratz, Rudy Dauth (in back), and J.P. Candelier (in front). (Herald / Provided)

Music fans around the state are predicting that the Pulse Prophets are headed for big success.

Drummer Rory Loughran and bass guitarist J.P. Candelier both grew up in Bethel and graduated from Whitcomb High School in 1995. Longtime friends and bandmates, the two first played music together for school dances when they were in junior high school. Loughran now lives in Quechee and teaches drum students at the Underground Center for the Arts in Randolph. Candelier now makes his home in Burlington. 

Two other members of Pulse Prophets, keyboardist Andric Severance and lead singer Elijah Kratz, who is the band leader and writes all their lyrics, also live in Burlington. Guitarist Rudy Dauth lives in Jeffersonville.

The band has been together for about three years, and developed a devoted following by playing at a lot of clubs and venues throughout the state. These include Ashley’s and the Underground Center for the Arts in Randolph, the Salt Hill Pub in Lebanon, N.H., Nectar’s in Burlington, and many others in the Burlington, Montpelier and Brattleboro areas.

This summer, the Pulse Prophets can also be seen at several larger events, including the Solar Fest in Tinmouth July 15 and the Vermont Roots Reggae Festival August 25 in the Newport area.

Loughran describes the band’s music as "socially conscious dance music, with flavors of reggae, funk, Latin and rock. We’re expanding outward, playing more gigs further away and building a big fan base around the area. Our mission as a band is to spread positive music," he adds. "I feel really honored to play with them."  

Loughran says the band’s goal is to make their living from their music, although at this point, several of the members still have "day jobs" on the side to help them make ends meet. "I guess our personal goal is to be successful enough to be financially comfortable while playing our music."

The Pulse Prophets have two CDs out ("Mad House" and "Live 9-11-05") and a third one, as yet untitled, will be released soon. You can find out more about the band (and order you own copies of their music) at their web site, www.pulseprophets.com.

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