Chalk Dinosaur (Pittsburgh, PA) is a live electronic duo featuring a fusion of dance, funk and psychedelic rock. Distinctive melodic themes coupled with a heavy rhythm section augmented with synthesizers and electronic textures, the live shows are characterized by high energy and emotional diversity. Touring outfit is compromised of founder, producer & multi-instrumentalist John O’Hallaron, and drummer/co-writer Nick O’Hallaron. Chalk Dinosaur also performs on special occasions as a four piece band, referred to as Chalk Dinosaur Ensemble, featuring the playing and composing contributions of guitarist Jon Henderson and bassist Michael Berger. Chalk Dinosaur was founded in 2008 as the artist project of Pittsburgh music producer John O'Hallaron, and is known for it’s colorfully diverse and prolific songwriting. Over the years, Chalk Dinosaur has released 28 albums and EP’s, ranging from indie and surf rock to psychedelic rock, electronic dance music, funk, and jam. Some albums are instrumental and some are vocally centered. Some are solo recording projects, while others are collaborative albums featuring the full band. StrykerSteele StrykerSteele is a Colorado based producer and multi-instrumentalist blending organic instrumentation with high fidelity production to create a unique and engaging live experience. Although he is best known for his role in the live electronic band “3420,” Stryker’s solo music has been making waves getting rinsed by the internationally renowned Pretty Lights to a sold out Hampton Coliseum earlier this year. Harnessing the power of Ableton live with a variety of midi instruments, he brings a blend of new age sound design and cunning sampling techniques to listeners across the sonic spectrum.