Winterstate with Full Symphony Orchestra

Doors: 6:30PM  |  Music 7:00PM | $15 advance / $20 day of show | All Ages

September 8th, 2023 | Chateau Theatre | 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN | 300 Capacity

Winterstate

WINTERSTATE is an alternative rock band co-founded in 2015 in Valencia, Spain by Berklee College of Music alumni Kelvin Killmon and Alexander Ortberg.

Alexander Ortberg and Kelvin Killmon grew up in Minnesota – almost close enough to share an area code – but they were destined to cross paths 4,500 miles from home under the sun-bleached palm trees at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain. The two became close friends while pursuing their Master’s degrees in performance and production, and began working on original songs together.

When the pair graduated in 2016, Alex returned to Minnesota while Kelvin moved to Seattle, but their musical collaboration has continued to flourish. Connected by interstate 90, they chose the name WINTERSTATE as a reference to their long-distance work relationship and the icy climates of Minnesota and northern Washington. Their debut album “The Ride” was recorded simultaneously in both locations – with musical ideas being developed and traded back and forth over the Internet.

Our passion is centered around creating community, and sharing music that brings people closer together. We’re excited to share this new chapter in our musical journey with you.

This activity is made possible through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.