ARTISTS
The players who went electric on purpose!
Laura C. Bates (B.Mus)
Laura is a violinist, vocalist, and composer based in Toronto. Known for her fearless genre-crossing, she brings a haunting, visceral energy to the stage, especially with her band Völur.
Laura relies on the Vector Prodigy Pro to sculpt her signature electric violin tone—an essential part of Völur’s immersive sound world. The instrument’s power and nuance allow her to explore extended techniques, layered textures, and push the boundaries of violin performance.
Beyond Völur, Laura’s diverse artistic practice spans modern classical composition (Bowed Arts), folk traditions (The Boxcar Boys), and high-profile session work.
Laura has rendered services for Astronaut Chris Hadfield, Jason Momoa, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, The Toronto Blue Jays, DoMakeSayThink, Blood Ceremony, and Gowan.
Jake Kramer
Jake Kramer is a violinist, mandolinist, guitarist, and bandleader based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Known for his energetic stage presence and genre-blending approach, he brings a memorable aura to every performance—whether with The Colten Wyatt Band, in the studio, or on the worship stage.
Jake relies on the Vector Prodigy to shape his electric violin tone, running it through a Kemper Profiler and 1964 A3e in-ears for precision and power. The instrument’s clarity and flexibility allow him to layer textures, drive solos, and push the boundaries of traditional fiddle playing in modern country and worship settings.
Beyond The Colten Wyatt Band, Jake’s violin and fiddle work has been featured on recordings with BERNARDUS, tracked in Nashville studios, and performed live across multiple tours. He has also recorded with The Silver Pages and contributed to diverse projects spanning folk, pop, and country.
Off stage, Jake serves as Worship Director at Center Church in Lincoln and as Owner & Director of ARTILLERY, a design and web agency. His creative practice bridges music, strategy, and storytelling—always with an eye toward making an impact.
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