Nor'easter - Band Members

The Band - Founding Members

During the band’s performing career from late 1984 to mid-1987, Nor’easter performed as a quartet. The three founding members recorded Calm Before the Storm in the summer of 1989, two years after their last show.

Christopher A. Gursky - vocals

Born in Lowell MA, he and Andrew met as teenagers while their families were camping in the White Mountains of NH and have remained lifelong friends. The distinctive style of “the voice of Nor’easter” nods to influences like Rob Halford (Judas Priest) and Geoff Tate (Queensryche). Chris is a longtime IT professional, and he lives with his family in southern NH.

Andrew McKnight - electric & acoustic guitars, harmony vocals

Originally from CT, Andrew grew up in a musical household with cover bands rehearsing in the basement. Starting out with the trusty Fender Stratocaster he bought as a 15-year old, Nor’easter’s principal songwriter has been a touring folk/Americana singer/songwriter for nearly 30 years, based in northwestern VA and with 9 albums and a book to his credit.

Andrew's Website

Matthew Bouley - drums, harmony vocals

A lifelong native of Plainfield CT, Matt started drumming when he was about 10. Matt and Andrew’s fathers taught high school together, and the two played together in other bands before and after Nor’easter. His fluid style reflects the heavy influence of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. Matt passed away Oct. 3, 2002, leaving behind two children.

Matt Tribute

The Performing Members

During the band’s performing career from late 1984 - mid-1987, they had three different bassists as well as a regular sound engineer and recordist.

Matt Turkovich - sound engineer & recordist

From Shinnston WV, Turk was a lifelong Grateful Dead fan and a music aficionado. In addition to working the sound board at live shows and recording rehearsals, he was also a singer/songwriter who enjoyed guitars, gear and photography. after moving back to WV, he worked for nearly 20 years at Showtime Music in Bridgeport. Turk passed away after a long series of health struggles on August 9, 2021.

Our Tribute

Paul St. Amour - bass

1986-87

A native of Plainfield and a veteran of the area’s hard rock scene, Paul was with the band for the last year of performing. He co-wrote “In Poseidon’s Realm” and has been a big part of the project to bring the album to life.
Paul and his family now live near Cookeville TN.

Ron Jurczyk - bass

1985-86

A lifelong resident of Norwich CT, Ron met Andrew when they were Engineering students at Thames Valley Tech. A veteran of the city’s metal scene, he anchored the band for their 1986 cassette release of Calm.
Ron passed away suddenly at home in 1995.

Doug Fox - bass

1984-85

Also from Norwich and recently living in Oregon, Doug was Nor’easter’s first bassist and helped bring their earliest songs to life.