“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Waldo Emerson
Hello! We’re Elevator Operator—a positive-vibe indie/alt-rock band from Olympia, Washington, putting out high-frequency originals and uplifting audiences! 
We love writing and playing songs—the goosebumps we get when it feels right—and how music lifts us up. Our shows journey into the heart, through the good times and the bad, inspiring us to return to appreciation, to love, to trust, and to live in our hearts. Music is our celebration; shows are our ceremonies of gratitude for this life.
Elevator Operator was founded as Waking Bear in 2018 by songwriters Noah Bears R. and Ivy Jordanne. In 2024, Waking Bear rebirthed itself as Elevator Operator—a name that better fits the intention of our music: to inspire and uplift, to keep returning to how grateful we are to be alive, and to have people we love!
Ivy Jordanne
Lead Vocals, Keyboards,
walking between realms,
unicorn status,
mama to Lady Bug.
Josh Killian
Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals Turntables, 2nd Chair Kazoo and Roller Rink Dance Move Specialist
Revealing Soon
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
More soon
In Memory of Scott Ercoliani
Smokie
Yeah, I was puppy in pic, but I’m almost 5 years old now! I’m pretty much Lady Bug’s big brother (see next bio). She tries to lick face the time and follows me everywhere. My dad, Noah, even called lady bug my mini-me. So annoying! Anyway, I love to fetch balls and play tug-of-war. Other pretty much about eating and snuggling.
Lady Bug
I don’t really know this band. I don’t even play instrument. But it pretty fucking cute and the ladies seem to love me.
Poe & Fin
I’m Poe. Finn’s my little cousin, he’s in spirit world already. We still play together. I’m a super loving cat, but I can’t help hunting all night and sleeping most of day. It’s just my nature. It’s what I do. I’m cool, because on soul level, even the birds, mice, rabbits and squirrels that catch.