In my short time at Fox, I have found that George Fox is not short on one thing, talented, independent musicians. One of my favorite parts of this school is the amazing music I have heard while here. All one need do is walk down a hall of Pennington or Edwards, or walk across the Quad lawn to discover a new talented musician. Within the last three weeks I have heard several artists and groups that have caught my ear.
The first artist is a man by the name of Carl-Eric Tangen. Carl-Eric is one of the most intriguing humans you will ever meet, and his music follows suit. His soulful brand of folk-rock leaves you feeling contemplative and strangely satisfied. He has an edgy voice, like Bob Dylan, and if you’re lucky, he’ll pull out his full size Victoria accordion. He sometimes plays with Lucas Tomlinsen and Ben Dubose; his shows are a truly unique and wonderful experience.
Another show that is not to be missed is that of the band Flight. Flight is composed of a group of self proclaimed, “utility men”, with many of its members switching freely between guitar, percussion, vocals, and whatever other instrument strikes their fancy. Flight’s music is as hard to define as its comprising members. It experiments with everything from deep southern blues, to folk, to freestyle rap and a bit of pop. Flight’s EP release is set for October 15th. Contact Dominique Berho to get your hands on a copy.
On a slightly different note, Off The Scratch, with guitar and vocals by freshman Alisha Hess, mixes melodic guitar riffs with the nineties grunge-style distorted rhythm guitar with a distinctly Metallica sound. One of the high lights of this band is the drummer, Connor Reilly. Reilly makes highly original beats, utilizing jazz-like cymbal licks while maintaining the classic metallic cymbal thrash. Lyrics are sung by four of the five band members. If you like bands like Third Day and Creed, you’ll enjoy this band and its occasional Newberg shows.
Foxglove Inc. is another extremely talented band that you might be lucky enough to see around Newberg. Led on guitar and vocals by Cameron DeWhitt, the band offers a twist on the sometimes mundane world of folk music. The vocals brought by DeWhitt are phenomenal and complement his knack for lyric-smithing. Their last show, at Chapters, was packed out with Fox students and Newberg residents alike.
This is just a sample of the many amazing musicians coming out of Fox, Some other noteworthy examples being Just Lions, featuring Chandler Struts on guitar and vocals, single artist Katie Carlene, and Brightwood, arguably the most successful band to come out of Fox. If you’re a music fan, keep your eyes peeled for news, because there are many opportunities on the horizon.
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