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4 wingspan • february 25, 2011 entertainment Student uses graduation project to further music career While in his home studio, senior Wayne Redden (above) records a bass track on the bass guitar for a song on his album Scenic Route. While in the recording studio of his senior project mentor, Michael O’Shea, Redden (right) mixes and masters his guitar and drum recordings into a song. Alisha Carland Asst. Managing Editor T he crowd goes wild once again after another suc- cessful show. Three ac- complished young band mem- bers leave the stage as their new fans chant their name, “Boho.” This dream-like sequence is nothing short of reality for senior Wayne Redden. Redden played drums in the band “Boho” for more than six years. His older brother, Zach Harding, played lead guitar and a close friend played bass. After per- forming in different places such as Cat Daddy’s, Clara Bell and The Backroom, they learned a lot about the music world. “Some shows were really fun, but others, not so much. Just be- cause you’re not playing Lynryd Skynyrd every song, some people just don’t get into it,” Redden said. “But it really helped me learn how to perform because I realized that I played to enjoy myself and the music we were playing.” Over the six years they were together, Boho’s members decided to experiment with recording some of their original music. They saved money and bought the best equipment they could afford. “We actually made a couple of real CDs, which we gave out to people for free. They really seemed to enjoy it, but we didn’t have that great of equipment,” Redden said. After splitting with Boho and trying a few other failed groups, Redden found a new way to experience music. “I got to spend five weeks at Berklee School of Music in Boston. It was an amazing ex- perience because I learned so much while I was there,” Redden said. The Berklee program allowed students to stay on campus and take college level classes to expose a younger generation to all types of music. Classes consisted of drum technique, funk styles and mu- sicianship. “My favorite part of Berklee was definitely meeting the teachers and just having music around me 24/7,” Redden said. Redden was given the chance of working with Larry Finn and John Blackwell, who was once a drummer for Prince and Justin Timberlake. There was even a guest appearance by John Mayer who graduated from the institute. Many alumni returned to the school to offer words of advice. “I was told to treat practicing like a work week. Monday through Friday practice every day, but take a break on the weekends to play your shows and jam with people. It really works, if you can keep up with it,” Redden said. While studying on campus, Redden acquired a new set of equipment including a mid-2010 model Macbook Pro and an Apogee Ensemble that re- cords guitar chords. He also uses a Korg Triton Extreme Keyboard Synthesizer. Between practicing every day, weekend shows and keeping up with school, Redden still finds time to focus on his solo extended play, a conglomeration of original songs that doesn’t qual- ify as a full album. “You can actually buy it at [email protected]. All three songs are original. So, now I can release an actual album or a couple singles. Whatever I feel like,” Redden said. The process began when Redden was assigned his gradua- tion project. He studied music production with producer Michael O’Shea. With new equipment in hand and a mentor at his side, Redden jumped into the world of recording with an open mind. “To be able to play and create with other people used to be the best part of music. But now with all I’ve learned, it’s almost a tie with the actual production process. There’s so much that you can do with the sound. I’m so intrigued with putting one sound in a computer and manipulating it to create some- thing completely different,” Redden said. Not only are the physics of music important, but the motive behind what is written helps to make music something worth listening to, he said. “If you’re feeling a certain way or you have something to say but don’t necessarily know how to say it, music is a great way to get your point across. You can just write a song about what’s been going on over and over inside your head,” Redden said. Redden received support from O’Shea, but his family has been a great source of inspiration as well. They’ve done everything from helping to fund equipment to moving it back and forth from shows. “My family has been extremely supportive. I’ve had so much more than I could have dreamed of from both my parents. They’re always willing to listen and critique what I create. It’s extremely helpful,” Redden said. After his experiences at Berklee School of Music and his gradu- ation project, Redden has decided where he wants to take his tal- ents in the future. “I want to get to a professional level. When I go to Berklee for college, I want to be an EP music specialist and music engineer,” he said. “If I didn’t have music I don’t know what I would do with myself.” “ ” I’m so intrigued with putting one sound in a computer and manipulating it to create something completely different. Wayne Redden senior Album cover from Redden’s latest CD Student band plays local venues Aury St. Germain Feature Writer S ophomore Adrian Brinkley stepped onto the stage at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville ready to perform. Being in front of so many people might make some people nervous, but Blackjack handled it with ease. With a rowdy crowd in front of them, the band jumped in and began. “Playing at the Orange Peel was definitely my favorite. It was nice because we got to go backstage and actually perform there,” Brinkley said. “The crowd was standing and they were listening to our music, and it was good. It was crazy when we went on stage. A lot of stuff was going through my head.” Fifth grade was a long time ago for high school students, but for Blackjack, a student band from West, it was just the beginning. As the fifth grade talent show approached, current sophomores Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter wanted to perform. With Laughter already playing guitar and Blackwell beginning to sing, they decided to start a band. Pulling Brinkley into the band, the group had enough talent to start Blackjack. “It (the talent show) seemed fun, like the right thing to do at the time,” Blackwell said. Playing at different venues, festivals and bars, Blackjack’s party rock gets people moving. Getting into places to play is a challenge, but the band members hope for the best whenever they give the managers their demo CD. One of their regular gigs is the annual Apple Festival. “The Apple Festival is really fun. There are a lot of people there, and they walk by and stop and say, ‘Hey, they are good looking, and they play guitars,’” Brinkley said. “It is outside so that is kind of weird. It is louder because there are more people. It is just a huge festival.” Social network websites like Facebook and Myspace have helped Blackjack with publicity. With every band, the manager’s job is to manage the accounts and the money and run the “backstage” needs. This is what one parent contributes to the band. “My dad calls them (venues) and gets us booked there. Usually they say no because we are under 18. My dad manages it (the band) and gets us gigs and runs the Myspace and Facebook accounts,” Brinkley said. Blackjack planned to release the group’s first CD this month. “I am psyched about our first album. I am pumped. We are going to have a big CD release party at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. It is going to be rager,” Blackwell said. “ ” Playing at the Orange Peel was definitely my favorite. It was nice because we got to go backstage and actually perform there. Adrian Brinkley sophomore Coming up at the Orange Peel (www.theorangepeel.net) *For students 18+ DeVotchKa* March 21 Cage the Elephant April 4 Citizen Cope April 10 Sara Bareilles April 19 Atmosphere April 29 WNC CERAMIC TILE INC. 203 Duncan Hill Rd. Suite 101, Hendersonville 828-696-2408 828-696-2604 [email protected] HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-5 SATURDAY 8-4 • CLOSED SUNDAY Kari Cochran senior “My dad’s the production manager at the Orange Peel, so I get into all the concerts for free. Over the past eight years I have been to too many conerts to count. My favorite con- cert I have been to there was Cage the Elephant. It was a really great show and the atmosphere was great.” Amy Castellucci junior “The Orange Peel is not my favorite place to go, but the place has got a good feel to it and it puts off a great atmosphere. Concerts there are very homey, and they usually have good bands and lineups. I have seen a ton of people there and my favorite was Conor Oberst.” Brayden Dickerson junior “I go to Bele Chere, and I like the concerts and shows that are there. I also like to go to concerts at the Orange Peel, but my favorite place to go is the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 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4 wingspan • february 25, 2011entertainment
Student uses graduation project to further music career
While in his home studio, senior Wayne Redden (above) records a bass track on the bass guitar for a song on his album Scenic Route. While in the recording studio of his senior project mentor, Michael O’Shea, Redden
(right) mixes and masters his guitar and drum recordings into a song.
Alisha CarlandAsst. Managing Editor
The crowd goes wild once again after another suc-cessful show. Three ac-
complished young band mem-bers leave the stage as their newfans chant their name, “Boho.” This dream-like sequence is nothing short of reality for senior Wayne Redden. Redden played drums in the band “Boho” for more than six years. His older brother, Zach Harding, played lead guitar and a close friend played bass. After per-forming in different places such as Cat Daddy’s, Clara Bell and
The Backroom, they learned a lot about the music world.“Some shows were really fun, but others, not so much. Just be-
cause you’re not playing Lynryd Skynyrd every song, some people just don’t get into it,” Redden said. “But it really helped me learn how to perform because I realized that I played to enjoy myself and the music we were playing.”
Over the six years they were together, Boho’s members decided to experiment with recording some of their original music. They saved money and bought the best equipment they could afford.
“We actually made a couple of real CDs, which we gave out to people for free. They really seemed to enjoy it, but we didn’t have that great of equipment,” Redden said.
After splitting with Boho and trying a few other failed groups,
Redden found a new way to experience music. “I got to spend five weeks at Berklee School of Music in Boston. It was an amazing ex-perience because I learned so much while I was there,” Redden said.
The Berklee program allowed students to stay on campus and take college level classes to expose a younger generation to all types of music. Classes consisted of drum technique, funk styles and mu-sicianship.
“My favorite part of Berklee was definitely meeting the teachers and just having music around me 24/7,” Redden said.
Redden was given the chance of working with Larry Finn and John Blackwell, who was once a drummer for Prince and Justin Timberlake. There was even a guest appearance by John Mayer who graduated from the institute. Many alumni returned to the school to offer words of advice.
“I was told to treat practicing like a work week. Monday through Friday practice every day, but take a break on the weekends to play your shows and jam with people. It really works, if you can keep up with it,” Redden said.
While studying on campus, Redden acquired a new set of equipment including a mid-2010 model Macbook Pro and an Apogee Ensemble that re-cords guitar chords. He also uses a Korg Triton Extreme Keyboard Synthesizer. Between practicing every day, weekend shows and keeping up with school, Redden still finds time to focus on his solo extended play, a conglomeration of original songs that doesn’t qual-ify as a full album.
“You can actually buy it at [email protected]. All three songs are original. So, now I can release an actual album or a couple singles. Whatever I feel like,” Redden said.
The process began when Redden was assigned his gradua-tion project. He studied music production with producer Michael O’Shea. With new equipment in hand and a mentor at his side, Redden jumped into the world of recording with an open mind.
“To be able to play and create with other people used to be the best part of music. But now with all I’ve learned, it’s almost a tie with the actual production process. There’s so much that you can do with
the sound. I’m so intrigued with putting one sound in a computer and manipulating it to create some-thing completely different,” Redden said.
Not only are the physics of music important, but the motive behind what is written helps to make music something worth listening to, he said.
“If you’re feeling a certain way or you have something to say but don’t necessarily know how to say it, music is a great way to get your point across. You can just write a song about what’s been going on over and over inside your head,” Redden said.
Redden received support from O’Shea, but his family has been a great source of inspiration as well. They’ve done everything from helping to fund equipment to moving it back and forth from shows.
“My family has been extremely supportive. I’ve had so much more than I could have dreamed of
from both my parents. They’re always willing to listen and critique what I create. It’s extremely helpful,” Redden said.
After his experiences at Berklee School of Music and his gradu-ation project, Redden has decided where he wants to take his tal-ents in the future. “I want to get to a professional level. When I go to Berklee for college, I want to be an EP music specialist and music engineer,” he said. “If I didn’t have music I don’t know what I would do with myself.”
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I’m so intrigued with putting one sound in a computer and manipulating it to create something completely different.
Wayne Reddensenior
Album cover from Redden’s latest CD
Student band plays local venuesAury St. Germain
Feature Writer
Sophomore Adrian Brinkley stepped onto the stage at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville ready to perform. Being in front of so many
people might make some people nervous, but Blackjack handled it with ease. With a rowdy crowd in front of them, the band jumped in and began.
“Playing at the Orange Peel was definitely my favorite. It was nice because we got to go backstage and actually perform there,” Brinkley said. “The crowd was standing and they were listening to our music, and it was good. It was crazy when we went on stage. A lot of stuff was going through my head.”
Fifth grade was a long time ago for high school students, but for Blackjack, a student band from West, it was just the beginning. As the fifth grade talent show approached, current sophomores Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter wanted to perform. With Laughter already playing guitar and Blackwell beginning to sing, they decided to start a band.
Pulling Brinkley into the band, the group had enough talent to start Blackjack.
“It (the talent show) seemed fun, like the right thing to do at the time,” Blackwell said.
Playing at different venues, festivals and bars, Blackjack’s party rock gets people moving. Getting into places to play is a challenge, but the band members hope for the best whenever they give the managers their demo CD. One of their regular gigs is the annual Apple Festival.
“The Apple Festival is really fun. There are a lot of people there, and they walk by and stop and say, ‘Hey, they are good looking, and they play guitars,’”
Brinkley said. “It is outside so that is kind of weird. It is louder because there are more people. It is just a huge festival.”
Social network websites like Facebook and Myspace have helped Blackjack with publicity.
With every band, the manager’s job is to manage the accounts and the money and run the “backstage” needs. This is what one parent contributes to the band.
“My dad calls them (venues) and gets us booked there. Usually they say no because we are under 18. My dad manages it (the band) and gets us gigs and runs the Myspace and Facebook accounts,” Brinkley said.
Blackjack planned to release the group’s first CD this month.
“I am psyched about our first album. I am pumped. We are going to have a big CD release party at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. It is going to be rager,” Blackwell said.
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Playing at the Orange Peel was definitely my favorite. It was nice because we got to go backstage and actually perform there.
Adrian Brinkleysophomore
Coming upat the
Orange Peel
(www.theorangepeel.net)
*For students 18+
DeVotchKa*March 21
Cage the ElephantApril 4
Citizen CopeApril 10
Sara BareillesApril 19
AtmosphereApril 29
WNC CERAMIC TILE INC.
203 Duncan Hill Rd. Suite 101, Hendersonville
828-696-2408828-696-2604
HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-5 SATURDAY 8-4 • CLOSED SUNDAY
Kari Cochran senior
“My dad’s the production manager at the Orange Peel, so I get into all the concerts for free. Over the past eight years I have been to too many conerts to count. My favorite con-cert I have been to there was Cage the Elephant. It was a really great show and the atmosphere was great.”
Amy Castellucci junior
“The Orange Peel is not my favorite place to go, but the place has got a good feel to it and it puts off a great atmosphere. Concerts there are very homey, and they usually have good bands and lineups. I have seen a ton of people there and my favorite was Conor Oberst.”
Brayden Dickerson junior
“I go to Bele Chere, and I like the concerts and shows that are there. I also like to go to concerts at the Orange Peel, but my favorite place to go is the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. My two favorite bands to see in concert are Coldplay and Switchfoot.”
321 FANNING FIELDS ROAD MILLS RIVER, NC - 828.654.0403www.ultimatefitnesswnc.com
• PILATES• 8,500 SQ FT FACILITY
• LIFE FITNESS/HAMMER STRENGTH TRAINING
• TANNING• 25 CARDIO MACHINES• PERSONAL TRAINING
• 24-HOUR ACCESS
• YOGA
Each with their own personal TV and iPod connection
Woodard Motors, Inc
Office: (828) 654-9490Mobile: (828) 280-5746
Fax: (828) 654-9401www.woodardmotors.com
3162 Hendersonville Rd.Fletcher NC 28732
TEMPOMUSIC CENTER, INC.
BAND AND STRINGS INSTUMENTSRENTALS- REPAIRS- GUITARS AND AMPS- DRUMSELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS- P.A.’S- SHEET MUSIC-
METHOD BOOKS
MICHAEL S. HALLPhone: (828) 693-8276From Ashv. 253-0800Fax: (828) 696-0888
Owner244 N. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
