By
Rob Sieben
MURFREESBORO,
Tenn. – The student-driven Middle Tennessee State University/University of
Tennessee band, O Youth, rocked out an acoustic set at the Student Union Food Court
on Nov. 28 with two new members playing.
The
band recently added a French horn and oboe player that it incorporated into the
acoustic set. There were two acoustic drum kits and a “do-it-yourself”
percussion station that featured trashcans, shells and shovels. Members wheeled
in an acoustic piano, and the bass player strummed his Banjitar while an extra
guitarist played seashells to accompany the massive rhythm section.
The
band played from 6-8 p.m. with a set list that showcased unique and original
music that members have dubbed “Doom Folk”. The Student Union Building was
"rockin'" when all 10 of the band's members took the stage by the end
of the show.
“We
decided to make it our goal to remain as large and energetic as possible without
using any electricity at all,” said Brad Fugate.
The
band began a few years ago with three members meeting on a snowboarding trip
out of the dorms at the University Of Tennessee Knoxville. Another member was
added a short time later who lived down the hall from them. The rest of the band
mates were found on Craigslist and from door-to-door solicitation until the
perfect number was achieved. The 10 members are no longer centralized in one
town, but they get together enough.
Members
of the band said they are excited to finish recording their latest album, which
still has not been named. They have recently played gigs across the state of
Tennessee and even in Chicago.
“Our
hearts are now the home of O Youth, and forever they shall be,” Fugate said. Every
other Tuesday night, the Student Union Food Court at MTSU holds acoustic
evenings with various artists and bands across campus. The event is free and
open to anyone who wants to enjoy an evening of acoustic music. There are
currently no more shows lined up for the fall semester.
For more information about playing an acoustic evening, musicians can call the concerts chair in the Student Union at (615) 898-2551 or visit Student Union Room 340. Anyone interested in O Youth’s music can access the act's material through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/oyouthmusic .
For more information about playing an acoustic evening, musicians can call the concerts chair in the Student Union at (615) 898-2551 or visit Student Union Room 340. Anyone interested in O Youth’s music can access the act's material through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/oyouthmusic .
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