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Opposing the arrow: Being the mixture of music
Anica Wong
Issue date: 4/18/08 Section: Verve
The Fort Scene
While it does take time to support one's own band, Opposing The Arrow also believes in helping other local bands flourish.
"Fort Collins is a talented pool," Seegers said.
He points out that there are many retired musicians or college students who dabble in music within the city. And the band wants more Fort Collins residents, students and non-students alike to realize that there is much more to do in the city besides hitting up the bars or going out to dinner.
"The more students that get out and support the scene, the easier it makes it for us," Seegers said, noting that all of the musicians in Opposing The Arrow are CSU students who balance class, work and playing in the band.
Whitney agrees with Seegers, noting that many of the bands are created by students and it is important to show the love for the other CSU students.
"I think it is supporting the local scene, but I think it is really supporting your friends, supporting the people around you," Whitney said.
The language of music
Band members of Opposing The Arrow may have different musical backgrounds, opposing beliefs and even diverse majors at CSU. But their love for creating a sound that combines all of their backgrounds and communicates to their audiences brings them closer together.
"We kind of do music as another language," Whitney said. "It's just another way of us talking."
Staff writer Anica Wong can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Breakout Box Info:
Opposing The Arrow show dates:
April 19, 10 p.m. Buckhorn Bar-Laramie, WY
April 25, 9 p.m. Road 34 (w/What About Pluto and Mixed Breed) Fort Collins
April 26, 9 p.m. The Lion's Lair (w/The Wandering and Campfire Funk) Denver
May 30, 5 p.m. Northside Aztlan Center (w/Deliver Me Seven) Fort Collins
June 20, 9 p.m. Road 34 (w/Soulfeel) Fort Collins
While it does take time to support one's own band, Opposing The Arrow also believes in helping other local bands flourish.
"Fort Collins is a talented pool," Seegers said.
He points out that there are many retired musicians or college students who dabble in music within the city. And the band wants more Fort Collins residents, students and non-students alike to realize that there is much more to do in the city besides hitting up the bars or going out to dinner.
"The more students that get out and support the scene, the easier it makes it for us," Seegers said, noting that all of the musicians in Opposing The Arrow are CSU students who balance class, work and playing in the band.
Whitney agrees with Seegers, noting that many of the bands are created by students and it is important to show the love for the other CSU students.
"I think it is supporting the local scene, but I think it is really supporting your friends, supporting the people around you," Whitney said.
The language of music
Band members of Opposing The Arrow may have different musical backgrounds, opposing beliefs and even diverse majors at CSU. But their love for creating a sound that combines all of their backgrounds and communicates to their audiences brings them closer together.
"We kind of do music as another language," Whitney said. "It's just another way of us talking."
Staff writer Anica Wong can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Breakout Box Info:
Opposing The Arrow show dates:
April 19, 10 p.m. Buckhorn Bar-Laramie, WY
April 25, 9 p.m. Road 34 (w/What About Pluto and Mixed Breed) Fort Collins
April 26, 9 p.m. The Lion's Lair (w/The Wandering and Campfire Funk) Denver
May 30, 5 p.m. Northside Aztlan Center (w/Deliver Me Seven) Fort Collins
June 20, 9 p.m. Road 34 (w/Soulfeel) Fort Collins
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