2008 Woodie Awards
Local band to make second appearance in area this year
By Katie Kurylo
Rocket Contributor
Issue date: 4/13/07 Section: Focus
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Many people use music as a way to relate their emotions to an audience.
The Commonwealth Association of Students is hosting a Spring Fling dance tonight that will be held in Gym B at the Aebersold Recreation Center beginning at 9 p.m. The musical guest for the night is a local band, Waking Matthew, that's hoping to make its mark.
Originally from Ellwood City, Pa., Waking Matthew has been together since 2002. They have opened for acts such as Flicker Stick, The Bangkok 5 and Cherry Monroe.
Waking Matthew has been a dynamic band, changing its lineup twice in its five-year history. They've recorded three records and have a new CD due out this summer.
Waking Matthew has played in the Slippery Rock area before at Ginger Hill Tavern earlier this year. Itzi Meztli, assistant professor of English and the staff adviser for the CAS, is a friend of the band and was instrumental in bringing them to SRU this Friday.
The group has been busy this year, returning to the studio to record their fourth record.
Guitarist Ryan Levis, 28, said that their recording schedule affects their live show schedule, which is something he said is a bit bothersome.
"Usually, we play anywhere from 70 to 80 shows a year," Levis said. "But when we're busy in the studio, like we are this year, we really can't get out and play as much as we'd like to."
When the band does find a moment to get out and play, college shows rank high on their list, Levis said.
"We've been getting a huge response from the college kids," Levis said. "College kids seem to appreciate live music more than the older set."
Lead singer Aaron Shafer said he agrees.
"Sometimes, when you're at a club, the people who are there aren't really there to listen to the music," Shafer said. "But at college shows, the kids really get into the music, and they're really excited about it."
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