Skyway Society October Issue

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PAGE | 1fleaoartcutraiesldt CLAY BORRELLSS . .WW GG , ,Clay Borrell: “I feel like I never RE ALLY knew what I Clay Borrell: “Some of my favorite songwriters of allwanted to do with my life. I've always been super into time have to be John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Bob Dylan, Jackmusic, and was pretty decent at it from a young age, so I Johnson and Brendan James. A lot of my songs havekept at it while growing up. I was a weird little teenager been inspired by those guys, lyrically and instrumentally.with a YouTube channel. I pos ted a crap ton of covers I like to think that the albums \"We Sing. We Dance. Weand random videos on there, and got lucky enough to be Steal Things.\" by Jason Mraz and \"Continuum\" by Johnfound by two really great managers. Pretty soon I'm in Mayer helped mold me into the songwriter I am today.”LA recording my first single at the age of seventeen,being backed by a very supportive family that I am so, so, LL , ,so appreciative of. Having seen the finished products ofmusic I worked so hard on, including the amount of hard Clay Borrell: “Goals... hm. That's a tough one, becausework put in by some good friends, I can surely say that is I'm not exactly sure where I even see myself in five yearsthe most inspiring thing about this career.” haha. I will definitely be in California by then, planning on moving there nex t summer, ac tually. Honestly though,WW I just want to be content. I don't really care if my music \"blows up\", or if I become a household name. I just wantClay Borrell: “I like to say \"alternative pop\", but that's a to be able to make a living and support a family (waypretty vague term. I used to write a lot of singer/song- down the road) all while doing what I love.”writer-pop stuff, but lately I have really been getting intoa full band groovy thing that I'm really enjoying. Justwait on it.” DIRTY AUDIO TIG NOTARO LISA LAMPANELLI 10 / 14 / 16 12 /18 /16 2 / 18 / 17 TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS

PAGE | 2Back in 2005, bands were the epitome of teenage With their 20th anniversary as a band just aroundadolescence, appeals and emotions. Cute Is What We the corner, Sound Tribe Sec tor 9 (STS9) recentlyAim For came together in January of that same year dropped their latest and first album in seven years,driven by four members from Buf falo, New York; Shaant The Universe Inside. Based in Santa Cruz, HunterHacikyan (singer), Jeff Czum (guitarist), Fred Cimato Brown (guitar/keys), Jeffree Lerner (percussion),(bassis t), and Tom Falcone (drummer). With outlet s David Phipps (keyboard), Zach Velmer (drummer),like MySpace and PureVolume, it was not long until the and Alana Rocklin (bass) are the ingredients to thisband rose to fame with their upbeat, punk-pop style. stellar, futuristic, funk band. However, this will beAfter winning PureVolume’s online Battle of the Bands the first album of theirs without the co-founder andcompetition only months after starting, CIWWAF bassist, David Murphy. Their inspiration comes fromsecured a spot at Bamboozle that same year. With a Voyager 1 and 2 which were both sent to the farhandful of recorded demos ready to go, the band was ends of the solar systems with special messages,picked up by Fueled by Ramen before the year’s end. including music, from around the world with hopeIt was not long until the band packed up and traveled that someone or something would find them.to Mar yland to work with a highly-esteemed producer,Matt Squire. With his guidance the band dropped their It is obvious that this band has an outlook on lifefirst full length album in June of 2006, The Same Old that is positive and soulful. They look back at whatBlood Rush with a New Touch, leading to headlining they have done and fully embrace the memories anddates and tours alongside artists such as Punchline and journey life has taken them on. While listening toJack’s Mannequin. their music, you cannot help but smile and feel good. They have the ability to tell a story that putsOver the years, we have seen quite a bit of changes you in a futuristic wonderland. Having never beenwith the members of the band but one thing that never on the radio, the band has been travelingleft, perseverance. Fast forward to present day, world-wide for two decades. Bassnec tar, Big Gigan-CIW WAF is embarking on their 10th Anniversar y Tour tic, and Pretty Lights have opened for STS9 but thewhich started early September and will conclude at the band had the opportunity to play alongside Jay-Z,end of Oc tober. You can be sure that t went y-some- Snoop, Nas, Big Boi, and so many more. If you arething year olds will be reliving their teenage looking for music to take you on a ride, STS9’semo/pop/punk days. Get your skinny jeans, band sound will take you on a universal journey throughshir ts, teased hair, and black eyeliner ready because realms of the unknown.this might be your last chance to see Cute Is What WeAim For! [Skyway Theatre, 10/20] [Studio B at Skyway Theatre, 10/18]



PAGE | 41N I G H TIt all begin in the dorms at the University of Colorado. You could almost say it wasfate for they all had an ear for music, more specifically, rock music. Members of thelive electronic band include Gray Smith (production), Ben Eberdt (guitar) and MikeKelly (drums). Savoy started off as a rock band but after seeing Daft Punk at the RedRocks, a widely-known amphitheater in Colorado, the trio realized they wanted tomake people dance and adding this genre would be a stellar way to do it. From thatpoint on, they incorporated techno into their rock band which made them inventorsof the genre, electronic rock music (ERM). Their musical influences come from bothrock and electronic legends such Led Zeppelin and Nero. What they bring to thetable is pure originality and that is exactly what this industry needs.In 2014, Savoy dropped an album, Self Predator, which was on the darker, technoside however their latest EP, 1000 Years, is focused on their instrumental abilitiesbringing the rock element through. Earlier this year, the band took flight on The1000 Lightyears Tour hitting a total of 16 cities. Savoy claimed this tour to be thebiggest and best light show yet. As expected, they did not disappoint their fans.They have the ability to bring a live electronic show to an audience who will experi-ence a past and present musical journey.

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PAGE | 6 3N I G H TJustin Blau, aka 3lau, is one of biggest producers in the music industry. He has thehottest remixes of the hottest songs and you can see him on almost every majorfestival line-up. However, it was not always fame for 3lau. Born in New York andraised in Las Vegas, Blau went to college at Washington University with a full-schol-arship in finance. He received a huge opportunity that would have taken himstraight to Wall Street but he made the grueling decision to stay back and work ondance music. It was not long until Blau won a DJ contest that would take him tomultiple colleges around the country which was the major stepping stone in hiscareer. In three short years, Blau went from living in the dorms to becoming a worldclass artist working with only the best in the business. Blau is not just a DJ though. He is a musician, producer and philanthropist.Recently, he started a record label, Blume, which is the first non-profit dance musiclabel. Since the project began he has had an overwhelming response. In fourmonths his label was able to raise $83,000 through outlets such as itunes, spotify,etc. As stated on his website, “its mission is to unite dance music listenersworld-wide around philanthropic causes, raising thousands of dollars for communitybuilding charities.” With their being many con DJ’s in the industry that are only in itfor the money, you can surely count on 3lau as a compassionate, down-to-earthgentlemen who is in it for the music and what music does for others.

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PAGE |9 12th planet F I L L I N T H E B L A N K S_________ _________I hail from ______ L A ______ but I reside in _____ L A _____.The name 12th Planet came from _____ T B “ P ”Z S _____.My motto is _____”W ”_____.I started producing music when I was _____ _____ years old.My musical influence(s) _____ W _____ because _____ I_____.I would describe my music style as ______ F - _______.When people listen to my music I want them to ______ D _____.Producing music makes me _____ F _____.My favorite song(s) I have produced _______ R - W T F _____.I realized I “made it” when _____ I DJ _______.When it comes to traveling I always ____ P _______.The most interesting place I have been to is ______ S A ______.When it comes to festivals and clubs, I prefer _____ T _____because _____ T ______.My favorite festival(s) _____ E F ,S ,S ,L AN ,E DC , H S _____.Before going on stage I ______ USB’ _____.During a set my favorite part is _____ T _____.My fans are _____ A _____.Advice I would give to young artist’s _____ Y _____.When I found out Rolling Stone named me, “Los Angeles dubstep god,” my first thought was_____H _____.With many goals already accomplished, some future goals I have for myself are _____ DJ _____.Having played at Skyway Theatre multiple times, I always look forward to _____T _____.On Halloween night you can expect ______ N ______.

PAGE | 10Mike Eli (lead vocalist), James Young (guitarist), Jon Jones (bassist), and Chris Thompson (drummer) arethe four men that founded Eli Young Band. They started to perform together in 2000 while attendingNorthern Texas State University. Performing live shows came with an overzealous fan base which helpedthem in the competitive music industry. For years the gents paid their dues by gaining experience andbuilding their fan base. It was not until their 2011 album, Life at Best, which gave them a number one hitwith, “Crazy Girl.” It was that double platinum single that made it the most played country song of theyear on Billboard’s 2011 year end chart thus earning them an Academy of Country Music Award for Songof the Year. After that epic win they bands reputation soared to another number one single, “Even If ItBreaks Your Heart,” and was certified platinum. With a second hit, the band received Grammy nomina-tions for Best Duo/Group Performance, Best Country Song, Single of the Year, and Song of the Year fromthe Country Music Award’s and Academy of Country Music. With seven albums and EP’s already undertheir belt, Eli Young Band has released a new single, Saltwater Gospel. [Skyway Theatre, 10/22]

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