The Clarion April 25, 1989 Page 9
Arctic Fox rox !
bv Mike Jones
Clarion Reporter
For a band that started out simply as a
“two-year fling,” Arctic Fox proved last
Saturday night that these musicians are
here to stay.
The band consists of six members who
are dedicated to their music and their
grades. Chris Wright is the lead vocalist
with Jo Hunt as a backup vocalist. Matt
Hoski and Timothy Weber both play
guitar, while Dean Peterson plays bass
guitar And Jared Cargill plays drums.
“We are playing for two basic reasons,
for the school and the Humane Society,”
said Jared. “We felt like we were always
taking from the community, so we wanted
to give something back,” replies Dean.
The proceeds from ticket sales will go to
the local Humane Society.
“From blown up equipment to being
kicked out of our practice shed, we have all
struggled a lot to play,” stated Dean.
Arctic Fox found themselves out of a
place to practice when they were forced to
leave their practice room three weeks
before their performance date.
Matt and Tim refused to give up, and
were eventually referred to John Taylor,
the owner of Oh! Susannah’s, who supplied
them with a new place to practice.
“His very timely assistance is what pull
ed this all together,” said Dean, “We are
really grateful to him.”
Chris Wright, lead singer for Arctic
Fox, says he’s sung all his life. My big
gest influence is the “Grateful Dead”, he
claims. The freshman from Atlanta, of
fered to sing for the band, they had found
their lead vocalist. Chris’ free spirit may
lead him far, but as far as his immediate
future is concerned, it’s all “up to the
wind.”
Tim Weber, the guitarist, has been play
ing for over three years. His favorite style
of music is rock, classical, and some pro
gressive. Tim’s biggest influences are Ed
ward Van Halen, David Gilmore and
Mozart. When asked how he felt about this
current band, he said, “We have had our
good times and bad times, but when it
comes down to it, we’ll blow you away.”
Matt Koski, who also plays guitar, wants
to go to Virginia Commonwealth Universi
ty, and Guitar Institute of Technology.
He’s been playing for four years, and his
biggest influences is Vinnie Moore. Matt
likes to play Progressive rock and neo
classical.
Dean Peterson has played the bass
quitar for nine years his biggest influence
is Chris Squire, and his favorite music is
classical, punk, and rock. Dean got into
music while watching a “Who” video and
thought he’d give it a shot. “Boy, was I
mistaken,” he sighs. He practices nine
hours on a good day, not to mention going
to classes. “I want to get my bachelor’s
degree at Wake Forest and then head west
for a musical career in Los Angeles” he
says.
Jared Cargill has played the drums for
nine years. He loves Rush, Led Zepplin,
and Van Halen, and plays rock music.
When asked why he play the guitar."
Jared, who practices three hours a day,
hopes to go to Atlanta Institute of Music.
Jo Hunt, the back up singer for Arctic
Fox has been singing since she was two.
The soprano has many different influences
and has sung at many different events in
cluding Rock Band, chorsuses, and wed
dings. Jo says she wants to have her own*
style of music and that individuality in
music is very important, but admits whe
doubts she will pursue a professional
musical career. Jo got asked to play back
up and a lead when she started singing
along to a Dokken tune the band was play
ing. Jared said, “She’s been a real good
help. She’s a big part of the band and adds
a lot of enthusiasm.”
The band will have to separate after this
one show because of distance between the
members. They are still friends and each
plans to pursue a musical career. Arctic
Fox is just a stepping stone to the future
for these Brevard College musicians, but
they gave the campus a great show before
they left.
They have all played in different bands
before. Dean has played in as many as 56,
but Arctic Fox, the brainchild of Jared
and Dean, will mean something to all of
them, no matter how successful they
become. They say there is nothing like do
ing what you want for a good cause.
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Arctic Fox in action
News of Note...
Music year goes out
with with a bang
BC dancers, L-R:
Lautere will be participating in Nancy Bat 8
30 at 2 p.m. in Dunham Auditorium.
by Kiihh Kvantt
C.ldrion Heporler
Wow! What a semester. It’s hard to
believe that this one is almost gone. I have
really enjoyed writing News or Note for
the Clarion, and I am looking forward to
continuing the column next semester.
To say the least, Dunham has been non
stop since day one of the spring semester,
and with next semester’s enrollment being
higher than last semester’s, it looks to be
another busy year. Dunham has seen new
faces these two semesters, as well as a
brand-new composition oy ur. Whatley.
As with the ending of any semester, peo
ple graduate and the leadership in the
various ensembles change. Next semester
the bands will t>e playing without the talent
and experience of the graduating music
majors and will be trying to break in a
new group of freshmen to try to fill their
shoes.
I wish the Brevard College Class of ’89
the best of luck in their endeavors. To the
graduating music majors I especially wich
for them continued success wherever their
music takes them.