Oct. 11,2013 I The Clarion
Arts & Life
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It's going
to rock
By Olivia Fawcett
Managing Editor
T he Brevard College rock climbers
have yet another reason to get out
and go climbing. On Monday, Oct. 10, SGA
approved the request made by seniors Travis
Gray, Jake Parker, and Zach Baker to reinstate
the Climbing Club.
According to their Facebook page, the
club is “an independent group of highly
motivated individuals who share a passion
for rock climbing of all types.” They are open
to all Brevard College students interested in
learning and sharing anything climbing.
“It’s going to rock,” said Parker.
The climbing team staff advisor will be
Cameron Austin, Brevard College Assistant
Professor of Information Technology and
Business and Organizational Leadership.
Last spring, Austin bought and reopened the
Brevard Rock Gym. With a little help from
Gray, who created the routes and the Brevard
College Outing Club, Austin has been able to
maintain the gym, host free climb night, and
provide a practice area for the new club.
Brevard College Climbing Club is open to
all types of climbers with varying skill levels
ranging from sponsored climbers to novices
and students who want to fine tune their skills
and gain more experience.
“Students who are interested in joining
should check out the Facebook page and
register for the Collegiate Climbing Series,
which costs $35, and come to the next
meeting on Oct. 24,” said Baker.
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Local musician attracts attention
By Olivia Fawcett
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A lthough Mountain Song Festival was
a month ago, Andy Ferrell is another
local musician with a love for traditional
folk style with a modern sound. This up
and coming performer is sure to catch the
attention of both folk and bluegrass lovers
throughout western North Carolina.
Ferrell is a singer, songwriter, and guitar
picker born and raised in Boone, North
Carolina. He will perform this Tuesday at The
One Stop Deli and Bar in Asheville at 8 p.m.
with upright bassist Zach Smith.
Ferrell received his inspiration from his
father, who helped him learn how to play the
guitar. “My dad showed me all of the music
that I now love and am influenced by,” says
Ferrell.
Ferrell draws his inspiration from musical
artists like Townes Van Zandt and Doc
Watson, performers who are known for
their flatpicking acoustic sounds with the
accompaniment of fiddles, stand up basses,
and the occasional harmonica.
Ferrell also enjoys reading. Some of his
favorite authors include John Steinbeck,
Jack Kerouac and Kurt Vonnegut. He also
enjoys traveling and meeting people, which
contributes to his long term goal of becoming
a traveling musician.
“I want to bring people the music that I
create and love in order to not only bring them
enjoyment and entertainment, but also give
them a taste of where I come from and show
them a part of our culture and heritage here
in North Carolina,” says Ferrell.
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