"Eighty °" Radiates Music
Eighty ° - Hannah Van Haste, Evan Weidemann, Philip Moore, Christian Ganheart, Francis Charles, Cherry Huang, & Aiden Livingston
As the big Fall Music Fest approaches. We'll be featuring as many of the performing bands as possible. Ladies and gentlemen, Eighty °...
So you call yourselves "Eighty °". How did you land on that name?
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Hannah Van Haste: It was Aiden's idea. We were running out of time, it was 80 degrees outside, and that's what we went with. |
What is the best part of being in a band?
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Hannah: You get to work with others. Phillip Moore: Same. I'm not by myself. I'm playing music with others, which is way better. Aiden Livingston: The music! Francis Charles: Doing crazy fills and stuff. Cherry Huang: You get to listen to others play and improve your own playing. |
What are some of your band goals?
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Hannah: Being more confident. Phillip: Get better at listening to others and staying consistent with time. Christian Ganheart: Just generally getting better at playing. Aiden: Learn more songs. Francis: To enter and WIN the battle of the bands! |
What is your most memorable band experience?
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Hannah: The first day, introductions, playing numb little bug! Phillip: When we wrote our own original song. Cherry: Getting to know everyone and playing for the first time. |
If you got to open for any band or artist, current or defunct, who would it be?
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Hannah: Lin Manuel Miranda. Phillip: Metallica. Christian: Eminem. Aiden: Overrated. Francis: Imagine Dragons. Cherry: Linsey Sterling. |
What advice would you give to students that are just getting started?
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Hannah: Keep practicing. Phillip: Dont give up! Follow your dreams and they will come true, and if they don't... "womp womp". Christian: Practice, listen, and check the Music House Dashboard! Aiden: Play music, even when not told to. Francis: Practice makes perfect. If you practice, you get better. Cherry: For new students, make sure you practice correctly and listen to the people around you. |
What do you guys do that's special – that you think sets you apart from all the Music House bands?
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Hannah: We have a uke! Christian: We have 4 string instruments. Aiden: Our name is cool and very unique. Francis: Were better! Cherry: Everyone plays at least 2 instruments |
How has playing with other people benefited you?
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Hannah: It has made me more comfortable playing with others. Phillip: It makes playing the drums more fun. Christian: Having another guitar player keeps me on track. Aiden: It makes my instrument sound better. Francis: It makes my playing more exciting. Cherry: It motivates me to play my best. |
Be sure to join us at our LENEXA location on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2:00 to 6:30 for this year's Fall Music Fest. It's going to be a big party featuring lots of amazing people!
