Tag: Music

VLA

Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. Vincent’s Late Arrival By Rachel Rimm The band Vincent’s Late Arrival (better known as VLA) made their debut this past spring at Jamnesty. VLA consists of Dan Rimm on the drums, Shane Emery on guitar and lead vocals, John Vincent on guitar and backup vocals, and Emmett Cassidy on bass and backup vocals. When asked what genre of music

The Red Tide

Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. The Red Tide (An interview with the new local band The Red Tide with Matt Schell and Sam Blackstone) The Buzz: You’re called the Red Tide. Why did you choose that? The Red Tide: You may have noticed the video we projected at Mr. BHS. Well, as Matt looked at different videos to include, he found a bunch on

“Behind The Scenes of “The Pirates of Penzance”

By Rachel Rimm   As the curtains opened, a huge pirate ship spilling over with grimacing scallywags rolled onto the stage. Clad in their costumes designed and made by the hardworking costume crew, they began to sing loudly and dance perfectly in step. The show “The Pirates of Penzance” is considered an operetta. An operetta is basically lighter version of an opera; a less serious

Jamming for a Cause

 By Rachel Rimm On the evening of Friday May 8th several music-loving teens assembled in the school auditorium to support “Jamnesty”. Jamnesty is an event hosted by the Amnesty International club, which runs not only in our school, but in the rest of the world. They raise money to protect human rights and bring awareness to people who don’t know about or understand the injustices

Dr. Rocktopus and the Nunks

Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. Meet Dr. Rocktopus and the Nunks Photo Credit: Madeline Alden They are a local band from Guilford with an unusual sound and I got a chance to interview Jesse the singer from Doc Roc. -Madeline Alden What towns are the members from? We’re all from Guilford, CT Jesse Duran Crelin- Bass and Vox Dave Vitola- Guitar Dalton Patton- Drums

Great Caesar and the GoGetters

By Madeline Alden The Buzz presents Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. Meet Great Caesar and the GoGetters Photo Credit: Emily Spine They are a jazzy rock band with a twist. Here’s a Q and A with Stephen from Great Caesar and the GoGetters Photo from Caitlin Armitage Photo What towns are the members from? All the members are from Madison, CT, except for (me)

Local Artists You Oughta Know

The Buzz presents Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. Meet the Smyrk.   The Band is made up of three members: Doron, Ari, and Chris. They are a phenomenal band and I actually got a chance to interview them. Here’s a Q and A with Ari from the Smyrk.   What towns are the members from? Doron and Ari are from New Haven. Chris is