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Written by Rebecca LaPole for NEXTnc
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Friday, 06 April 2007 |
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 Amidst tea and conversation with members of local reggae band Peace Officer, some exciting things brewed: The ideas they have for a burgeoning Front Range reggae scene that combines great sounds with songs that shed light on the issues of the day —and their first full-length album.
“It’s kind of our mission to work with as many other musicians as possible who are reggae-based and socially aware,” Peace Officer guitarists and vocalists Andy Crow and Brian Zeiger said. “We’re definitely trying to build the scene in Fort Collins for the kind of music we’re playing.”
They begin their quest with a free show Wednesday, April 11. The Fort Collins quintet shares the stage at Hodi’s Half Note with Midwest reggae band Public Property, of Iowa City, Iowa.
Hodi’s is a place where bands like Peace Officer, local artists and entertainment lovers, can reach a new audience. The venue — once called the Starlight Theater — has an ambiance and warmth that appeals to the band’s members, who have played there before.
“I love playing that room. I like the feeling of the room itself,” keyboardist, trumpet player and vocalist, Jared Scherger said. “I just really like the attitude of the new owners, I like the way they’re going about it. They’re really trying to do something different in the music scene in Colorado. They’re bringing a good vibe back into that room. I think it’s working,” he said.
The dynamic of Peace Officer and their approach to the music has also been working.
Crow writes most of the lyrics. “Every time I have some peace and quiet, stuff just pops into my head. I’m definitely influenced by everything I hear, which is mostly underground reggae, hip-hop and some punk.”
The sounds come together for the group in jam sessions before rehearsals and shows.
It’s been a different story in the studio. Band members say the studio has proved stifling to their creative process.
“We need to have time to just screw around and not worry about using everything we record,” Zeiger said. With the help of a home recording studio, they hope for a full-length album by next fall. “Our major goal is to have a debut.”
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Peace Officer Upcoming Shows:
Noon Thursday, April 5 - KRFC 88.9FM Live@Lunch
9 p.m. Saturday, April 7 - The Sink, Boulder
9 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 - Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins, Peace Officer and Public Property, Free show
9:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 - Bear’s, Greeley
9 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Mishawaka Inn
9 p.m. Wed., May 9 at Road 34
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Members:
Andy Crow – vocals, guitar
Jared Scherger – vocals, trumpet, keys
Brian Zeiger – vocals, guitar
Matt Iadanza – vocals, bass
Loren Jones – drums | Only registered users can write comments.
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