Tantasqua Regional High School - Tantasquan Yearbook (Sturbridge, MA)

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MUSIC SOOTHS THE SA C ¢ ife is rough — dedica- tion essential.” Al- though John Whitcore said it, it could have been said by Randy Rhodes, E.J. LaFrance, or Joe Satriani, because it is what all of them feel when it comes to their lives as musicians. John Whitcore’s many band en- deavors have brought him together with musicians from Southbridge, all the way into the Connecticut area. Most recently John has been working with Kent Davy on some progressive Jazz Rock material and on recording some of their original songs. Both guitarists have played out in the area and share a love of music. Their tastes range all the way from Classical and Jazz to Funk, Fusion, and Rock. John says that he is planning on attending the University of Lowell for four years and get his B.M. in 12 music production and engineering. Kent also wishes to pursue a music career, but is undecided on which way he wants to go. ‘Teaze’, a band comprised of three Tantasquan and two people from the Southbridge area, has been together for about a year now. Its members are E.J. LaFrance, lead vocals; Alex Ran- dall, lead and rhythm guitar and backing vocals; Corey Partlow, lead rhythm guitar, backing vocals, and keyboard; Mark Gosselin, bass guitar; and Marty Anderson, drummer. Most of them have had previous band experiences. This is Corey’s third band and he has already played in clubs with other bands. “Teaze’ plans to record some of their original material, and make a couple of videos. All of the members plan on making music their career, whether it’s play- ing, producing or teaching it. cialize in heavy metal | guitar will never leave always will.” Some of our local bands don’t plan on making music their career. Onc such band is Armagedon, which made up of Chris Anderson, Bri White, and Tom Jaffarian. when we’re ae is bless our vor group or musician. When we are sad we usually play slow song 2 thing that we do when cars is to turn on the ra sometimes is the most expensive piec of equipment in our cars. I thin Corey summed up how we feel a our music best when he said, “

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Above: The hopping datice floor. Below: Sue and Elinor»before the prom!

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AGE BEAST Far right: ‘Armegedon’ (left to right): Chris, Brian, Tom. Right: John practices with a for- mer band member. Top right: John sings his heart out. Top left: “Teaze’ in action. () ene er YA “Teaze’; Back row: Corey, Mark. Middle: Marti. Front: EJ., Alex Z eas wn