Returning artist brings original work to campus

Rock, Pop and Soul singer and songwriter Steve Everett made his third trip to Waynesburg to perform a few of his songs and some covers while students ate and socialized in the Beehive at noon on Monday.
According to his website, Everett is from Nashville, Tennessee but was born in Albany, Georgia.
His music is a blend of acoustic guitar with catchy, melodic hooks and hip, clever lyrics to form his upbeat and fun musical style.
Everett studied music performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
Everett has had the opportunity to play on numerous stages, from The House of Blues to acoustic home shows.
Everett also toured the country with Sister Hazel and Michael Tolcher and his debut album, “Reciprocity,” was nominated for Album of the Year at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards.
Everett played his acoustic guitar during the performance, which gave the songs a more vintage sound. One song he sang was “Sofa in the Sea.”
He said he wrote this song while he was sitting along the water in Charleston, South Carolina.
Everett also did a cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Lego House,” and sang other songs that weren’t on his album, including “Honeybee” and “Switch.”
During his performance, the Beehive was filled with students and some professors wanting to just sit and enjoy their lunch.
“The performance was very inspirational and fun,” said freshman business major Cam Hinkle.
During the performance, there were free reusable cups being handed out by the Student Activities Board to encourage students to come to performance events by guest musicians like this one.
“It was really nice to relax and enjoy some good music with friends,” said sophomore mathematics/ secondary education major Taylor Garrett. “I saw Steve when he came for wing night last year, and it was fun to hear him play a mix of old and new songs this year.”