Returning artist features original music at Wing Night
Musician Steve Everett found his way back to Waynesburg this past Saturday night, to perform at the first Wing Night of the semester. The event is sponsored by the Student Activities Board and is centered on the idea of bringing musicians in to perform for the students as they enjoy wings and the company of their fellow peers.
The last wing night was held in December 2014 when artist Five Times August came out to perform in the Benedum Dining Hall. Due to the success of that night and previous ones, the event was continued. This time, however, it was held in the Beehive.
Everett is a rock/pop/soul singer and songwriter who is from Nashville, Tennessee.
This was Everett’s fifth time coming to Waynesburg to perform. He was here around the same time last year in February, and also in November of 2014 for Noon Tunes. There, he performed covers of songs for the audience.
“Everyone’s just really friendly here,” said Everett, explaining why he loves coming back.
This performance, Everett focused more on original songs that he has written and composed himself.
His opening song was “West Coast Time,” and after that he jumped into his song titled “Honey Bee.”
This song was intended to convey the message that honeybees can only lose their tempers once and then they die. Humans, however, can lose their tempers more than once.
Everett was able to relate well to the audience since he’s visited so often. He was even able to recognize familiar faces in the audience.
Most of the songs performed were off of Everett’s debut record “Reciprocity,” which was nominated for “Album of the Year” at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards.
Everett mentioned that when he is traveling, he turns the music off and listens to National Public Radio. He encourages other young adults to listen to it as well.
“Steve Everett is maybe the most personal artist we’ve had here,” said Anthony Jarrell, the resident director in Martin Hall.
“He’s been kind and welcoming and goes out of his way,” continued Jarrell. “And in turn that helps engage his audience.”
After the show ended, Everett hopped off stage and went to each table, introduced himself to students and said thank you to everyone that came out.
He then proceeded to get a plate of wings, sit down with students and talk about life.
“It’s pretty awesome to perform at colleges,” said Everett, “because when you make a fan at a show, they’ll remember you down the road.”
There were plenty of wings left over, with flavors like buttery garlic, buffalo and BBQ. Students were able to take some leftovers back to their dorms for late night snacks.
There were also cans of soda provided to quench the thirst from the flavorful impact of the wings.
Zachary Mitschke, a freshman exercise science major, came out for the night to “hang out with friends, listen to good music and enjoy some free wings.”
Rachel Wallar, a sophomore nursing major, said that the wing nights are “a lot of fun; the wings are good and the environment is stress relieving.”
The next Wing Night is scheduled for March 27 with country artist Austin Moody.