Artist Spotlight: Evan Effres

Evan Effres is one of the many talented musicians at UCSB. With great musical taste, 10 years of playing guitar under his belt, and a singing voice that girls surely swoon over, Evan has a lot going for him as a musical artist. I asked him a couple of questions to get to know this talented guy a little better.

Q: When and why did you start playing music?
Evan: I started playing guitar when I was 10 years old after watching my older cousins play. I started a band with my brother and some friends and realized that I wanted to take music seriously. Since then I have played guitar every day and have written many songs, which I have just recently started recording.

Q: Do you play any instruments other than guitar?
E: I play a lot of different instruments including drums and bass.

Q: Who are some of your biggest musical influences?
E: My biggest musical influences would have to be Paul Simon and Elliott Smith. Their styles are really different but both have written some of the most technical and beautiful songs I've ever heard.

Q: What are some bands that you are listening to right now?
E: Some bands/artists I am listening to right now are Jose Gonzales, Sufjan Stevens, and Bon Iver.

Q: Do you hope to pursue music in the future, or is it just a hobby of yours?
E: In the future, I hope to pursue a career somehow related to music. I have always been told to do what you love, and I love music.

Q: What advice do you have for people just starting out with music?
E: Don't give up! Practicing can be very tedious work, but in the end it will pay off. Music is a great way to express yourself.

Evan will be performing this Friday February 25th at the Singer Songwriter Showcase in the Hub starting at 8:30 PM along with other talented students. Stop by and check them out! Evan also has a fan page on Facebook, where you can listen to his music and watch videos of songs he covers. Spread the word about this great musician and watch him become an up-and-coming star.
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