FARGO
Music
(from left to right) Tyler Steinle - Guitar Tyler Waslien - Bass Bryan Loweree - Lead Vocals Luke Nygaard - Drummer
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ven though the band is known for their rock driven country sound, the band went in a different direction, deciding to move away from the guitar riff-driven music they had done before. While a large part of the sound change has to do with the production of the music, the change also came from the approach the guys took while creating it. Bryan said that the new music is fresh and more fun. He told us what he believes was the biggest difference between the old and the new music, “We’re writing the music that we like to listen to and like to hear on the radio.” The new music has been accompanied by new marketing. The band has released their new single on iTunes and has also started marketing their music to television and movies. The band is hoping that people will be drawn in by the new album and really get into their original songs.
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THE ROAD
Even though recording a new album is quite time consuming, it never slowed down the guys of 32 Below. They estimated that they were on the road 51 out of 52 weeks of the year, recalling only one weekend where they did not perform. With so much time spent on the road, it’s no wonder that these guys have been nearly everywhere. They performed last summer at Sturgis and have been invited back to play again. They’ve played in Chicago, Cincinnati, Hawaii and were even able to join the Bison in Texas for their championship game. Even though all this traveling sounds like fun, touring is no vacation. Although music is their passion, it is also their job, and these guys do not take the obligations and responsibilities lightly. Each time they step out on stage, they are ready to perform to the best of their ability, no matter the circumstances. “Every night we pride ourselves on being as close to perfect as you can be,” Waslien said. These musicians hold themselves to a very high standard, one that would please any employer.
THE PARTY
Finally, what we’ve all been waiting for. The party. The CD release party for 32 Below will be on Friday, Nov. 14 at The Venue. The show is all ages and starts at 9 p.m. At The Emporium will start off the night as the opener and then 32 Below will take the stage and play through their repertoire of original songs. There will be a meet and greet with the band and the new album will be for sale along with other band merchandise. After all their hard work, these guys deserve a night to celebrate. You won’t want to miss this. As Bryan said, “It’s gonna be a kick butt party.”