Up & Coming Weekly

Third Degree Heats Up Local Club Scene by STEPHANIE CRIDER Local band Third Degree is a regular in the Fayetteville music scene. Up & Coming Weekly recently had a chance to chat with them. UCW: Who are the members and what instru- ments do you play? TD: Tim Williams han- dles lead vocals and acoustic guitar; Alex Thomas plays lead/rhythm guitar and does some of the vocals too. Steve Powell plays rhythm/ lead guitar and acoustic guitar; while Henry Nieves is our drummer; and Daniel Nieves plays bass guitar and vocals. UCW: Give us a brief history lesson on the band. When and where did you get started? TD: The band got together when Tim Williams and Alex Thomas had an idea to start a band. They went to open mic at Big Harry’s Tavern and found Steve Powell. We rehearsed for a couple of months. We went through several drummers and bass players before we found Henry and Daniel Nieves. (father and son respectively) We’ve been playing together about four years now. UCW: How did the band get its name? TD: Third Degree got its name from a suggestion from Tim’s brother-in-law. It was voted on and adopted as our band name. UCW: How would you define your music? TD: We would define our music as an array of rock — from classic to alterna- tive including everything in between. UCW: Who are your favorite bands/influences on your music? TD: Some of our influences are Black Crowes, Led Zepplin, Doobie Brothers and Bad Company. UCW: Do you write your own music and where does that inspiration come from? TD: We are in the process of writing our own music inspired by Styx and Joe Satriani among others. UCW: If you only had two words to describe your band what would they be? TD: Energy and passion. UCW: What are your hopes/goals for the future of your band? TD: Hopes are to keep pleasing people and to expand the show — lights and equipment. Our goals for the band are to record our own music and headline shows. UCW: Where do you see the band five years, 10 years from now? TD: Still rockin’ and headlining big shows UCW: Where can Fayetteville music lovers see you in the near future? TD: You can find Third Degree opening for bands such as Molly Hatchet and Bad Company at The Dog House, playing Big Harry’s Tavern and on occasion at Louie’s Sports Bar and Jester’s Pub. Serving Lunch THE and Dinner MONDAY • Glass of Wine $4 A ilbl f Hil d F ll C d P i 7 F 18 UCW AUGUST 4-10, 2010 CONNECTION Concert CHARLIE MIKE’S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tues. Open Jam — Bring your own instrument Sat. Open mic Local band, Third Degree can be found performing and many of the area’s great pubs. THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Aug. 4 Mike Odonell Aug. 6 Silverstate Aug. 7 Led Head Aug. 8 Johnson Kinlaw HUSKE HARDWARE- HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Thurs. 80’s Ladies Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing IT’Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Aug. 6 Suckerpunch Aug. 7 Love Tribe Aug. 8 DL Token JESTER’S PUB 6577 Fisher Road • 910-426-5800 www.jesterspub.com Aug. 7 Sick Puppies Aug. 13 Dark Water Rising Aug. 14 Deathe Proof Aug. 15 Nappy Roots/Cool Kid Collective Aug. 28 S.O.L.E. Sept. 4 Tantric LIDOS — THE EURO SPOT 102 Person St. • 222-8237 Wed. Karaoke Thurs. Live Music Fri. & Sat. Top 40 Dance Club Aug. 5 Chris Hurst PADDY’S 2 606B Raeford Rd. • 910-677-0055 www.paddygibneypub.com Wed. Steel Tip Dart Competition Thurs. Autumn Nicholas, Paddy & Bill Fri. Paddy & Bill POINDEXTER’S SALOON 115 Dunn Rd. • 433-2089 Wed. Bike Night with live music THE ROCK SHOP MUSIC HALL 128 S. King St. • 910-321-ROCK www.therockshoplive.com Aug. 6 Blues Showcase/Chris Cox/ Corky Jones & Mighty Blues/ Robbie Reid Band Aug.7 Vanilla Ice/Schmegma/151/ Nephilym Aug. 8 The Rocketz/Hotrod Hillbillies Aug. 13 Music Scene Appreciation Night/Half Dead SOUTHERN STYLE SALOON 4939 Bragg Blvd. • 860-1787 THE STRIKE ZONE 3319 Raeford Rd. • 677-9900 THEE BACK DOOR BAR & GRILL 3109 N. Main St., Hope Mills • 429-9913 Days a Week VOTE LIDOS for “Best New Restaurant” in this issue! 102 Person St. • Fayetteville • 910-222-8237 WEDNESDAY • Enjoy Karaoke and $2 Cocktails THURSDAY • Live Music and $1 Drafts FRIDAY - SATURDAY • Live DJ and Dancing Available for Hail and Farewells, Corporate and Private Functions. e! tioions. Companionship Medication Reminders Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Shopping & Errands Personal Care Each Home Instead Senior Care® Call for a free, no-obligation appointment: 910.484.7200 homeinstead.com franchise office is independently owned and operated. © 2010 Home Instead, Inc. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM

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