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PYTHON: Squeezing the Best Out of Life recently heard from PYTHON. Here's a look at what the band has been up to. by STEPHANIE CRIDER Up & Coming Weekly UCW: Who are your band members and what instruments do they play? P: Ken is our singer, Stephen plays the guitar, Bryant also plays guitar while Wade handles the bass and backing vocals. Vann plays drums and sings backing DECEMBER 1 • GUILLIAIN-BARRE SYNDROME POKER RUN FOR JODY CHESHIRE Help fight this rare illness. Registration begins at CFHD from noon-1 p.m. $10/ rider and $5/ passenger. Stops include: CFHD, Legends Pub, FUBAR, VFW and C&G's. Live music from Penny Draft, $7 dinner plates, raffle, 50/50 and live auction. For more information call Randy 910-584- 4096 or Carin 910-578-4922. vocals and also does commentary throughout the show. UCW: Give us a brief history lesson on the band. When and where did your band get started? P: In November of 2011 Vann and Wade met through a friend and decided to put something together. Then, Stephen came along, then Bryant. Eventually, Ken replaced the original singer of this project. Our fi rst show was in May of 2012 and we have been performing three shows a month since. UCW: How did the band get its name? P: Vann googled the net for PYTHON. No one else used that name for a band. UCW: How would you defi ne your music? P: Right now we are a cover band, but we are currently working on some original material. UCW: Who are your favorite bands/infl uences on your music? P: Dio, Priest and the early rock or metal bands. UCW: Do you write your own music and, if so, from where does that inspiration come? P: Soon we will be writing our own music. Inspiration will surely come from personal experiences with life. UCW: If you only had two words to describe your band what would they be? P: Unique and defi nitive. UCW: What are your hopes/goals for the future of your band? P: Our desire is to play songs that capture the attention of the audience and to headline shows. UCW: Where do you see the band fi ve years, 10 years from now? P: Playing to large crowds at events and venues regionally. UCW: Where can Fayetteville music lovers check you in the near future? P: We'll be at BarMuda Triangle bar on Nov. 30. Also fi nd us on Facebook under vann morris (PYTHON). STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associate Editor. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com DECEMBER 8 • LEGEND'S ANNIVERSARY PJ PARTY $100 for the best PJs. A night of fun and entertainment. Find out more at 867- 2364. DECEMBER 15 • MOORE COUNTY WINGMEN MC 20TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Call (910) 281-4892 or email northcarolinawingmen@yahoo.com for more information. JANUARY 13 •POLAR BEAR RIDE Starting 10 a.m. Reg $35 per person including free admission to the Richard Petty Museum, a T-shirt and lunch. Pre- register by phone or the day of the event at 9 a.m. at Cape Fear Harley-Davidson Contact Jerry Aaron at 910-850-3298 or info@rpmuseum.com for more information. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www.patriotguard.org for more information. PJ Party $100 For Best PJ's Slippers do make a difference! Anniversary DECEMBER 8th Call for more information 4624 BRAGG BLVD. writ-er [rahy-ter] – noun 1. a person engaged in writing books, articles, stories, etc., esp. as an occupation or profession; an author or journalist. If you see yourself in that light, Up & Coming Weekly would love you to join our creative, talented, community-oriented line-up of contributing writers. If you are interested in joining our writing team, e-mail sample articles or questions to: editor@upandcomingweekly.com For more informtion, call 910-484-6200. 22 UCW NOV. 28 - DEC. 4, 2012 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM