Authors
Ben was born in Pittsburgh during the summer of 1983 (the year Roxy Music disbanded). He has since inhabited Chicago, New York, and several Virginian cities including Richmond, where he prefers to spend the majority of his time. His interest in music sparked at age three when he began taking piano lessons. A passion for theatre and film would soon follow; he was known for acting in high school and college productions while focusing on the independent film scene in Richmond. Nowadays, you’re likely to catch him at a bar in the Fan or commuting to Fredericksburg where he works as a high school teacher/behavior specialist. Ben enjoys a variety of music, some long-time favorite musicians/bands include: Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, The Doors, The Isley Brothers, Buddy Guy, Tom Petty, David Bowie, and George Clinton.
Anthony was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. on April 13. 1967. He has been a native of the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania area all his life. He Attended Courtland High School and graduated in 1985. Anthony started playing the bass guitar at the age of nine and then moved on to lead guitar at sixteen. He has played for various artists and churches in the area and has recorded with over twenty musicians. Anthony has a passion for playing and listening to music. He has been inspired by guitarists such as Prince and Chuck Brown.
Derek Kirkland is a native Texan military brat. He has lived in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and Seattle. He now resides in Fredericksburg. Derek has been photographing people and places along the way for fourteen years. Derek is a musician, poet, philosopher, photographer and student of the contemplative arts, making the world a better place one moment at a time! Derek intends to become the premiere music photojournalist on the East Coast. 'nuf said!
Dillon Frye received a Bachelor's of English from The University of Mary Washington and is eager to write for Magazine33. When it comes to music, Dillon is all about the past. He usually enjoys the classics he grew up with, such as eighties bands like Squeeze, Tears for Fears, the Kinks, and Split Enz. Throughout adolescence, he's grown a taste for bands such as Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Pinback, Ween, Captain Beefheart, Davie Bowie, and James Brown. Dillon looks forward to discovering some new music within the Fredericksburg and Richmond scenes.
John Hart was born in Arlington, Virginia in 1986. Since purchasing his first CD at the age of seven (Coolyhighharmony, Boyz II Men), John has had a love affair with all things music. After two failed attempts at a young age to play the piano, John engulfed himself in listing to, discussing, and enjoying all types of music. Making the trip across the Potomac was easy, and so from his early teens on, John spent as much time as possible in Washington DC taking in live shows. He attended the University of Mary Washington where he co-hosted the show "Title Track" for WMWC. Currently John is working and taking classes in Fredericksburg.
Morgan Gayle Harding was born September 2, 1991. She was born and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland and graduated from Laurel High School in May of 2009. She now attends the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia majoring in English.
Ryan was born in Long Island, New York and after a short stint in Frederick, Maryland, came to Fredericksburg, Virginia where he spent the rest of his childhood. He then briefly attended VCU in Richmond, VA where he fell in love with all things creative, specifically music and photography. He spent a few more years moving between Richmond, Charlottesville, and Long Island before returning to Fredericksburg where he has been since '05. Ryan has had almost as many addresses as jobs, working in factories, nurseries, a koi farm, electronics stores, photography shops, train yards, pizza joints, and currently at an alternative school for troubled children. Ryan also played percussion, keyboard, and various electronic toys with a local band in Fredericksburg for a few years. Some favorite bands include Parliament, Glassjaw, Every Time I Die, Baroness, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Saul Williams, Har Mar Superstar, The Police, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Tyshawnda Silver is a native of Fredericksburg, Va. She is very passionate about attending church, singing, writing poetry, spending quality time with her family and friends, and tutoring children in need of a helping hand. She was introduced to Gospel music at an early age and has been involved in music all of her life. She is currently enrolled at the University of Mary Washington, in Fredericksburg, pursuing a Master's degree in the field of Education, with the hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. She is also an energetic writer with big dreams.
Dorian Cleveland is the founder and lead singer for the Alternative Rock Band, She Bites Dogs. Formed in 2000, they have been a Fredericksburg staple and have just put out their long awaited 2nd release 'Have I Changed?' He co-founded Devland Productions and has run 3 highly attended Open Mics and has hosted 2 Fredericksburg Battle of the Bands. His recent side projects have included Sex Panther and Olive Eyes.
John McMahon is a nightlifer in Fredericksburg.
John Vance found his love for photography at the age of 10 when he received his first 35mm. He has come a long way from hand developing film in his bathroom, to operating a private studio where he has completed shoots for a variety of clients. His appreciation of music, drawing, painting and creative writing were derived a bit sooner. As a child he sang and played the violin. He later learned to keep a beat with a few other instruments. After listening to the Beatles and Van Morrison he found a deeper discernment for lyrics and began writing poetry and songs. Despite his kaelidoscopic love for the arts, John derives the most satisfaction from the capturing of moments.
Justin is a young man who loves all things audible and visual. He is a sketch artist, graphic artist, photographer, videographer, music producer, and a professed music addict. His tastes vary from Electronica, to Gospel, to Power-folk, and they're infinitely expanding. Justin was born and raised in Virginia, and currently resides in Fredericksburg. He is also currently in school for graphic communications, and hopes to one day become known as a filmmaker.
Katelyn is a Caroline County native who resides with two kittens and a cockapoo. Although she has no formal photography training, she has been taking pictures as a hobby since she got her first camera in elementary school. Since then she's upgraded to digital, and couldn't love it more. When she's not taking pictures you can find her coaching little league softball, or playing in her local slowpitch league. She recently finished a phlebotomy program and plans to finish her degree soon. She loves the ocean, and in her spare time likes baking cupcakes, taking road trips, and is a diehard Yankees fan.
Terry started his career in the hospitality and automotive fields, where he was able to refine his management and business skills. In 1981 he landed his first role in the experiential marketing world as a team member and rep for the Marlboro campaign, one of the first national experiential campaigns.He has been coordinating, managing, and activating events as since 1981.Since 2006, he has been a consultant for Street Sampling, Inc., an experiential marketing agency based in Washington DC with nationwide services and since 2008 for Strategic Marketing & Promotions, Inc. Terry has represented a long list of consumer product brands for activation, staffing, and managing successful events and promotions. For almost five years Terry has been facilitating team building events, helping to bring companies and groups to better working relationships. For the past two years Terry has also been blessed with an eye for photography in capturing the essence of the moment.
As a child, Missy spent many countless hours following around her step-dad Larry at his commercial photography studio in Pennsylvania. With two of his 70s Minolta cameras, 3 lenses and a pat on the back, she left for Architecture school at Virginia Tech in 1992. It was the late nights in the Cowgill Hall darkrooms and Plaza model shoots that shaped her beginnings as a photographer.
In 2002, after a year long excursion shooting landscapes from a '75 VW camper (it broke down A LOT,) Missy settled in Fredericksburg to continue her architecture career. A few years later, she started 'moussaka design and photography', a multi-disciplined, one-woman business that provides Architecture, Graphic Design and Photography services. The documentation of musical performances became the focus due to its excitement of a continually changing palette.
Missy can be seen at most venues in the Fredericksburg, Richmond, DC and Charlottesville areas...sporting a smile and her beloved camera. On some occasions, she finds herself on stage playing bass with her Richmond band, The Seven Minutes, wondering how she could get some really cool shots from up there.
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