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315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org Churches and Graveyards win JCC Battle of the Bands By Ankur Dang The lilting strains of Coldplay’s Viva La Vida echoed through the Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center just after 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 13. It was a bit unusual. Normally, the Fitness Center is closed at that hour. Then again, on most days, musicians aren’t going head to head with each other as part of a concert in the Schayes Family Gymnasium. But this night was different. It was the JCC’s Battle of the Bands, an event where five high school bands faced each other in a truly impressive musical showdown. And Viva La Vida performed by Sydney Irving of Marcellus was only the first act of the competition, which was ultimately won by Churches and Graveyards, a fellow Marcellus band whose name describes their town which has four churches and three graveyards all within a mile of each other. “But we have never practiced in a graveyard,” said Dan Balman, 17, the bass guitarist of this classic rock sextet. “There’s no power in graveyards. Still, I guess we can get a generator.” This light-hearted exuberance is to be expected after winning the competition. The celebration was made even sweeter because the band is only three months old. “We’re the new kid on the block,” said Christian Malone, 14, the drummer and the youngest member of the group. And while the band is new, some of the members have played with each other before. Their ability to work so well with each other is what led them to form this band so that they could create original music and play local events regularly. One of Churches and Graveyards’ original numbers they played was 2018 Battle of the Bands winner Churches and Graveyards, from Marcellus High School, get their set underway. Avalanche which, according to Balman, was written after he was called a “natural disaster” by his chemistry teacher when she caught him zoning out in class. “I always get nice, little nicknames from my teachers when I do stuff like that,” he said while insisting that it isn’t something that happens too often. The rest of the band includes Tyler Wetherell, vocals; Colin Arnett, piano/ saxophone; Ben Carranti, vocals; and Jackson Masters, lead guitar. They were awarded a $200 cash prize, eight hours of studio time at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, and the headline slot at this year’s Contact Community Services’ TeenFest event. Vivid Recall, from Liverpool High School and Baker High School (Baldwinsville) was the first runner-up in the competition. Singer-songwriter Sidney Irving from Marcellus High School finished in third place. 2018 JCC Battle of the Bands winner Churches and Graveyards from Marcellus High School. Pictured are the band’s members, from left, Jackson Masters, lead guitar; Ben Carranti, vocals; Colin Arnett, piano/saxophone; Dan Balman, bass; Christian Malone, drums; and Tyler Wetherell, vocals. “It happens,” Irving said with a smile on her face. “But performing is in itself is such a rewarding experience. I live for the music. That’s what’s most important. Viva la musica.” With that, she patted her younger sister Kalissa softly on the shoulder and they walked out of the venue with their parents. The other Battle of the Bands entrants this year were FM All from Fayetteville- Manlius High School/Nottingham High School and Decent from Lafayette Junior- Senior High School. Judges for the 2018 Battle of the Bands were Jose Varona, More Sound Recording Studio; Bob Staffa (B.O.B), 95X radio personality; Katrina Tulloch, life and culture reporter for The Post-Standard; Greg Minix, Syracuse NewTimes; and Nate Murphy, Josh Winoski and Dan Wrona from last year’s winning band Posted. This year’s Battle of the Bands was sponsored by More Sound Recording Studio, 95X, Contact Community Services and Pepsi. http://bit.ly/jccbob18 Visit our website for more Battle of the Bands photos. 22 JCC of Syracuse | 2018 Spring CenterPost
Tributes 315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org The following tributes were received from October 28, 2017 to January 19, 2018. TO FROM TO FROM BEN MELTZER ENDOWMENT FUND Marilyn Manheim In memory of Arnold Manheim. The Renert Family GENERAL OPERATING FUND Linda Alexander In memory of Steven Alexander. David & Marcia Mele The DeMari Family In honor of the DeMari Family; Joe, Susan, Joseph & Shayna, in celebration of Hanukkah. John & June O’Brien Joanna Shapiro Small & Family In honor of Sid Shapiro. Joel & Roberta Small Michael & Sharon Shapiro In loving memory of your dad & grandfather. Debbie & Sheldon Abrams Mr. & Mrs. Michael Shapiro In memory of your father, Sidney Shapiro. Ellen & John Missry Todd & Joanna Shapiro Our sincere condolences. We loved your dad. His memory will be for a blessing. Our love, Corinne & Lynn Smith Todd & Joanna Shapiro In loving memory of Sidney Shapiro. & Family With all of our love, Jeff, Judy, Shira & Ben Magram Todd Shapiro & Family In memory of Sidney Shapiro. Dr. Jeffrey Kirshner Todd Shapiro & Family Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father, Sidney Shapiro. Lois & Jerry Gordon Todd Shapiro & Family With fond memories of countless racquetball games and other wonderful encounters with a dear friend, Sidney Shapiro. Kenneth Reagles, Ph.D. Todd Shapiro & Family In memory of Sidney Shapiro. Paul & Louise Lydon Todd Shapiro & Family In memory of Sidney Shapiro. Ms. Linda Schoenwald Todd Shapiro & Family In memory of Sidney Shapiro. Dilys & Lawrence Port IDA RUBIN SENIOR ADULT NUTRITION ENDOWMENT FUND The Family of Arleen Koldin With our most sincere and deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. We will greatly miss her. Alan & Myrna Koldin Swim LeSSons In the JCC’s outdoor heated pool Private & semi-private lessons • Ages 6 months to adult. • Pool opens May 26. • Everyone welcome! Look for our Pool Guide coming out in May! 315.445.2360 | www.jccsyr.org JCC CAMP JOE AND LYNNE ROMANO SUMMER CAMP Linda Alexander In memory of Steven Alexander. David & Marcia Mele JEFFREY SUSSMAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lynn & Steven Bronstein Congratulations on your granddaughter Samantha’s Bat Mitzvah. Shelly & Karen Kruth JEROME AND PHYLLIS CHARNEY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Family of Dr. Jeffrey Meltzer We are sorry for your loss. Marjie & Larry Loeb BOBBIE EPSTEIN LEWIS SENIOR ADULT DINING PROGRAM FUND Helen Marcum Thank you for your kindness. Clark Goodwin The Family of My deepest condolences to Rose Mary Pinkasewicz the family of Rose Mary Pinkasewicz. Hannah Groskin Todd Shapiro & Family In memory of Sidney Shapiro. Arnie & Libby Rubenstein Steven Sisskind Thank you for helping me with my dad’s unveiling. Sherry Meltzer NEULANDER FAMILY SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER Todd and Michelle Thinking of you during this difficult time, sending Shapiro & Family our love and condolences on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather, Sidney Shapiro. Love, Ilene and Stephen Flatt & Family Celebrate, honor and remember To commemorate special occasions —births, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or to perpetuate the memory of a loved one—the JCC welcomes tax-deductible gifts to one of our many endowments and special funds. The JCC will send an acknowledgement card to the individual (or next of kin) in whose name the contribution was made. For further information, please contact Erin Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112. Everyone welcome! Please join us... 7 th ANNUAL PASTA DINNER Sunday, March 18 3:30–5 pm JCC Gym $8 adults, $6 kids (4-12) PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT JCC GYMNASTICS JCC of Syracuse | 2018 Spring CenterPost 23
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