Crimson
Envy
Desiree Mendez, staff writers
The
doors finally open to the backroom at Jake’s Sports Bar and Grill. The
crowd begins to walk over to the stage. Greg Stewart, the drummer from
Shrapnel takes the stage to introduce the first band. Stewart says, “What’s
up Lubbock? Are you ready for Crimson Envy?” The crowd goes wild and
starts cheering.
Crimson
Envy takes the stage and begins to start the show. The band begins with,
Daniel Poque (drummer) begins beating away on the drums, soon followed by
the awesome guitar styles of Charlie Garner and Tate Ruthardt and with the
amazing vocals of Cameran Nelson drives the crowd wild. Kids are head
banging and holding up their devil horns, while a few are crowd surfing as
the band begins to perform “Render Me Blind.”
Meeting up with Nelson, Garner, and Ruthardt later that night, we sat around
and talked about the band and their roots. The members of Crimson Envy are:
Cameran Nelson, lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Tate Ruthardt, lead guitar
and vocals; Charlie Garner, bass; and vocals and Daniel Poque, drums.
Nelson, Garner, and Ruthardt all met while attending South Plains College.
They said they liked SPC because it is a small environment, and it was very
fun because they got to meet a lot of new people.
The
band, which is from Lubbock, began their journey about a year and a half
ago, looking for the
right combination of musicians. Since finding their drummer about nine
months ago, they have ended their search and began ambitiously pursuing
their goal of getting out there and getting signed. The band had been seen
around Lubbock, including Buffalo Wild Wings, and the surrounding areas of
West Texas, as well as in Missouri, Colorado and the Dallas music scene.
Crimson Envy has played 131 shows in a short time that they have been
together.
Garner
stated, “We were inspired to be in the music business because we all grew up
around music, and it feels like something we are supposed to be doing.”
Ruthardt also added, “Performing on stage is fun and natural for me.”
Nelson said that “while performing on stage he gets a chance to express
himself without wondering what other people think of him.”
“It is
the only place I feel at home,” he added.
The
name Crimson Envy is the brainchild of Ruthardt who he also designed the
band’s logo.
Crimson Envy’s music is more mainstream rock and radio friendly.
“We
definitely try to be original and make music that shows our talent as
musicians, but we also want to appeal t wide range of people and play what
people can relate and jam out to,” said Nelson.
Their
music has also been described from progressive rock to alternative rock.
Crimson Envy’s music describes things that everyday people can relate to.
Ruthardt talked about how he writes most of the music himself but every
member of the band contributes in ways, whether it is critiquing what has
been done or adding their own flair to he written parts. Before we parted
and went our separate ways, the guys wanted to give give some advice to
those who want to start their own band. They said to go see other bands,
have a role model, do not be shy and be persistent. They added to be
prepared to work weird hours and most importantly JUST DO IT.”
As
we hugged and parted ways, Nelson left me with this quote, “ Don’t let go of
the things you love and are passionate about GO GET THEM!!!!”
These
guys are true musicians but are also very friendly and will talk and hang
out with anyone. They are not like most bands who act like you don’t exist.
Crimson Envy performs every Wednesday at Buffalo Wild Wings. If you can not
make it out to see them, then check out these sites:
www.numberonemusic.com/crimsonenvy/
www.crimsonenvy.com
www.myspace.com/crimsonenvy
They
also have t-shirts and bandanas for sale.
Last
but not least, if you like good music, grab some friends and go check them
out. Go show your support for a local band that once attended SPC.
