MisterWives to headline SUB Spring Event Series 

By ccadarette, student

March 30, 2016

MisterWives to perform in Colonnades parking lot at 8 p.m. Friday, May 6.

MisterWives will headline the SUB Spring Event Series on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. in Colonnades Lot.

Mandy Lee (vocals), Etienne Bowler (drums) and Will Hehir (bass) began making music together in late 2012. Lee, the powerhouse vocalist, was born and raised in Queens and acts as the band’s principal songwriter. She studied songwriting and opera at NYC’s only specialized public high school for music and performing arts, laying a foundation for her incredible range and giving her the ability to explore a wide variety of vocal styles. Lee met Hehir through a mutual friend and shortly thereafter was introduced to Bowler, a Bronx native, while the two were working at restaurants a block away from one another in Manhattan. The three shared a mutual love for music and similar aesthetic sensibilities and banded together to form the core of MisterWives. When it came to time to round out the live band, Bowler brought old friends Jesse Blum (keys/trumpet/accordion) and Marc Campbell (guitar) on board.

They played their first show together in February of 2013 and signed to Photo Finish/Republic shortly after. Although a new band, their sound was focused and self-assured, quickly earning them a slew of blog love, including early nods from Pigeons and Planes, Earmilk, Neon Gold and more. In October, the band hit the road with Half Moon Run on their first national tour. The tour ended with a two triumphant sets at last year’s CMJ before heading out for a six-week stint with American Authors & The Royal Concept. They released their debut EP “Reflections” this January and were featured as the first iTunes “Single of the Week” of 2014. The lead single “Reflections” now boasts over two million plays on Spotify as the band continue to tour in between writing and recording their much anticipated debut full length album. 

SUB is very excited to welcome the unique group to campus. Adding Elon University to its summer map, MisterWives make stops across the country at numerous festivals, most notably BottleRock Napa Valley, Governor’s Ball in New York, and Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee. In addition, MisterWives hit the road later this year with Walk the Moon as a part of the Work this Body Tour. 

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to host a Spring Concert for the Elon Student Body,” says SUB Performance Chair Taylor Obzud. “As an organization, the Student Union Board is very excited to welcome MisterWives to campus, and be a part of their growth as they prepare to join the lineup of numerous festivals this summer.”  

All Elon students, faculty, staff and alumni will receive free entry to the event with a valid university issued ID. 

The MisterWives join a line up of numerous events as a part of SUB’s Spring Event Series. SUB looks forward to closing out the semester on a high note with the concert as a perfect bookend to a great year.

Additional resources

For more information, contact SUB on its Facebook page or visit the SUB office in Moseley 207.

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