by Matt Nicolay ’14
We have our own Mumford and Sons and Christian rock cover band here on campus, for those who don’t know. Going by the tentative name, The Group, they are led by Mr. Devenney, and they played at the previous all-school mass in April, and they just played at Spring Into Action. I was able to interview a fellow Eye writer who is part of this, Antonio Zodda ’14, as well as drumming legend, Jack O’Brien ’14.
“Well, in December, Mr. Devenney called a bunch of guys with musical talent down to campus ministry, asked us to practice two Mumford and Sons songs to play for the Advent prayer service during Christmas on Campus,” said Zodda. These two songs were “I Will Wait” and “Below My Feet.” They have now branched out beyond Mumford and Sons, including such Christian rock groups as The Newsboys. “We’re also hoping to play some U2 songs in the future,” said Jack O’Brien.
Jack also said, “Our show at Spring Into Action went really well. We played “Devotion” by The Newsboys and “I Will Wait” and “Below My Feet” by Mumford and Sons. And our next event will be at a future prayer service.” The Group is composed of nine members: Antonio Zodda ’14, ukulele, piano, and keyboard; Jack O’Brien ’14, drums; Nick Dawson ’13, vocals and piano; Sean Bush ’13, viola; Andrew Gutierrez ’13, guitar; Jeff Stein ’14, guitar; Anthony DeCarlo ’14, guitar; Darius Cepulis ’13, ukulele; and Justice Marks ’16, bass.
This video has The Group rehearsing “Devotion” in the chapel:
Here are some of the original versions of songs they have been practicing:
