Third Review: Jukebox the Ghost

   Another modern band that is extremely talented is Jukebox the Ghost. This band formed in 2003 in this area and fall under the category of pop rock. All the band members attended George Washington University. The band consists of singer and pianist, Ben Thornewill, singer and guitarist, Tommy Siegel, and drummer, Jesse Kristin. After graduation, they all decided to go directly into the music industry. They started touring in 2006 and released their first debut album, Let Live and Let Ghosts, in 2008. Then Jukebox the Ghost got a break opening up for Ben Folds in early 2009. Their second album, Everything Under the Sun, was released in 2010, and they released their third album, Safe Travels, this year.

Here is a music video of one of their first singles.

   This band recently came to George Mason University for the Opening Ceremony of Rogers and Whitetop, two new residential halls. The event was to promote how the buildings were LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. This means that the buildings were built to certain sustainability standards. Jukebox the Ghost performed outside on the lawn, and afterwards, I got to interview them. They talked about what is was like to come back to this area and college. Ben Thornewill commented, "College is a weird place because it's like a time machine. The people here are always the same age and they always wear the same college hoodies." They continued to talk about how they integrate sustainable methods into their touring. Tommy Siegel stated, "The band has applied for a grant from the government to do a green tour that will have less environmental impact."

If you wish to hear the band's music or find out more information you visit their webpage at http://jukeboxtheghost.com/