Senior Spotlight: Daniel Kloke
K-Katie
D-DanielK: When/where?
D: Lexington Medical Center, Columbia, SC Sept. 21, 2006
K: School you went to growing up?
D: Holy Trinity of W. Columbia SC
K: Any advice for the freshmen?
D: Don’t sit in your room all day, and go and do things.
K: Favorite memory in the dorm?
D: One time I kicked spoiled milk into someone's room and it exploded. I think it was Michael’s room.
K: Plans for after high school?
D: Go home.
K: Stranded on an island, 3 things?
D: Unlimited pizza, air conditioning, and Jordan Love.
K: If you had 24 hours left to live, how would you spend it?
D: First, I’d go fishing in the morning, then go to some theme park and ride roller coasters, then I would spend the rest of the day at the beach.
K: If you could have any insane skill or superpower what would it be?
D: I would have the superpower to see what people are thinking so I can call people out if they think bad about me.
Favorites:
Class: all of Prof. Schierenbeck’s classes except Calculus
Least Favorite class: English 12
Prof: Teacher: Schierenbeck
Person: LauCampus Meal: Chicken patties
Movie: Odd Couple 2
Color: Green
Sport: Baseball
Freshman: Derek and Lydia
Sophomore: Josh
Junior: Me(Katie) and Dulton
Senior: All of them
Where do you see Daniel in 10 years?
Katie: Probably still going to Panera daily and still doing givies. Half of his house is dedicated to his jersey collection and he has a family and is the ultimate southern baseball dad.
Logan: He has a very cozy home under his current house and he sits on his bed with an Ipad playing Pokemon Go. Occasionally, every 20 ½ years, he will visit me just to make fun of me.
Caleb: I foresee Daniel happily living in the Deep South. He is a great father and is teaching his kids “them good old southern ways.” He will teach them the correct method of dunking a basketball and using the square on the backboard. He will be promoting every Packers’ franchise quarterback as the greatest of all time. Other than that, he will be a chill little dude.
Katie Kloke
Adalia Mielke - Senior Spotlight
P Aidan Pfennig
A Adalia Mielke
P When and where were you born?
A Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2006
P What is your favorite thing to do around campus?
A I’d say, probably just being in the theater productions.
P What is your favorite memory from each of the years you were here?
A Going to Logan’s house with the whole class.
P Who is your favorite Prof?
A Honestly, a lot of them have helped me in so many different ways, so I wouldn’t say that I necessarily have a favorite one. I appreciate all of them in a very big way.
P What was your favorite theater production?
A I’d say it’s tied between the Westing Game, Mary Poppins, and the Worst High School Play In the World. I got to play so many different parts, going from a serious judge who got to yell at everybody, to an evil villain, and then a comedic villain. They were all pretty fun.
P What is your favorite pastime?
A I’d say, probably role-playing; I also like to draw and write books a lot.
P What is your favorite band/song?
A It’s kind of shifted from people to people, but I guess some of my favorite bands are NF, Twenty One Pilots, and Hoosiers, but it honestly bounces around a lot and then I just keep coming back to people.
Liam Michael Bauer
R-Reagan
L-Liam
R-Where and when were you born?
L-Sacred Heart Hospital Eau Claire WI, Oct. 27 2006
R-Do you have any plans for after school here?
L-Uhh college
Kenzie- Computer science at UW Madison and then he's gonna get married to me.
R-What's been your favorite memory here?
L- I think im supposed to say dating Kenzie
R-Any advice for freshmen?
L-Try everything. Try taking a person of the opposite gender to banquet or formal, even just as a friend. Make friends with everyone in your class
R-Any regrets?
L- I don't really have any regrets
R-If you could pick any TV show to be in, what would you pick?
L-Idk probably something with a super power so I could get super powers.
R-What’s something most people don't know about you?
L-When I was a kid I fractured my skull and now I have a scar on my head. I almost died at the ripe age of two and half.
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R-What's your favorite meal here?
L-Either stuffed crust pizza with ranch or french dip
R-If you could choose your own name what would it be?
L- Liam I guess I don't really have any problems with my name rn.
R-What’s the most random fact you know?
L-I guess some people can move their ears without touching them.
Kenzie- What about the one I told you the other day?
L- Oh if someone licks your elbow you can't feel it without looking at it them
R-Would you rather be a goat or a snake?
L-I mean I hate snakes so probably a goat
R-If you were a barbie which barbie would you be?
L-Probably mermaid barbie
Kenzie and Liam argue about if Ken is a barbie .
R-Your go to fast food place?
L-McDonalds
R-Did you have a name for your pig in biology and if so what was its name?
L-I think I did, I just don't remember.
Favorite
Food- pizza *goes on a rant to Kenzie about how versatile pizza is*
Color- probably red or green
Kenzie-Actually red but if he had to watch a color of paint dry it would be green
Class-Intro to engineering
Prof- Prof Schierenbeck
Sport- Baseball
Bible Verse- Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.
ANTON KNUTSON: SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
E: When and where?
A: April 3, 2007. Warsaw, Wisconsin
E: Favorite high school memories?
A: Probably playing baseball, Prof Rodebaugh’s classes, Dr. Dan making fun of Daniel
E: Advice for the freshmen?
A: I’d say learn how to communicate. It’s not only great between friends, but it’ll last you down the road too whether in relationships or a future job.
E: It’s a zombie apocalypse!! Who are the four people you’re taking with you and why?
A: Alek, I feel like he can help me out. He’s got a lot of knowledge of that stuff. Jesse. He’s got a lot of strength. He’d probably help me through it. Logan, for morale. Daniel, but I don’t know why. He’s a good guy.
E: What’s your favorite club or sport you’ve done at Immanuel?
A: Baseball or banquet committee was pretty fun too.
E: What’s your favorite genre of music? Why?
A: I would have to say rock. There’s a lot of it. You can listen from the 70’s till now and it was always something from my parents and siblings who like rock too.
E: If money and technology weren’t an issue, where would you want to live?
A: Out in the country, somewhere close to town yet far enough out that I have my peace and quiet. I can do what I want and have my own garage.
E: What are your plans after high school?
A: For right now I’m going to work for a year or two and figure out what I want to do. I’ll probably go back to school next fall.
E: How do you think your time at Immanuel has changed you?
A: It’s definitely a lot faster than you think. I was told that going in, but it’s also interesting to see how much people have changed. You come in the door as an eighth grader and leave as an adult. There’s not many places where that happens so there’s a lot of time for growth.
E: What meal would you ask for on death row?
A: I like to go through phases of what I eat. Probably a good burger, some fries, maybe some tater tots.
E: What is the funnest thing to do with $20?
A: I like to go climbing a lot. There’s a wall in Eau Claire that’s only $12 to get in. I like to go climbing with my friends and coworkers. Best twelve dollars you can spend
E: What about $20,000,000
A: At that point you might as well buy a house, set up, and live life. That’s the only security I would ever need.
E: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
A: That’s a good question. Ten years ago I would have been eight years old… I’d like to say I at least have a house, maybe on my own. Still trying to work through things in life.
Favorites:
Color: Red
Prof: Rodebaugh
Drink: Red Bull
Song: No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne
Ice Cream Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake
Weather: Seventy degrees, cool, sunny, dry
President: Andrew Jackson… I don’t know why. He was a great guy.
Where do you see Anton in ten years?
Grant: I’m not answering that question.
Anton: Yes you are.
Grant: No I’m NOT.
Anton: Answer it.
Grant: *runs*
Michael: Probably owning his own mechanic shop
The Campus Question
Who would you take on a cruise to North Africa and what would you do?
My wife, and we would go hiking. You can ask me any other question and the answer would be the same. - Prof Schierenbeck(takes forever…)
Well, I think I’d go see the pyramids, and I guess I’d have to take her (motions to Kenzie). - Liam
I guess I have to go with him… - Kenzie
A WWII history buff and we can walk the North Africa campaign. Or a movie buff and we would reenact Casa Blanca. - Prof Schaller
My wife. I don’t know what there is to do… I would relax and sightsee. - Dr. Dan
I would take my sister Adelle. I don’t know what’s in North Africa, but I would see lots of animals and swim in cool lakes. - Evalin
I would take my cat. I’m not going anywhere without it. I would probably sightsee, because I don’t do that much. I’d take lots of pictures and have a picnic. - Olivia
I would take Michael, and I would hunt elephants. - Lex
A notebook. And take a safari in Africa - Maggie
The easy answer is my boyfriend… I wanna see the birds. And I'm gonna try all of the weird fruits that I see there. - Carmen
I'd probably take Josh with me. I'm gonna swim down the Nile. Canoeing. - Tom
I'm gonna go with my lady friend and scale the pyramids. - Tanner
Hmmm… Grant Bernthal. I would sacrifice Grant Bernthal as a peace offering to the lions. Then I’d make friends with the lions and they'd make me a raft so I could go home. - Grace L.
Prof Schaller. Ummm… we would explore, and probably make fun of people. And eat or drink slushies and get really tan. - Mykah
Honestly, my sister. We would tan. Tan and go on safaris. - Hannah
Wyatt. Oh this is for the Flash! I would watch Family Guy. - Mason
Alright, let's see. I… North Africa. Titus, and we go tomb raiding. - Micah
I would take Jordyn and get wifed up by one of their native civilians. (This might be too sus, but I think it’s passable.) - Alex
Me, and I would go see lions, duuuuhhhh. I would take Mr. Lion to see other lions. - Joanna
I would take Katy and I would go get lots of food because… she's a big back and I'm a fooody. And we would record it too. - Abigail
You can come with me, Ellie. We could crash the cruise and go to Gilligan's Island and live there - Alice
-Ellie Daub
How to Cope with Annoying People
Most of us have been stuck in situations–often in an unfortunate seating chart—where, for what feels like an eternity (or at least 45 minutes), we’re seated next to someone who might just be the most frustrating person on the planet. Here are some tips, tricks, and clever coping mechanisms to help you survive the moment—without losing your sanity.
1. Stay Calm and Neutral
Don’t let them get in your head. Keep your tone even, your expression neutral, and practice emotional detachment. Remind yourself: The way people treat you is a reflection of who they are—not who you are.
2. Try Breathing Exercises
Simple breathing techniques can work wonders when you’re on the edge:
Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8.
Belly Breathing: Focus on breathing into your abdomen. Feel your belly expand as you inhale—calm mind, calm body.
3. Set Boundaries
It’s okay to kindly limit interaction. A simple, firm line like“I need to focus right now,” lets them know you’re not available for commentary on their cat’s organic diet or conspiracy theories.
4. Don’t Take It Personally
Annoying behavior often stems from insecurity, stress, or deeply ingrained habits—not from anything you did. Remind yourself: It’s not about you.
5. Strategic Nodding + Mental Escape
This classic move is perfect for meetings, family dinners, or hallway traps. Just nod like you’re interested while mentally you’re renovating your future dream kitchen, or ranking every Ryan Gosling movie. Your face says “Tell me more,” but your brain is watching Colt Seavers jumping out of a helicopter. That’s tactical survival.
6. The Proofread Technique
If they just won’t stop talking, hand them a task:“Hey, I need this article proofread—can you take a look?” Make sure it’s long, dull, and comes with a pencil. Bonus points if it’s double-sided and printed in 10-point font.
7. The “Uh-huh” Technique
Cycle through a series of neutral affirmations:“Uh-huh... yeah... wow... huh.” This allows them to keep talking while your brain goes on vacation. You don’t absorb a word, and they feel heard. Everyone wins.
8. The Repeat Technique
Just repeat the last few words they say:
Them: “So after I tripped over the hurdle...”
You: “Tripped on a hurdle, ouch...”
This mirroring trick makes them feel acknowledged at first—but eventually, the conversation becomes so awkward they might actually stop.
Whether you’re surviving a seating chart, a staff meeting, or a second cousin’s monologue on the stock market, these techniques can help you keep your cool—and maybe even enjoy the absurdity of it all.
Stuff to Do
With summer just around the corner, I’m sure you’all will be super bored if your parents are nice to you and don’t make you do a painstaking summer job. So here are some totally useful ways to kill time (unless you know anybody named Time… then things will go horribly wrong…)
Make paper stars
They’re super easy to make. Once you have about a thousand, you can scatter them about the house and drive your family crazy.
Watch Peppa Pig
Don’t watch right before bed. You’ll have nightmares.
Have a water balloon fight
These are fun until somebody brings frozen water balloons.
Read
Reading is one of the best ways to escape reality.
Go swimming
Everyone can swim. Some people just swim like a rock.
Beat the dinosaur game
It’ll take forever. Literally.
Get a pet rock
It won’t make a mess, I promise.
Prank people
If your victim doesn’t think it’s funny, he either has no sense of humor or needs a trip to the E.R…. maybe both.
Put your siblings up for auction
Yeah, you’re right. Nobody will wanna buy them.
Sleep in
Sleeping is so underrated. Being forced to wake up before 8:00 a.m. is abuse.
Aidan’s Senior Spotlight
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When and where were you born?
May 17, 2006, Bismarck, ND
What has been your favorite memory from living in the dorm?
The random snippets of conversation that you hear, and shower karaoke.
How has your high school experience changed you over the years?
Although I have been here only two years, I feel like I have grown up more than that, and I have gained far more than two years of experience.
What’s one sport or extracurricular moment that stands out to you?
Playing Maurice in Beauty and the Beast.
If you could bring one prof, one student, and one item of your choice to a deserted island, what would you bring?
I would probably take Prof Schierenbeck, Caleb, and an axe.
If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?
A singular mango.
What advice would you give to an incoming freshman?
Getting a boyfriend/girlfriend is overrated; make memories with your class and gain stories to tell.
What’s one childhood memory that’s stuck with you?
Hunting with my dad for the first time.
What are your plans after high school?
Back here for Pre-The.
What motivates you to get up in the morning?
Nothing, I just get up.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I'm not sure: dead, in jail, preaching, welding . . . the possibilities are endless.
If you could go anywhere in the universe, where would it be and why?
Home; I want to go home.
If you had $1 million, how would you spend it?
Buy a farm.
If you could time travel, what time period would you visit?
Whatever time period Bach was in.
What’s one thing you’d redo from high school if you could?
Try out for Tour Choir.
What’s your favorite kind of weather and why?
65 degrees and sunny, because it is not too hot and the sun is out.
If you had to commit a crime, which one would it be?
Arson sounds fun.
If you had only one day left to live, what would you do?
Call my mom, dad, grandparents, some of my old friends, and then just chill.
What’s one food you could eat forever and not get tired of?
Mangoes.
Pet Peeves?
Loud chewing.
FAVORITES: QuickFire Style
Favorite Song: “Pain Remains,” Lorna Shore
Favorite Color: A deep emerald green
Favorite Sport or Hobby: Blacksmithing
Favorite Class or Subject: Chemistry
Favorite Teacher/Prof: Prof Weis
Favorite Bible Verse or Passage: Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite Movie(s): King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Favorite Drink: Tea
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Smell: Clove
Favorite Hymn: “Abide With Me”
Favorite High School Memory: Acting in the musicals
MASON JOERS: Senior Spotlight
E: When and where?
M: November 15, 2007, Marshfield, WI. I think. That sounds right…
E: Do you have any plans for after you are done with high school?
M: Probably just going to end up enlisting…
E: Why do you love Red Bulls and Monsters so much?
M: (makes a face like a blobfish) uhhhh… They taste good.
E: Do you think Red Bulls and Monsters are addictive to you?
M: (everybody else in the room says yes) Yes.
E: What would you do if you had a hundred billion dollars?
M: I would buy a lifetime supply of Monster and then wrap every car on the property in Monster. Like cans.
E: What’s it like for your whole family owning an apple orchard?
M: It’s a lot of stress, to be honest. There’s a lot to do and keep track of. It’s a lot of fun, though. Unless you’re telling people where to park.
E: What is your favorite part of the apple orchard?
M: Umm.. I don’t know. Seeing the kids have fun.
E: What are some of your favorite Immanuel memories?
M: Uhhhhhhhhhhh. I’m just brain dead and she asking for memories. History 11 with Prof Kranz. Just in general. And Geography. So basically all the Prof Kranz classes. Oh, and the volleyball games. Duh.
E: Did you have any favorite flag football moments at Immanuel?
M: Last year was definitely just bashing heads with Lucas, and then this year was being able to play on the same team as Wyatt…
E: Do you have a favorite genre of music? If so, what?
M: Either Country or old Dad rock. (Why?) Why not?
E: If money wasn’t a problem, where would you move when you retire?
M: That’s tough. Anywhere in the world? (no. anywhere in the universe.) Pluto. That was always my favorite planet. It’s still a planet in my book. (Proceeds to pull a monster and a red bull out of his backpack. There’s also a projector in here.)
E: What’s the strangest thing you’ve put in your backpack?
M: One time I put a goat in my backpack. Like a baby goat…
E: Pick four people to have with you in a zombie apocalypse.
M: Dulton, cause he’s tall and lanky and he can distract them. Lex, cause he knows what he’s doing with computers. Dr. Dan, cause we can sacrifice him. And then… my last person? That’s a good question. WYATT. I feel like he could tank a couple zombies.
Favorites
Color: Blue
Prof: Can it be Prof Kranz? Prof Kranz
Class: Brit Lit
Freshman: Reese
Sophomore: Hannah…
Junior: Dulton
Red Bull: Pink Edition
Monster: Ultra Violet mixed with the Blue slushie from Kwik Trip
Artist: Morgan Wallen
Song: Youth of the Nation by P.O.D.
Bible Verse: (another blob fish face) There’s a lot of those. John 11:35
Movie: Grown Ups 2
Food: Anything
Candy: Skittles
Where do you see Mason in ten years?
Hannah: Probably having his own place… with a main job and then a side business that he enjoys.
Elijah: Goats. Lots and lots of goats. He’s goatman.
Miley: I see Mason in ten years living in a trailer park with little children.
Dulton: Oh. Uh. The Air Force.
Wyatt: Probably working at the orchard.
Aidan: Prison.
Questions (most of them) by Stefon Johnson Interview by Ellie Daub
Jesse Cornish: Senior Spotlight
E:When and where?
J:Mankato, Minnesota. January 30, 2007, about 5 in the morning.
E:What’s one of your favorite memories from your time at Immanuel?
J:The Banquet creek run
E:What’s your favorite sport you’ve played here?
J:Track, because of how much I've excelled in it, and all the people you get to meet.
E:It’s a zombie apocalypse. Pick four people to have on your team.
J:Titus, my brother, Logan… I need one more? Caleb.
E:What’s your favorite genre of music and why?
J:Country, probably because it can be upbeat or just vibe in the background.
E:You live in the dorm; what’s one of the strangest things that’s happened?
J:There's a lot of strange things, but… probably Lex spilling all his milk everywhere and smelling up the dorm.
E:You’re in Africa and you’re going to be attacked by lions. Who do you feed to them to save yourself?
J:Kloke. Because he will… the lions will be satisfied with how much food they're getting.
E:If you were able to go to any snowboarding resort, where would it be?
J:Whistler in Canada or somewhere over in Japan.
E:If you didn’t live in Colorado, where would you live?
J:South Dakota, Black Hills.
E:What’s one thing you would change about your brother?
J:His height, so that he's shorter than I am.
E:Do you have advice for the freshmen?
J:Hang out with your class, talk to people, don't shy away. Just because they're a girl doesn't mean they don't wanna hang out.
E:A girl?
J:Yeah, I was always scared of girls.
Favorites:
Color: navy blue
Prof: Rodebaugh
Class: PE, freshman and sophomore year
Ice Cream Flavor: cookie dough
Food: steak
Place in Eau Claire: Olson's ice cream
Song: ”This is How We Roll”
Where do you see Jesse in 10 years?
Logan: He got lost in the mountains, tried to call Caleb for help, Caleb couldn’t help him, so he just stayed in the mountains until he died.
Joe: Snowboarding in Wyoming
Ur Mom: Interview of the World’s Best Administrative Assistant
M: When and Where?
J: Jamestown, North Dakota, February 17, 1981
M: Who are your spouse and children?
J: Caleb Schaller, pastor at Messiah, and my four girls: Allison, Marnie, Carmen, and Margaret.
M: Did you go to college?
J: Yes, I got my AA degree at Immanuel
M: How did you get the Admin job at ILC?
J: I lived in town, needed a part time job and Mrs. Pfeiffer offered me exactly what I had asked God for.
M: Favorite part of your job?
J: My coworkers and my customers.
M: Favorite ILC Event?
J: Probably Banquet and Field Day.
M: Things that make you sad about leaving?
J: I’m sad about just not being involved with students regularly.
M: Reasons why you're excited to move?
J: I’m always excited for new adventures!
M: Do you know any people in Nebraska?
J: I know of them, but no one I know and am friends with personally.
M: Goals in Nebraska?
J: Probably to live more simply and to be more mindful of things going on with other people. Like when you can think ahead to somebody’s special day or surgery, etc., and I can be there to send a gift or something.
M: Favorite things to do?
J: Exercising, especially lifting weights, gardening outside, and being with Caleb.
M: Advice to students?
J:When things seem really big and overwhelming, think about how much it matters compared to eternity and if it’s not going to make a difference to you in heaven, then don’t spend too much emotion on it.
M: Advice to dormies? You were a dormie when you went to high school here, after all.
J: Enjoy borrowing from each other’s closets now because soon you’ll only have your own clothes and shoes to wear.
M: Advice to townies?
J: Make an effort to spend time on campus and also make an effort to invite people to your home because you each want some of the other's experience but you might not ask for it.
M: Advice to future admin, in your place?
J: If you can get a crystal ball and see what’s coming, do it.
M: Would you change anything in your career here?
J: I would go back and start celebrating staff birthdays, Teacher Appreciation Week, and school lunch Euro day the very first year.
M: You’re stranded on a deserted island and you can bring one prof, one student, and one object with you. Who and What?
J: I would bring Prof. Sullivan because he was smart, entertaining and had a really awesome knowledge of the Bible. I would bring Emily Marzovka because she’s a rocket scientist and I’m sure she could design a way to get us out of there. And I would bring Louie (the squire by the guy’s dorm) because Louie’s got to be helpful somehow, right?
M: You’re on death row. What’s your last meal?
J:Salmon Wellington stuffed with crab and some kind of French sauce. I had that in a restaurant in Everett, Washington, for our 10th anniversary.
M: Any weird dreams lately?
J: I have weird dreams almost every night.
M: Pet Peeves?
J: Oh, so many. Most of them relate to using the wrong words like suppose to instead of supposed to or have a great rest of the day. That is not a sentence. Just say, have a nice day or have a great day.
M: Does cereal = soup?
J:*laughing* I’m going to be thinking about that question for a while now.
M: Is a hotdog a sandwich?
J: I’m part German, so I feel like I need to say it’s classified as its own thing. So no.
M: Okay, speed round: Favorites.
Food?
J: I’ll do my best. Um, Beef Roast?
M: Drink?
J: Nope, Don’t have one.
M: Card Game?
J: Rummy
M: Weather?
J: Sunny with a light breeze.
M: Song?
J: I don’t believe one person can have only one favorite song.
M: Top 3 fav movies?
J: Lord of the Rings Series, Harry Potter Series, Star Wars Series. (that is totally cheating, mom)
M: Animal?
J: Horse
M: Color?
J: Coral
M: Hymn?
J: “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
M: Bible Verse?
J: Malachi 3:10 “Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way,” says the Lord of Armies. “See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure.”
M: Daughter?
J: *laughing* Whichever one is most helpful at the time.
Stop in and say hi to Mrs. Schaller before she leaves for Nebraska this summer!
Papa Reyes and The Cubs
Interview with the band’s creator himself: Luiz Reyes
E: How did your band come into being?
L: Papa Reyes and the Cubs was first and foremost a half baked effort to begin with. I was lying in my bed thinking about the talented musicians I had on hand. So I rushed into Troyal’s office in Ingram. I said, “We should start a band and sing for student performances.” So I would say those are the inceptions of the band.
E: Do you have any future plans for your band?
L: Not as of the moment, but I’m certainly open to ideas.
E: What was the song you sang at student performances?
L: “One More Cup of Coffee” by Bob Dylan.
E: Do you write any of your own songs?
L: Yes. I write a lot, but I don’t think my work compares to the talents that inspire me.
E: What would you want people to get out of your music?
L: When one listens to Papa Reyes and the Cubs they enter into a landscape that is not too dissimilar from what they were originally doing. However, I hope that our band will relieve life’s worries for at least a little while, all with a simple counting of one, two, three, four.
E: What song would you perform next?
L: “All Along the Watchtower” by Bob Dylan.
E: I’m sensing a theme here . . .
L: What? A theme?
E: You seem to like Bob Dylan an awful lot . . .
L: I like his music, yes. He’s who inspired me to play guitar.
E: If you could add anyone to your band, who would it be?
L: I would probably add umm… There’s a couple names that come to mind. The Kelly brothers would be a nice addition. It’s not like they haven’t been offered to be in the band, but if we were to go in a different direction, Darion Buck would be a consideration. The mood we were going for just wasn’t what he was going for. Audrey Arndt would be good. Get a female voice in there. Caleb Eichstadt, he would be cool. But at the end of the day, you can’t put every cook in the kitchen. This isn’t 1962, you know?
E: Where would you go on tour if you became famous?
L: Ummm… Italy? I love Italy; I’ve always wanted to live there. But the only reason I like it is because I watched the movie Luca. I remembered watching it in Texas and thinking, “Yup, that’s the place to be.” Then I’d obviously go to the big cities. New York, Nashville, and Austin would be cool. You know, my dream has always been to live in Duluth, so performing in Duluth would be pretty cool.
E: What famous singer would you add to your band?
L: Famous singer I would add to my band? Alive or dead? Dead, Jeff Buckley. The man had the voice of an angel. As for living singers, I really like Umm… Maybe Tyler Childers. He would be good to have in the group, even though he’s a little rough around the edges. Everything he lacks in style he makes up for in emotion. Those singers that are really flashy are like a fancy guitarist. You can do all the runs, but what are you adding to the song? But if I had Jeff Buckley, I’d let him do everything because he’s just better. As much as I appreciate Dylan’s work, it’s either his way or the highway. Now if he wanted to do a song with me, that’s a different question.
-Ellie Daub