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Photo gallery & Interview: The Surefire band: A January 2024 update

Sam Mayster, Photo Editor • Jan 26, 2024

  • Sophomore Macie Redmond sings alongside senior Torben Mucchetti. Redmond has been singing with Surefire for about two years.

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  • Senior Bradley West is locked in on the kit. West plans to continue drumming in college.

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  • Guitarist and lead singer Torben Mucchett jams out in a guitar solo. Mucchetti plans to study jazz guitar in college and play locally as well.

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  • Junior Hal Fischer is seen here playing his bass guitar with precision. Fischer will continue playing music with his other band, Submerge the Oppressor.

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Sam Mayster, Photography Editor
Sam Mayster is a Senior and is excited for his first year on the Pitch as a Photo Editor. Along with editing photos for the Pitch, Sam loves taking pictures at sporting events and playing hockey.
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