Rich People Food

Rich People Food is a new Boston based indie pop band composed of Lisa Hickox, 22, on the keys, Steven Weston, 24, strumming on the guitar, P.J. Hohl, 23, banging on the drums, and Suffolk University’s own 21-year-old Brian Bernhard covering vocals and rhythmic guitar. Lisa and P.J. are currently majoring in music at Berklee College of Music, Steven focuses on Business at UMass Boston, and Brian majors in Acting here at Suffolk University.

Although all of them are currently enrolled in school, they admit that “Rich People Food” isn’t a fad or a hobby, it’s their dream; their life goal. All of the bandmates are focused on keeping this band labeled as an individual, and staying true to themselves while making money and becoming famous in the process. Like every other Grammy winning hopeful, “Rich People Food” is struggling through financial troubles. Being “poor as sh*t” college students makes it difficult to be able to afford recording, photos, practice studio rent, transportation, instruments, etc. A music lover myself, I find it to be a “breath of fresh air” to find young musicians struggling the old fashion way, instead of trying to capitalize on internet fame. A musician's struggle makes the music real, it keeps the band humble, and it keeps true music fans interested.

As i’m sure you’ve noticed, the name of the band is a bit unconventional. The very unique name, “Rich People Food” derives itself from one of Lisa’s childhood memories. The term is simply defined by the band as, “rich people eating high quality food." Relaying that definition explains their high quality music that fans can really sink their teeth into.

Brian Bernhard writes the lyrics to the songs using only a pen or a pencil, and inspirations, springing from his adventures in Paris, sex, drugs, nature, girls and guys. As a songwriter myself, I am often skeptical of the work of other artists, but he has an old musician's soul that manipulates simple words into meaning everything, anything, and nothing at the same time. Everyone in the band has taken on the responsibility to create beautiful music that bangs through your stereo systems and makes you want to dance. As Bernhard’s words remind you, enjoy your lives, because we only have one to live.

Rich People Food, an insanely talented Boston band, will be releasing their EP in a couple of weeks and going on a mini tour soon. Be sure to check out all of their links (at the bottom of the article) and give your feedback. Trust me, give them a listen and you’ll be eagerly waiting for that EP to drop. - hercampus.com

Rich People Food is a new Boston based indie pop band composed of Lisa Hickox, 22, on the keys, Steven Weston, 24, strumming on the guitar, P.J. Hohl, 23, banging on the drums, and Suffolk University’s own 21-year-old Brian Bernhard covering vocals and rhythmic guitar. Lisa and P.J. are currently majoring in music at Berklee College of Music, Steven focuses on Business at UMass Boston, and Brian majors in Acting here at Suffolk University.

Although all of them are currently enrolled in school, they admit that “Rich People Food” isn’t a fad or a hobby, it’s their dream; their life goal. All of the bandmates are focused on keeping this band labeled as an individual, and staying true to themselves while making money and becoming famous in the process. Like every other Grammy winning hopeful, “Rich People Food” is struggling through financial troubles. Being “poor as sh*t” college students makes it difficult to be able to afford recording, photos, practice studio rent, transportation, instruments, etc. A music lover myself, I find it to be a “breath of fresh air” to find young musicians struggling the old fashion way, instead of trying to capitalize on internet fame. A musician's struggle makes the music real, it keeps the band humble, and it keeps true music fans interested.

As i’m sure you’ve noticed, the name of the band is a bit unconventional. The very unique name, “Rich People Food” derives itself from one of Lisa’s childhood memories. The term is simply defined by the band as, “rich people eating high quality food." Relaying that definition explains their high quality music that fans can really sink their teeth into.

Brian Bernhard writes the lyrics to the songs using only a pen or a pencil, and inspirations, springing from his adventures in Paris, sex, drugs, nature, girls and guys. As a songwriter myself, I am often skeptical of the work of other artists, but he has an old musician's soul that manipulates simple words into meaning everything, anything, and nothing at the same time. Everyone in the band has taken on the responsibility to create beautiful music that bangs through your stereo systems and makes you want to dance. As Bernhard’s words remind you, enjoy your lives, because we only have one to live.

Rich People Food, an insanely talented Boston band, will be releasing their EP in a couple of weeks and going on a mini tour soon. Be sure to check out all of their links (at the bottom of the article) and give your feedback. Trust me, give them a listen and you’ll be eagerly waiting for that EP to drop. - hercampus.com

By Elizabeth Dow

Although founded less than a year ago, Rich People Food has been making a splash on the local music scene in Boston. Founded by University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) students Drew Tambling and Steven Weston, the band now includes Berklee students Lisa Hickox on keyboard and PJ Hohl on drums. With Tambling on synth/keyboard/ main vocals and Weston on guitar, Rich People Food embodies an indie-pop-rock-dance feel.
They have played Boston venues such as Cantab Lounge, All Asia, The Greatest Bar and the Middle East, as well as Tammany Hall in New York City. They are currently working on a four-song EP set for release in early December, with plans to perform more shows upon its completion.
Says Weston, “We’ve been mostly working on our EP right now in the studio. Once we get that done, we’ll be doing a lot more shows and stuff like that.” All group members participate in the writing process and they have a little studio next to Fenway. “We spend a lot [of time in the studio]. It started in the beginning of the summer. It’s been a long process. Most of our music is working with synths and guitars. Guitar is more of an organic instrument and synth is not. You have to tune it after every single thing. It’s just a long process.”
While Tambling has been in bands since he was fifteen and Weston had mostly been involved in solo endeavors, the two met in January 2011 and quickly recognized their equally strong passions for making music. Rich People Food was conceived in March 2011. They cite influences from all over the musical spectrum. Tambling noted, “I like listening to metal. I like listening to crooner music like Frank Sinatra. I like listening to, like, everything, really. The inspiration for our band is not just one single genre. We gather influence from everywhere… From jazz, metal, pop, 80’s, classic influences, a mix of everything. The Berklee kids we’re in the band with obviously go to Berklee, and it’s very traditional. Lisa was into jazz before she got into pop, so she has a lot of that working for her when she writes songs.”
Weston is a business major, and Tambling will graduate this semester with political science and criminal justice degrees. Weston is also a member of the UMB Men’s Hockey Team, and Tambling is a former member of the baseball team. However, with no plans to stop making music when done with school, the two musicians realize the risks associated with the music business.
Tambling notes, “You don’t want to drop your whole life to do music unless something major is happening. The music business is a crap shoot. The chance that you know you can retire off money that you make in music is slim. It’s risky business. I learned a lot about it… I’m passionate as fuck about music. That’s why I continue to do it because I love making music and performing, and I like wearing tight pants, they make my junk look huge. But you just got to be smart about entering the music business. You can throw your life into it and before you know it you’re 35, you have no education to fall back on, and your band sucks.”
Rich People Food’s EP will be release online and copies should be available at shows following its release. Check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/richpeoplefood which includes demos and links to band pages. Upcoming shows include Friday, Dec. 9, 10:00 p.m. at The All Asia in Cambridge, Saturday, Dec. 17, 5:00 p.m. at the All Asia, and Sunday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. at The Middle East (upstairs) in Cambridge, playing with Molly Moore and The Fates. Says Weson, their shows are “very dance-y. It’s fun. It’s a good time!” so don’t miss out! - The Mass Media

By Elizabeth Dow

Although founded less than a year ago, Rich People Food has been making a splash on the local music scene in Boston. Founded by University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) students Drew Tambling and Steven Weston, the band now includes Berklee students Lisa Hickox on keyboard and PJ Hohl on drums. With Tambling on synth/keyboard/ main vocals and Weston on guitar, Rich People Food embodies an indie-pop-rock-dance feel.
They have played Boston venues such as Cantab Lounge, All Asia, The Greatest Bar and the Middle East, as well as Tammany Hall in New York City. They are currently working on a four-song EP set for release in early December, with plans to perform more shows upon its completion.
Says Weston, “We’ve been mostly working on our EP right now in the studio. Once we get that done, we’ll be doing a lot more shows and stuff like that.” All group members participate in the writing process and they have a little studio next to Fenway. “We spend a lot [of time in the studio]. It started in the beginning of the summer. It’s been a long process. Most of our music is working with synths and guitars. Guitar is more of an organic instrument and synth is not. You have to tune it after every single thing. It’s just a long process.”
While Tambling has been in bands since he was fifteen and Weston had mostly been involved in solo endeavors, the two met in January 2011 and quickly recognized their equally strong passions for making music. Rich People Food was conceived in March 2011. They cite influences from all over the musical spectrum. Tambling noted, “I like listening to metal. I like listening to crooner music like Frank Sinatra. I like listening to, like, everything, really. The inspiration for our band is not just one single genre. We gather influence from everywhere… From jazz, metal, pop, 80’s, classic influences, a mix of everything. The Berklee kids we’re in the band with obviously go to Berklee, and it’s very traditional. Lisa was into jazz before she got into pop, so she has a lot of that working for her when she writes songs.”
Weston is a business major, and Tambling will graduate this semester with political science and criminal justice degrees. Weston is also a member of the UMB Men’s Hockey Team, and Tambling is a former member of the baseball team. However, with no plans to stop making music when done with school, the two musicians realize the risks associated with the music business.
Tambling notes, “You don’t want to drop your whole life to do music unless something major is happening. The music business is a crap shoot. The chance that you know you can retire off money that you make in music is slim. It’s risky business. I learned a lot about it… I’m passionate as fuck about music. That’s why I continue to do it because I love making music and performing, and I like wearing tight pants, they make my junk look huge. But you just got to be smart about entering the music business. You can throw your life into it and before you know it you’re 35, you have no education to fall back on, and your band sucks.”
Rich People Food’s EP will be release online and copies should be available at shows following its release. Check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/richpeoplefood which includes demos and links to band pages. Upcoming shows include Friday, Dec. 9, 10:00 p.m. at The All Asia in Cambridge, Saturday, Dec. 17, 5:00 p.m. at the All Asia, and Sunday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. at The Middle East (upstairs) in Cambridge, playing with Molly Moore and The Fates. Says Weson, their shows are “very dance-y. It’s fun. It’s a good time!” so don’t miss out! - The Mass Media

The four-piece band from Boston, Massachusetts, Rich People Food, will be performing an hour long set at the Cantab Lounge’s Club Bohemia on Thursday, October 27th. The club is located at 738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA and they will be hitting the stage at 9pm. Doors open at 7pm and the cover charge is $5 with costume or $6 with normal garb.

Rich People Food is Drew Tambling (vocals), Lisa Hickox (synth/keys), Steve Weston (guitar), and P.J. Hohl (drums). This young band met barely 6 months ago after their common dreams of writing great music brought them together. With countless practices and grueling songwriting sessions, the band soon had a complete set list, full of songs ranging from catchy pop tunes to memorable rock anthems. They have played in venues all over Boston and New York and are excited to make their first appearance at Club Bohemia at the Cantab Lounge. So stop by and see what Rich People Food is cooking! - Berkeley Beacon

The four-piece band from Boston, Massachusetts, Rich People Food, will be performing an hour long set at the Cantab Lounge’s Club Bohemia on Thursday, October 27th. The club is located at 738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA and they will be hitting the stage at 9pm. Doors open at 7pm and the cover charge is $5 with costume or $6 with normal garb.

Rich People Food is Drew Tambling (vocals), Lisa Hickox (synth/keys), Steve Weston (guitar), and P.J. Hohl (drums). This young band met barely 6 months ago after their common dreams of writing great music brought them together. With countless practices and grueling songwriting sessions, the band soon had a complete set list, full of songs ranging from catchy pop tunes to memorable rock anthems. They have played in venues all over Boston and New York and are excited to make their first appearance at Club Bohemia at the Cantab Lounge. So stop by and see what Rich People Food is cooking! - Berkeley Beacon