Violinist Caroline Cecilia Fairchild, Guitarist Luis Gonzalez-Campos, Drummer Jaik Hakkarinen, Lead Singer and synth player Roni Jean, Backing Vocalist Alexi Ong, and Bassist Aron Linker. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.
Chico State’s radio station KCSC teamed up with Chico Art Collective to put on an all woman lineup for their first show of the semester on Feb. 9th. The lineup featured Sydney Dillon, Alexi & the Creatures, Roni Jean and Melli Farias.
Lead guitarist Samantha Wong and Singer Sydney Dillon. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Vocalist and guitarist Sydney Dillon and drummer Aidan Steckley. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Drummer Aidan Steckley and Singer Alexi Ong. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Cameron Sue Guitarist for Alexi & The Creatures. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Alexis passionately singing while drummer Aidan Steckley holds down the beat. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Vocalist and synth player Roni Jean. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Drummer Jaik Hakkarinen feeling the groove while Guitarist Luis Gonzalez-Campos switches between synth and guitar. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Guitarist Timothy Knight and Saxophonist Jill Olivar filling out the mix with the powerful vocalist Melli Farias. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Bassist Caden Wentworth funking out with vocalist Melli Farias. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Saxophonist Jill Olivar belting out melodic lines. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.Drummer Reese in the pocket. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 9.
What's up, my name is Mario Ortiz Jr, and this is my first year writing at The Orion. I'm a fifth-year student here at Chico State. I major in Journalism and minor in music. I love calling my mom, making music, ingesting vast amounts of caffeine, watching basketball, and chilling if I'm not writing. I can't wait to write for The Orion and learn skills that can evolve me into a better writer.