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Wildcat honors his late brother through music

Julia Maldonado // May 2, 2017

Nearly three years after Chico State student Aaron Drange passed away, his brother Phillip honored him with their shared passion: Music. Phillip spent about two and a half years writing a 14-minute-long...

The Upstairs Neighbours return after hiatus with new lineup

The Upstairs Neighbours return after hiatus with new lineup

Lauren Smith // April 26, 2015
The local band finds it way back to music following the death of a member last summer.
Aaron Dranges father, Michael, joins The Upstairs Neighbours for a performance in memory of Aaron on Friday at Harlen Adams Theatre. Photo credit: John Domogma

Memorial expresses love for student musician through song

Emma Wood-Wright // October 26, 2014
Friends, family and professors shared moving stories and melodies in honor of Aaron Drange at the "I Remember Aaron" concert Friday in Harlen Adams Theatre.
Aaron Drange, 20. Courtesy of Chico State.

Scholarship honors deceased student

Madison Holmes // August 14, 2014
The Aaron Drange Memorial Scholarship will assist students who want to pursue an education in music.
Aaron Drange, 20. Courtesy of Chico State.

Chico student drowns in swimming pool

Mozes Zarate // July 16, 2014
Aaron Drange, a 20-year-old recording arts major, was pronounced dead from drowning at Enloe Medical Center after being found unresponsive in an apartment complex swimming pool Tuesday night.
Each member of The Upstairs Neighbours really feeling their instrument.Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

The Upstairs Neighbours bring the funk

Veronica Hodur // January 28, 2014
The Upstairs Neighbours bring a jazzy flavor to well-known pop songs, as well as their own original work to Chico's Certified Farmers' Market and various venues.
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