Library Hosting Summer Concert

The Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Library will be hosting an evening of free music, food and fun.

On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the band 8 Bit will be performing. The library is located at 1688 Springfield Ave.

The band features Columbia High School students:  Sam Gomberg on drums, Jack Goldberg on bass, Simon Pettigrew on guitar and Lara Phillips on vocals.

The band that has been together for 1 1/2 years and its members are excited to play at the library, "It’s actually kinda difficult putting a show in the library,” said Lara Phillips, “It’s a bit contradictory.”

However, despite it being quite “different” according to Phillips, she claims it may be a “cool new thing to try out” and that the band might bring a little “punk rock,” to the venue.

The band members say they consider themselves Indie Rock say they are also influenced by The White Stripes, The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys. “We’re a new sound,” said Phillips, “We just want people to enjoy us as much as possible.”

8 Bit will be playing original songs as well as indie/alternative covers.

You can also check out 8 Bit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/8-bit