Tad Dreis performs as part of the Coffee House Series Oct. 12

By Jeshannah Ayala
Staff Writer

On Oct. 12 UNCP students gathered to hear the acoustic folk sound of self-made musician and composer, Tad Dreis. The performance was part of the Campus Activities Board’s Coffeehouse Series.

Dreis performed to an attentive crowd who were treated to pizza and fruit punch as they sat in the UC lounge. Dressed in an olive green polo shirt and light blue jeans, Dreis complimented the mellow and simplistic atmosphere of the night.

Dreis is a jack of many trades, whose spectrum of talents range from singer to songwriter. He grew up in Texas and went to school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

There he began exploring the music of John Fahey and became acquainted with the classical guitar. He built a studio in his apartment and to date has completed two self-released albums.

CAB co-chair, Kelly Velez, said that Dreis was handpicked by CAB students during their annual convention last year.

His sound was exactly what they were looking for. All the food was provided by CAB students.

Velez pointed out that creating a “coffee house” scene was their goal, but since weather was still hot, pizza and punch were provided.