Local band, Feeling Positive, in it for their love of music

BAND- Feeling Positive is a local band doing what they love.

Local band, Feeling Positive, in it for their love of music
By Sheena Perryman
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SHEFFIELD- The Shoals is home to an upcoming rock band, Feeling Positive.
Hannah Petree, the drummer of the band, describes Feeling Positive's music as “noisy rock 'n' roll from a group of kids that really appreciate music, dance parties and hanging out. We are a democracy.”
There are four people in the band, three boys and one girl, made up of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals..
The band recently finished recording their first album in Sheffield, Ala. It took almost six months to complete, but the band is proud of the outcome.
Feeling Positive has played in local bars and venues around town, such as the Smokehouse, JD's Bar and Grille, and the Black Owl. The favorite was the Old Town Tavern, which recently closed. They also have played out of town shows at The Nick in Birmingham, Ala., Voodoo Lounge, in Huntsville, Ala., and The Independent in Auburn, Ala.
They get a chance to play with other out of town bands, such as the indie rock band Times New Viking, from California.
“Our local music scene is very rich. You can't hang out at someone's house without someone picking up an instrument and entertaining. Everyone I know plays something,” said Petree.
The band are different ages and from different backgrounds. “We met through our love of music and going to shows,” said the bass player, Tyler Young.
They all have regular jobs and play shows on the weekends, and occasionally, some weeknights.
For the band, it is a very rewarding experience to play music. “For us it's a social outlet to see each other once a week and be creative. Being in a band is a good platform to spread your ideas,” Petree said.
Feeling Positive are in it for their passion for music. “We want to sell a few cds, make gas money, and break even. If we didn't do this, we wouldn't be doing anything,” said Young.
Interpret the name as you will. “The music we make is painful and misguided. Not always happy songs,” said Petree.
“What unifies us is the music and our interest. We happen to live in the strange place and are able to experience many different kinds of music,” said Petree.
Sheena Perryman is a student at UNA majoring in Radio-Television-Film.