Page 109 - ION Indie Magazine SeptOct 2024

Super Friends Productions

Though DeVillers prefers to draw crowds through a
humorous theme or scenario, he spent a great deal of
time in one of the United States of America’s music
capitals, Nashville, Tennessee. While studying and
working toward his degree, DeVillers was also
freelancing on numerous projects, until COVID-19
made its way around the globe.

“I studied music at Belmont University in Nashville,
Tennessee, because I just didn't know what to do with
my life and it seemed like a good idea at the time,”
DeVillers chuckled.“ I was going to stick around for a
little while longer, but COVID-19 threw a wrench into
that plan and I moved back to Green Bay, Wisconsin.”

“I didn’t think I would be lingering in Green Bay for very
long, but the music scene really intrigued me,” he
explained. “I attended a bunch of shows, and from
those experiences, became excited to work on my own
music once again. I'm having more fun here than I was
in Nashville, so I want to continue trying crazy stuff with
my music here. There isn't much money in the music
scene in Green Bay, but that shouldn't be the point.”

DeVillers has been able to find, not only the inspiration
he was searching for in his music, but also numerous
artistic collaborators for event posters, decor,
costumes, makeup, and even merchandise! The
expansive Wisconsin city has connected many artists
of all mediums, creating a very supportive system
amongst the different genres and styles throughout the
city.

“The best part of the music scene in Green Bay is that
it's not just the music scene, it's the artists’ scene. All
the artists and their different mediums come together
to collaborate on and create unique projects in a way
that supports everyone. It feels like everyone is friends
and that’s so special.”

Photo credit: Amelie Eiding