2008 Woodie Awards
Hollowell
Orange County band lends a hand across the globe
Adam Lowe
Issue date: 3/11/08 Section: Entertainment
When you think of local Orange County music, do you have negative thoughts? If the answer is "yes," I am about to change that forever. This is because of the incredible story of Joe Denges, Justin Dike, Matt Hulet and Dusty Schiefelbein of the band, Hollowell.
They've played together for eight years at bars, clubs and even churches up and down all of California. But within the last few years, they've embarked on a few journeys that most local bands never get a chance to experience - going overseas and touring for the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Having two overseas tours under their belts, Hollowell is about to head out on their third, but not before taking a short detour to the African country of Swaziland where they will help kids suffering from AIDS, as well as play music for and with them.
Hollowell is an alternative rock band based out of the city of Orange, California. After the eight years they've been together, three of the original members still remain: Joe, Matt and Justin. Dusty, the newest member of the band, has been with them a little over two years now, and is, according to Joe, "exactly what we were missing." Their previous bassist was a good friend and amazing musician, but he had other avenues he desired to pursue which eventually led to Dusty, the missing piece of the Hollowell puzzle.
While Hollowell has released a few short EPs, it wasn't really until around 2006 that they actually began getting their music out there. First, with a 5-song worship EP, "All I Am" and just this year, a 5-song rock EP, "Are You Waiting," which gave them much popularity and notoriety from various individuals and organizations.
Beginning on March 13, 2008, Hollowell will be with a small group of people in the country of Swaziland, helping children suffering from AIDS. When asked what his main goal was in going to Swaziland, lead singer Joe Denges said: "We have a unified goal for Swaziland. We are trying to set the framework for a much bigger picture of bringing about a positive change in the nation and its people."
They've played together for eight years at bars, clubs and even churches up and down all of California. But within the last few years, they've embarked on a few journeys that most local bands never get a chance to experience - going overseas and touring for the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Having two overseas tours under their belts, Hollowell is about to head out on their third, but not before taking a short detour to the African country of Swaziland where they will help kids suffering from AIDS, as well as play music for and with them.
Hollowell is an alternative rock band based out of the city of Orange, California. After the eight years they've been together, three of the original members still remain: Joe, Matt and Justin. Dusty, the newest member of the band, has been with them a little over two years now, and is, according to Joe, "exactly what we were missing." Their previous bassist was a good friend and amazing musician, but he had other avenues he desired to pursue which eventually led to Dusty, the missing piece of the Hollowell puzzle.
While Hollowell has released a few short EPs, it wasn't really until around 2006 that they actually began getting their music out there. First, with a 5-song worship EP, "All I Am" and just this year, a 5-song rock EP, "Are You Waiting," which gave them much popularity and notoriety from various individuals and organizations.
Beginning on March 13, 2008, Hollowell will be with a small group of people in the country of Swaziland, helping children suffering from AIDS. When asked what his main goal was in going to Swaziland, lead singer Joe Denges said: "We have a unified goal for Swaziland. We are trying to set the framework for a much bigger picture of bringing about a positive change in the nation and its people."
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