Talent in the Suburbs

A picture of Lydia Gentry playing her electric violin on Semo campus.

Lydia Gentry, a local junior who attends Central High School, has released her debut single, a cover of "Subdivisions", which was originally performed and written by the rock band Rush. This album was released in Gentry's hometown Cape Girardeau featuring Gentry's talented electric violin playing and earthy singing. The album also consisted beautiful scenery of the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and the mighty Mississippi River.

Lydia started this endeavor a year ago by street playing in downtown Cape Girardeau on her electric violin. As her playing progressed, so did her love in the legendary band Rush. After seeing many of their tribute concerts, Gentry felt inspired to cover one of their songs, "Subdivisions", because the lyrics interpreted how high school students must "conform or be cast out".

Fans of Violin Drangoness (Lydia's online persona) can purchase "Subdivisions" on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby.com, and BandCamp.com. Visit www.phoenixoffireflies.wixsite.com/violinddragoness/ for more information about Lydia Gentry.

Lydia Gentry's first album cover.