Barefoot Modern
May 2024
Tegan Beverly, lead vocals | Robert Beverly, guitar and vocals
This performance was recorded at the Book Ferret bookstore.
Barefoot Modern’s story began in 2010 when Robert Beverly (producer/songwriter) moved into Tegan Dean’s (lead vocalist/songwriter) neighborhood.
The duo started with simple piano covers, and first recorded in the studio & performed in 2015. Barefoot Modern’s first single was released their senior year of high school. The following albums, EP, and singles were recorded at Appalachian State’s RFG Studios, mostly as school projects.
Barefoot Modern supports the DIY music scene, and encourages everyone to support their local artists. Robert and Tegan started dating in college, and got married in 2023. BFM is currently working on their 3rd album from their home in Cary, NC.
Set List
0:10 – “Between the Sheets”
3:50 – “Dairy Street”
8:16 – “Sunday Afternoon”
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What’s Your Why for Music?
Tegan
My ‘why’ is many reasons. The first memory I have of music was listening to my mom. I would hear her sing and harmonize along to the radio and I thought it was the most beautiful thing in the world. I knew early on that I wanted to be able to sing like her. So music has always connected me with her and always will.
Second, I love being able to touch people through our own music. Even if it’s through singing a cover at a bar on a Friday night which brings someone back to a happy time/memory in their lives.
I love how [music] brings people together but also shows how different it can be amongst different types and groups of people.
I could go on and on haha but anyways, to sum it all up, I love the connection I feel with people through music.
Robert
Well, I do music because I really can’t do anything else. I grew up listening to Elton John and The Beatles and completely fell in love with their music. I began piano lessons in kindergarten and took them throughout college. I know I’ll be a student of music forever. Recently it has come full circle, because now I am a music teacher!
It’s a very special thing to pass down this knowledge to the newer generations.
Music gives me a sense of purpose and is a constant source of motivation and inspiration. It’s simply everything to me.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Barefoot Modern on remembering lyrics and music…
Barefoot Modern on…it’s too early for this! Oops!
Barefoot Modern…a snippet of a brand new song plus context on the writing process.
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
One way or another, these songs were inspired by this month’s featured artist: Barefoot Modern. Enjoy!