Alumni to display music
talent at local shop
 By
Alicia Swan
Staff Writer
Since their eldest brother Chuck played in a rock
band in the 1960s, the Molter boys have dabbled in music. Only recently
have they combined forces to become the Molter Brothers.
Now longtime Purdue graduates, brothers Mark, Don
and Chuck have careers and families to tend to. Nonetheless, they find
time for music, each brother playing in at least two musical ensembles,
performing at least once a month.
At 8 p.m. on Friday, the Molter Brothers will play
at a local coffee shop — the Java Roaster — in Lafayette.
They are scheduled to play once every six weeks.
According to Stacy Hopwood, owner of the Java Roaster,
they draw a great crowd when they play. "They are a very energetic group
of guys," said Hopwood.
The brothers enjoy performing at the coffeehouse.
"We've been there a few times before; we just like the atmosphere,"
says Mark Molter, the youngest at 37.
All three brothers have attended and graduated
from Purdue. Eldest brother Chuck, in his early fifties, obtained a
degree in Parks and Recreation.
Middle brother Don, now 43, works in Public Relations
with the degree he earned. Mark holds a degree in Agricultural Economics
and works at the Lafayette Savings Bank.
The band has a sound that is contemporary folk
and country rock, like James Taylor or Bob Seager. The ensemble contains
two guitars, a bass guitar and a saxophone.
The brothers are also involved in another family
musical ensemble that combines the brothers with two nephews and a brother-in-law.
This collection of the Molter family tends to play classical 1960s to
1980s rock and perform at functions such as weddings and large gatherings.
Although the larger ensemble of the Molter clan
has been together for nearly 12 years, the brothers started their own
project to pursue a more personal show six years ago.
"We split off because we wanted a smaller venue
and a more acoustic feel," said Mark Molter.
Hopwood said their upcoming show would not be one
to miss. "When they play they make an awesome atmosphere, it's the only
place in West Lafayette to be," said Hopwood.
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