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Are any of your day jobs as re- warding for any of you as the music and why? Brian: I definitely find my day job rewarding, but pursuing music is a whole different story. I think it’s fairly common for people to find that their field of study/ca- reer path doesn’t necessarily align with that good ol’ fashioned child- hood dream. This probably sounds strange, but sometimes it’s like I want to reach back in time and high-five my high school self for having the courage to chase music.  Jeff: My day job is rewarding in a different way, and I’m lucky to have it and work with people who support CWC so much. Life is a balance -- music is my passion and ultimate goal, but you have to work for it (sometimes literally with a day job). Plus, my day job is also a career in itself that I’m also passionate about. Steve: My day job has been an important step forward career- wise, and I’m also lucky to be sur- rounded by supportive people, many I’ve known for years. Plus, Listen to “Old But True” by Cold Weather Company NJ STAGE - ISSUE 61 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 51