The Hammonton Gazette 09/04/19 Edition | Page 4

Enders talks about new album Wednesday, September 4, 2019 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3 EARLY, from Page 1 world and released music with bands The early November and i Can Make a Mess, and has also re- leased music solo using the name Ace enders and a Million Differ- ent People. According to enders, his choice to stay in his hometown rather than move to somewhere like Los Angeles has a lot to do with his family and the community itself. “There’s something about the community here [in Hammon- ton]… it’s such a strong commu- nity where people have each others’ backs and i love it for that. it’s actually a very inspiring place; it’s a small town but it has a lot of things going on that a lot of people don’t know about,” enders said. enders also said that staying in town has helped him stay grounded. “Staying true to your roots is re- ally important because it keeps you grounded. it keeps you con- nected to reality… Me and my wife, we love it here, just having all the places we used to go as kids, and now being able to share it with our own kids,” enders said. enders said he always loved music, but started actually playing at the age of 14 and from there his passion took over and allowed him to gain confidence. “i was a very awkward, not confident kid who had some learning disabilities and kept to myself; i didn’t have a group of friends. But when i started doing music and discovered i can write it, it changed my life. it became an outlet; it made me find confidence and find strength. i take that with me everywhere. That’s the most valuable thing, when you find something that makes you feel like you can be a human like everyone else,” enders said. According to enders, when he first told his parents of his dreams to become a rock star they were skeptical, as any parent might be, but once he signed with a record label and his dreams began com- ing true they were extremely sup- portive of his career. His band signed with a record label for the first time when en- ders was about 21 years old, thanks in large part to his now- Now carrying Blush by Hayley Paige and Maggie Sottero We carry gorgeous dresses by: One Sindoni Lane, Suite C, Hammonton (609) 270-7886 • www.meadowsbridalshop.com Hayley Paige, Maggie Sottero Casablanca, Mori Lee, and so much more! Courtesy Image On September 27, The Early November, a band with deep local roots, will re- lease their fifth full-length album Lilac. show his children what’s possible wife Jenn. “She’s the reason we got signed if they follow their dreams. “This last tour, we were playing to that first record label. She found out how to reach the owner in a different U.S. city every day; and contacted them and set up the being able to do that is cool. i al- first meeting. We got signed ways appreciated it. The road has shortly after, and she’s been super never been easy, but looking back involved with everything ever at this last tour, my wife and kids were able to experience it and fly since,” enders said. According to enders, one of the out to shows in California; that’s best parts of touring is when his the stuff that makes me realize family gets to share in the mo- how cool it is. i’m very thankful ments with him, and that he can See NOVEMBER, Page 14 DiMeglio Septic , Est. 1975 ~ DEP 03261 ~ Paul DiMeglio Inc. 1 (800) 427-4617 ~ 561-1007 ~ 561-3597 491 White Horse Pike • Ancora, NJ • Grease Trap Cleaning • Portable Toilets • Septic Certifications • Jetting Service