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DeKALB | Local band Solar Pulse is the playing at the Friday reopening of The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, for their sixth time. 

The Northern Star got in a few questions with Keyboard, melodica and vocalist Andrew Schneider, and bass and vocalist Duain Altimeter, before he takes the stage with his band on Friday, since the establishment’s several month-long closing, to understand Solar Pulse’s overall excitement and song selections they have planned for their set.

Q: What songs are in the setlist?

A: Our crowd favorites that we’ll be playing on the 14th are ‘Shark in the Water’ and ‘Rhythm of Blue.’

Q: What is the band’s particular style?

A: You can generally call us a jam-rock or progressive rock band, but we have jazz and funk influences as well.

Q: Explain the general excitement that the band has for The House.

A: We’re very excited to be playing at The House’s reopening on Friday. The House is one of our favorite venues in Northern Illinois and we always look forward to playing there.

Q: Who are the members of your band?

• Andrew Schneider — Keyboard/Melodica/Vocals
• Luis Lopez — Lead Guitar
• John Rodriguez — Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
• Duain Altepeter — Bass/Vocals
• Alvin Russell — Drums

Q: How long has the band been together?

A: Bassist Duain Altimeter: Solar Pulse has been together since early 2015. We have played at The House five times and a few other places like Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago and The Grateful Garcia Gathering in Black River Falls, WIS.