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Livewire performs fifth concert at local bar

Story by Belle Potter, Co-Editor in Chief of Copy • January 29, 2026
Photo by Belle Potter
The members of the Livewire band, Casey Smith (12), Elijah Braiman (10), Liam VanDerHeide (12), Stella Alfredson (12) and Julia Valla (12), pose for a picture at the end of their gig at The Avenue on Jan 25.

On Jan 25, the Livewire band played a two set gig at The Avenue from 7 pm to 9 pm. The band, which consists of lead singer Stella Alfredson (12), guitarist Liam VanDerheide (12), drummer Casey Smith (12), bassist Julia Valla (12) and keyboardist Elijah Braiman (10), played a variety of cover songs ranging from the 60s to the 00s. This was the band’s second performance in the space, where they previously opened for the GTG Records Fest on Oct 19. 

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Members of the Livewire band find their rhythm in their first set at The Avenue on Jan 25.
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Belle Potter
Belle Potter, Co-Editor in Chief of Copy
Belle Potter is in the class of 2026 and is a Co-Editor in Chief of Copy for Portrait.  This is her third year on staff as a senior. Belle’s favorite thing about journalism is being able to accurately share and tell the unique stories of all the students and staff she has the pleasure of speaking to here at ELHS.  When she’s not in the newsroom, Belle enjoys swimming, playing water polo, crafting, drawing, listening to 80s music and hanging out with her friends.