When we lock our office doors around here, and say “see you tomorrow” at five’ish each evening, we’re usually focused on our plans for the evening. We’re looking forward to dinner, the kids, chores, a long run, a trip to the shooting range, an evening small group; whatever.

Not so for HSU Graphic Designer Carlos Macias. The talent behind much of the cutting edge, award winning look of HSU printed and cyber media is the front man for an area rock band that’s starting to taste success.


Carlos Macias, second from left, vocalist for "O Scarlet"

The story of the band, “O Scarlet,” dates back to the summer of 2005. The four members met while attending college here in Abilene. Coming from different backgrounds, they found common ground in an undying passion to create music and ideas to change the world with.

Over the course of the past year, O Scarlet has experimented with many different sounds, melodies, and rhythms with a hunger to find their true sound. Lately, they have found satisfaction in what they describe as 'rock music that cuts through mind, body, and soul.'

In late 2005, O Scarlet recorded their first EP. This seven-track project was released in April of 2006 and is finding success in the local music scene. The four members are passionately working towards letting their music be heard as much as possible, perfecting their sound, and connecting with hearts, minds, and spirits through the beautiful language of music.

O Scarlet plays at the Bean Counter tonight (the opening band starts at 7:00). If you miss them there, they’ll be at local venues for a while and then, who knows? Cross Canadian Ragweed started in much more humble surroundings. Terri Hendrix and Ronnie Dunn started here.

Catch them if you can, and post a comment.