Lucy Karimi ’27
EE Staff Writer
The beginning beats of a Pearl Jam song play on a guitar, wooden sticks brisk against the drum, a teenage mouth opens, and lyrics pour out. This is just a glimpse of what local band Captured has been dedicated to for years.
Captured, named after the book they all enjoy, is the home to four highschoolers: Dillon Sakowich, a freshman, Peter Koval and Cole Mouio, both sophomores, and Ilario Muoio, a senior, all from Trumbull High School. Captured started five years ago when Dillon Sakowich and Peter Koval, his cousin started playing together. Two years ago, the band was formed when the Mouios joined.
Captured is mainly a “90s alternative rock and grunge” band that plays mostly cover songs like Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam but also creates some originals as well, according to vocalist and lead guitarist, Dillon Sakowich. They use instruments acquired from the Guitar Center. Dillon Sakowich uses a Fender guitar, while Cole Mouio uses a Les Paul. Peter Koval has his drums from Drum Workshop, and Ily Mouio uses a Fender bass.
Sakowich says their target audience “is really anyone who enjoys music and a good time” and can range from kids to adults. Two good examples of fans are Luke and Braden McDermott. Dillon Sakowich started his journey as a musician by playing small gigs, like in McDermott’s garage. All four boys have been deeply connected to music since an early age and chose this style because all members enjoy playing, listening, and appreciating grunge music.
“The more I got into the band, the more I enjoyed the music they played so I can partially credit them for my taste in music”, says senior Braden McDermott. “It also helped foster my love for live music”.
“(Although) their style of music is more towards my parents style, they have definitely gotten me and all my friends to like it over the years”, said freshman Luke McDermott.
Although the age range of the boys is four years, any age can enjoy Captured. Christine Karimi enjoys watching them because “you can tell they’ve been influenced by a wide array of musical styles”. At such a young age, these musicians have “leaned in and embraced 90’s grunge style music that I enjoyed when I was in college,” Karimi says.
Captured throughout the years, has grown in popularity and skill. They usually practice once a week, but on the week of a gig, several times. Captured has played in backyards, restaurants, music halls, and small festivals like Make Music Fairfield. Captured plans to keep playing at larger gigs and clubs with the goal of bigger festivals.