“Music is a great way to fill the community with energy and happiness,” said the co-president of Wreckers in Tune, Nick Vega ’14.

Wreckers in Tune is a new  music club that is composed of a group of Staples students who perform live at different venues inWestportfor community service.

“Our mission is to bring happiness to the lives of people that may be suffering from pain, sadness or even boredom,” said Vega.

Students with musical talent and performing interest get the opportunity to touch someone’s life with their music. Eighty students meet every Tuesday and perform once or twice a month to spread their love of music.

Vega used to go to the hospital to visit his grandmother and play the piano for her and other residents at the hospital to bring them joy. This inspired Vega to create the club at Staples.

“I would look around and just see how happy everyone was, and thought about how great it would be to do this inWestport,” Vega said.

The club gives musicians a chance to broaden their performing experiences, by playing at local venues, assisted living and nursing homes, and Toquet Hall.

“It provides musicians with performance opportunities in the area, as well as the ability to meet and connect with other Staples musicians,” said piano player Danny Pravder ’12.

“It’s an awesome thing to be able to share your music with other people, and it is something that this club really taps into,” said violinist Sam Weiser ’12. “On top of that, the performances are at cool places where you feel really appreciated, so it is just an incredible experience.”

Every type of musical talent is recognized in Wreckers in Tune, and even someone who just has an interest in media and performing can join.

The club has already gotten a warm-welcome from the community. Many venues have begged them to come back and have sent  ‘thank you’ letters to the performers for making someone’s day. This kind of appreciation and gratitude is the reason why the club started and continues to grow.

“That feeling is just awesome- when you know that you have made someone’s day,” Vega said.