Introduction to Roman Candle Biographies
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Skip Matheny Skip (25) plays guitar, provides lead vocals, and writes the band's songs, along with his wife Timshel and his younger brother Logan. He has a degree in English from UNC Chapel Hill, and he holds down a day job as a writer for the Chapel Hill Herald. |
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Logan Matheny Logan (23) is the band's drummer as well as one of its songwriters. He has a degree in Communications from UNC Chapel Hill. Ulimately, Logan aspires to play on David Letterman, buy for now, his top priority is finding an affordable apartment. |
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Timshel Matheny Timshel (24) plays the keyboard and is one of the band's songwriters. She grew up in Portland, Oregon, but came to UNC for school , where she earned a degree in English. She dreams of playing at Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry. |
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Carter Gaj Carter (19) is the band's bassist. He grew up in Raleigh and is now a student at UNC Chapel Hill. He hopes to one day play on "Saturday Night Live," and he aspires to support himself entirely by playing music. |
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Nick Jaeger Nick plays guitar in the band. He grew up in Battle Mountain, Nevada, but came to NC to attend Gardner Webb University, where he received a degree in Communications. Nick aspires to one day quit his day job as a graphic designer and devote himself to music full-time. |





