Still Time

Infobox musical artist
Name = Still Time


Img_capt = Still Time. From left to right: John Vucinich, Paul "Slapmaster" Smith-Stewart, Nick Bilich, Chris "Haircut" Arntzen, Dan Curcio, T-Bone.
Img_size = 250
Background = group_or_band
Origin = flagicon|USA San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Genre = Alternative rock, College rock, reggae rock, jam rock, funk rock, folk rock
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = [http://www.whenithitsrecords.com/ When It Hits Records]
URL = [http://www.stilltimemusic.com/ www.stilltimemusic.com]
Current_members = Chris Arntzen
Dan Curcio
John Vucinich
Nick Bilich
Paul Smith-Stewart
Guest_artists = T-Bone

Still Time is an American rock band from San Luis Obispo, California.

History

Still Time formed over a number of years while at the California Polytechnic State University. Dan Curcio and Chris “Haircut” Arntzen began their musical collaboration after meeting in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Polytechnic_State_University#Residence_halls Sierra Madre dorms] in the Fall of 2002. [cite news | |title=Still Time’s Stream of Consciousness |url=http://www.mustangdaily.net/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=097298fa-e3e5-4022-aa4b-1990e276c33c |publisher=The Mustang Daily|first=Cassandra|last=Carlson |date=2007-11-01 |accessdate=2008-09-09] In 2003, Nick Bilich was introduced to Curcio through his girlfriend and Haircut discovered John Vucinich drumming on his knee in the hallway of the math building. The band was completed a year later in 2004 when Vucinich met bassist Paul “Slapmaster” Smith-Stewart playing in the university jazz band. With Smith-Stewart playing the bass, Bilich switched from bass to guitar.

They began playing a number of shows around the San Luis Obispo under the name Longview. This was soon changed to The New Longview as a tribute to Spinal Tap when they realized another band was already known as Longview. [cite news | |title=Meet the even newer New Longview | url=http://www.newtimes-slo.com/index.php?p=showarticle&id=2863 | publisher=New Times SLO|first=Glen|last=Starkey |date=2007-10-31|accessdate=2008-09-09] In 2005, they recorded an LP called Still Time and continued to play local gigs until their song "High Tide" began getting heavy rotation on local station KURQ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KURQ] and was featured in the compilation album SLO & Dysfunctional Vol. 3. As their popularity grew, they began opening for acts such as Pepper, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, and Ziggy Marley [cite news | |title=Still Time’s time has come | url=http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2007-12-28-music-still-time | publisher=Palo Alto Daily News|first=Paul|last=Freeman |date=2007-12-28|dateaccessed=2008-09-09] .

Deciding that simply adding “The New” to their name did not distinguish themselves enough from Longview, the band changed their name to Still Time in 2007. This coincided with the release of their first major LP, Stream of Consciousness, in November. [cite news | |title=Local CD Pick: Still Time | url=http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment/music/story/181353.html | publisher=San Luis Obispo Tribune|first=Patrick|last=Pemberton |date=2007-11-1|accessdate=2008-09-09]

2008 was one of Still Time's most dynamic years, performing at a number of instantly recognizable festivals such as Ranchita Rocks, the first annual Pozo Green Music Festival, and Cal Poly's Welcome Week Block Party. [cite news | |title=Still Time: Power of Now | url=http://insomniaradio.net/2008/08/21/still-time-power-of-now/ | publisher=Insomnia Radio|first=Charles|last=Stepczyk |date=2008-04-21|accessdate=2008-09-10] In addition to their spotlight live performance profile, Still Time has earned rotation spots on a number of terrestrial FM and internet radio stations, including features on Insomnia Radio, and live performances on a number of stations including KPIG's "Please Stand By". [cite news | |title=KPIG.COM-News Please Stand By | url=http://www.kpig.com/news/ |date=2008-07-13|accessdate=2008-09-10]

In addition to playing shows along the West Coast, Still Time is currently writing new material for an album to be released sometime in 2009.

Members

Dan Curcio - acoustic guitar, vocals
Chris Arntzen - Guitar
Nick Bilich - Guitar
Paul Smith-Stewart - Bass
John Vucinich - drums

Sound

Still Time draws from many different genres such as funk, reggae, folk, and others. In an interview December 28th, 2007 [cite news | |title=Still Time’s Stream of Consciousness |url=http://www.mustangdaily.net/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=097298fa-e3e5-4022-aa4b-1990e276c33c |publisher=The Mustang Daily|first=Cassandra|last=Carlson |date=2007-11-01 |accessdate=2008-09-09] , Curcio stated that “(People) stress so much that you need to have your own unified sound. To me, it just gets boring by the end of the CD, to hear a bunch of songs that sound the same, sound like one 60-minute song." The eclectic musical background of each member of the band lends itself to the different stylistic and technical approaches from song to song. In a March 25th, 2008 interview [cite news | |title=Still Time to perform at Powerhouse Pub tonight | url=http://www.edhtelegraph.com/detail/80196.html?content_source=&category_id=18&search_filter=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=10 | publisher=SEl Dorado Hills Telegraph|first=Jim|last=Ratajczak |date=2008-03-25|accessdate=2008-09-09] , Bilich was quoted as saying “What we kind of found was we all come at music from different angles and we take all these different ideas and mold and create with them.”

Still Time's music is reflective of where they live on the Central Coast. They say, "It’s a very laid back atmosphere where we live, here in San Luis Obispo. We have a growing music community in this easy-going, small town which has helped us to write music we feel is distinctly Californian, but unique at the same time... It's one of our most important goals as a band, to stay true to ourselves and what inspires us as we write music. We feel that we have our own distinct sound, but it is constantly evolving." [Citation
last = Frie | first = Urs
title = Music-Lounge Sound Shot: Still Time Interview
date = 2008-08-20
year = 2008
url = http://www.music-lounge.ch/644101/650501.html
accessdate = 2008-09-12 ]

In addition to the core members, Still Time plays with a wide variety of guest artists during live performances and in the studio. At times their songs have featured additional vocalists, harmonica, keyboards, guest rappers, multiple drummers, violin, didgeridoo, and a 7-piece horn section.

Discography

Albums

*"Stream of Consciousness" - 2007 When It Hits Records
*"Still Time" - 2005 (released as The New Longview)

Demos

*"Four-song demo" - 2007 When It Hits Records

Compilations

*"SLO & Dysfunctional Vol. 3" - 2006 New Rock 107.3 / 1 Track (High Tide)
*"SLO & Dysfunctional Vol. 4" - 2008 New Rock 107.3 / 1 Track (9 To 5)
*"SLO & Dysfunctional Vol. 5" - 2008 New Rock 107.3 / 1 Track (American Dream)

Notable Concerts

Tours / Festivals / Major Television & Radio Shows

*California Festival of Beers (Avila Beach, CA) - 2006, 2007, 2008
*Palo Alto Promenade Film and Music Festival (Palo Alto, CA) - 2008
*Oktoberfest (San Luis Obispo, CA) - 2008
*Grover Beach Dunes Festival (Grover Beach, CA) - 2008
*Santa Barbara Funk and Ska Festival (Santa Barbara, CA) - 2008
*KZOZ 93.3 FM (San Luis Obispo, CA) - 2008
*KSBY (TV) Morning Show (San Luis Obispo, CA) - 2008
*KURQ New Rock 107.3 FM (Grover Beach, CA) - 2008
*KPIG 107.5 FM "Please Stand By" 7/13/08 (Freedom, CA) - 2008
*Wrightwood Mountain Music Festival (Wrightwood, CA) - 2008
*Ranchita Rocks Music Festival (San Diego, CA) - 2008
*West Beach Music Festival (Santa Barbara, CA) - 2008
*Pozo Green Music Festival (Pozo, CA) - 2008
*Morro Bay Harbor Fest (Morro Bay, CA) - 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.stilltimemusic.com/ Official Band Site]
* [http://www.sonicbids.com/StillTime/ Official Sonicbids EPK]
* [http://myspace.com/stilltimeband/ Official Myspace Page]
* [http://www.bandsofthebay.com/band/Still+Time Official Still Time Bands of the Bay Page]
* [http://marinlocalmusic.com/content/still-time/ Official Still Time Marin Local Music Page]
* [http://www.thesixtyone.com/stilltime/ Still Time on The Sixty One]
* [http://www.music-lounge.ch/644101/650501.html/ Music-Lounge Sound Shots Interview 8/20/2008]
* [http://insomniaradio.net/2008/08/21/still-time-power-of-now/ Insomnia Radio Daily Dose 8/21/2008]
* [http://www.urbanclimbermag.com/411/earcandy/still_time/ Urban Climber Interview 8/26/2008]