Sherwood biographySherwood LyricsSource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherwood_%28band%29 Sherwood is an Indie rock/emo band from San Luis Obispo, California, specializing in feel-good dance rock. After the huge success of their debut LP "Sing, But Keep Going," they signed to Myspace Records in early 2006. The band began in late 2002 while several of its founding members were attending Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, California. The band first formed with Nate Henry on vocals and bass, Dan Koch on drums, and Chris Armstrong on guitar. During the first few months, the band was known as A Long Story Short, and released a short demo album under this name they recorded themselves with some friends. Soon after, Dan switched from drums to guitar with the addition of drummer Joe Greenetz, who had previously been involved in a project called The Push Game. After a short stint with keyboardist Chris Keene, who would go on to play with Christian rock band Number One Gun, the original line-up became solidified with the addition of Mike Leibovich on keyboards. When issues with their name arose in 2003 (there was another band called A Long Story Short playing out of Maryland), the band changed its name to Sherwood. The name was taken from a side project Dan was planning that would involve syncing an album up with Disney's Robin Hood, in a similar vein to the Dark Side of the Moon/The Wizard of Oz (see Dark Side of the Rainbow). After recording a second demo CD called the "These Ruins" EP, Sherwood recorded its self-titled debut EP. The band began a stream of constant touring and promotion, slowly amassing a large fanbase made up of kids who felt refreshed by their authentic approach to rock music. Looking over several offers from record labels, the band chose Militia Group side-label Sidecho Records to release their debut LP. Entitled "Sing, But Keep Going" and produced at Sonikwire Studios in Irvine by Michael Rosas (singer/guitarist for the band Satisfaction), it sold over 20,000 copies and helped stir up even more attention for the star-shooting group. In 2005, the sad news was announced that founding guitarist Chris Armstrong was leaving the band to pursue other interests. He was replaced on tour by former Terminal guitarist Lucas Starr, who was replaced by Gabe Dutton in April '06,. The band technically remains a 4-piece. As "Sing, But Keep Going" continued to explode the band, Sherwood began receiving interest from almost every record label of note as they went on to play the Warped Tour and sold-out shows across the country. Pushing the envelope even further was AbsolutePunk.net, who released a free downloadable EP in early 2006 that has since been downloaded some 30,000 times. After holding out for the best possible deal, the band surprised its fans and announced that they had signed to the newly formed Myspace Records. Following a summer full of shows, Sherwood was in Mexico writing their next LP, which they have now just finished recording in San Francisco with producer Lou Giordano. Guitarist, Dan Koch also has a side project called I'll Beat You Up which can be found on Myspace and Purevolume with free downloadable songs. |