Sherwood (band)

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Sherwood
Sherwood
Origin San Luis Obispo, California
Country United States
Years active 2002–present
Genres Alternative Rock
Emo
Rock
Labels Myspace Records
Sidecho Records
Members Dan Koch
Nate Henry
Joe Greenetz
Mike Leibovich
Past members Chris Armstrong
Chris Keene
Website(s) Official Website
Official MySpace
Official Purevolume

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.

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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 synching 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 Star, who was replaced by Gabe Dutton in April '06, while 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 is now in Mexico writing their next LP, which they will record in San Francisco with producer Lou Giordano.

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[edit] Musical Style

  • The band focuses on creating rock and roll music that can be danced to--upbeat, with nonaggressive passion and a strong nod to classic rock stylings. While the band's original sound has been admitted to be "The Get Up Kids meets Mineral meets Further Seems Forever," the band's detailed list of influences for their current sound is a blend of old-fashioned rock and progressive alternative, with strong ties to standards set by the Beach Boys.

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[edit] Albums

[edit] EPs

  • Sherwood EP
    (2004)
    Self-Produced

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