Bob Nastanovich

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Bob Nastanovich
Birth name	Robert Nastanovich
Born	(1967-08-27) 27 August 1967 Rochester, New York
Genres	Rock, indie rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, percussion
Years active	1989(?)-present
Labels	Drag City, Domino
Associated acts	Silver Jews, Pavement, Ectoslavia, Pale Horse Riders

Robert "Bob" Nastanovich (born August 27, 1967 in Rochester, New York) is an American musician and member of the indie rock band Pavement, as well as former member of the Silver Jews, Ectoslavia, and Pale Horse Riders.

Biography

Bob Nastanovich was born in Rochester, New York. He attended the University of Virginia, where he met Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and future Silver Jews leader David Berman. The three moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, living and working together at various jobs in art galleries (as security guards) and Nastanovich as a bus driver/bus terminal manager in New York City and Hoboken. It was during this period that Malkmus reunited with longtime friend Scott Kannberg to create the first (then unofficial) Pavement album Slanted and Enchanted in drummer Gary Young's makeshift home studio. It is also during this time also that the seeds for the future Silver Jews (Nastanovich, Malkmus and Berman) were planted.

Nastanovich, upon his introduction to the band in 1990, performed many functions - namely backing vocals, percussion, harmonica, and effects-based keyboard. Initially, his key role was that of assistant time keeper, effectively focusing the efforts of the distracted and eccentric Young.^[1] Nastanovich remained a member of the band after Young left, although Steve West became the new drummer.

Nastanovich sang lead vocals on live performances of the songs "Debris Slide," "Conduit for Sale," and "Unfair." He's known for his stage presence and his trademark scream.^[1]

Nastanovich also played on several Silver Jews records. He has tour managed Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, the Frogs, Huggy Bear, Fila Brazillia (road crew) and Silver Jews. In addition, he has played on recordings by Palace Brothers, Tall Dwarfs and Pale Horse Riders.

He rejoined Pavement for their worldwide "Reunion" tour in 2010.^[2]

Horse Racing

Nastanovich is an avid fan of thoroughbred horse racing, both owning, breeding and managing many horses in his current home of Des Moines, Iowa. After Pavement's split, he served as jockey agent for Greta Kuntzweiler and Joe Johnson.^[3]

Personal life

Nastanovich married artist Whitney Grey Courtney on February 21, 2009.^[4]

He is currently employed as a chart caller for Equibase,^[5] and works at Prairie Meadows^[6] in Altoona, Iowa. He also reports on various racetracks for Daily Racing Form as a writer and correspondent.^[7]

By visiting Epsom Race Course on August 27 of 2012, Nastanovich, celebrating his 45th birthday, became the first known American citizen to attend horse racing fixtures at all 60 British race courses.

Musical works

1991 - Early Times (Silver Jews)
1992 - Arizona Record (Silver Jews)
1993 - Watery, Domestic EP (Pavement)
1994 - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (Pavement)
1994 - Starlite Walker (Silver Jews)
1995 - Vituperate (Pale Horse Riders)
1995 - Wowee Zowee (Pavement)
1997 - Brighten the Corners (Pavement)
1999 - Terror Twilight (Pavement)
2005 - Tanglewood Numbers (Silver Jews)

References

v t e Pavement

Stephen Malkmus (SM) Scott Kannberg (Spiral Stairs) Mark Ibold Bob Nastanovich Steve West Gary Young

Studio albums	Slanted and Enchanted Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain Wowee Zowee Brighten the Corners Terror Twilight

Compilations and reissues	Westing (By Musket and Sextant) Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: LA's Desert Origins Wowee Zowee: Sordid Sentinels Edition Brighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition Quarantine the Past: The Best of Pavement

EPs	Slay Tracks (1933–1969) Demolition Plot J-7 Perfect Sound Forever Watery, Domestic Rattled by la Rush Pacific Trim Shady Lane Major Leagues

Singles	"Summer Babe" "Trigger Cut" "Cut Your Hair" "Gold Soundz" "Range Life" "Rattled by the Rush" "Dancing with the Elders/Chemical" "Father to a Sister of Thought" "Stereo" "Shady Lane" "Spit on a Stranger" "Carrot Rope"

Video releases	Slow Century

Associated acts	The Jicks Silver Jews Preston School of Industry Marble Valley Free Kitten The Crust Brothers Sonic Youth

Other	Discography

Persondata
Name	Nastanovich, Bob
Alternative names
Short description	American musician
Date of birth	August 27, 1967
Place of birth	Rochester, New York
Date of death
Place of death

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