For several transformative years, singer-songwriter Dan Curcio lived in a c… Read Full Bio ↴For several transformative years, singer-songwriter Dan Curcio lived in a circus tent like structure called a yurt high on a hill in a lush green valley in Cayucos, California. With a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, a wood-burning stove, plasma TV, creaking hardwood floors, stinky well water, and a small space for an iMac and some recording mics, the dwelling was an eclectic mix of rustic and modern that felt far removed from civilization. It is where The Dirty Heads recorded their music video for “Cabin By the Sea”, G-Love barbecued and jammed with Curcio and friends, and countless bands have stopped by to stay the night after a show in San Luis Obispo. The yurt and its surrounding beauty created a collective of sorts. A place where friends and ramblin’ musician types came together to drink whiskey and beer, cue up some Tri-Tip steaks, stare up at the stars, and play music.
These nights spent with friends and traveling musicians with the moon and bonfire offering light for the instruments led Curcio, formerly of San Luis Obispo band Still Time, to create a musical collaborative called Moonshiner Collective. Instead of distilling corn whiskey on this rugged property, Curcio and friends were creating music (and, perhaps, drinking a glass of whiskey or three) as they sang and played guitars and whatever instruments they could find often until the early hours. Inspired by the variety and soulfulness that these gifted troubadours brought to Dan’s music, the project is designed to be a revolving door of creative perspectives, as it trades talented musicians in and out; with Curcio’s soothing vocals and introspective lyrics serving as the backbone. The first contributor brought aboard, to aid in growing Moonshiner Collective’s indie-folk rock sound, is 23 year old multi-instrumentalist Nathan Towne and the collective enlists several talented drummers and bassists as well as a handful of guest musicians to round out the live show.
The music intends to cut through the overexposed world of 24 hour news and Facebook feeds and take the listener to a simpler frame of mind. The band’s eclectic array of folk rock instrumentation combines lyrics with a deep connection to the Tao Te Ching simplistic philosophy with a soulful, high energy, California beach town influenced sound that beckons the listener to relax and find peace in their day. The genuine passion and simple honesty behind the music is something that sets Moonshiner Collective apart from most, and is something that needs to be seen and heard to truly understand. Their unifying positivity bridges gaps in generations and genres; with a sound and message that draws fans of Mumford & Sons, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Van Morrison, and Dave Matthews Band, but is also a style entirely their own.
Just as the non-musician friends at the late night yurt sessions were as much a part of the experience as the musicians, Curcio hopes the good people this new music reaches will feel as much a part of the collective as the band itself. “This music is about community, enlightenment, and hope. The positivity that guides us through life’s challenges and allows us to find our own simple truths,” says Curcio. With a passionate and varied live show and their new album “Let Go”, Moonshiner Collective is hoping that the connection they make with listeners will continue to build a loyal grassroots following that transcends generations, cultural backgrounds, and social stigmas.

Let Go
Moonshiner Collective Lyrics

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I knew the faster I fell well the quicker the fate
I chose to float on this sunny and endless day
She whispered softly says "hey there how do you feel"
Well the river's running high
and it's taking me through something unreal

Oh love there's a smile that I find every morning
When I wake from the depths of this dream

Oh love when I see you I believe
Everything will always be how we've asked it to be
And all we have is time
Let's drift again
Some river where
We both let go
We both let go

I knew the faster I fell well the quicker the fate
I chose to float on this sunny and endless day

She whispered softly says "hey there how do you feel"
Well the river's running high
and it's taking me through something unreal

Oh love there's a smile that I find every morning
When I wake from the depths of this dream

Oh love when I see you I believe
Everything will always be how we've asked it to be
And all we have is time
Let's drift again
Some river where

We both let go
We both let go

Overall Meaning

The song Let Go by Moonshiner Collective is about letting go of control, taking risks, and trusting the journey. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that the faster they fall, the quicker they will face their fate. Yet, they choose to trust the process and float along with the river. The river, a metaphor for life, is running high and taking the singer through something unreal. In this moment, they encounter someone who asks how they feel. The singer finds comfort in this person's presence and the way they make them feel.

The chorus highlights the importance of love and having faith that everything will work out. The singer expresses how love makes them feel and how it helps them believe that everything will always be how they've asked it to be. The line "let's drift again, some river where we both let go" suggests a desire to have that feeling of trust and surrender again. The singer wants to experience something as magical as this moment with this person again.

Overall, the song is an invitation to let go of fears and control, and to embrace the unknown with trust and love. It is a reminder that the journey is as important as the destination, and that we should cherish every moment and bond we have with those who make us feel whole.

Line by Line Meaning

I knew the faster I fell well the quicker the fate
I understood that the quicker I fell, the faster destiny would take its course

I chose to float on this sunny and endless day
I opted to drift on this bright and boundless day

She whispered softly says "hey there how do you feel"
She spoke softly and whispered to ask how I felt

Well the river's running high and it's taking me through something unreal
The river is flowing furiously and carrying me through something surreal

Oh love there's a smile that I find every morning when I wake from the depths of this dream
My beloved, every morning, I wake up with a smile from the depths of my dream

Oh love when I see you I believe everything will always be how we've asked it to be
My dear, seeing you makes me believe that everything will always be as we have desired

And all we have is time
The only thing that we have is time

Let's drift again
Let's float again

Some river where we both let go
Take us to a river where both of us are willing to let go

We both let go
Both of us have to let go

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