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1. Sherwood was an alternative rock/indie rock band from San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The band formed in late 2002 while several founding members were attending Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California. With Nate Henry on bass and vocals, Dan Koch on drums, and Chris Armstrong on guitar, the group took the moniker "Sherwood" because of an inside band joke about creating an album that synced with Disney's 1973 "Robin Hood." With the addition of drummer Joe Greenetz in 2003, the band's lineup changed, and Dan Koch became the band's second guitar and their main songwriter. Later that year, keyboardist Chris Keene joined the members of Sherwood, and when Chris left the band to play for Number One Gun, Mike Leibovich took his place about a month after.
They released an independent self-titled EP in 2004 before securing a deal with SideCho Records in late 2004. They recorded "Sing, But Keep Going" in January 2005 at Sonikwire Studios in Irvine, California. Produced by Michael Rosas, it was released on May 31, 2005. Later that same year, founding member and guitarist Chris Armstrong announced that he was leaving the band. His position was initially filled by Lucas Starr, then their friend Gabe Dutton. Finally, guitarist Dave Provenzano joined the band in 2007.
They released a five-song EP titled "Summer EP" on May 8, 2006 which was distributed on Absolute Punk. The EP was also released on CD with a few extra songs and sold on tour.
Since the band's contract with SideCho Records was only a one-record deal, they were given much interest from many noteworthy record labels. In early November 2006, they signed a contract with Myspace Records, who released their sophomore effort "A Different Light" on March 13, 2007. They wrote "A Different Light" in Mexico and recorded it at Motor Studios in San Francisco, CA.
On September 13, 2009 the band released their 3rd album "QU" in the United States. The album was recorded in Valley Village, CA at Seagrass Studios with producer Brad Wood (Sunny Day Real Estate, Ben Lee, Far, Say Anything, Pete Yorn, Smashing Pumpkins) at the helm.
The band's original sound can be compared to "the Get Up Kids meets Mineral meets Further Seems Further," but since their founding in 2002, they've come to develop a sound that blends old-fashioned rock and progressive alternative, with ties to standards set by the Beach Boys.
In 2010 Sherwood announced at a show that the band would be releasing a new album in the summer of 2012. However, in early 2012 the band announced their official break up. On the band's Facebook, they said that they preferred to dedicate the rest of their lives to their families.
In September 2015, after a three and a half year disbandment, a campaign to fund the band's fourth studio album was created on Indiegogo.com and the goal of $20,000 was reached in just five days. The new album, "Some Things Never Leave You" was released June 17, 2016.
The band's line up includes:
Nate Henry – Lead vocals, bass guitar
Joe Greenetz – Drums
Dan Koch – Lead Guitar, Background vocals
2. Sherwood was an experimental post-hardcore band based out of Wisconsin and South Carolina, United States.
Comprised of singer/guitarist/bassist Alan Brucke and guitarist/drummer Andrew Glasscock. They were based out of South Carolina and Wisconsin, respectively. The group first made contact in December of 2021 when Andrew reached out to Alan via YouTube comments on a Dance Gavin Dance vocal cover. Since then they have written and released 3 studio EPs and one album while finding a sound that suits their specific skillsets and tastes. The pair uses ambient, noodly guitar-work and deep, booming bass-lines to set a mood while the grit of the vocals and the busy thumping of the drums drives the music forward and makes a statement of cathartic unrest.
Influences include but are not limited to: Movements, Will Swan, Circa Survive, Balance And Composure, Royal Coda, La Dispute, Silverstein.
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I'm Asking Her To Stay
Sherwood Lyrics
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Where your feelings change but seasons never do
And in my dream last night I felt a storm was coming
But awoke to sunny skies of baby blue
And I call her up to let her go today
For a moment thought it easier then being away
But through the tangled thread the needle finds a way
And I've been spending all my time composing letters
To a girl who lives a thousand miles away
But writing never takes the place of living
And I need her arms, I need her smile again
And she called me up to let me go today
For a moment thought it easier than being away
But through the tangled thread the needle finds a way
And I'm asking her to stay
Won't you stay?
Won't you stay?
In Sherwood's song I'm Asking Her to Stay, the artist talks about the struggle of a long-distance relationship. The first verse talks about how the artist has been spending too much time in California, where things change rapidly, and change affects one's feelings too. The artist dreams of a storm that's coming, but when he wakes up, the skies are clear. This verse may indicate that the artist is struggling with his emotions which keep fluctuating when he thinks about his relationship.
In the second verse, the artist talks about how he spends most of his time writing and sending letters to his girlfriend. But writing letters doesn't change the fact that he misses her terribly and needs her by his side. The artist's girlfriend calls him and tells him that she wants to break up with him. Initially, the artist feels that letting her go is easier than being away from her for so long. But finally, he finds a way to put aside his fear and asks her to stay with him.
The song conveys the message that it's hard to be away from someone you love, and distance can put relationships on trial. But it's worth fighting for love if it matters to you. The song's lush instrumental backing emphasizes the artist's feelings about his lover and the tough yet crucial decision he's making.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've been spending too much time in California
I've been in California for too long and it's making me feel disconnected and lost.
Where your feelings change but seasons never do
The external environment in California remains constant, while the emotions and relationships keep changing for me.
And in my dream last night I felt a storm was coming
I had a premonition in my dream that something turbulent is heading towards us.
But awoke to sunny skies of baby blue
In reality, things seem fine and normal. I'm confused about the mixed signals.
And I call her up to let her go today
I tried to break up with her over the phone because I thought it would be easier for both of us.
For a moment thought it easier then being away
I justified my action as a way to avoid the pain of distance and longing.
But through the tangled thread the needle finds a way
Despite the difficulties of our relationship, we have a deep connection that somehow survives.
And I'm asking her to stay
Now I realize that breaking up was a mistake and I want her to stay with me.
And I've been spending all my time composing letters
I'm trying to express my feelings through letters because I can't be there in person with her.
To a girl who lives a thousand miles away
She is far away from me physically, but close to me emotionally.
But writing never takes the place of living
I understand that words alone can't substitute for the real experience of being together.
And I need her arms, I need her smile again
I miss her physical presence, her warmth and her affectionate expression that bring me comfort and joy.
And she called me up to let me go today
She tried to break up with me over the phone because she sensed my doubts and confusion.
Won't you stay?
I'm making a heartfelt plea for her to stay with me no matter what happens.
Won't you stay?
I'm repeating my request because it's the most important thing to me right now.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAN KOCH
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