The Stone Foxes is an American rock and roll band based out of San Francisc… Read Full Bio ↴The Stone Foxes is an American rock and roll band based out of San Francisco, California.

It’s not just great song writing, warm guitars, a nut-tight rhythm section, and the occasional blues harp riffs that make The Stone Foxes’ so good; the Bay Area band consisting of brothers Shannon and Spence Koehler, and Aaron Mort have captured something else on their recordings and live shows that makes them huge, and very, very cool.

Listeners sense it right away. There’s a genuineness here that’s rare and refreshing, and it’s something that can’t be achieved simply by grabbing a couple of vintage axes and plugging into a stack of tube amps. Because while The Stone Foxes may be influenced by the greats of the late 60s and early 70s like The Band, Bob Dylan, and Led Zeppelin, they never sound like they’re trying to be anything but exactly who they are. But then they don’t need to: their style of blues-rock stands on its own.

Still though, there’s something about their sophomore album “Bears & Bulls” that sets it well apart from other records. And to understand what it is, what makes this record so unique, so good; you need to know how The Stone Foxes approach their music.

“We’ll never be a traditional studio band,” says Aaron.

“The songs are worked out on stage and are meant to be played live,” adds Shannon.

That makes perfect sense to anyone that’s been to one of their shows: it’s clear the Foxes care far more about performing their music for living, breathing human beings than an empty room filled with microphones.

So rather than holing up in a studio, writing songs in a void, then cutting an album and touring it, The Stone Foxes work their new material out on stage over a period of months, playing it for their fans. And that’s part of what makes their shows, and this new record, so special. Each song in their arsenal has evolved organically over time, taking on a unique personality while retaining the core DNA that makes it a Stone Foxes original. Every song, every lick, every fill on Bears & Bulls has had its own unique path to maturity, taking the energy and feedback from the live experience and making it a critical part of the music.

When it was time to cut the record, the band knew that in order to capture the real soul of the music it would be critical to maintain that energy, those unique aspects of each song. So Bears & Bulls was recorded with virtually no overdubs, at a studio they built themselves.

“We found mattresses, put them against our garage walls and used planks of wood as dividers. Then we played the songs live and let the sound bleed in the mics,” says Shannon.

As a result, Bears & Bulls is an audio snapshot of exactly who and where The Stone Foxes were musically when they recorded it. They were all living together, listening to the same records, and singer songwriter Avi Vinocur was a member of the band at that time. It’s a reflection of their live show and a tribute to the interplay between musicians and fans. It’s a moment in time captured digitally, then mixed by Alex Newport and mastered by John Cuniberti in beautiful, warm, old-school analog. Just like it should be.

Spence Koehler, who along with brother Shannon grew up in the Sierra Foothills before moving to the Bay Area a few years ago, points out another thing about the new record that makes it unique. “You know,” he says, “all the instrumentation on the recording is the same as it is live.”

Right, the instrumentation thing: The Stone Foxes don’t have a set lineup on instruments. Since each song is unique, who plays what changes depending on the song’s personality. Shannon may come out from behind the drums to sing and play harmonica. Aaron and Spence regularly swap rhythm, lead, and bass duties, and every member sings lead on at least a few songs. But it’s no gimmick: like everything The Stone Foxes do, the instrument and vocal changes are a function of the natural evolution of their music and what works best on each song.

“It doesn’t matter who writes the lyrics,” says Shannon, “if someone else has a better voice for the song, they sing it.”

And the way they play it live is the way it’s laid to tape.

So you’ve got this band of players that can actually play, writers that can actually write, none of whom seem to have much ego: it’s about the music and the band over all – not the individual. You turn them loose to create songs that evolve and mature over time, then you drop them in a studio to track a record on their own terms. As it turns out, what you end up getting is something way deeper and more heartfelt than most bands ever deliver.

You also get a hint of what they’ll become. Because this collection of songs, from the raucous fun of “Stomp” to the slow grind of “Through the Fire” from the bad ass lick that opens “Patience” to the down and dirty blues of “Mr. Hangman” could only have been created by a band that’s fearless about following their music where it leads, and has the skills to share what they learn on the trip. And it’s a trip they’re still taking: The Stone Foxes and their music continue to evolve, and continue to deliver live shows that blow the doors off of venues along the way.

When asked if there’s one thing that they want their fans to know, there’s no hesitation: they say they have a huge amount of fun playing live, loved capturing their work on the record, and that they wouldn’t be doing any of this if they didn’t.

Really though, that’s completely unnecessary to mention: one listen to the record, one visit to a gig, and all that is clear from note one.

Bio written by Bradford Schmidt

Eye for Love
The Stone Foxes Lyrics

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You spend so much time waiting,
But you can't say what your waiting for,
And if I knew your story,
I wouldn't have to be here climibing the wall,
Beneath this place,
Woo

An eye for love, makes you climb the walls

well life will never, be the same
cause I got rivers, running through my veins
An eye for love's, driving me insane

Forget what, they told you
I can love you even though I just met you,
Cause by the look you gave I can bet you,
It satisfies starring down at your phone,
living for some foolish dream, They try to sell you

An eye for love, makes you climb the walls
they pulled me out, into the rain
cause you got rivers, running through your veins
An eye for love, they can never tame

And I climb the walls,
cause with you Im not afraid to fall,
Lets see who has an eye for love NOW!

I spent so much time waiting,
But we're not gonna wait anymore,
Cause we can write our own story,
Or we'll just end up here climibing the wall,
Beneath this place,
Woo

An eye for love, makes you climb the walls
And life will never, be the same
cause we've got rivers, running through our veins
An eye for love, an eye for love
An eye for love
An eye for love

An eye for love
An eye for love

Overall Meaning

The Stone Foxes's song "Eye For Love" is a song about taking a leap of faith and letting yourself fall in love. The lyrics describe the struggle of waiting for love without knowing what exactly it is that you are waiting for. However, when the opportunity presents itself, the singer is willing to take that chance, ignoring what others have told them about the foolishness of love.

The chorus "An eye for love, makes you climb the walls" is a powerful message about how love can make you feel both exhilarated and vulnerable. The singer's love interest has "rivers running through their veins," a metaphor for the intensity of their feelings. The lyrics suggest that love is a force of nature that cannot be tamed, and those who have an eye for love are willing to take risks, climb walls, and embrace the unknown.

The final verse of the song is about taking control of your own destiny and writing your own love story. The lyrics suggest that waiting for love is a futile exercise, and that it is better to take action and seize the moment. The song's climactic ending, "Let's see who has an eye for love NOW!", is a challenge to take that leap of faith and see where love will take you.

Overall, "Eye For Love" is a song that celebrates the power of love and the bravery required to pursue it. It is a song about taking risks, embracing vulnerability, and believing in the force of nature that is love.

Line by Line Meaning

You spend so much time waiting,
You're constantly waiting for something, but you're not sure what that something is.

But you can't say what your waiting for,
You're unable to articulate exactly what you're waiting for.

And if I knew your story,
If I knew more about you and your situation, then maybe I could understand why you're waiting.

I wouldn't have to be here climbing the wall,
If I knew more about you, I wouldn't have to be struggling and working so hard to connect with you.

Beneath this place,
There's something beneath the surface of your situation that's preventing you from connecting with me.

An eye for love, makes you climb the walls
The search for love and connection can make you feel on edge and agitated, like you're climbing the walls with anticipation.

well life will never, be the same
Once you find someone you truly connect with, your life will be forever changed.

cause I got rivers, running through my veins
Love and passion flow through me like a strong current.

An eye for love's, driving me insane
The search for love can make you feel like you're losing your mind.

Forget what, they told you
Ignore the societal expectations and stereotypes placed on relationships and love.

I can love you even though I just met you,
I can still feel a connection to you, even if we've only just met.

Cause by the look you gave I can bet you,
I can tell by the way you're looking at me that you feel the same way.

It satisfies starring down at your phone,
Mindlessly scrolling through your phone is not a satisfying way to pass the time when you're looking for love.

living for some foolish dream, They try to sell you
Society often tries to sell us unrealistic and unattainable images of love that aren't grounded in reality.

they pulled me out, into the rain
Love can force you out of your comfort zone and into unexpected situations.

cause you got rivers, running through your veins
You also possess a deep passion and desire for love.

An eye for love, they can never tame
Those who search for love cannot be tamed or controlled.

And I climb the walls,
The search for love can make you feel like you're climbing the walls with anticipation and excitement.

cause with you Im not afraid to fall,
You feel comfortable and safe enough with this person to take risks and potentially fall in love.

Lets see who has an eye for love NOW!
Let's see who is truly open to love and willing to take risks in order to find it.

But we're not gonna wait anymore,
We're tired of waiting for love to come to us; we're going to actively pursue it now.

Cause we can write our own story,
We have the power to create our own love story and determine our own fate when it comes to love.

Or we'll just end up here climbing the wall,
If we don't take action, we'll continue to feel like we're climbing the walls with anticipation, rather than actually experiencing love.

Beneath this place,
There's something beneath the surface of our current situation that's preventing us from connecting with each other.

An eye for love, an eye for love
Having an eye for love means being open and accepting of the possibilities of connection and romance.

An eye for love
The search for love can be all-consuming and overwhelming, but it's worth it for the possibility of experiencing a powerful and transformative love.

Writer(s): Ben Andrews, Vincenzo Dewald, Elliot Peltzman, Spence Koehler, Shannon Koehler, Brian Bakalian

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