From playing local gigs at ski resorts in exchange for free lift tickets, the band is composed of Michael Kang (acoustic/electric mandolin, electric guitar, and violin), Michael Travis (drums and percussion), Bill Nershi (acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, and electric slide guitar), Kyle Hollingsworth (piano, organ, Rhodes, and accordion), and Keith Moseley (bass guitar), and, in 2006, Jason Hann (auxiliary percussion).
The String Cheese Incident has been described as a democratic ensemble rather than a band, since all of the members contribute their own original compositions to the group’s burgeoning library and share the vocal burden on a number of cover versions as well as their own songs. If a de facto leader had to be named, such a title would probably fall upon Nershi, who is responsible for the bulk of the group’s original song library.
From their management, Madison House Inc.:
"The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of America’s most significant independent bands. Born in 1993 in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, SCI has since released 6 albums, 3 DVDs and countless live recordings from their relentless tour schedule. Their 14 year history is packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement and huge accomplishments. They have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music.
When The String Cheese Incident’s growth first started gaining momentum over a decade ago, when the internet was just beginning to take hold and the major-label business model was failing, the band decided to make music on their own terms.
Since then, The String Cheese Incident has gone on to carve out a completely different approach to the business of music; they are truly pioneers of a new way of “making a band.” With the World Wide Web as their tool, SCI was among the first artists to disseminate information via the internet, such as tour dates, release information, and other news, to their growing fan base. Rather than doing business on such terms as “the bottom line,” The String Cheese Incident put their music and their fans first, opening companies of their own, including a ticketing company, a merchandise company and a fan travel agency, to best serve their community. The band’s record label, SCI Fidelity Records, has always operated under the same ideals. Even early on, SCI Fidelity embraced downloadable music and file sharing, delivering SCI’s “On the Road” series, where every show the band plays is made available for download on the internet. Whether they realized it at the time or not, The String Cheese Incident was inventing grassroots band development. Today, literally hundreds of bands are using some version of this same approach to building a band.
The String Cheese Incident’s commitment goes well beyond their immediate community, and even beyond the music community as a whole. Early on, the band took a serious interest in giving back to the communities that they visited, and they were among the first performers to encourage “Green” shows and tours. SCI’s support has helped give rise to such not-for-profit organizations as Conscious Alliance, Rock the Earth, and Head Count. In 2002, when the band’s right to sell tickets to their own shows became threatened by ticketing giant Ticketmaster, the band stood strong for the independent music community and filed a lawsuit against the company. All the while, The String Cheese Incident has stayed committed to music as a creative endeavor, not just in their recordings but also in their live performances. The list of SCI’s special guests and collaborators is long and diverse. Their annual events such as Horning’s Hideout, and holiday shows such as New Year’s and Halloween, have helped redefine the concert experience and has garnered the band a reputation as live music vibe innovators."
Some side groups are eoto, zilla with Jamie Janover, Zuvuya, Honkytonk Homeslice, Billy nershi's Plue Planet, Pangaea, The Trancident & Keller Williams with Moseley Droll and Sipe
It Is What It Is
The String Cheese Incident Lyrics
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How sweet it is to be loved by you
I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotions
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I close my eyes at night
And wonder what would I be without you in my life
Everything was just a bore
All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
But you brighten up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
You were better to me than I've been to myself
For me, there's you and nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
The String Cheese Incident's song How Sweet It Is is a cover of the 1964 hit by Marvin Gaye. The song is about the joy and happiness of being in love with someone, and how that love can change a person's life for the better. The lyrics convey a sense of gratitude towards the person who has brought happiness and love into the singer's life. The singer expresses his complete trust and devotion to his lover, thanking her for being there during both the ups and downs of life.
The first verse describes the singer's need for love and support, and how his lover has fulfilled that need. In the second verse, he expresses his belief that life would be dull and monotonous without his lover's presence. The singer also recognizes that his lover has been better to him than he has been to himself, further emphasizing his gratitude towards her.
Overall, the lyrics of How Sweet It Is are a beautiful ode to the power of love, and how it can transform and enrich one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Expressing gratitude for the pleasure that comes with being loved by someone special
I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
Acknowledgement of the support received during difficult times
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were
Acknowledgement of the presence of someone who knows and can relate to one's struggles
With sweet love and devotion
Describing the kind of love received as sincere, deep and caring
Deeply touching my emotions
Acknowledge of the intensity of the emotional bond shared
I want to stop and thank you baby
Expressing the desire to pause and extend gratitude to the one being loved
I close my eyes at night
Reflecting on the role of loved one as a source of comfort and security
And wonder what would I be without you in my life
Acknowledgement of the positive impact of the relationship
Everything was just a bore
Admitting to the mundane and unexciting nature of life before the relationship
All the things I did seems I'd done'em before
Feeling like life was stuck in a repetitive cycle of boredom
But you brighten up for me all of my days
Acknowledgement of the positive influence of loved one on daily life
With a love so sweet in so many ways
Describing the fullness and richness of the love given
You were better to me than I've been to myself
Acknowledging the selfless love that puts the needs of the other ahead of one's own
For me, there's you and nobody else
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the bond shared
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Expressing gratitude for the pleasure that comes with being loved by someone special
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier
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Red shirt front row you are an inspiration to us all
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"It is what it is what it is."
Robert Duggan
those background lights were my favorite
Rich Rayburg
RIP John Perry Barlow
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Words to live bye