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
Search
The String Cheese Incident Lyrics
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(Sit all alone)
The same as the last
(Sit all alone)
The lonely man cries
(Sit all alone)
of present and past
Though many he's known
To lay on his bed
(Searching for love)
The message received
(Searching for love)
By his heart and his head
He searches today
(Looking for you)
Below the blue moon
(Looking for you)
Until he finds the one
(Looking for you)
Who can hear the same tune
(Looking for you)
Now it drifts through his mind as he walks by
The boats are in their docks under a clear blue sky
He doesn't feel the heat, he doesn't feel the time go by
All he feels is emptiness from the inside
The String Cheese Incident's song "Search" is a melancholic reflection on the loneliness of a man who has had many relationships but still feels empty inside. The lyrics describe a man who is alone in his thoughts, reflecting on his past relationships, and searching for someone who can understand and connect with him. He is looking for love and hoping to find the one who can hear the same tune as him.
The repetition of "sit all alone" emphasizes the man's solitude and the monotony of his existence. He is stuck in a cycle of loneliness, despite the many people he has known. The phrase "of present and past" suggests that he is haunted by memories of failed relationships, which he cannot shake off.
The man's search for love is portrayed as a quest under a blue moon, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. The image of boats in their docks and a clear blue sky suggests a peaceful and idyllic setting, but the man is unable to feel any joy in it. He is consumed by his own emptiness, which is a constant presence inside him.
Overall, the song "Search" is a poignant portrayal of the human desire for connection and understanding. It is a reminder that despite the many people we may encounter in our lives, true connection and love can be elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
Night all alone
The singer is alone at night
The same as the last
The singer's loneliness is a recurring feeling
The lonely man cries
The singer is sad and feeling alone
of present and past
The artist is thinking about current and past situations that have contributed to their loneliness
Though many he's known
Despite knowing many people, the artist still feels alone
To lay on his bed
The singer is lonely in bed
The message received
The singer has received a message, possibly related to love
By his heart and his head
The artist is conflicted between emotions and logic
He searches today
The artist is actively searching for something or someone
Below the blue moon
The search is taking place during the night
Until he finds the one
The singer is searching for someone specific
Who can hear the same tune
The artist is searching for someone who shares the same feelings and emotions as them
Now it drifts through his mind as he walks by
The singer is thinking about something as they walk by
The boats are in their docks under a clear blue sky
The singer is describing the setting of the scene
He doesn't feel the heat, he doesn't feel the time go by
The singer is feeling numb to his surroundings
All he feels is emptiness from the inside
Despite his surroundings, the artist still feels empty and lonely
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - MISAR
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