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Sunshone Still
Indie / Folk Rock / Spanish pop

"NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW"

Columbia, South Carolina
United States

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   Sunshone Still: General Info
Member Since8/4/2005
Band WebsiteSunshoneStill.com
Band MembersChris Smith and these talented Trappers and Indians gathered to play on Ten Cent American Novels:

Stowe Barber - sticks and buffalo hide
Joel Baroody - wind
Lindsay Beyer - horse hair, medium tree, and the frowner's chant
David Chenu - wind, hammer and bell, and vibrations
Amanda Colgate - el lobo chant
Leila Evans - hammer and bell
Justin Faircloth - 88 ebony & ivory hammers
Chris Garges - thunder sticks, hide, and hammered metal
Elana James - horse hair and small tree
Flavio Mangione - horse hair and big tree
Beau Sample - horse hair and big tree
Shu-Yi Scott - horse hair and medium tree
David Sleigh - fashioned steel, hide, small trees, and the butcher's chant
Chad Starnes (well, he didn't play anything, but he's always trying to get in the liner notes...here you go, Chad)
Will Timmons - wind
Influencesblood and thunder
Sounds LikeNO DEPRESSION Magazine says, "...a sound that reflects the work of artists such as Tom Waits, Elliott Smith, and Nick Drake."

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Record LabelPotato Eater Records
Type of LabelIndie





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   About Sunshone Still
THE NEW ALBUM, Ten Cent American Novels, AVAILABLE NOW!

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SUNSHONE STILL: Ten Cent American Novels
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"...a fascinating, cinematic musical exercise..." - No Depression, Jan-Feb 2008
"...ingenious in its delivery and substance..." - The State
"...it's no stretch calling it marvelous..." - Creative Loafing
"4 STARS" - Charlotte Observer
among "The year's [2007] top list for long-play listening" - The State
"...Novels is yet another heartbreaking work of staggering genius, equal parts sweeping documentary and smart, cinematic songscape..." - Free Times


Also Available, Dead Letters

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SUNSHONE STILL: Dead Letters
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Chris Smith (a.k.a. Sunshone Still) has a sound that reflects the work of artists such as Tom Waits, Elliott Smith, and Nick Drake. Dead Letters is his impressive debut, which he wrote, recorded and produced over the last three years; it's a musical landscape painted in the hushed tones of twilight. Acoustic guitars lead the way, occasionally joined by the lonesome and cutting sound of a harmonica or any number of acoustic instruments lazily meandering through the songs. The sparse instrumentation and subdued production emphasize Smith's plaintive baritone and the small-town pictures he paints. The summer-camp recollection 'Fireflies' is a midtempo highlight, while the heartrending 'Smoke Rings' is a picture of post-relationship depression.
- No Depression, March/April 2006 Issue, Greg Yost


Sunshone Still* is the musical nom de plume for Chris Smith, a Nashville native now living in Columbia, SC. Since the 2005 debut release of Dead Letters, Chris was featured on the NPR program, All Songs Considered: Open Mic, placed songs on the 2006 PBS series, Roadtrip Nation, appeared on the compilation disc, The United State of Americana, Vol 3. Local and regional critics and their readers listed Dead Letters among the top '05 albums [e.g., Best CD by a Local Artist - Free Times ‘05 Best of Columbia poll]. He was featured in a ‘06 Free Times cover story about 'five buzz-worthy Columbia bands' and considered one of ‘three to watch’ by The State.

Now, Sunshone Still returns with an ambitious 17-track concept album titled Ten Cent American Novels on Potato Eater Records. Inspired by Hampton Sides’ non-fiction book, Blood and Thunder, this historical character study centers around Manifest Destiny and the complex life of Kit Carson: his beautiful Arapaho Indian wife, his heroic trapping and scouting days, his brave military service, and his ruthless part in rounding up the Navajo Indians for the fatal Long Walk. Written in the form of a novel (complete with prologue, chapters, and epilogue), the big ideas are expressed with big, eclectic musical ideas and arrangements – horns, strings, bells, organ and more. Contrastingly, the story’s denouement is expressed in a quiet, sunset-on-the-open-range style – acoustic guitar leading the way.

*And I was green, greener than the hill
Where flowers grew and the sun shone still
Now Im darker than the deepest sea
Just hand me down, give me a place to be
-from Nick Drakes "Place to Be"

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Sunshone Still has 762 friends.
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 Jim 





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Josh Roberts & The Hinges





Jul 2 2008 12:06 PM

Hello, there.
We'd like to invite you to a special 2 night event at 5 Points Pub on July 11 and 12. It'll be Josh Roberts and the Hinges, Scott Baston and the News Architects, and Woodwork Roadshow both nights. One night tickets are $10, shows start at 9, but if you buy a ticket for both nights for $15 you get a free booze and food party at 8 each night. Good deal, eh? We're excited and we hope to see you there.


-Josh Roberts
Ellen





May 28 2008 6:24 PM

How's it going stranger? It's been a long time...hope all is well!
Josh Roberts & The Hinges





May 12 2008 1:41 PM

Hello, there.
We request the honor of your presence at Headliners on Friday, May 16th with Part Bear and Sleep Therapy, for a good old-fashioned Rock and Roll show. It will be fun, I'm telling you.
-Josh Roberts
D





Apr 24 2008 11:18 AM

Two Shuffle mags going in the mail today my friend! Cheers,

-d
Josh Roberts & The Hinges





Apr 9 2008 8:19 PM

Hello, there.
I assure you that the best time to be had this Friday, April 11 is at the 5 Points Pub with us, Sleep Therapy, and Justin Allen. Good times, I tell you. Have a great day.

-Josh Roberts
Bentz Kirby





Apr 8 2008 6:06 AM

Chris:

Thanks for the great set last night at the Cock N Bull. I appreciate you supporting Right Bank Rails open mic and hope you enjoyed the show.

Peace,

Bentz
TruckStop





Apr 1 2008 9:44 AM

Nice to see you'll be playing the crawfish festival! YAY!
Rob / Cathy





Mar 25 2008 11:31 AM

Thanks Chris. We're looking forward to the next expedition.
Rob & Cathy
Flav





Mar 18 2008 5:22 PM

Thank you, back at you!

Flav
Jim





Mar 18 2008 4:05 PM

GREAT SHOW at the muse Smitty!, and by 'GREAT SHOW!' I mean 'are daisy dukes really tacky,really?' and by 'are daisy dukes really tacky, really?' I mean, 'GREAT SHOW!'!!!! Also, furthermore, and moreover, Good job fielding hecklers and putting up with drunk feedback.
WXRY Unsigned





Mar 18 2008 6:55 AM

"Se Escapera El Lobo" was featured on WXRY Unsigned on 03/16/08.
D





Mar 17 2008 4:06 PM

Don't mention it! CD of pics from 12/12 show on the way!

Cheers,
-d
Jessicaaaaaaa!





Mar 12 2008 7:15 PM

is cock n bull that place underneath that deli by the BP?? WOW i just made it sound really classy.sorry. it's a nice place.i love it.seriously. Anyway...i'll be there for your solo performance. I'm moving in a few weeks. we can have a tearful farewell.
D





Mar 10 2008 3:36 PM

Hey, before I forget! Any chance of hearing "Fireflies" live at the Muse?

:)
Im not from the Midwest.Im sensitive to accents!





Mar 8 2008 8:29 AM

hello,friends, i have uuupdated my MySpace,i have updated some videos,so come to and wirte some-things to me!i am waitting
The Saka Project





Feb 28 2008 11:40 PM

Thanks for the add, for your comment and for your beautiful relaxing music! Greetings from Italy - The Saka Project
DEADBEATS





Feb 28 2008 10:09 AM

like wise, many thanks! hope to see you around!x
D





Feb 25 2008 9:52 PM

Chris-
Check out http://www. pbs. org/wgbh/amex/carson/program/ if you want to watch on computer!
-d
Plowboys





Feb 21 2008 9:57 PM

Chris- I have three boys, 9, 7, and 5- we have listened to the western indian opera as i call it during dinner for the last two weeks. we love it. Tom julie brice logan graham
its brilliant
Hannah Miller





Feb 21 2008 4:40 PM

hey, so thanks for letting me get on the bill for the evening muse. should be a fun show!
Hank Berumen





Feb 19 2008 5:01 PM

Thanks for the add...great stuff!!!
Laurie





Feb 16 2008 7:21 AM

Thank you so much for dropping in with a birthday greeting, Chris. See you at the Muse!
TruckStop





Feb 14 2008 6:31 AM

Hey Chris, if you're not out of town this weekend, you should come out to Art Bar Sat night and hang out with some of the hottest roller girls around and listen to some good tunes! American Gun, American Aquarium and Due East play.
susana





Jan 24 2008 5:19 PM

Awwww thanks Chris...I hope the new year is treating you fabulously...
Happiness your way..
Susana xo.
Reddish





Jan 22 2008 12:31 PM

Did you ask about my other beard out of curiosity or because you noticed how tight my jeans are fitting?
Jeff Johansson





Jan 14 2008 1:29 PM

dude, WNCW's been digging on some Sunshone Still... not only playing the songs, but talking about the project. Congratulations, man! let's do that show soon...
Yes, my guilty pleasures are Xanadu and Chiquitita





Jan 10 2008 6:30 AM

Keep rockin' on! I missed you at the Art Bar, hopefully I'll catch you at the next gig in Colatown...
D





Dec 27 2007 5:02 PM

Good Christmas Chris?

Just stopping by to say HEY
Neelloc





Dec 24 2007 7:32 PM

Briana





Dec 17 2007 8:08 PM

What a great show!! Loved it!
brandon





Dec 13 2007 3:21 PM

I believe it to be there soon!
Flav





Dec 13 2007 12:22 PM

had a great time last night, hope to do it again soon!
ps. you are awesome!
Reddish





Dec 13 2007 11:33 AM

Red says Thanks.

Chad says Kiss his Ass (sorry, he's a bit grumpy due to a slight hangover)

D





Dec 13 2007 11:16 AM

You can count on it Sir!

Have a great holiday season for you and yours.

-d
Laurie





Dec 13 2007 8:16 AM

Thank you again for a such beautiful evening of music at the Muse. It was heavenly hearing those songs live. And I have to say you have one of the best, and certainly nicest, bands around.
D





Dec 13 2007 5:45 AM

Simply AWESOME!!!

AND I'm sober now!

:)
Slowburn





Dec 12 2007 2:32 PM

Briana





Dec 11 2007 8:08 PM

So even though I signed up for your band email list at your last show and I even traveled over state boundaries to get there- I still didn't get an official invite to this one tomorrow.
I am thinking that maybe I shouldn't come - maybe I am one of those groupies that you really don't want there...
Laurie