Most Recently:
Jon Cattivera: Vocals/Guitar (& Bass)
Derek Pabich: Guitar
Kem Gallione: Drums
Jesse Buglione: Bass
Influences
If we must: Jimmy Eat World; Jawbreaker; Lifetime; Samiam; Chamberlain; Kent; Sunny Day Real Estate; No Knife; Smashing Pumpkins; Texas is the Reason; Alligator Gun; Sonic Youth; Descendents / All; Knapsack; Jawbox; Shiner; More.
Sounds Like
Jimmy Eat World; Jealous Sound; Counterfit; Benton Falls; Sunny Day Real Estate; a bunch of other stuff.
In August of 1999, founding members Jon Cattivera (vocals, guitar), Derek Pabich (guitar) and Todd Archibald (bass), finally found themselves in what they could actually consider a band. All three were veterans of melodic punk bands from their area of Santa Cruz, CA, and all three had a goal to break away from the monotony, something that no doubt contributed to the demise of their previous bands. The songs took shape in the form of dynamic rock with a post-punk edge, maintaining skewed pop structures. After over a year of growing as songwriters, and struggling with drummers, they found a permanent member in Kem Gallione. It wasn't until this point that they considered recording and deciding on a much needed name.
The lyrics to several of the band's first songs were literally written while driving. Jon penned the words to "Patterson Pass" in entirety while driving, and put it to music upon arriving home. This was the case with other parts and ideas for additional songs as well, so the idea arose to title the first release "Time Spent Driving." It ended up that the band liked the name more so than any of the others they came up with. It was settled, and the band took it on as their name. Soon after, they headed into House of Faith Studios (Oakland, CA) to record a demo containing "Balance," "Your Arms the Blades," and "Patterson Pass." They released the songs as a self-titled demo and played their first show in February of 2000.
In the following months, Time Spent Driving took on an immediate combination of hard work, self-promotion and shows. With tours althroughout California, the band quickly caught the attention of Unfun Records, as well as a booking agent. They agreed on releasing a 6 song CDEP with the label, and found themselves hopping on two West Coast tours with the likes of Brandtson, Legends of Rodeo, Jebediah and Favez. The debut CDEP, "Walls Between Us", was released in November of 2000 and was immediately followed by a European tour with Favez and some dates with The Stereo. The success of the tour was undeniable, and the quick growth of the band was highly evident.
The band needed more support and push to help them continue to keep touring and get to the next level. Sessions Records approached the band about re-releasing the EP and signing them on for a full length, the band happily agreed and repressed the EP with slightly different artwork. Chestnut Café Records (Germany), met up with the band while in Europe and offered to release the EP on 10" vinyl. The vinyl import version was released in Jan. of 2002 with a new layout and a different track order.
Time Spent Driving went on to continue constant touring all across the Western U.S, including a West Coast stint with Pop Unknown and Sunday's Best. Shortly thereafter, the band embarked on a full 35 day U.S. tour in October/November of 01' with Favez and Scott Ritcher (of the Metroschifter). The three touring acts also shared a 3-way split 7-Inch for the tour, released by Doghouse Records. The tour was nothing short of a success, meeting up with Mock Orange, Fairweather, Liar's Academy, Counterfit and the Honor System along the way.
The band recorded a few extra tracks here and there. The dark, yet beautiful "Lowlight" was put to tape exclusively for the long-standing Deep Elm compilation series, "The Emo Diaries" (Chapter 7 - "Me Against the World"). The original version of "Thin Like Paper" was submitted for "Translation: Music 2" (Don Lee Records). An older song entitled "Dear Shannon" was finally recorded almost entirely acoustic by the band for a comp called "Voice this Sound," (Inverse Records).
Released on May 7th, 2002, Time Spent Driving's long-awaited debut full-length "Just Enough Bright," was easily their best work to date. Seemingly more upbeat at times than its predecessor, ("Walls Between Us" CDEP - Nov. 2000), each track works off each other to create a diverse listen, showcasing an immaculate account of what they are capable of creating. With the help of the much sought after J Robbins (Burning Airlines, Jawbox) in the producers seat, they entered Tiny Telephone studios in San Francisco, CA to sculpt their vision into a lasting impression. Keeping the complexity alive, the music puts its best foot forward with a direct focus and fine-tuned orchestration. When the record was recorded, the band didn't have a bass player, so Jon (vocals/guitars) was also in charge of the bass tracks on the record.
Shortly after the record was completed, the band recruited Mike Hicks for bass duties to play shows in support of the album, and continued to accumulate a loyal fan base across the world. They went on a West Coast tour with Counterfit (San Diego) and a week with The Casket Lottery and Rocky Votolato... capped off with a San Francisco Warped Tour date.
Ultimately, Mike Hicks left the band, which left the them without a bass player yet again. Jon Jamieson filled in on bass for a short stint with Counterfit and Benton Falls, but the band ended up breaking up because they were tired of looking for and dealing with bass players - and out of sheer exhaustion. Derek moved to Seattle, then Los Angeles. A few years passed while Kem and Jon briefly attempted to get another band going with Jesse Buglione (Lag Wagon) on bass.
Derek moved back into the area, and they decided to try to get back together and record another album with Jesse on bass and do some shows. In the process, they wrote 7 new songs, and recorded them at The Compound in Santa Cruz. Derek left the band in the process, so they broke up again, and Jon decided to put out the 7 new songs, along with other hard-to-find and unreleased tracks for a new full-length CD. Entitled "I'm Your Stab in the Back", the record came out on Lorelei Records in June of 2007.
We're proud to announce our debut EP 'Chemicals' will be released on Monday 22nd of June on iTunes. We will also be printing a limited number of hard copies which will feature exclusive additional artwork and available only at our shows.
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Hey, we hope everyone can make it to our show at Moe's Alley on Tuesday April 28th. It's a double bill with Still Time from San Luis Obispo, and they rock the house! The show starts at 9pm. See you there!
Tax Night Party this Wednesday on the beach! It's 80's Night every Wednesday and we are turning it up a notch this week! Classic 80's alternative, new wave and hair band rock! 80's Trivia with 3 rounds including television, movies and music! 5pm-2am fun! Beer Pong after 10pm! This weeks movie during Trivia is Ghost Busters. Come out for some fun & good friends! The Beachcomber Tavern 206 Ocean, Silverstrand Beach, Ca. 93035 at the end of Victoria Road. Thanks for all support! Have a great week! -Pete
Hello! We have a solid week of music starting Thursday night with an 18 & up show featuring OPUS DAI from Los Angeles, The Monopoly from Indio, and The Soft Silence from Oxnard. Take a few minutes to look these bands up online! EVERY Thursday is "College Night" at Mai's Cafe in Ventura with $3 Pacifico, $5 Jager Bombs and 1/2price appetizers all night long! Check out my calendar of events to include ten bands for FREE this weekend! So much good stuff! If you are out of the area or can't make it please take a few minutes to check out the band websites from my page! Also, help us spread the good word if you can! Thanks for all support! "Bringing Independent Minds, Music & Fun together" -Pete
My freind Matt turned me on to you guys several years ago, 2002 I think it was. Went and saw you at the Aptos Club and was totally impressed with your set. Picked up both CD's and became a big fan. "Just Enough Bright" is a brilliant release, should have been huge!
Awesome music guys...first heard your songs(Glass Rose, Here With YOu) on Amped Freestyle Snowboarding.(and then again in Amped 2) X3 Since then, I am a fan. hahah
The new CD is great. Listening to it right now. :)
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