Friday 13 April 2012

Fancy a gig this sat 14 at the Spinny ?

STILLYANO were formed in Exeter, Devon in 2002. At the time, this 5-piece consisted of Stilly (lead vocals, lead acoustic, electric guitars), Dan (piano, keyboards, backing vocals), Richey (bass, backing vocals), Dave (rhythm guitars, backing vocals) and Big Al (drums, backing vocals).

Having been gigging in and around the South West, they have gained notoriety for being a band not to be taken lightly or dismissed as "just another local band". They have garnered a reputation as a real treat for those who know how to appreciate quality musicianship, top-notch original material and impeccably tight and talented performances.

Influences go from Bon Jovi to Bread, Dream Theatre to James Taylor, Paul Weller to Oasis. The mainstay of Stillyano's songs are hook-laden riffs, catchy melodies, attention-grabbing arrangements and accessible, yet poignant lyrics often aimed at those who have lived a little. It is music for those who have experienced a few of life's ups and downs. Their songs can pick you up, bring you round and get right down deep under your skin.

In 2010, the original line-up of Stillyano decided to go their separate ways, but after a brief hiatus a new Stillyano is in place consisting of Stilly (vocals/guitar), Seth Dunnett (bass) and Ian Kendray (drums). The new Stillyano hope to head back into the studio for some more writing and recording soon. In the meantime, they plan to gig as much as they can this year across the UK.

A word of advice: catch this band up close while you can.

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