Music

Too soon to know the sublime heights we’ll achieve, but it’s nice to be in a band that keeps me on my toes.

Caleb Stanislaw (guitars, vox)
Denver Williams (guitars, vox)
Ashlyn Shanafelt (drums, formerly) | Zach Mayo (drums, currently)
Curt Rode (bass, vox)

Awoken (C. Stanislaw)

Snake & Hound (C. Stanislaw)

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The Rent Boys (1994-1995)

Rob Russell (guitars, vox)
Richard Sewell (drums)
Curt Rode (bass)

The Mystery Dates (1995-1997)

Rob Russell (guitars, vox)
Robert Alfonso (guitars, vox)
Richard Sewell (drums)
Curt Rode (bass)

“Walk with God” (Rob Russell)

“Tom Paine’s Blues” (Robert Alfonso)

Town Criers (1997-1999)

A great friendship emerged in this band. Solid songs in my view. Recording background vocals for one song, I had the experience of singing with power and on pitch from my diaphram instead of my throat. It delighted me to no end. Sadly, though I’m probably singing better in other ways, I’m back to making sounds from my throat.

“In Your Fashion” (Mark Jackson)

Mark Jackson (guitars, vox)
Ron Michaelson (guitars, vox)
Bryan Scyphers (drums)
Curt Rode (bass, vox)

Willis (1999-2001)

Still one of the most inventive bands that I’ve had the pleasure to play with. Joined the band around the time my brother died. I had the impression a couple of times that he was attending band practice with me. Kept Todd’s influence in mind as I entered into the technical adventures of Tom’s and Pat’s songs.

Melodies (Pat Baker)

Tom Pryor (guitars, vox)
Pat Baker (keys, vox)
Bryan Scyphers (drums)
Curt Rode (bass)