Filled with unexpected meter changes, intriguing riffs, confident drum work, and soaring lyrics, Soundstill makes for an absorbing and stimulating listen. Each member of the quintet is deeply involved in this creative concoction, brewing selections that are infinitely unique and ever changing. From Josh’s complicated 'Frailty' to Dana’s melodic 'Blessed' to Terry’s uplifting 'Take It of Leave It,' the band's wide range of influences bounces and blends, creating an original, unexpected background for Chris’ versatile voice. As a lyricist, Chris has put his and his band mates’ ideologies and beliefs into every composition. "I've figured out I can do better, I have a life that I should be proud of," writes Chris in 'Your Enemy', "So give me strength, those words to say no, and I will never end up a failure." In a world slowly turning black around the edges, Soundstill has found a way to beat their demons through music, camaraderie, and collaboration.

The flexibility found during composing is also found on-stage, as evident in just the first few selections in Soundstill's set. Josh and Terry often switch off on bass and guitar duties, furthering the intricacy of the band's string work. Chris can scream with such urgency to make one feel they're falling through the clouds, only to have the pureness of his natural tones seem to carry the fallen back towards the heavens. Terry contributes backing harmonies, while Josh’s gruff growl holds steady underneath. Dana, with his constant good nature and natural social adeptness, speaks to the crowd during instrument and set changes, bouncing jokes off his comrades and bringing the audience into each show. Tyler, the ever-present heartbeat of Soundstill, constantly drives his partners forward with imaginative and unwavering support from the back.

As a band that has only been fully formed for just over year after Tyler’s addition in 2007, Soundstill has been an active part in creating an original hard rock music scene in Northwest Iowa. Playing venues such as Chopper Central in Arnold's Park, The Oasis and The Eagles Club in Spencer, the VFW in Spirit Lake, the P3 Club in Windom, Minnesota, all the way to the Chopper’s in Mankato, Minnesota, have hosted Soundstill. Their music has hit the airwaves by radio stations like KUQQ 102.1, NetWavZ Internet Radio Station, and Bare Bones Radio, a pod cast out of Louisville, Kentucky.

The band, however, has done more than just perform; they have created. 2009 will mark the Third Annual Metal of Honor in which the band performs for the local VA Clinic in Spirit Lake. One hundred percent of all door proceeds are donated to help disabled veterans and their families, with over $1500 raised to date. "We'll never give up; we only prevail, embrace the face of combat," writes Chris in 'Engage Combat', "Fight...fight...fight...We have to fight!!" Fight Soundstill has done. They have accomplished this by taking on the creation of a local music scene as a cause of their own. They also worked closely with the founder of the 2008 Okoboji Rockfest through advertising tirelessly, selling tickets, promoting the show online, and promoting over the local radio station KUQQ. For two days before the show, each member put in countless hours in stage setup; Josh even worked security in addition to playing a 45-minute set that evening! For all the hard work to create the Okoboji Rockfest, nearly 700 people were in attendance for the seven band, all-original, all-local show, an unprecedented triumph for Northwest Iowa.

Soundstill
Dana Evaro
1003 Eloise Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
712.320.4164