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Slightly Stoopid is an American band based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, who describe their music as "a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk". As a band, they have released eight albums (two live) with their sixth studio album, entitled Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid, released on July 22, 2008. The band was originally signed by Bradley Nowell from the band Sublime to his label Skunk Records while still in high school. Biography Illustrating the perfect underground success story, Slightly Stoopid's dual front-men Miles Doughty (Guitar, Bass, Vocals) and Kyle McDonald (Guitar, Bass, Vocals), created their own label, Stoopid Records, in the early 2000’s to avoid signing a record deal and keep their DIY work ethic and freedom away from music industry politics. West coast DUB/Rock pioneers later added musicians Ryan ‘RyMo’ Moran (Drums) and Oguer 'OG' Ocon (Congas, Percussion, Harp, Vocals) from the B Side Players, as well as C-Money (Trumpet, Keyboard) and Dela (Saxophone) from John Browns Body; solidifying their on stage line up. Slightly Stoopid has built a large n’ loyal fan base, and has soared to one of the most successful independent artists of this decade. The buzz surrounding the group continues to increase with each successive release; their album catalog sales have topped the 700,000 mark and the group continues to fill the most prestigious concert venues around the world. The Slightly Stoopid story can be traced to Ocean Beach, California, when childhood chums Miles and Kyle formed the group in 1995, mixing reggae and punk sounds into one smooth stylistic cocktail. Soon after, late/great Sublime frontman Brad Nowell caught wind of the group, and signed them to his Skunk Records label – while the band members were still in high school. A pair of releases soon followed for Skunk - 1996's punk-tinged Slightly $toopid (featuring a guest appearance by Nowell on the song “Prophet” – later covered by Sublime and released on their box set, Everything Under the Sun) and 1998's surf-inspired cult classic Longest Barrel Ride. The group self-released 2001’s Acoustic Roots: Live and Direct (a 40-minute acoustic set, captured live at San Diego 's Rock 105.3 radio station) – the first for their own label, Stoopid Records, before issuing 2003's Everything You Need on Surfdog (a musical departure for the band, that sold more than 130,000 copies). The band's talent for mixing styles was never more apparent than on 2005’s Closer to the Sun (on Stoopid Records / Caliplates / Reincarnate), which featured collaborations with such renowned reggae names as Barrington Levy and Scientist. A year later, Slightly Stoopid issued their first-ever electric live album, Winter Tour '05-'06 Live CD/DVD, as well as their first-ever DVD, ‘Live in San Diego,’ while 2007 saw the release of the group’s fifth studio effort, Chronchitis, which debuted at #55 on the Billboard 200, and #2 on the indie charts. And through it all, Slightly Stoopid has logged some serious road miles – in addition to their incessant criss-crossing of the U.S., which includes appearances at prestigious festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and New Orleans Jazz Fest, among others, the group has played sold-out shows in Australia, Japan, Guam, Amsterdam, Portugal and Denmark, the U.K., Germany, Holland, and the Dominican Republic. “Without [the fans], we’d just be playing at the bar,” admits Kyle. “They make it worth our while – when we go out and people are having that good of a time, the energy goes back and forth. Just a good time – we rely on each other’s energy.” And all you have to do is look at the list of artists that Slightly Stoopid has played with, to get a feel for how much of a large and diverse audience they appeal to - the Dave Matthews Band, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and the Marley Brothers, Sublime, the Roots, G. Love & Special Sauce, Ozomatli, Toots and the Maytals, and Pennywise, among others, as well as their first-ever sole headlining tour of amphitheatres in 2008, joined by their friends Pepper and Sly & Robbie. “I think consistently touring is important,” explains Miles. “Most people take the route of trying to be successful without even getting out there for people to hear what your band is about. The most important thing is you can be playing in front of zero people or 20,000 people, and you’ve still got to rock the show. When we were first starting out, literally, we played in front of nobody. We’d show up at the club, and it would be bartenders and security guards, and ‘Yo, play your hour set – here you go!’ But after you play that show, they tell some of their friends and their friends tell some friends. I think the Internet has helped us a lot too, because people were able to spread the word about the music easier. The most important part is being out there 200 days a year. You’re going back to towns twice a year, so people get to come out, and that gave us a real loyal following. Wherever we go, you have these Stoopidheads going crazy. For us, it’s pretty much the greatest job in the world.” 2008 saw the band issuing their first-ever ‘odds and ends’ collection, SLIGHTLY NOT STONED ENOUGH TO EAT BREAKFAST YET STOOPID – the group’s newest release for their growing label, Stoopid Records (which will also feature releases by other groups, including the label’s first signee’s, Santa Cruz’s the Expendables). Included on SLIGHTLY NOT STONED ENOUGH are outtakes from both the CLOSER TO THE SUN (including tracks that were previously issued as a limited edition bonus CD) and CHRONCHITIS sessions, as well as bevy of new material recorded at Miami’s famed Circle House Studios, and such cover tunes as UB40’s “I Would Do For You” and the traditional “I Know You Rider” (most notably covered by the Grateful Dead). Also making their first appearance on a Slightly Stoopid studio album are newly recorded renditions of such long-time live standards “False Rhythms” and “Sensimilla.” Seemingly always on the move, there appears to be no slowing down in sight for Slightly Stoopid, and according to Miles, that’s precisely what fuels the group’s creativity. “For us, the most important thing in the future, we just want to stay busy and always playing music – whether creating, touring, or just sitting on your couch and jamming. I think we’ll always be recording. And just have fun – without the fun part, it ain’t worth it.” [1] History Slightly Stoopid was formed in the mid 90's by members Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald. While the two were still in high school, Sublime's Bradley Nowell discovered the duo and asked them to perform a set at the Foot Hill Tavern in Long Beach, California. It was afterwards that Bradley immediately signed them to his label, Skunk Records.[2] The group were met with major record labels and were rejected three times around this time period before signing on to be on an independent label.[3] Musical Influences The group is noted for their eclectic mix of punk rock, ska and reggae in their works. When the group first started out, they drew numerous influences from the likes of punk rock groups such as Operation Ivy, Rancid and Streetwise. Their reggae influences stem from the artists such as Beenie Man and Buju Banton.[4] ________________________________ From: Gatornet Admin <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 11:00:45 AM Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Fw: [gatornews] [SUN]: Police shut down concert at UF [Fisher] My only question is what is “slightly stoopid”? Is that a veiled reference to an f$u graduate? J Randy From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:31 AM To: Gator Talk Subject: [gatortalk] Fw: [gatornews] [SUN]: Police shut down concert at UF [Fisher] Them danged hippies! What're they gonna get into next? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ________________________________ From: Shane Ford <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:40:45 -0500 To: <[email protected]> Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: Police shut down concert at UF [Fisher] Police shut down concert at UF Police said they were concerned that some of the estimated 12,000 spectators were getting hurt. By Lise Fisher Gainesville SUN Staff Writer Published: Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 11:12 p.m. Reports that at least eight people needed medical attention and a miscommunication over the predicted size of the crowd at the Save My Oceans concert Saturday night prompted police to shut down the show at the University of Florida early. Some in the audience said the concert's abrupt end surprised and frustrated many in the crowd who didn't understand why the show was being closed so soon after headliner Slightly Stoopid had taken the stage. There had been some announcements that police were going to end the event early unless people "calmed down," witnesses said, although they said they didn't see people getting too rowdy. According to an initial report from University of Florida police, officers thought that far fewer people would be at the show. There also were more than the usual number of calls for medical assistance for such an event. Approximately 12,000 people showed up for the concert at Flavet Field, when police thought only about 500 people would attend, said Lt. Robert Wagner. "We were told from the officers that they were concerned people were getting hurt," said Student Government Productions Chairman Aaron Crespin. Officers told organizers several people had been taken away in ambulances and that there were problems in reaching those who needed medical treatment. "After that point, they had enough and wanted to shut the show down," Crespin said. "We were as disappointed if not more disappointed that it got put down." Organizers did negotiate with officers to allow the show to continue long enough for Slightly Stoopid to at least get on stage, Crespin said. "The police were worried about there being a riot. Initially, they didn't want the headliner to perform at all." The group was supposed to play about 90 minutes but was on stage for about 45, Crespin said. The concert was the largest put on at the university in years, and Crespin said police knew in advance the crowds would be large at the free show. Generally, concerts on campus attract several thousand people. And advance word about the show in news reports said more than 10,000 people were expected. Crespin said he believed the incorrect number for attendance came from wording on a university student affairs permit for the event that was not meant as an actual crowd estimate. A supervisor and eight officers were working the show, according to police. Eight people were transported by paramedics during the concert, and police issued some notices to appear in court on charges such as possession of alcohol. At one point, officers also lost contact with another officer in the crowd who was checking on a report of a medical problem. Crespin and Wagner said they didn't know why those transported required medical attention. People at the concert said they saw some people who were sick, possibly from drinking alcohol, and heard reports that others may have been hurt in the crowd. No physical arrests were made, but Wagner said, with the crowd's numbers and the calls for medical assistance, police decided to close down the show about a half hour to 45 minutes before it was expected to end. "People were pretty mad," said UF student Andrew Nelson, 20, about the decision. "People were definitely shouting at the cops and upset they had to leave," UF student Chelsea Downs, 20, said. The two estimated the announcement came at about 9 or 9:30 p.m. after Slightly Stoopid had played about five songs. "They didn't explain anything. They made it seem like we were being really rowdy," Downs said. Some people did start a chant about rioting but she said that ended quickly. People seemed confused over the decision to close the show and left. "I would say that they should have been more prepared wherever communication faltered between UPD and SG," Nelson said. "I understand why they shut it down, but there could have been a little more preparation on their part." Correspondent Allison Arteaga contributed to this report. -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us To unsubscribe from this group, send email to gatornews+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject. -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us To unsubscribe from this group, send email to gatortalk+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.-- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us To unsubscribe from this group, send email to gatortalk+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject. -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us To unsubscribe from this group, send email to gatortalk+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.
