Sic Waiting

Late in 2000, the spark was lit for the band that is quickly becoming one of the most entertaining, hardest working acts in up and coming music today. Sic Waiting was the pipe dream and brainchild of singer/songwriter Jared Stinson, who quickly enlisted the talents of his friends at the newly formed family of Goblin Studios to complete a lineup ready for action. The band began by playing shows, shows, and more shows. From strip clubs to backyard parties to the Hollywood Palace, Sic Waiting could be found in the same place every weekend- on the road. A short ep was recorded in the spring of 2001, aptly titled The 4 Song EP, and sold almost as fast as it was pressed. They quickly developed a loyal following and at the times when Sic Waiting was in the most need, it was always the fans that came to the rescue. Whether the band needed a ride to the show (10 hours away), a floor to sleep on (for 15), a bus to take the fans home, or just some inspiration, the fans have stood by unwavering. To this day it remains true, and these people are the very reason Sic Waiting marches on.

After a year and a half, 4 self-financed and booked tours of the west coast, and over 3500 units of The 4 Song EP moved out of the back of the van, Sic Waiting decided to take some time off and regroup. Literally. It was early 2003 and the crash course in the music industry had taken a toll on everyone. But the spark never went out and the band came back together in early 2004 with a new lineup, ready again to take on the flailing music scene. The new lineup saw Brian Franklin on drums (fresh off Warped Tour with his old band User Friendly), Darrin DiMichele on bass (making his second appearance in SW, he was the first drummer), Colin Jans on guitar and backups (also making his second appearance in SW, returning after short sabbatical), and Jared Stinson still on guitar and vocals. The refreshed foursome spent countless hours honing the new sound and writing songs deep inside the Goblin facilities. Finally, in late 2004, Sic Waiting made their return to the scene. Playing local dates sporadically, the band received an overwhelmingly positive response. Currently the band is finishing up their new record while continuing to play shows in and around Southern California, preparing for what looks to be an eventful year on the horizon. But even without widespread recognition, without money or success, you can bet that Sic Waiting will always be there. From the dark and dirty basement shows to the most prominent stages of the scene, giving the music back to who it belongs: YOU (and your mom).