Seedless 10 Den C

SEEDLESS 10 DEN C
Rock On Magazine Band of the month

RO: How did your band start out?
The roots of Seedless 10 Den C came from the ashes of a local Reno Cover Band called “Deep Water Suite”. The project lasted about 18 months, and when it ended, at the behest of former Boogie Monster Drummer Brian Judkins, we decided in 2010 to begin writing songs to become an Original Recording Artist. Within a year, we registered for the “Clash for Cash” at The Alley (former Music Venue) and ended up winning the contest! We were featured 3 weeks later as the Headliner for a local music show, and the rest is history. Original band members were Calib Advincula, Paul Anthony, Vince Lotito, and me.

RO: What does your band name mean?
Aaaaah, the Classic question, lol. When we were all assigned with coming to our next rehearsal with Band name ideas, I came upon this process called “One to One Hundred”. Basically, the instructions stated to pick a random book from a semi large Library, and then pick two numbers 1-100. Next, was open the book to the page number of your first chosen number. The second number is how many words you count down on the page. They said if the word alone by itself, or with another word before or after it was catchy, then use it!
As far as us finding a “what does our Band name mean” answer, two of the original three members were estranged from their Biological Father, and the remaining member had an outstanding relationship with his. This fact allowed us to wrap our heads around us having a “Seedless Tendency”. As an ancillary tie in to having a Seedless Tendency relating to 4/20 compatibilities, our audience has drawn its own assessment that is pretty accurate.

RO: How did you all meet?
Once we started performing out of town gigs, the guys who were married with kids (Calib and Vince) could not commit to the logistics required at the time. So, more often than we preferred, new players auditioned, performed for a bit, and things did not work out for various reasons; it is all in the Movie “SpinalTap”. In 2014 I met Sammy Solorio (Drums), along with his cousin Saul Gonzalez (Congas/Percussion), and they vastly improved, and held down the percussion section since. From there, in 2015 Sammy introduced us to Danny Beas (Lead Guitar) who attended Reno High School with Sammy, and also later performed together Internationally prior to joining Seedless 10 Den C. From there, I scouted the town wanting to establish a solid Horn section, which led me to the Sax Man Rick Metz. The end of 2016 saw the retirement of Co-Founder Paul Anthony, and the Bass Guitar has landed in the hands of Evan Stokes (following a two-year stint by Ian Inserra). Other players who perform with us based on event needs are Joe Pilloud (Keys/Guitar), Casey Smith (Trumpet) and Scott Campbell (Sax). For large production shows we can go large scale and bring in beautiful backup singers Britt Straw, or Shannon Hatjakes. We also have recently announced a new member, Kyle Visco (Guitar), and are excited to have him.



RO: What's your songwriting process?
Over the years, the “process” has varied. We have tried everything from building song ideas from riffing at rehearsal (Rain, It’s Not Free, Suburban Prostitute) to guys coming in with a composition laid out, but no lyrics (Higher Ground). However, typically my Muse will occasionally come with a melody, idea, or hook for a song (many ideas have dissipated because I failed to immediately capture it with a voice memo of some sort). I used to just take ideas to the band, but now our rehearsals are very spread out, and planned (instead of having a standing 2–3-day rehearsal schedule). So, by the time we now bring in instruments, I normally will have a basic chord structure with some template of lyrics and melody. The litmus test has always been if the guys are having fun with the groove. If so, let us check it out with an audience during a Live Show. To me, that is the true test. How does it affect the audience, or make them move?


RO: If you could pick one track for our readers to listen to, in order to get a real taste of your music, what would it be?
I would have to go with “It’s Called Greed” off of the “Road to Roam” EP
The song was written off the heels of the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2014.
This song I wrote the entire lyrics before the band put music to it. I knew the manner I wanted to attack the message lyrically, and I look at this song that really crystallized us as a group. We were proud of the result, and it has been one of the most recognized songs we have made so far.

RO: How did you get the title of your latest release?
Naming our recordings follows a fun, but silly dichotomy of Darwinism. Our Debut Album “Evolution from Deep Water” depicted us swimming upward, about to breach the surface of the water as an Original Song Band. From there, we went to a Mammal on land with “Road to Roam”, and the third Project garnished its Darwinian continuance with “Hunters and Gatherers”. Basically, we are now onto life as humans after starting with life in water, and prehistoric animals.

RO: What was the hardest part about putting it together and why?
The most difficult part of putting the latest Album together is the session work, and scheduling. With more players there are more moving parts. Throw in the fact that we wanted to step up our game and have a small handful of quality videos to convey the message of the songs, and now things got even more crazy. As many DIY musicians do, everyone in the band has a job, relationship, or the undeniable Reno economy to deal with. Life is crazy, and the sacrifice we all make to pursue this passion called music is extensive, but certainly worth it. The cherry on the cake was finally being able to work with Tom Gordon.





RO: Who produced your latest release, and how would you say they helped shape it?
“Hunters and Gatherers” was Engineered and Co-Produced by Tom Gordon and Big Bongo Productions. His ear, and attention to detail is unparalleled in Reno. Mr. Gordon runs a remarkably busy schedule, and it was a pleasure every single time I saw him work with our crew. We also would be remiss without mentioning Scott Curtis, who tracked a few of the songs at Stonehaven Studio before turning the reins over to Tom to finish the project.

RO: How have you gotten through this global pandemic as a band?
Oh man, I think it is old news how much the pandemic ruined 2020 for Artists and Musicians, and we were no different. Our schedule began being cancelled as early as March, and by July the writing was officially on the wall. Fortunately, we planned on releasing a handful of Music Videos, and were able to pull that off. Pre-Pandemic we released the official video of “It’s Called Greed”, followed by “My Head”, “Don’t Get Angry”, “Sitting with the Boys”, and culminated with the video with the highest production cost “Smoke n Mirrors”. The final music video for this push is upcoming with the remix of “Rain”. The song was inspired about the sad epidemic of teen suicide. We will be working with The Solace Tree and Innovations High School on this project. If all goes well, it will hopefully be impactful now, and in the future.


RO: What else can we expect from you in 2021 and beyond?
With all that happened last year, we are literally bound to get our feet wet again in 2021 with some intimate smaller gigs at a few of the local watering holes. We have a new player we are currently getting acclimated, and after we touch bases with an acoustic set or two, we will step up the activity with some larger shows. I would speculate July to garnish an appearance for Artown and ending up with a large full regalia show with horns and all sometime in September.

RO: Finally, as you leave the stage, what are your parting words?
I would simply thank all the Musicians, Audio Engineers, Venues, Staff, Local Sponsors, Radio DJ’s, Graphic Artists, Media, and most importantly the Fans for all of the amazing experiences! Seedless 10 Den C has taken on a life of its own, and has been One Hell of a Ride!! Much Love to ALL!! - RockOn Magazine

Hopped the pond: The Skints start tour in Biggest Little City

The Skints from London took the stage at Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor in Reno to Fox’s X-Men cartoon series’ theme song. The set got even more badass from there.

The Skints are a reggae fusion four-piece featuring three talented vocalists. Marcia Richards swings her braids while singing, playing multiple keyboards and whacking drum pads — key hits with her right hand and wobbly bubble noises and drum fills with her left.

This is their first headlining tour in the United States and the second time they’ve played in Reno.

“There’s nothing quite like Reno in the UK,” guitarist Joshua Waters Rudge said.

Not only is their most recent release “Swimming Lessons“ the top reggae album in the U.S. (beating out a who’s who of reggae greats like Rebelution, Shaggy, Santigold and Sting & Shaggy), they also know how to get a crowd involved.

“Biggest little city in the world!” Rudge yelled. “If you love this town make some noise!”

Richards, Rudge and drummer Jamie Kyriakides can all deliver lightning fast vocals.

Rudge is thin with a tight haircut. He’s energetic on the mic and keen on flailing around the stage. When he chatted with the crowd, he sounded like any ole bloke, but when he sang, he could sound like Ali G. At one point he gave Reno a “big ups.” That means we’re cool, I’m pretty sure of it.

They played fun songs that mixed reggae, dub, rap and punk with great harmonies, reverbed piercing drum hits and mile-a-minute articulate prose. The types of songs that make you watch all of their music videos on Youtube when you get home.

Reno’s Seedless 10denC opened for the touring guests. They got the crowd dancing and bobbing their heads the way only reggae can induce.

Their seven-piece group filled the stage with something engaging from left to right. Their percussion is on-point, the guitar leads are dynamic and Rick Metz’s saxophone is enthralling.

Grady Holdridge writes passionate songs and means what he says.

Just another fantastic night of music in Reno, Nevada.

— Tony Contini - Tahoe Onstage

In an all-ages show, The Skints will perform at Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor on Thursday, May 23 and Seedless 10 Den C will open. $15. - Tahoe Onstage

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