Stanislove

Stanislove is an acoustic musician, singer and songwriter. He's our alleged leader and the chief instigator of the Emerald City Jug Band.

His instruments are a flat-top steel guitar and a bottleneck Dobro, but lately he's begun to play "power" jug on some tunes as well as a little harmonica here and there. For many years he immersed himself in finger-style blues and folk tunes, but his latest songs have a way of coming out in various ways - jazz, rock, reggae, country, or whatever - the song tells him what it needs.

Stan's been playing since high school, and never stopped. There is something about American roots music, particularly the Blues, that pulls at him relentlessly. Even though he came from a foreign culture, it immediately resonated in him and has never let go. He has no idea how a German-born, white northern European of Polish descent got the Blues into his system, but it is definitely lodged in solid. Some time ago he stopped worrying about it and just rolled with it. The Blues is universal!

Music is where Stan goes when things get hectic and he needs a reminder of what's truly important. Playing his guitar and singing his songs always sets him on an even keel and reconnects him to his essential state of being. You can call it "soul" if you want. Without music, life would be utterly pointless for him. To paraphrase those notorious sages, the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, "Music will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no music!"

You can find out more about Stan's solo work on his website.