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May 31, 2008 - YouTube Channel reaches ONE MILLION video views!
Still Pending's YouTube Channel
videos have now been viewed over ONE MILLION times! Thanks to our fans and supporters from all over the
world for all of your support and encouragement. We can't wait for the next MILLION!
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April 1, 2008 - PDX Pop Now Selects Drivin' to California for the 2008 Compilation CD!
PDX Pop Now, producers of the
highly acclaimed PDX Pop Now compilation CD and the annual PDX Pop Now Music Festval,
have selected Still Pending to appear on the 2008 Compilation CD!
This is a HUGE honor for us as this CD has seen artists such as Menomena, Colin Meloy (The Decemberists), Pink Martini, and
many, many more amazing bands from Portland's rich music scene. Drivin' to California was selected, along with 39 other
tracks from over 400 submissions for this year's compilation. The CD will be available starting on June 17th at Portland-area
retail outlets and from
CD Baby. Thank you, PDX Pop Now for this amazing
opportunity!
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September 4, 2007 - YouTube Channel reaches landmark HALF MILLION video views - MySpace hits 100,000!
Still Pending's YouTube Channel
hit an amazing mark this morning. Our videos have been viewed over 500,000 times by viewers from all over
the world! Thanks to our loyal YouTube subscribers and friends for helping us reach this huge number! Even more amazing,
we hit 100,000 in February, so in just over 6 months we've had over 400,000 views! Also today, our
MySpace profile
hit 100,000 views - another great landmark for us. Thanks again for your amazing support!
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September 1, 2007 - Still Pending selected as one of the TOP 6 in Cartoon Network PROPS!
Turner Broadcasting and Cartoon Network have announced that you, our fans, have selected Still Pending
as one of the FINAL SIX who received their props on Cartoon Network on September 1, 2007!
Not only did you put us in the top six, but we received over 250,000 online votes -
more than any of the other finalists! Read the official press release here! We had an amazing experience in Hollywood working with incredible,
Grammy Award-winning producers Antonina Armato and Tim James. Check out our YouTube channel
for videos from Props! You can
download Drivin' to California NOW for FREE!
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May 19, 2007 - Still Pending Wins Third Place in the Lake Oswego Battle of the Bands!
Still Pending was honored to have been selected as one of only 5 bands out of over 35 local bands
to take part in the Lake Oswego Java Jam Battle of the Bands competition on May 19th. It was an
amazing evening of music which included these great bands: Deadbeat Radio, Light Burns Clear, Still Pending,
The Hugs and Nickel Arcade. Nickel Arcade rocked the house with their great energy and songs to take
first place. The Hugs also put on an awesome show for second place and we were awarded third place
by the distinguished panel of judges. Thank you to the Java Jam Committee for including SP in this event!
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April 23, 2007 - Radio Disney features Still Pending!
We were interviewed by Radio Disney in support of NAMM's Wanna Play? campaign. The interview was broadcast
on Sunday, April 22. Radio Disney also played 5 Still Pending songs on the air!
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April 23, 2007 - MastanMusic Hour Podcast Features Still Pending
Portland's Sam Densmore and Jeremy Wilson produce the weekly MastanMusic Hour podcast which showcases
local talent and live studio recordings. In Episode 22 they bring you a sampling of some of the amazing
talent that comprises this year's Kidz Rock, including festival headliner Greenlander as their live,
in-studio portion of The MastanMusic Hour. Check it out - they feature Reed of Still Pending on the Podcast
page this week!
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April 9, 2007 - Mapex Drums signs Grant!
The sponsorships keep coming! Grant has been playing Mapex drums since he began drumming at age 10. Now,
Mapex (www.mapexdrums.com) has decided to add Grant to
their impressive list of artists who play the finest drums made.
Mapex's roster includes drumming greats such as Walfredo Reyes Jr. (Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood, Traffic),
Brady Blade (Dave Matthews, Indigo Girls), Chris Adler (Lamb of God) and Grammy-nominated artist
Will Calhoun (Living Colour, B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Jaco Pastorious). Once again, Grant is honored to be in the
fine company of these and other accomplished artists who play Mapex.
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March 2, 2007 - Sabian signs Grant!
It's true! All the hard work, practice and live performances have caught the eye of the world's premiere
Cymbal manufacturer, Sabian (www.sabian.com)!
Grant joins the ranks of an unbelievable list of drumming legends who know that Sabians are the only cymbals
worthy of their incredible talent. The astounding list of Sabian celebrities includes Grant's drumming idols
Neil Peart (Rush) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), along with countless others such as David Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam),
Jon Farriss (INXS) and Phil Collins, to name just a few. Grant is thrilled and honored to be in such company and
is inspired to work even harder to improve his craft.
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February 18, 2007 - YouTube Channel reaches landmark 100,000 video views!
Still Pending's YouTube Channel
hit an amazing mark this morning. Our videos have been viewed over 100,000 times by viewers from all over
the world! Thanks to our loyal YouTube subscribers and friends for helping us reach this huge number!
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February 2, 2007 - Still Pending selected by NAMM to promote "Wanna Play?" campaign!
NAMM, The International Music Products Association has asked Still Pending to
partner with them to help promote their newly rolled-out
"Wanna Play?"
campaign. According to NAMM, "82% of those who do not play an instrument wish they had
learned to play one." That’s why the Wanna Play? campaign was born. To educate people about
how beneficial playing a musical instrument is, and to inspire more people–from children
to seniors–to become active participants in music making. Still Pending is proud to be a part
of this great program. For more information, please visit
www.namm.org.
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January 28, 2007 - Thanks to our fans who came out for the Crystal Ballroom Show!
We want to send out a HUGE thanks to our incredible fans who turned out in record numbers to catch our
first ever performance at the Crystal Ballroom! It was an amazing afternoon and your energy and
enthusiasm made it an unforgettable day for us! We are busy getting some videos put up on YouTube.
You can check out the first few at YouTube.com/stillpendingmusic.
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January 23, 2007 - Portland Mercury interviews Still Pending for a Podcast
!!! Check out our Portland Mercury News Podcast !!!
We did a live interview with Christine Blystone of the Merc to help
promote our Crystal show this Sunday!!! Listen to the Podcast here!
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January 20, 2007 - Still Pending selected by Cartoon Network for national talent showcase!
We have been selected by the Cartoon Network as one of only 15 out of hundreds of really talented
kids to be part of their "Props" talent search. They came to Portland to shoot a video
of us and interview us! The video will be put on the Cartoon Network website very soon, along with 14 other talented
kids or groups. Then we'll need your help! The public will have a chance to vote for their favorites on the website.
The TOP 6 will appear in a one-hour TV show on the Cartoon Network! We'll let you know as soon as the voting begins,
so keep checking back!
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January 18, 2007 - Still Pending appears on KPTV Fox 12 Oregon's "Good Day Oregon"
Still Pending appeared on Oregon's KPTV Fox channel 12 during the Good Day Oregon morning segment to
promote their Crystal Ballroom appearance on January 28th, 2007.
You can view video on Vimeo at www.vimeo.com
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November 1, 2006 - Still Pending appears in Sports Illustrated for Kids!
Still Pending appears in a full-page advertisement for Kids Who Rip, on the inside-back cover of SIKids, November issue.
Get your copy today!
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October 1, 2006 - Still Pending appears on action sports DVD called Kids Who Rip!
At Lakefest we were "discovered" by the producer of the DVD,
"Kids Who Rip." This is a cool DVD about kids ripping it up
on snowboards, wakeboards, skateboards, surfboards, motocross and making music! The DVD inlcudes
bands like Smoosh, Hit and Run and, of course, Still Pending! Kids Who Rip is now available in Costco
and other retail stores as well as Amazon.com
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