Spring 2008 Still Fumin' News: Click to View larger

Click here to read the Spring 2008 issue of Still Fumin' News.  The latest issue covers the recent rise of  the Tom Savell single "So Deep Within You" to #1 on the AC/Hot AC spin chart!!  Also features reports on The 2008 NAMM Show in Anaheim & new developments with Epiphone, Ampeg, and more!

 


  Date Artist Venue/Event
٠ Sat, April 26th, 2008,
9pm
Tom Savell's Superior Olive Band Henflings Tavern Bar & Grill:
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA
٠ Fri, Mar 28th, 2008,
8pm
It's A Beautiful Day Don Quixotes:
6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA.
٠ Fri, Apr 11th, 2008,
7pm
Tom Savell & Superior Olive Santa Cruz Film Festival:
The Mill,
131 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sat, Mar 15th, 2008,
7pm
Superior Olive Henflings Tavern Bar & Grill:
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA
٠ Sat, Nov 17th, 2007,
7pm
Blueprint,
Tom Savell w/ Superior Olive,
Archer
Decemberchild Benefit Concert:
Felton Community Hall,
6191 Highway 9, Felton, CA
٠ Fri, Nov 23rd, 2007,
9pm - 1am
Tom Savell w/ Superior Olive Henflings Firehouse Tavern:
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA

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Winter 2007/2008 Still Fumin' News:

Click here to read the Winter 07/08 issue of Still Fumin' News.  The latest issue covers the continuing radio airplay of the Tom Savell Band (#8 on AC Chart!!) , reports on The New Music Awards in Hollywood & the recent Decemberchild Benefit Concert.

 


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Fall 2007 Still Fumin' News:

Click here to read the Fall 2007 issue of Still Fumin' News.  The latest issue covers the recent radio airplay of the Tom Savell Band, the Decemberchild Benefit Concert coming up on Nov 17th, and more!

 

 

Decemberchild Benefit Concert 2007:
Recap

The 13th Annual Decemberchild Benefit Concert returns to the Felton Community Hall on Saturday, November 17th, and promises to be the biggest and best yet, with music by Tom Savell with Superior Olive, Archer, and Blueprint. Doors open at 7PM. Taco bar, refreshing beverages, birthday cake, and ice cream will be served. And you can win great raffle prizes like an Epiphone Les Paul guitar and a Creative Zen MP3 Player! One ticket is included with admission, and you can buy as many more raffle tickets as you like to increase your chances of winning. All proceeds are donated to the Valley Churches United Missions, to benefit their many programs for the needy, including the Valley Christmas Project.

For more info, visit www.decemberchild.org

 

Concert Ticket: Decemberchild Benefit Concert 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007   7:00pm
Felton Community Hall 6191 Highway 9, Felton, CA

Featuring Tom Savell with Superior Olive & Aynsley Dunbar;
David LaFlamme of It's A Beautiful Day; Archer; and Blueprint

$20  


 


 

Tom & Aynsley in Music Connection Magazine

Aynsley Dunbar, Tom Savell, & Still Fumin' Records recently got a photo and a mention in Music Connection Magazine.  The article briefly talked about the new recordings done with Aynsley in January 2007. Click Here to see!


 Superior Olive Rocks the Crow's Nest!

Thursday, April 5th, 2007.  With the lovely backdrop of the Santa Cruz Harbor & beach, Superior Olive kept the crowd up late on a Thursday night at the Crow's Nest restaurant.  The band kept the tunes rolling while the patrons got some serious groove-on out on the dance floor.


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May 2007 Still Fumin' News:

Click here to read the May 2007 issue of Still Fumin' News, featuring ran interview with hard rock band Archer, The Santa Cruz Film Festival, The Rock the Walk Benefit, and more!

 


"Rock the Walk" Benefit for Suicide Prevention

 On May 18th, Superior Olive will perform along with Archer at the "Rock the Walk" Benefit for Suicide Prevention. The proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The event will be held at the Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018. Doors open at 7PM.

The benefit concert is part of a coordinated fundraising effort with the "Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk" (www.theovernight.org), in which some of the concert organizers participate. They will embark on a 20-mile walk, from sunset to sunrise, to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention, education and research programs and support survivors of suicide loss. Local participants Chris Boardman, Dave and Roberta Gutierrez will walk in New York City on June 9-10, 2007 in memory of Tim Rudnick and Ben Gutierrez, both from the San Lorenzo Valley area of Santa Cruz.

In addition to great music, there will be a raffle for great prizes including an Epiphone guitar and mp3 players from Creative Labs. Food and beverages will be available.

 

Rock the Walk Benefit Concert:
Coming May 18th at Felton Community Hall!

Save the Date!  On May 18th, Superior Olive and Archer will play for the Rock the Walk benefit  at the Felton Community Hall in Santa Cruz's San Lorenzo Valley.  Sponsored by Still Fumin' Records, Epiphone Guitars, and Creative Labs, Inc. the proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  Prizes will be raffled off, including an Epiphone Alleykat guitar.


Superior Olive Rocks the Crow's Nest!

Thursday, April 5th, 2007.  With the lovely backdrop of the Santa Cruz Harbor & beach, Superior Olive kept the crowd up late on a Thursday night at the Crow's Nest restaurant.  The band kept the tunes rolling while the patrons got some serious groove-on out on the dance floor.


Decemberchild 2006 Recap:

Thanks to everybody for making this year's Decemberchild Benefit Concert the most successful one yet! On November 18th, 2006, over $1000 was raised for the Valley Churches United Missions!  The Carl Wakeland Duo, Blueprint, and Superior Olive kept the audience entertained until the very end, when a special guest from the North Pole came out with his board to boogie down on the dance floor.  Yeah, he knows it's not a Christmas Show, but he just wanted to pay his respects!

For more info, visit www.decemberchild.org


Click to View largerSpring 2007 Still Fumin' News:
updated March 2007

Click here to read the Spring 2007 issue of Still Fumin' News, featuring reports on the recent recordings with Aynsley Dunbar, the 2007 NAMM Show, Epiphone Guitars, and more!

 


 Blueprint Wins Battle of the Bands
At the Hard Rock Café, San Francisco!

Friday, March 9th, 2007.  Friday night at the Hard Rock Café on San Francisco's famous Pier 39, Blueprint (with Tom Savell on Violin/Mandolin) was the voters' favorite among 2 other formidable acts in "Dazed and Confused", a Led Zeppelin tribute band, and "Lick", a Rolling Stones tribute band.  Blueprint will be back for the next round. Details to follow!


Archer Rocks the House at Henflings Firehouse Tavern!

On Saturday, March 10th, 2007, Heavy Metal band Archer returned to a packed Henfling's.  The band blasted through a set of originals and classic covers, including a touching rendition of Ozzy Osbourne's "Mama I'm coming Home" for singer/guitarist Dylan's Mom's birthday! 


Click to View largerWinter 2006/2007 Still Fumin' News:
updated October 2006

Click here to read the Winter 2006/2007 issue of Still Fumin' News, featuring reports on the recent Decemberchild Benefit Concert , The AES conference, Aynsley Dunbar and more!


 

 

  Date Artist Venue/Event
٠ Fri, July 20th, 2007,
7pm
Superior Olive, Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz Harbor):
2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sat, July 28th, 2007,
7pm
Superior Olive Private Party:
Pleasure Point, CA
٠ Sun, Nov 4th, 2007,
10am - 12pm
Tom Savell w/ Superior Olive KPIG 107.5 Radio
www.kpig.com
Freedom, CA
, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Fri, Aug 3rd, 2007,
7pm
Superior Olive Henflings Firehouse Tavern:
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA

 

  Date Artist Venue/Event
٠ Thurs, June 7th, 2007,
8:30pm
Superior Olive Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz Harbor):
2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Fri, May 18th, 2007,
7pm
Superior Olive, Archer "Rock the Walk" Benefit
Felton Community Hall:
6191 Highway 9, Felton, CA
٠ Sat, May 19th, 2007,
7pm
Blueprint The Attic
Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sat, May 26th, 2007,
7pm
Superior Olive PPNF Memorial Day Party (Private)
Pleasure Point, CA
٠ Fri, May 4th, 2007,
9pm-1am
Superior Olive Henflings Firehouse Tavern:
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA.
٠ Sat, May 5th, 2007,
3pm-12am
Various May Day Party (Private)
Santa Cruz Mountains, CA.
٠ Sat, Apr 28th, 2007,
9pm
Superior Olive Santa Cruz Film Festival
Rio Theatre:
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.
٠ Fri, Apr 27th, 2007,
7pm
Blueprint Don Quixotes:
6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA.
٠ Thurs, Apr 5th, 2007,
7pm
Superior Olive Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz Harbor):
2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Fri, Mar 9th, 2007,
10pm
Blueprint Hard Rock Café:
Pier 39, #Q-1, San Francisco, CA.
٠ Sat, Feb 3rd, 2007,
9pm-12am
Superior Olive Henflings Firehouse Tavern:
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA.

Click to View largerFall 2006 Still Fumin' News:
updated October 2006

Click here to read the Fall 2006 issue of Still Fumin' News, featuring info on the upcoming Decemberchild Benefit Concert on Nov 18th, and more!


Christmas Gift Idea:
New Release:  Fetal Pigs In Brine . . . For Christmas

 

$7.00: Click here to purchase

 The Perfect gift for that Punk, Hesher, Punkette, or Goth Chick in your life. The new 4 song EP from Fetal Pigs In Brine proves that even Christmas can be hardcore! Well, sort of...


Christmas Gift Idea #2:
Dennis Jackson: I'm not Dreamin' of a White Christmas

 

$5.00: Click here to purchase

 The Dennis Jackson classic as performed by the Man himself, Mr. Jackson.  The fun popper about a homesick Californian stuck in a freezing northern winter.  This song can also be heard live  by Superior Olive every year at the Decemberchild Benefit Concerts. If you're good, sometime Dennis even joins in.


Alligator in the Fog

Alligator & band On the morning of July 4th, members of Superior Olive joined Alligator, the popular Monterey bandleader for another march in the 4th of July parade.
The little 'gator by his side is his son Dhani, playing the keyboard accordion.  The accompanying band and crew included most of Superior Olive.  Tom Savell (fiddle)  Joel Savell (bass) and Keith Graves (snare) all played along with Alligator's bayou boogie blues, while Jacob Save (camera) and Chad Leachman towed the amplifier float. Click here for more pics!



Rock 'n Roll Marathon

      Blueprint and Superior Olive played at Mile 25 of the the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon on Sunday, June 4.   The Rock 'n Roll Marathon is a 26 mile running race with Rock bands set up at every mile for the enjoyment of the runners and spectators. Click here for more pics!


 

Recap: Fetal Pigs in Brine at 12 Galaxies

     Fetal Pigs in Brine returned for the 2nd round of the Emergenza Music Festival at 12 Galaxies in San Francisco on April 2nd, 2006. Check back later for info on ordering the DVD of the show.



Decemberchild 2005

The Annual Decemberchild Benefit Concert is growing. This year there were 2 concerts: 1 in Santa Cruz, CA, and One in Escondido, near San Diego, CA. Scroll down for more. . .


Decemberchild Escondido
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The Decemberchild birthday celebration/concert was held at 7:30PM on December 2, 2005 at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve was on hand, collecting for their Toys For Tots program, and declared the event a success after collecting a truckful of toys! Click here to read more about the Escondido Decemberchild!

Decemberchild Santa Cruz
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Then on Saturday, Dec 10th at 7:30pm, Decemberchild went off at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, in Santa Cruz, raising a healthy sum of money for the Valley Christmas Project. Click here to read more about the Santa Cruz Decemberchild!


  

 

Upcoming Concert Dates:

  Date Artist Venue/Event
٠ Sun, Dec 17, 2006, 10am-12pm Superior Olive KPIG 107.5 fm (www.kpig.com).  "Please Stand By" Live music show, with host Sleepy John.
٠ Sat, Nov 18, 2006, 7pm Superior Olive, Blueprint, Carl Wakeland Duo Decemberchild Benefit Concert:  Felton Community Hall, Felton, CA

Click here to order Decemberchild Benefit Concert Tickets!

Concert Ticket: Decemberchild Benefit Concert 2006

Featuring Superior Olive, Blueprint, and the Carl Wakeland Duo
Saturday, November 18th, 2006 at 7:00pm
Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton, CA

$10  



Also read the Press Release

Decemberchild Benefit Concert 2006:
November 18, 7:00pm at Felton Community Hall

This year, the Decemberchild Benefit Concert Click will be at the Felton Community Hall on Highway 9 in Felton. As usual, all proceeds will benefit the Valley Christmas Project.   Click on image to see the flyer, or go to www.decemberchild.org for more info on this annual Still Fumin' tradition.

For more info, visit www.decemberchild.org

 

 


Click to View larger Summer Still Fumin' News:
updated June 2006

ick here to read the Spring 2006 issue of Still Fumin' News, featuring info on the new Superior Olive Lineup and more!.


 

Upcoming Concert Dates:

  Date Artist Venue/Event
٠ Saturday, Oct 21, 2006, Superior Olive Rosie McCann's, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sat, Aug 19th, 2006 Superior Olive Private Party, Stone Crest Studio, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sun, Sept 3, 2006  Superior Olive Private Wedding, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sat, Sept 30, 2006 Superior Olive Private Party, Rancho Paicines, CA
٠ Friday, Oct 20, 2006, 10pm Blueprint, Superior Olive Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz, CA (Benefit)
٠ Sat, Nov 18, 2006, 10pm Superior Olive Decemberchild Benefit Concert:  Felton Community Hall, Felton, CA

 

 

Upcoming Concert Dates:

  Date Artist Venue/Event
٠ Thursday, May 11, 2006, 9pm Blueprint/Superior Olive The Attic, 931 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 9pm  Blueprint (w/ guest Tom Savell) The Attic, 931 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
٠ Sunday, June 4, 2006, 10am Blueprint/Superior Olive Rock 'n Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
٠ Friday, June 16, 2006, 10pm Superior Olive San Lorenzo Valley High Grad Nite (private)

 

 


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Still Fumin' News: updated March 2006

Click here to read the Spring 2006 issue of Still Fumin' News, featuring coverage of important events at the 2006 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim.


 


Concert Ticket: Emergenza Music Festival
With 9 bands including Fetal Pigs In Brine
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 at 8:00pm
12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission St in San Francisco

Fetal Pigs in Brine returns to play the 2nd round of the Emergenza Music Festival! The concert starts at 8:00pm. Fetal Pigs in Brine is the 3rd band of the night, playing from 9:00 to 9:30. The $10 ticket price for advance tickets only; the door price is $15.


$10  


Fetal Pigs in Brine
Returns to San Francisco!
Sunday, April 2, 9:00pm


12 Galaxies Club
2565 Mission St, San Francisco
Buy Tickets ($10)
    Fetal Pigs in Brine played for the Emergenza Music Festival on January 26, 2006. The Red Devil Lounge In San Francisco was definitely ready to rock. For our efforts, Fetal Pigs in Brine has been awarded a wildcard slot in the upcoming 2nd round of the Emergenza band competition! On Sunday, April 2nd, Fetal Pigs will play the 12 Galaxies club
 

Upcoming Concert:

Friday, February 24, 2006!
Blueprint and Superior Olive at Henflings!
    Blueprint, with special guests Superior Olive will be performing at Henflings on Friday, Feb 24 at 9:00pm. Henflings is located at 19450 Highway 9 in Ben Lomand, CA. For more info call (831) 460-9837 or Click here to view Flyer


Fetal Pigs in Brine Plays San Francisco!

    Fetal Pigs in Brine played for the Emergenza Music Festival on January 26, 2006. The Red Devil Lounge In San Francisco was definitely ready to rock. For our efforts, Fetal Pigs in Brine has been awarded a wildcard slot in the upcoming 2nd round of the Emergenza band competition! Details to follow.


Upcoming Show: Jan 26, 2006
Fetal Pigs in Brine at Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco!

    Fetal Pigs in Brine will be playing later this month in a showcase style band competition. Come on out Thursday night, January 26th to hoot some support for your momma's favorite band. Fetal Pigs In Brine plays from 8:30 -9:00pm, so be sure to get there early enough to see the set and enjoy the other competing bands.
    Advance tickets are $10. Click here to order tickets through the Still Fumin' Music Store. Tickets will be $15 each at the door, so save money by ordering now!
    The Red Devil Lounge is located at 1695 Polk St in San Francisco. Click here to view map.


Alligator in Monterey
Click to View larger Once again, Tom, Jacob, and Joel performed in the Monterey 4th of July Parade with Alligator, a local Monterey musician known for his bayou blues cajun style. Click here to read more!

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Check the latest issue of Still Fumin' News for pics from the exclusive NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show, held at the Anahiem Convention center in January.


Decemberchild 2004!!
Click to View larger Many thanks to those who came out to the Decemberchild Benefit Concert. We raised over $750 for the Valley Churches United Missions, a year round charity in Santa Cruz County. For more details, see the latest issue of Still Fumin' News.

DecemberChild 2003
Superior Olive helped raise over $400 for the Valley Christmas Project by throwing the Decemberchild Benefit Concert at the Brookdale Lodge on December 13, 2003. Click here for more details.
Eric Burdon and the Animals
at the Santa Cruz County Fair!!
Jammin' On September 12, 2003, the legendary Eric Burdon and the Animals played at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Afterwards, we hung out backstage with the band, including bassist Dave Meros, shown here (Click on Photo) with his custom hybrid bass guitar, made out of parts from 2 different basses!


Alligator in the July 4, 2003
Monterey Parade!!
This alligator doesn't have scales or a tail, but he does play the accordian, New Orleans style. The popular Monterey local fronted an 8 piece cajun band for the parade, including Superior Olive's Tom and
Jammin' Joel Savell on fiddle and bass respectively. Alligator's young son trotted alongside his dad, almost identically dressed and playing a mini accordian of his own, much to the delight of the parade-goers.


The Fetal Pigs In Brine CD Release party went off at the The Capitola Theatre on June 7.
Thanks to everyone who came down to the Capitola Village,the show was a blast. The band stampeded through 2 long grueling sets, playing covers as well as originals from the self titled CD.

Click here for photos from Superior Olive's
April 12 concert at Britannia Arms




Fetal Pigs In Brine!!!
New! Click here to listen to Fetal Pigs In Brine audio clips and buy the CD on CDBaby.com, the worldwide independent music distributor! (Credit cards accepted)

At long last, Fetal Pigs In Brine is here. The wild new punk band debuts with a self-titled album. Surfing themes dominate this album, in the spirit of early instrumental surf music. Combine that with heavy doses of old school punk and trippy alternative rock.

Still Fumin' Music Store


Still Fumin' News
Click here to see the latest happenings in the Winter 2003 issue of Still Fumin' News, including details on Still Fumin's new surf-punk band, Fetal Pigs In Brine, as well as Tom Savell's forthcoming solo album.

The Taxi Road Rally
Taxi is the new A&R vehicle into the music industry. It is an organization helping songwriters & songwriter / performers get their material published. Superior Olive's Jacob Save and Tom Savell attended the "Taxi Road Rally", a conference held at the LAX Westin Hotel on Nov 7-10.
Click here to see the photographs!


Superior Olive performed
at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz
on Wednesday, Oct 23, 2002!

Superior Olive played in the atrium area at the Catalyst






Superior Olive's new Album, Ziggurat, featuring Aynsley Dunbar was released on July 14!
The Ziggurat CD Release Party was held at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on July 14 and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. To order a copy of the CD($15), go to our Online Music Store. .
Hear the songs from Superior Olive's first album,
"It's All In The Mind".



This is a flyer from 1994