StorySide:B
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StorySide:B was an American Christian rock
band signed to Gotee Records
. It was headed by guitarist
and vocalist Lucio "Lu" Rubino. Rubino and drummer Jordan Mohilowski took first place in the band division of the 2003 "Exalting Him" talent contest, which aired on TBN
. They went on to form a band with bassist and pianist Ron McClellan, with Matt Lande and Preston Pohl both on guitars. While they were playing their music for different labels, Gotee
president Joey Elwood heard them play an acoustic set. A month later, they met Gotee founder tobyMac
after one of his shows and played some music for him on his bus; they were signed soon afterwards. Μatt Lande later left the group and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his new project as lead vocalist for the group "Heaven Is Where."
On January 18, 2009, bassist Ron McClelland collapsed and died while playing basketball on the upper deck of the Carnival cruise ship Fascination. No members of his band were with him at the time of his death.
Lead vocalist Lucio Rubino stated in his MySpace
blog
that although the band has parted ways, he will continue to play StorySide:B songs while touring with Manic Drive
.
Top Heatseekers
and Top Christian Albums charts. Their second album, We Are Not Alone
, was released on June 19, 2007.
StorySide:B has also recorded a cover of "In the Light," by legendary Christian rock/pop group dc Talk
, which appears on the compilation album Freaked!
.
winning filmmaker Shane Stanley
and was awarded "Outstanding Music Video" at the 27th annual Telly Awards.
Their follow up song "Everything and More" also peaked at #2 on Christian CHR radio, and was the seventh most played song on Christian CHR radio in 2006.
Their song "More To This Life" peaked at #14 on the Adult Contemporary chart. "Be Still" was also released as a single.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band signed to Gotee Records
Gotee Records
Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...
. It was headed by guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and vocalist Lucio "Lu" Rubino. Rubino and drummer Jordan Mohilowski took first place in the band division of the 2003 "Exalting Him" talent contest, which aired on TBN
Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is a major American Christian television network. TBN is based in Costa Mesa, California, with auxiliary studio facilities in Irving, Texas; Hendersonville, Tennessee; Gadsden, Alabama; Decatur, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and New...
. They went on to form a band with bassist and pianist Ron McClellan, with Matt Lande and Preston Pohl both on guitars. While they were playing their music for different labels, Gotee
Gotee Records
Gotee Records is a record label founded by dc Talk member Toby McKeehan , Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood...
president Joey Elwood heard them play an acoustic set. A month later, they met Gotee founder tobyMac
TobyMac
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
after one of his shows and played some music for him on his bus; they were signed soon afterwards. Μatt Lande later left the group and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his new project as lead vocalist for the group "Heaven Is Where."
On January 18, 2009, bassist Ron McClelland collapsed and died while playing basketball on the upper deck of the Carnival cruise ship Fascination. No members of his band were with him at the time of his death.
Lead vocalist Lucio Rubino stated in his MySpace
MySpace
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blog
Blog
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that although the band has parted ways, he will continue to play StorySide:B songs while touring with Manic Drive
Manic Drive
Manic Drive is a Christian Rock band formed by founding members Michael A. Cavallo and Shawn Cavallo hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are internationally known in North America and Europe and have established themselves through the Christian/Gospel music industry...
.
Discography
Their 2005 debut album, Everything and More, placed on Billboard magazine'sBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
and Top Christian Albums charts. Their second album, We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone (StorySide:B album)
We Are Not Alone is the second studio album by American Christian rock band StorySide:B. It was released in the USA on June 19, 2007 on Gotee Records.-Track listing:#"Fall Down" – 3:19#"Tell Me What You Think of God" – 3:30#"Be Still" – 3:50...
, was released on June 19, 2007.
StorySide:B has also recorded a cover of "In the Light," by legendary Christian rock/pop group dc Talk
Dc Talk
DC Talk , is a Grammy-winning Christian rock music trio. The group was formed in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1987 by Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Max Smith. They have released five major studio albums together: DC Talk , Nu Thang , Free at Last , Jesus Freak , and Supernatural...
, which appears on the compilation album Freaked!
Freaked!
Freaked! is a tribute album to the album Jesus Freak. It features artists from Gotee singing most of the songs on the original album. The last track from Jesus Freak is omitted, as it was a poem by Kevin Max.-Track listing:...
.
Singles
Their first single, "Miracle", was the "Most Added" and "Highest Gainer" for two straight weeks on Christian Hit Radio. The single peaked at #2 on the Christian Hit Radio chart. The video for the song was directed by Emmy AwardEmmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
winning filmmaker Shane Stanley
Shane Stanley
Shane Stanley is a multi-Emmy Award winning filmmaker best known for Executive Producing Gridiron Gang starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for Sony Pictures and directing Bret Michaels music videos supporting the smash hit show Rock of Love and Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It...
and was awarded "Outstanding Music Video" at the 27th annual Telly Awards.
Their follow up song "Everything and More" also peaked at #2 on Christian CHR radio, and was the seventh most played song on Christian CHR radio in 2006.
Their song "More To This Life" peaked at #14 on the Adult Contemporary chart. "Be Still" was also released as a single.