..Signal to the Ocean Estate (neé Thomas Rupert Whitmanson) was born in a one-room school house nestled in the Andes Mountains sometime between the birth of Christ and the bombing of Hiroshima.
When Signal to the Ocean Estate came to the age of 14, it realized that it was not one being. Nay, a multitude of beings were held within that body.
By the time Signal to the Ocean Estate reached adulthood, far too many people were jammed in that school house, so the fellows pried open the latches on the doors and windows and (behold!) t’was nighttime!
Enter: one Caleb Pogyor, grand progenitor of the band’s music and wearer of many hats, who thereupon scanned the heavens and caught glimpse of the hunter’s belt! Having heeded the words of soothsayers and prophets whilst in preparatory school, he knew the ingenuity of Stretch Arm Strong and recalled the teachings presently. The young man reached up to Orion and snatched the belt from his waist, emasculating the hunter and thereby transferring the writ of pants wearing from god to man.
He has worn pants since. Thanks be.
In Signal to the Ocean Estate’s early adulthood, it found the fountain of youth. But that is another story. Of importance, however, is that Signal to the Ocean Estate slept for a long while after this discovery. Historical accounts vary depending on authorial denomination.
Woken anew in 2007, Signal to the Ocean Estate looked into the waters of the fountain and found itself a trinity: Progenitor Pogyor, Scott Maniglia and Shawn Klocek. The three decided the best way to tell of their journeys was through tunes, foot-taps and hand-claps, and thus formed a band.
Many a fellow has gathered and departed in the quest to relay the tall tales of Signal to the Ocean Estate’s rich life. Currently, Caleb Pogyor, Scott Maniglia, Shawn Klocek, Jason Mitsch, Ross Heastings and Benny Pinto comprise the band.
Author’s note: we are a band. we play music and have a good time doing so. our goal is to spread good-time-having to others. i will not describe what we sound like, as to do so is boring and inconsequential; the music is probably playing as you read this. thoughts and opinions are always welcomed! enjoy!
