Daniel Lippincott aka Splintered Tree began performing and writing music at the age of 18 in the year 1992. By 1996 he had been through a couple of bands and found himself happiest doing his own musical thing. In 1996 he also had enough songs to put together a first demo record for friends and family and was also blessed with a clear vision of what was to lay ahead for him in music. 1998 found Splintered Tree finally settled into his new home and chosen musical mecca of San Francisco after another hastily produced/recorded album on the road. Working quickly to establish his musical presence and community he started playing shows with friends, most notably the bands Solarcane and then Fojimoto, and putting on concerts in his own home bringing together talented musicians from all over the bay area to share their sounds and resources.

After a year of work the first complete Splintered Tree record, "Forward Resolution", (STR 003) was released on Splintered Tree Records, a record label founded the previous year in Oakland. Since this first releaase most of Splintered Tree's music has been made in Petri Disk Studios and has been focused on strengthening the production side of the larger musical vision that is Splintered Tree Records . Splintered Tree releases can be found on the Petri Disk Studio compilations entitled "Live Cultures Vol 1" and "Live Cultures Vol 2".

In 2003 Splintered Tree expanded to include, two of the members of Fojimoto (Ryan Waggoner on bass and Johnny Fojtik on drums) to make an impromptu occasional live band called Splintered Tree and The Sweet Leaf Boys. This power trio culminated in the 2004 7" single release "Dark Town b/w Shit Do Stink" (STR 007).

After a year and a half hiatus, this trio reformed and simplified their nomenclature a bit. Now they perform under the catchy moniker: The Sweet Leaf Boys and in March of 2006 released their official debut album, "Songs from the Holy Fool" (STR 006). This release is enjoying national distribution on San Francisco's IDC Records. The Sweet Leaf Boys are working hard to establish their place amongst the best in the San Francisco Rock scene. Playing at least once a month in 2006 has kept them busy and a whole new generation of songs is guaranteeing a long creative future for this tight rockin' musical project. You can here it and buy the album at CD Baby! Check it now.