Low Stars
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Low Stars is a musical project of Dave Gibbs
and Chris Seefried
, that captures the sound of classic bands like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and The Eagles.
was on the bill, as well as Jude
, who was added at the last minute. At the time, Gibbs was already playing on another project with Jeff Russo
. Afterwards, the group ended up playing and singing on Russo's front porch in Hollywood. When a girl inside heard the music they were playing she commented that she missed that kind of music and the idea for the project was born.
Starbucks Entertainment's attention was caught by the project and they offered to add them to their Hear Music
Debut series, which is designed to introduce Starbucks customers to upcoming artists. Hear Music distributes the music via a record label and a XM satellite radio station, which is played in Starbuck's Cafes.
The Low Stars eponymous album was produced by George Drakoulias
and released in Starbuck's stores across America.
Songs "Child" and "Calling All Friends", the theme song from ABC's What About Brian
, were performed live on Last Call With Carson Daly
. They also toured nationally to promote the first album, including a performance at Carnegie Hall
to celebrate the music of Bruce Springsteen
.
Song "Just around The Corner" was featured in Paste
magazine and was the featured video from the album.
Currently Chris Seefried
and Dave Gibbs
are putting the final touches with David Immergluck
and Charlie Gillingham
of Counting Crows
on a new record due out in 2011.
Gibbs was a founding member of the critically acclaimed 90s alt pop band Gigolo Aunts
.
Chris Seefried: Acoustic guitar/Electric guitar, bass, vocals and production.
Seefried's former projects include God's Child and Joe 90
. He is best known for lead vocals and songwriting on God's Child's 1994 release Everybody
and their 1996 release Aluminum
. In 2008 Seefried released his first solo album, titled Denim Blue
.
Dave Gibbs
Dave Gibbs, born August 22, 1965, is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his work in the Boston-based power-pop band, Gigolo Aunts....
and Chris Seefried
Chris Seefried
Chris Seefried is an American record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of bands Gods Child, Joe 90, Low Stars and producer co-writer for the neo soul band Fitz and the Tantrums....
, that captures the sound of classic bands like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and The Eagles.
History
Low Stars began when Dave Gibbs was holding his annual benefit for the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. Chris SeefriedChris Seefried
Chris Seefried is an American record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of bands Gods Child, Joe 90, Low Stars and producer co-writer for the neo soul band Fitz and the Tantrums....
was on the bill, as well as Jude
Jude (singer)
Jude , is an American singer and songwriter. His music ranges from acoustic to pop, featuring poetic lyrics, Beatles-esque melodies, and memorable vocals.-History:...
, who was added at the last minute. At the time, Gibbs was already playing on another project with Jeff Russo
Jeff Russo
Jeff Russo is a songwriter, composer, guitarist, vocalist and producer.Founding member, lead guitarist, co-songwriter in the American rock band Tonic...
. Afterwards, the group ended up playing and singing on Russo's front porch in Hollywood. When a girl inside heard the music they were playing she commented that she missed that kind of music and the idea for the project was born.
Starbucks Entertainment's attention was caught by the project and they offered to add them to their Hear Music
Hear Music
Hear Music, also known as StarCon is the brand name of Starbucks' retail music concept and record label. Hear Music began as a catalog company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1990 before being purchased by Starbucks in 1999.-Concept:...
Debut series, which is designed to introduce Starbucks customers to upcoming artists. Hear Music distributes the music via a record label and a XM satellite radio station, which is played in Starbuck's Cafes.
The Low Stars eponymous album was produced by George Drakoulias
George Drakoulias
George Drakoulias is a Greek-American music producer and A&R executive at the American Recordings label. He is often considered a protege of Rick Rubin....
and released in Starbuck's stores across America.
Songs "Child" and "Calling All Friends", the theme song from ABC's What About Brian
What About Brian
What About Brian is an American comedy-drama television series created by Dana Stevens and co-produced by J.J. Abrams' company Bad Robot Productions. The series premiered on April 16, 2006, on ABC, as a midseason replacement and concluded on March 26, 2007...
, were performed live on Last Call With Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
. They also toured nationally to promote the first album, including a performance at Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
to celebrate the music of Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
.
Song "Just around The Corner" was featured in Paste
Paste (magazine)
Paste is a monthly music and entertainment digital magazine published in the United States by Wolfgang's Vault. Its tagline is "Signs of Life in Music, Film and Culture."-History:...
magazine and was the featured video from the album.
Currently Chris Seefried
Chris Seefried
Chris Seefried is an American record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of bands Gods Child, Joe 90, Low Stars and producer co-writer for the neo soul band Fitz and the Tantrums....
and Dave Gibbs
Dave Gibbs
Dave Gibbs, born August 22, 1965, is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his work in the Boston-based power-pop band, Gigolo Aunts....
are putting the final touches with David Immergluck
David Immerglück
David Immerglück is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of Doom...
and Charlie Gillingham
Charlie Gillingham
Charlie Gillingham is best known for his performance on the Hammond B-3 organ, accordion, piano, and keyboards for the band Counting Crows...
of Counting Crows
Counting Crows
Counting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained popularity following the release of its debut album in 1993, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones"...
on a new record due out in 2011.
Members
Dave Gibbs: Acoustic guitar and vocals.Gibbs was a founding member of the critically acclaimed 90s alt pop band Gigolo Aunts
Gigolo Aunts
-Early history:The band was formed by middle school students Steve Hurley, Dave Gibbs, Phil Hurley and Paul Brouwer in 1981 in Potsdam, New York, originally known as Sniper...
.
Chris Seefried: Acoustic guitar/Electric guitar, bass, vocals and production.
Seefried's former projects include God's Child and Joe 90
Joe 90 (band)
Joe 90 is an alternative rock band, which was formed from the group Gods Child, based in New York City, and was later relocated to Los Angeles...
. He is best known for lead vocals and songwriting on God's Child's 1994 release Everybody
Everybody (Gods Child album)
-Personnel:* Chris Seefried – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Mellotron, bass, percussion, samples* Gary DeRosa – wurlitzer piano, strings, casio, synthesizer, percussion, background vocals, loops* Alex Alexander – drums, percussion* Craig Ruda – bass...
and their 1996 release Aluminum
Aluminum (album)
Aluminum was the second album from NYC band Gods Child, littered with damaged guitars, distressed mellotron, and raw vocals. Produced by Tim Palmer the album features a spaced-out aura, solid musicianship and soaring sonics...
. In 2008 Seefried released his first solo album, titled Denim Blue
Denim Blue
Denim Blue is the long-awaited solo record debut by Chris Seefried, recorded before and during the making of his band "Low Stars" debut. It features musical contributions from David Immergluck of "Counting Crows" and Richard Lloyd from Television...
.
Discography
| Title | Year | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Stars | 2007 | DAS Label | George Drakoulias George Drakoulias George Drakoulias is a Greek-American music producer and A&R executive at the American Recordings label. He is often considered a protege of Rick Rubin.... |
Promotional videos
- "Low Stars epk" (2007) Directed By Ehud Lazin
- "Calling All Friends" (2007)
- "Child" (2007)
- "Just Around The Corner" (2008) Directed By Calire Taylour Sullivan
- "Low Stars and Friends" (2009) Directed By Ehud Lazin