Jason Stollsteimer
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Jason Stollsteimer is the vocalist and guitarist
for the American
indie rock
band
The Von Bondies
. Stollsteimer also is the main songwriter and producer of the Von Bondies. He has released three studio albums as The Von Bondies
and currently is working on his first full length with The Hounds Below
.
, was released in 2001 on Sympathy for the Record Industry
. Jason toured the states with the first incarnation of The Von Bondies
featuring long time friend Carrie Smith on the bass, Don Blum on drums and Marcie Bolen (Silverghost, Slumber Party) on Guitar. Over ten U.S. tours were done in order to help promote the record. The group shared the stage with The Cramps
, on their 8th US tour. Jason and The Von Bondies also played several shows in the U.K. and Europe and a live performance on the Later... with Jools Holland in London.
.
, and toured extensively in the US
, UK
, and Europe
"C'mon C'mon" was the first single and reached the UK Top 25 for the first time (peaking at #21), and also generated some huge buzz for Stollsteimer.
One other single was released from the album. "Tell me what you see" which reached number 43 in the UK charts. Almost every track from the album has appeared in numerous commercials, Movies and TV shows. One song in particular (c'mon c'mon) was used more than all the others combined. From uses in local radio commercials/adverts to the main theme song of the hit F/X television show Rescue Me (TV series)
.
While touring this record Stollsteimer played the Reading and Leeds Festivals
, Glastonbury Festival
and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
," has gone through a long process of discovery and change before coming to its current polished form.
In early 2006, a handful of demos were posted on the Von Bondies Myspace page. Later the band posted more songs on the MySpace page including "Shut Your Mouth," "Pale Bride," and "Only to Haunt You." Don Blum
played drums on these recordings with all other instruments played by Jason.
Love, Hate and Then There's You was the first time Stollsteimer ever collaborated songwriting with anyone. The songs 'This is our perfect crime" and "Accidents will Happen" were co-written with Butch Walker
who also produced some songs on the album. The songs "blame game" and "Earthquake" were co-written with long time drummer Don Blum. The album was eventually released in 2009 on Majordomo Records.
, Michigan with his one brother, Eric. As a child, he went to school at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
. He later lived in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, where in 1997 he became friends with his new schoolmate at College, Marcie Bolen
, who would become his band's first guitarist. A year later, while studying at Washtenaw Community College
, Stollsteimer met Don Blum
who would eventually become his drummer in the band The Von Bondies
.
Effects pedals:
Amplifiers:
of The White Stripes
had a confrontation on December 13, 2003, at the Majestic Theatre Center, in a Detroit night-club called The Magic Stick. This was the second time the two had been in a physical altercation over the unresolved issues surrounding the production credit that Jim Diamond believed he deserved on the 2001 Von Bondies album, Lack of Communication. Mr. Diamond and the rest of the Von Bondies both agreed that Jim Diamond did most of the production work, but Jack denied their claims and personally placed his own name on the credits of the album as the sole producer, which led to the brawl. Additionally, Jim Diamond was also suing the White Stripes at the time claiming he produced their two earliest albums, which may have added fuel to the conflict. The first attack was one year earlier, also in Detroit. White's and Stollsteimer's police reports on the incident contradict each other as to who started the scuffle. In March 2004, Jack White pleaded guilty to assault and battery, was made to pay $750 (including court costs) and to attend anger management
classes.
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...
for the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies were an American alternative rock band. The group disbanded in July 2011. Its most recent members were Jason Stollsteimer on vocals and lead guitar, Christy Hunt on rhythm guitar and Leann Banks on bass guitar...
. Stollsteimer also is the main songwriter and producer of the Von Bondies. He has released three studio albums as The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies were an American alternative rock band. The group disbanded in July 2011. Its most recent members were Jason Stollsteimer on vocals and lead guitar, Christy Hunt on rhythm guitar and Leann Banks on bass guitar...
and currently is working on his first full length with The Hounds Below
Hounds Below
The Hounds Below are an indie rock band based in Detroit, Michigan, United States and fronted by Jason Stollsteimer. In addition to instrument mainstays guitar, drums and bass guitar, members play piano, violin, viola, cello, xylophone, keyboard and trombone...
.
Lack of Communication
His debut album, Lack of CommunicationLack of Communication
Lack of Communication is the first album by garage rock revival band The Von Bondies. It was produced by Jack White of The White Stripes, a band that also had the Von Bondies open their shows for them during one of their tours...
, was released in 2001 on Sympathy for the Record Industry
Sympathy for the Record Industry
Sympathy for the Record Industry is a mainly independent garage rock and punk label formed in 1988 by record industry anti-mogul Long Gone John...
. Jason toured the states with the first incarnation of The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies were an American alternative rock band. The group disbanded in July 2011. Its most recent members were Jason Stollsteimer on vocals and lead guitar, Christy Hunt on rhythm guitar and Leann Banks on bass guitar...
featuring long time friend Carrie Smith on the bass, Don Blum on drums and Marcie Bolen (Silverghost, Slumber Party) on Guitar. Over ten U.S. tours were done in order to help promote the record. The group shared the stage with The Cramps
The Cramps
The Cramps were an American rock band, formed in 1976 and active until 2009. The band split after the death of lead singer Lux Interior. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy the only permanent members...
, on their 8th US tour. Jason and The Von Bondies also played several shows in the U.K. and Europe and a live performance on the Later... with Jools Holland in London.
Raw & Rare
In 2003 the Von Bondies released a live record that consisted mostly of recording from live BBC recordings from the John PeelJohn Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
.
Pawn Shoppe Heart
In 2004, Stollsteimer released his second studio album, Pawn Shoppe HeartPawn Shoppe Heart
Pawn Shoppe Heart is the major-label debut of American garage rock revival band The Von Bondies, and their second album, released in 2004....
, and toured extensively in the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
"C'mon C'mon" was the first single and reached the UK Top 25 for the first time (peaking at #21), and also generated some huge buzz for Stollsteimer.
One other single was released from the album. "Tell me what you see" which reached number 43 in the UK charts. Almost every track from the album has appeared in numerous commercials, Movies and TV shows. One song in particular (c'mon c'mon) was used more than all the others combined. From uses in local radio commercials/adverts to the main theme song of the hit F/X television show Rescue Me (TV series)
Rescue Me (TV series)
Rescue Me is an American television drama series that premiered on the FX Network on July 21, 2004, and concluded on September 7, 2011. The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of a group of New York City firefighters in the fictitious Ladder 62 / Engine 99 firehouse.The show...
.
While touring this record Stollsteimer played the Reading and Leeds Festivals
Reading and Leeds Festivals
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm...
, Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival, organized by Goldenvoice and held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley...
Love, Hate and Then There's You
Jason Stollsteimer's last release with the Von Bondies, "Love, Hate and Then There's YouLove, Hate and Then There's You
Love, Hate and Then There’s You is the third studio and final album by the American alternative rock band, The Von Bondies. It was released on February 3, 2009...
," has gone through a long process of discovery and change before coming to its current polished form.
In early 2006, a handful of demos were posted on the Von Bondies Myspace page. Later the band posted more songs on the MySpace page including "Shut Your Mouth," "Pale Bride," and "Only to Haunt You." Don Blum
Don Blum
Don Blum is a musician, best known as the drummer for the Indie rock band The Von Bondies. Blum currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
played drums on these recordings with all other instruments played by Jason.
Love, Hate and Then There's You was the first time Stollsteimer ever collaborated songwriting with anyone. The songs 'This is our perfect crime" and "Accidents will Happen" were co-written with Butch Walker
Butch Walker
Butch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
who also produced some songs on the album. The songs "blame game" and "Earthquake" were co-written with long time drummer Don Blum. The album was eventually released in 2009 on Majordomo Records.
The Hounds Below
Stollsteimer is also the leader of The Hounds Below, The group's debut album, is set to be recorded in early 2012.Early life
Stollsteimer was born in Southfield, Michigan. His mother was a nurse, and his father an architect. He grew up in the Detroit suburbs of PlymouthPlymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, Michigan with his one brother, Eric. As a child, he went to school at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park encompasses three public secondary schools—Salem High School, Canton High School, and Plymouth High School—in Canton Township, Michigan, United States. PCEP is located on a campus in Wayne County...
. He later lived in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, where in 1997 he became friends with his new schoolmate at College, Marcie Bolen
Marcie Bolen
Marcie Bolen is an American guitarist from Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in Southgate, Michigan and went to school for art and cosmetology.-Musical career:...
, who would become his band's first guitarist. A year later, while studying at Washtenaw Community College
Washtenaw Community College
Washtenaw Community College is a community college located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1965, WCC welcomes more than 13,000 people from over 100 different countries for study each year and grants certificates and degrees to over 1,400 students annually...
, Stollsteimer met Don Blum
Don Blum
Don Blum is a musician, best known as the drummer for the Indie rock band The Von Bondies. Blum currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
who would eventually become his drummer in the band The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies were an American alternative rock band. The group disbanded in July 2011. Its most recent members were Jason Stollsteimer on vocals and lead guitar, Christy Hunt on rhythm guitar and Leann Banks on bass guitar...
.
Musical equipment
Guitars:- EkoEkoEko or EKO may refer to:* Mr. Eko, a character from the TV series Lost* EKOenergy, an ecolabel for energy* Eko guitars, an Italian guitar company, a German military term* Elko Regional Airport, an airport which has IATA airport code EKO...
Condor – SunburstSunburstSunburst is a type of finish for musical instruments such as electric and acoustic guitars and electric basses. At the center of a sunburst-finished surface is an area of lighter color that darkens gradually towards the edges before hitting a dark rim... - Gibson ES-345 (stereo)
- Mosrite CelebrityMosriteMosrite is an American guitar manufacturing company, based in Bakersfield, California, from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Founded by Semie Moseley, Mosrite guitars were played by many rock and roll and country artists....
- SunburstSunburstSunburst is a type of finish for musical instruments such as electric and acoustic guitars and electric basses. At the center of a sunburst-finished surface is an area of lighter color that darkens gradually towards the edges before hitting a dark rim... - Fender Jaguar Special HHFender JaguarThe Fender Jaguar is an electric guitar introduced in 1962. A descendant of the Jazzmaster, the Jaguar quickly caught on in the emerging Surf music scene...
— BlackBlackBlack is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light... - Fender JazzmasterFender JazzmasterThe Fender Jazzmaster is an electric guitar designed as an upmarket sibling to the Fender Stratocaster. First introduced at the 1958 NAMM Show, it was initially marketed at jazz guitarists, but found favor among surf rock guitarists in the early 1960s...
– SunburstSunburstSunburst is a type of finish for musical instruments such as electric and acoustic guitars and electric basses. At the center of a sunburst-finished surface is an area of lighter color that darkens gradually towards the edges before hitting a dark rim...
Effects pedals:
- Electro-harmonixElectro-HarmonixElectro-Harmonix is a New York-based company that makes high-end electronic audio processors. The company was founded by Mike Matthews in 1968. They are most famous for a series of popular guitar effects pedals introduced in the 1970s and 1990s....
Big Muff - Colorsound Tone-bender Fuzz
Amplifiers:
- 1969 Fender Pro ReverbFender Pro ReverbThe Fender Pro Reverb is a high-end guitar amplifier made by Fender. It was in production from 1965 and was discontinued in 1982. The Pro Reverb is a 40-watt tube amplifier and has a pair 12" speakers; however, models later than 1976 were increased to 70 watts.The Pro Reverb is most often used by...
- Fender TwinFender TwinThe Fender Twin is a guitar amplifier made by Fender. It was introduced in 1952, two years before Fender began selling Stratocaster electric guitars. The amps are known for their characteristically clean tone....
- Fender ConcertFender ConcertThe Fender Concert was an guitar amplifier made by Fender. It was introduced in 1960 and it was discontinued in 1967, at which time a typical Fender Concert was priced at $315, about as much as a Martin D-28 at the time...
Reverb - SilvertoneSilvertoneSilvertone may mean:* silver * Silvertone is the name of the debut album by Chris Isaak, and the name of his longtime backing group* Silvertone Records was the name of three different record labels, including one sold at Sears...
1485 6x10" - Fender Hot Rod DevilleFender Hot Rod DeVilleThe Fender Hot Rod DeVille is a combo tube guitar amplifier manufactured and sold by Fender. It was introduced in 1996 as part of Fender's Hot Rod line of amplifiers, and since then has been in continuous production...
Controversy
Jason and Jack WhiteJack White (musician)
Jack White , often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and occasional actor...
of The White Stripes
The White Stripes
The White Stripes was an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of the songwriter Jack White and drummer Meg White . Jack and Meg White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced...
had a confrontation on December 13, 2003, at the Majestic Theatre Center, in a Detroit night-club called The Magic Stick. This was the second time the two had been in a physical altercation over the unresolved issues surrounding the production credit that Jim Diamond believed he deserved on the 2001 Von Bondies album, Lack of Communication. Mr. Diamond and the rest of the Von Bondies both agreed that Jim Diamond did most of the production work, but Jack denied their claims and personally placed his own name on the credits of the album as the sole producer, which led to the brawl. Additionally, Jim Diamond was also suing the White Stripes at the time claiming he produced their two earliest albums, which may have added fuel to the conflict. The first attack was one year earlier, also in Detroit. White's and Stollsteimer's police reports on the incident contradict each other as to who started the scuffle. In March 2004, Jack White pleaded guilty to assault and battery, was made to pay $750 (including court costs) and to attend anger management
Anger management
The term anger management commonly refers to a system of psychological therapeutic techniques and exercises by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger & aggression can control or reduce the triggers, degrees, and effects of an angered emotional state...
classes.