Red Stars Theory
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Red Stars Theory is an American
rock band from Seattle, Washington
. The band was formed in early 1995 when James Bertram
was looking for someone to play guitar with and found Tonie Palmasani (guitar/vocals), Jeremiah Green
(drums/percussion/vocals) and Jason Talley (bass guitar/vocals). Later in 1995 the group released a 10-inch on Deluxe Records, the "Slow Curve/Castle Rock" 7-inch and the LP/CD But Sleep Came Slowly. The 7-inch and LP were released by the RX Remedy label, a division of Sub Pop Records. Seth Warren was asked to play violin on But Sleep Came Slowly and has since been a member of the group. The LP/CD Life In A Bubble Can Be Beautiful was the group's debut album for Touch and Go Records
. But Sleep Came Slowly and Life In A Bubble Can Be Beautiful both featured Lois Maffeo
as a guest vocalist. Sarah May Cates was a guest cellist on Life In A Bubble....
Red Stars Theory has been a slow-moving band due to the numerous projects of its members. The group took a hiatus for several years following the release of an eponymous EP for Touch and Go Records
in 2000. Due to Jeremiah and James’ hectic touring schedules (playing in both Modest Mouse
and 764-HERO
), the band has had a fairly infrequent touring life. The group currently has no touring schedule.
Suicide Squeeze
has released a compilation CD combining the band's out-of-print Rx Remedy 7-inch inch and Deluxe Records 10-inch. In 2000 Suicide Squeeze
released the "Naima" 7-inch, a minimalistic cover of a song from John Coltrane
's Giant Steps
album. The b-side of "Naima" is "North to Next (exit)", a remix by Sientific American featuring prominent samples from the first two tracks of Life in a Bubble.... In 2006 the band contributed the track "Evergreen and Ivorbean" to Suicide Squeeze
's 10th anniversary compilation, the CD/LP Slaying Since 1996.
United States
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rock band from Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
. The band was formed in early 1995 when James Bertram
James Bertram (musician)
James Bertram is a bass guitarist and singer, who has played with many indie rock bands from the Pacific Northwest.-Career overview:In 1992, Bertram joined the indie rock band Lync, in which he played bass and sang...
was looking for someone to play guitar with and found Tonie Palmasani (guitar/vocals), Jeremiah Green
Jeremiah Green
Jeremiah Martin Green is a founding member and drummer of the indie rock band Modest Mouse from 1993 to March 2003, and again from July 2004....
(drums/percussion/vocals) and Jason Talley (bass guitar/vocals). Later in 1995 the group released a 10-inch on Deluxe Records, the "Slow Curve/Castle Rock" 7-inch and the LP/CD But Sleep Came Slowly. The 7-inch and LP were released by the RX Remedy label, a division of Sub Pop Records. Seth Warren was asked to play violin on But Sleep Came Slowly and has since been a member of the group. The LP/CD Life In A Bubble Can Be Beautiful was the group's debut album for Touch and Go Records
Touch and Go Records
Touch and Go Records is an independent record label based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.After its genesis as a hand-made fanzine in 1979, it grew into one of the key record labels in the American 1980s alternative and underground rock scenes, Touch & Go carved out a reputation for releasing adventurous...
. But Sleep Came Slowly and Life In A Bubble Can Be Beautiful both featured Lois Maffeo
Lois Maffeo
Courtney Love is an American musician and writer who lives in Olympia, Washington. Although never achieving mainstream success, she has been closely involved with and influenced many independent musicians, especially in the 90s Olympia, Seattle and DC based musician.-as Lois Maffeo:albums*The...
as a guest vocalist. Sarah May Cates was a guest cellist on Life In A Bubble....
Red Stars Theory has been a slow-moving band due to the numerous projects of its members. The group took a hiatus for several years following the release of an eponymous EP for Touch and Go Records
Touch and Go Records
Touch and Go Records is an independent record label based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.After its genesis as a hand-made fanzine in 1979, it grew into one of the key record labels in the American 1980s alternative and underground rock scenes, Touch & Go carved out a reputation for releasing adventurous...
in 2000. Due to Jeremiah and James’ hectic touring schedules (playing in both Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
and 764-HERO
764-HERO
764-HERO was an American Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, signed to Up Records. The band's name, suggested by a friend, is taken from the Washington State Department of Transportation phone number for reporting HOV lane violators ....
), the band has had a fairly infrequent touring life. The group currently has no touring schedule.
Suicide Squeeze
Suicide squeeze
Suicide squeeze may refer to:* Squeeze play , a play in baseball in which the runner on third starts for home immediately while the batter attempts a bunt.* Suicide Squeeze Records, a record label....
has released a compilation CD combining the band's out-of-print Rx Remedy 7-inch inch and Deluxe Records 10-inch. In 2000 Suicide Squeeze
Suicide squeeze
Suicide squeeze may refer to:* Squeeze play , a play in baseball in which the runner on third starts for home immediately while the batter attempts a bunt.* Suicide Squeeze Records, a record label....
released the "Naima" 7-inch, a minimalistic cover of a song from John Coltrane
John Coltrane
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and later was at the forefront of free jazz...
's Giant Steps
Giant Steps
-Personnel:* John Coltrane — tenor saxophone* Tommy Flanagan — piano* Wynton Kelly — piano on "Naima"* Paul Chambers — bass* Art Taylor — drums* Jimmy Cobb — drums on "Naima"* Cedar Walton — piano on "Giant Steps' and Naima" alternate versions...
album. The b-side of "Naima" is "North to Next (exit)", a remix by Sientific American featuring prominent samples from the first two tracks of Life in a Bubble.... In 2006 the band contributed the track "Evergreen and Ivorbean" to Suicide Squeeze
Suicide squeeze
Suicide squeeze may refer to:* Squeeze play , a play in baseball in which the runner on third starts for home immediately while the batter attempts a bunt.* Suicide Squeeze Records, a record label....
's 10th anniversary compilation, the CD/LP Slaying Since 1996.