Five Star Affair

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Five Star Affair
Tristin Chanel plays the didgeridoo with Five Star Affair
Tristin Chanel plays the didgeridoo with Five Star Affair
Background information
Origin Calgary
Genre(s) ska
Years active 2004-present
Associated acts Parker's Lime
Website http://fivestaraffair.ca
Members
Tristin Chanel, Jessie Robertson, Jesse Colin, Eric Elhanati, and Chris Gillrie

Five Star Affair (FSA) is a Canadian band based in Calgary, Alberta[1][2]; known for playing a mixture of ska, reggae, rock, and punk music.[3] The band is made up of Tristin Chanel (vocals, rhythm guitar, and didgeridoo), Jessie Robertson (bass and vocals), Jesse Colin (trumpet and vocals), Chris Gillrie (lead guitar), and Eric Elhanati (drums).[1][4]

FSA has released an EP Better Than What You Get At Home and later an LP Do Not Disturb. They gained exposure outside of their hometown when they performed on the "Shiragirl" side stage of 2005,2006,2007 Warped Tour.[3] [5] [6]


[edit] Discography

  • Better Than What You Get At Home EP
  • Do Not Disturb LP

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Lewis, Jason. "The show must go on - now", Fast Forward Weekly, 2007-04-12. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. 
  2. ^ Bell, Mike. "Local acts hope to shine in Juno spotlight", Calgary Herald, Canwest, 2008-04-04, p. C4. Retrieved on 2008-04-04. 
  3. ^ a b "Calgary Buzz: Five Star Affair Release new CD and Bob Heads With Rancid", Chart Attack Magazine, 2006-12-01. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. 
  4. ^ My Space, Five Star Affair - Calgary, AB. myspace.com/5staraffair. Five Star Affair on MySpace. Retrieved on 2008-05-31.
  5. ^ Vandekamp, Brian. "Five Star Affair: Surveyers of the Skank Pit", Beatroute Magazine, 2006-11-01. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. 
  6. ^ Sylvester, Krista. "Local band hit Warp speed", Calgary Sun, 2006-07-20. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. 

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