Open Air Stereo
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Laguna Beach, CA |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Years active | 2001(As Stulpigeon)- |
| Label(s) | Epic |
| Website | http://www.openairstereo.com |
| Members | |
| Chase Johnson Nick Gross Scott Pounds Dan Pappas |
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Open Air Stereo is a rock band that originated in Laguna Beach, California.
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[edit] Biography
In early 2001, Chase Johnson, Kelan and Braeden Hurley, along with Ryah Arthur formed Stulpigeon, a band that played mostly covers of songs by groups such as Foo Fighters and Incubus. Drummer Nick Gross joined the band in 2002. In 2006, the group, now called Open Air Stereo, gained national exposure on the MTV program Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The band claims influences such as Rage Against the Machine, Muse, Incubus, Led Zeppelin and The Doors but, you will not hear any of those influences in Open Air Stereo. Their sound can be described as bland, dry, and pop punk.
The band independently released a self-titled EP in April of 2005. As of late 2006, they are reportedly working on a debut full-length for Epic Records. No release date has been made public.
[edit] Recent Events
As of March 16 2008 both Kelan Hurley (guitar) and Braeden Hurley (bass) have left the band to pursue other passions according to the band's myspace, they have been replaced by Scott Pounds on guitar and Dan Pappas on bass.
[edit] Open Air Stereo on Laguna Beach
The third season of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County began filming in mid 2005 and premiered in mid-August 2006. While Open Air Stereo was mentioned sparingly early in the season by the members of the band every chance they could get, the last two episodes placed a heavy emphasis on the circumstances and emotions surrounding the "band's" major-label signing. Members of the band have commented on how the show has affected its career trajectory. "It was always our main goal of getting on the show to gain more exposure for our band. We really cared about the show to be honest. It was weird how it all evolved. They had already been filming for a few weeks and were like "Fine, we will put your band on tv." According to Gross, "Whether it's the 'Real OC' or not, we knew it would be stupid to pass up an opportunity to reach out to more people and have them hear our "music", and we're going to make it work."
[edit] Discography
- Open Air Stereo (EP) (2005)
- Untitled Debut Album (2008)
[edit] Members
- Chase Johson-vocals and percussion
- Nick Gross-drums
- Scott Pounds-guitar (2008-)
- Dan Pappas-bass (2008-)
[edit] Former Members
- Kelan Hurley-guitar and vocals (2001-2008)
- Braeden Hurley-bass (2001-2008)
