Satellite Party
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| Satellite Party | |
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 Perry Farrell and Satellite Party at SXSW 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United Sates |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock Electronica |
| Years active | 2004 — present |
| Label(s) | Columbia Records Bells Are Ringing Records |
| Associated acts | Jane's Addiction Porno for Pyros Extreme The Panic Channel |
| Website | www.satelliteparty.com |
| Members | |
| Perry Farrell (vocals) Carl Restivo (bass) Etty Lau Farrell (backing vocals) |
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| Former members | |
| Nuno Bettencourt (guitar) Kevin Figueiredo (drums) |
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Satellite Party is an alternative rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the demise of his former band in 2004. Other members include Carl Restivo and Etty Lau Farrell as backing singer and dancer.
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[edit] History
The band's debut album entitled Ultra Payloaded was released on 29th May 2007, with contributions from artists such as John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, electronic dance pioneers Hybrid and Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook.[1] The group has been signed with Columbia Records, which is a part of Sony Records[2], since June 6, 2006.
The album includes a "lost song" titled "Woman in the Window" with vocals by the late Doors frontman Jim Morrison. The album itself was preceded by the single, 'Wish Upon a Dog Star,' under the collaboration with Hybrid's lead track off their I Choose Noise LP, "Dogstar."
The group made its debut appearance in Los Angeles at the Key Club on July 18, 2005. Tony Kanal of No Doubt filled in on bass and Steve Ferlazzo of DramaGods was on keyboards. This was followed by an additional performance at Lollapalooza 2005, held in Grant Park in downtown Chicago on July 24, 2005.[3][4] [1]. The band took a break from touring in 2006 to work on their debut album, returning to the stage with a tour of America and Europe in early 2007.
In late July 2007, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt left the band, stating, "I have always felt uncomfortable with the direction of the lineup and live show. I truly do believe in the songs and music on the album, and I wish Perry Farrell and any musician that remains on tour all the best.” Drummer Kevin Figueiredo also left, for unexplained reasons. [2]
Satellite Party has recently been in the studio working on new material, with the new songwriting duo of Perry Farrell and Carl Restivo. Current contributing guitarist(s) and drummer(s) are unclear, though the group has been performing alongside Tom Morello, Jonny Polonsky, Flea, and Stella Mozgawa as of late, as featured performers of The Nightwatchman.
The band has since parted ways with Columbia Records.
[edit] Band members
- Perry Farrell – Lead Vocals
- Carl Restivo – Bass
- Etty Lau Farrell - Backing Vocals
[edit] Discography
- Ultra Payloaded (2007)
[edit] Singles
- Wish Upon A Dog Star (2007) Modern Rock #26, Hot Dance Club Play #18.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Official My Space page
- Audio interview with Perry Farrell / Satellite Party from Synthesis Magazine
- 2007 kevchino.com interview with Perry Farrell about Satellite Party by Dave Lipp
[edit] References
- ^ Farrell, Perry. "Flea, Frusciante Contributing To Farrell's Next Big Concept", MTV News, 2005-04-29. Retrieved on 2006-07-19.
- ^ Perry Farrell Doesn’t Care What You Think of Nuno Bettencourt (2006-06-14). Retrieved on 2006-07-19.
- ^ Blutenthal, David. "Lollapalooza 2005", Glide magazine, 2005-08-01. Retrieved on 2006-07-19.
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan. "Farrell Bringing Satellite Party To Lollapalooza", Billboard, 2005-06-23. Retrieved on 2006-07-19.
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