Stanley Ross
For the television writer and actor, see Stanley Ralph Ross.
Stanley Ross is the moniker for American indie songwriter Nicholas Meiers based in Chicago, Illinois. Meiers is also the owner/operator of Nodak Records, a split seven inch vinyl label based in Chicago. Meiers began performing as Stanley Ross, solo or with a band, in 2004. He grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota playing the violin in the orchestra. He has performed in numerous bands over the years including Devin Davis, Love Story in Blood Red, The Last Cannibals, Harbor Lights, and Barbeau. In 2011, Meiers appeared vocally on the debut album of Chicago based band Phantom Works. Nicholas Meiers is also the grandson of former North Dakota Lt. Governor Ruth Meiers.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2009: Here With Me
- 2008: Favorites
EPs
- 2010: MN-EP (recorded with Gary Burger of The Monks, distributed online by RockProper.com)
- 2006: Nelsonain (produced by American indie musician Devin Davis)
Compilation appearances
- 2006: "Shrug it Off" on Justice Music Project compilation CD
Singles
- 2009: "Chin Music" online only via iTunes
- 2004: "Sycamore Song" on Nodak Records (split 7" with Love Story in Blood Red)
External links
- http://www.sonicbids.com/stanleyross[]
- Stanley Ross - Chicago rock & roll
- Stanley Ross on Myspace
- The week in Pop: My favorite things by Whitney Matheson, USA Today (Dec. 7, 2007)