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The Arc of Stars

THE ARC OF STARS THAT CHASE AT THE SKY ...

About Me



The Arc of Stars is the singer/songwriter/producer Jason Charles Rogers . He has been writing and perfoming his original songs for over two decades, but only now has he recorded and released the best of them on one album 'West Coast Songs'. Originally from Cardiff South Wales, he based himself in London for ten years to "absorb the metropolitan atmosphere" but now he has returned to his homeland to write and perform with his newly formed band featuring old friends from the Cardiff music scene, The Album will be available In the next few months and features guests Simeon Harris on guitar and co-production, Richard Cuddihy on Keys and Simon Rodgers on violin and string arrangement.

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Member Since: 9/15/2006
Band Website: zillorecords.com
Band Members:
Jason Charles Rogers: songwriting, production, lead vocals, guitar,bass and all other instruments.
Simeon Harris: Co-production and guitar.
Richard Cuddihy-Keys and SynthsSimon Rodgers - Violin / String Arrangements
Influences: Gerry Rafferty,Van Morrison,Big Star, The Blue Nile , Talk Talk, The Eagles ,The Beatles,E.L.O.,James Taylor,Joni Mitchell,Richard Thompson and Fairport Convention,Christopher Cross,Joe Jackson,Jackson Brown ,Prefab Sprout,The Doves,Kate Bush,David Sylvian and Japan,Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley,Fred Neil ,Roy Harper,Bruce Cockburn,Isaac Guillery,Peter Gabriel,Neil Young, CSN,Richie Havens,Pops Staples, Curtis Mayfield,Ephriam Lewis,REM,King Crimson ,Sting and the Police,Counting Crows ,Aimee Mann, Quincey Jones , Stevie Wonder,Donald Fagen ,Walter Becker and Steely Dan.Lewis Taylor,JJ Cale,Jimmy Webb,Johnny Cash,David Grey ,Norah Jones,Tom Petty ,Tom Waits, Simon and Garfunkle,Nick Drake ,Loudon Wainwright III.David Byrne and Talking Heads ,Sonic Youth ,Pixies,Beach Boys,Jonathon Richmond and the Modern Lovers ,The Cars,John Couger Mellancamp,Ray Charles,Bryan Adams,Bruce Springsten,Edwyn Collins and Orange Juice,Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band,Big Country,It Bites ,Level 42,Genisis,Cocteau Twins,Black,Black Uhura,Bob Marley,,Depeche Mode ,This mortal coil,Sisters of Mercy,Clan of Xymox,Xmal Deutschland,The Fall, A Certain Ratio,New Order ,Bauhaus,Bark Psychosis,Stereolab,Magazine,Slint ,John Martyn,Thomas Dolby,Thomas Tallis,John Taverner,Arvo Part, Brian Eno, Holger Czukay and CAN,Kraftwerk,Lord Buddha,The Dali Lama,Lord Krsna...
Sounds Like: "...A cold winds gonna blow tonight across the breakers on the North shore line..."
Record Label: zillorecords
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Zilloradio003

At Last The Late delivery of the Zillorecords Podcast 003 , Focusing in on the project Zillo and associated activities , Join Myself and Dr Dick in the higher realm of the deep Zillo !Come to our web ...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:23:00 PST

Zilloradio 002

WEll here we are again ...!!Its the 2nd Podcsat from Zillorecords: Zilloradio 002 !Subscribe to our feed to catch up on the exciting news and exclusive tracks from new label signings/artists ElectroC...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:48:00 PST

Zilloradio 001

Hey guys ... the indie label i have set up Zillorecords is announcing its first podcast "Zilloradio "The first podcast features myself and Dr Richard in conversation about the debut album of my alter ...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:02:00 PST

Moving On... The New Arc Album...Pontardawe Fest !!

Hello my friends ,,, Its time to move things along ... soo much activity in the Zillorecords office is making it harder to get round to blogging but here i am !! Moving on ... Taking a good look at th...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:30:00 PST

O neils feedback and ESFEST 2007 !!

Hi Guys ... I know i said only read the Zillorecords blog but I just cant help myself !!... So,Big thanks to all who came to the wonderful gig put on by Colom Reagan last night @ O Neils , It was An i...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:33:00 PST

Zillorecords blog !!

Hey Myspacers and A>O>S Fans !! Im Letting you all know that this will be the last Blog here on the myspace blog feed ! We are inviting you to subscribe to the Zillorecords blog feed on the main page ...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:15:00 PST

Footage: The Arc of Stars at Folkfest

Check out the latest post over on the official Zillo Records blog where we've posted a bit of footage from yesterday's show. ...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Mon, 28 May 2007 08:38:00 PST

The Arc of Stars at Folksfest - late change info...

Late changes to the Folksfest running order mean that I am no longer playing in the 12 o'clock slot tomorrow/Saturday 26th. All other times remain the same - so catch me performing a very s...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Fri, 25 May 2007 12:46:00 PST

Arc of Stars/ Jason Charles Rogers Solo Gigs !

Lead Arc of Stars man Jason Charles Rogers performs some acoustic sets at Cardiff Bay festival this weekend playing 12.00 to 12.30 pm on both Saturday and Sunday , he is Joined by accomplished Violini...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Fri, 25 May 2007 04:12:00 PST

Arc of stars New Tracks/The (re)birth of Zillo !

Hey Everyone its been a while ... Since I did the gig with the band at the old toucan club I put the project on hold to get on with another sister project called Zillo ... its largely an instrumental ...
Posted by The Arc of Stars on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:46:00 PST