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Crystal Stafford

Feet grounded while kissing the sky!

About Me

Ok, so. I am a self promoting musician, which means that I am writing my own bio. I think it's hilarious when self-promoting musicians write their own bios and talk about themselves in the third person, how wonderful they are. I'm not gonna do that. Honestly, I'm a waitress in Santa Monica. Just moved here 3 months ago. My bass player, Jared May came shortly after (he's f@$ing amazing! you should check him out, he's one of my top friends of course). We've managed to put together quite the band. Terry Miller plays drums and Jim Buck plays keyboards (and boards and boards and boards - I've lost count of all his toys.) I'm truly blessed to play with such great musicians. I moved here from Jacksonville, Florida. My guitarist - Jeremy Kairalla (aka 'The Universe') and original drummer, Jon Farmer (produced and recorded my first album, 'In Through the Wires') are still in Florida. Jeremy is talking about moving out here in January and Jon may take a little longer. It is my dream to have both Terry and Jon playing the $ht out of some drums on stage and at the same time. Once again, can I just express to you how amazing the people that I play music with are? They are all top friends and you should seriously check them out. As for me (if you want to know about me - keep reading, if not - stop now) I started piano at 10, guitar at 15 and I've been singing... well, if you count singing along to Madonna LIKE A VIRGIN, then FOREVER. Moved to Hawaii at 18 (turned 19 a week later) to pursue academic studies. I majored in MARINEBIOLOGYZOOLOGYPOLITICALSTUDIESENVIRONMENTALSTUDIES, and all in the course of 5 years. Half way in I decided to pursue music. My father (bless him) talked me into finishing my studies, so I do have a degree in Environmental Studies, but I just play music... and waitress. However, I am so thankful for my studies. Studying the Environment opened my eyes to truth. The environment is not just about grassy fields, redwoods and coral reefs. The Environment is EVERYTHING. It is your surroundings. The people you meet. The clothes you wear. THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE YOUR CLOTHES. We are beings, coexisting. We are all connected. We are all one. These are the things that I am most interested in expressing through my muisc. I moved to Los Angeles to pursue music AND do a yoga teacher training which I finished a month ago (did I mention that I LOVE YOGA!?) Yoga profoundly influences my music, but not in a cheesy way. It is my hope that through music, I can give truth, hope and light to those who will listen (ok, so that was a little cheesy - but my music isn't - I PROMISE!). As for my music - we're calling it "Indie-Electro-Folk," but really, you should just come experience it for yourself. THE PROJECT COVERING THE PATTY GRIFFIN SONG "EVERY LITTLE BIT" WE CAN MAKE IT, featuring Patrick Evan
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Member Since: 6/14/2005
Band Website: crystalstafford.com
Band Members: The Crystal Stafford Project :: Jared May ~ bass :: Jeremy Kairalla ~ lead guitar :: Jon Farmer ~ drums :: Terry Miller ~ drums :: Jim Buck ~ keyboardThe Crystal Stafford Project supports the 10 PROJECT! Check out the video to learn more!

Influences: Bob Marley, Patty Griffin, Portishead, Lamb and LOTS OF OTHER STUFF
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Creating atmosphere...

I'm going to stay in my heart tonight. There's no room for my head here in this place that I'm trying to create. This place where everything stands still and brings your blood to the room's chill. Whe...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:03:00 PST

Cambodian Children’s Fund

The Crystal Stafford Project is taking on a Project for the new year! We are going to raise $20,000 for the Cambodian Children's Fund: Cambodian Children's FundUsing education, training, healthcare an...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:39:00 PST

This life never ceases to amaze me.

It's crazy. The things that happen. And how they happen. It's beautiful. It truly is. Magical. I decided a week ago that I was going to pick one cause each year to raise money for through music. ...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:37:00 PST

The Guest House

The Guest House This being human is a guest-house.Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!E...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:35:00 PST

we are more than only human

I realized this today during meditation. The thought "I'm only human" crossed my mind. And I remembered in my readings: the OM, and meditation on the OM and it's meaning, can bring people to the reali...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:29:00 PST

Looking forward to the apocalypse.

-LA WEEKLY-   "some people don't care if they live or they die, some people want to know what it feels like to fly" -Patty Griffin, Trapeze...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:19:00 PST

What music is to me...

"When I went back in, I heard some music that made me see everything differently, as if the atmosphere had been touched by the hand of an angel. In one corner, in a kind of ecstacy, a young woman of a...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:44:00 PST

Global Mala Project

Hi Everyone! Tomorrow is the Global Mala Project's RISE! event. The global collective, from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv, London to Cape Town, Sydney to the hub event in Los Angeles will form a "mala around...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:27:00 PST

Window

I like things that are old, or new things that are aged. And I feel greatness comes by making mistakes. All I ever wanted was to give a little peace to those who were hurting, like me. ...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:38:00 PST

Meeting on Climate Change!

Dear friends: A very important meeting on Climate Change will be held on March 15 at City Hall. We want to blow out the doors of this meeting. Please invite all to make a special effort to attend. W...
Posted by Crystal Stafford on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:15:00 PST