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8trackstar

"Give a hoot! Don't pollute"

About Me

8trackstar
Guitars, Bass, Drums, Amps, Tubes, Mics, Cables and Songwriting.

Steeped in the true spirit of rock n’ roll and Americana music they draw inspiration from the likes of The Who, Black Crowes and The Jayhawks, singer songwriters such as Neil Young, Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello, along with modern day troubadours like Aimee Mann, Pete Yorn and Ryan Adams.

Based in the heart of San Diego their influences come from 70’s style music of all genres and the southwest culture that they live in with a little snap and crackle thrown in from 80’s power pop. With songs about love & life, loss & living there is something that everyone can relate to. No gimmicks no gloss and no special effects. Just solid songwriting, incredible live energy and true talent. In essence, 8trackstar is your basic pure American rock band. And we thank you.
Thank you very much.

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Member Since: 5/4/2007
Band Website: 8trackstar.tripod.com
Band Members: Cliff Carswell: Vocals/Guitar
Mell Schaer: Bass/Vocals
Don Simmons: Guitar/Vocals
Influences: Bushmills, Patron, Jameson, Glenlivet, Charles Shaw,
Clash, Cracker, RCPM, MCRD, SNL, DNC, GOP, SRV,
ROD, ACDC, NPR, JET, X, ELO, UFO, REO, REM, U2, BTO,
WHO, STP, NWA, Sinatra, Bay City Rollers, Willie & Waylon
& the Boys, Evel Knievel, Shaun Cassidy, Carpenters,
Kiss, Hank Williams Sr, Jr, III, HR PuffnStuff
Sounds Like: Costello, Lucinda, Jayhawks, Beat Farmers, Refreshments, Petty
Record Label: Firmbeating Music
Type of Label: Indie