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the FARSTAR (new LP and EP coming out soon)

About Me


Hailing from North Texas, The Farstar is an Indie Rock band openly influenced by both noise and pop. The group’s songs have drawn comparisons to other bands with a modern sound, but they also contain ingredients from the 80s and 90s.
The group currently has two releases: the 2008 “Back to Life E.P.” co-produced by Salim Nourallah (Best Producer, Song and Artist/Dallas Observer), and 2003’s “Broken Down and Wandering” produced by Centro-Matic drummer Matt Pence (Best Producer/Dallas Observer). The Farstar is presently recording additional material for a future LP.
The band has been receiving rave reviews here and abroad. The band’s songs are featured on various compilations, independent films and commercials. The band has additionally achieved airplay on many radio stations and podcasts.
Refusing to only play in a garage, or just put songs up on the Internet, The Farstar takes winning over audiences seriously. The group shares the stage at showcases, festivals and charity functions with diverse acts of all sizes and genres. The band hopes to bring excitement to both your eyes and ears soon.
DJ Ayo- KDGE 102.1 FM (the Edge), Columnist (Dallas Morning News/QuickDFW):
"It's easy and lazy to write them off as a "good pop band", but thier songwriting talents easily break through that ceiling. (Their songs are) clean, well written and captivating pop pieces that resound with plenty of rock tinge. (The Farstar is) Aggressive, driven pop with edge, from a band yet to peak creatively. Your emo girlfriend digs them (and so do I) because they do emo the old way when it was quirky, smartly sarcastic and more atmospheric."
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/31/2004
Band Website: www.farstartherockband.com
Band Members:

SHANNON BARRETT:
Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars

CHRIS HATHCOCK:
Guitars

LANCE LINDSEY:
Drums, Percussion

ZECH LUMPKIN:
Guitars, Backing Vocals

MICHAEL MANEY:
Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Percussion

Here Is A Music Video Made From Footage Shot By Sam Fuller:

Influences: various biblical characters, sunny day real estate, the cure, the smiths, guns and roses, stryper, metallica, pedro the lion, rush, radiohead, U2, pavement, the pixes, coldplay, pink floyd, jane’s addiction, chainsaw kittens, smashing pumpkins, flaming lips, jellyfish, my bloody valentine, beatles, dreaming of the fifth, duran duran, foo fighters, led zeppelin, police, faith no more, heaven is a hotel, black sabbath, sonic youth, the killers, death cab for cutie, video games and lots of chipotle.

Sounds Like: a loud brown note, but only more tan or beige or taupe.

Record Label: Please make us an offer....
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Dec 23 2008, New Shows and then some

Hello and happy holidays! We have a few shows: -December 31st at Club Dada in Dallas (Deep Ellum): beat the crowd we play early at 8:45pm. CLUB DADA NEW YEARS EVE 8:45PM! with Escort Service, Cas Hale...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:58:00 GMT

Oct 6 2008 Working on New Album!

Hello, We've spent the last two weekends at the posh renovated Pleasantry Lane Studios with Salim and Rip working on the new tunes for the upcoming full length record coming out next year.  ...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:52:00 GMT

(Sept 8 2008) the latest

Here is the latest:   We have a full weekend of gigs coming up (please go to one or both shows):   On Friday Sept 12th we are playing at the famous Curtain Club in Deep Ellum www.curtainclub...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:52:00 GMT

(Summer 2008) PRESS-PACK, BAND INFO, ETC...

THE FARSTAR:   Hailing from North Texas, The Farstar is an Indie Rock band openly influenced by both noise and pop. The band combines the 21st century sound with ingredients from the 80s and 90s...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

(April 14th) New Shows, Music Video, Live footage and more...

Here are our current upcoming shows. More will be added this summer: 4/18 Denison at Breaktime (guitarist Zech's Grayson Co. Birthday Party 3 bands, Farstar closes the night with 2 full sets of materi...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:08:00 GMT

3/08 Were MusicScene Mags Artist of the Month, New Reviews, Live footage and more

Hello Everyone, We’re Music Scene Magazine’s Spotlight Artist of the Month.   Here is their album review: FARSTAR "Back to Life":  "A very well recorded and mixed EP.  ...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:31:00 GMT

Back to Life EP Credits

the FARSTAR Back to Life E.P.   Waking Up 2:15 There's a Light in Your Eyes Never Been to New York Faint Sick of the Rock and Roll   Produced by: Salim Nourallah and the Farstar.   Reco...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:58:00 GMT

(Sept 16th 2007) New Stuff and More

Hey guys- as you've probably noticed, the Farstar just finished mixingand mastering our E.P. "Back to Life". We're finalizing all of theartwork, photography, etc., but in the meantime we're currently ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:21:00 GMT

(13th of June 2007) wings and things.

Newsflash-   As summer 2007 is here, there is a lot going on with the band. A new Wingstop commercial featuring former Dallas Cowboy/Hall of Fame Quarterback Troy Aikman includes the FARSTAR's u...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:32:00 GMT

(7th of May 2007)...and then there was 5!

In the true celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the FARSTAR has added a fifth band-member.  Please welcome Chris Hathcock as our new additional guitarist. Clap, Clap, Cheer, Cheer. Two is bet...
Posted by on Mon, 07 May 2007 12:59:00 GMT