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Coming together with a wide range of individual style and influence, the members of Five Star Affair have created a unique sound that blends the smooth feel of ska, rock, and reggae with a twist. Emerging in the Calgary music scene with raw energy that gives new meaning to live music, members: Tristin Chanel (vocals, rhythm guitar, and didgeridoo), Jessie Robertson (bass and vocals), Jesse Colin (trumpet and vocals), Chris Gillrie (lead guitar), and Eric Elhanati (drums) express their passion and commitment to music in each and every show they play.
Five Star Affair gains fans with each performance and wins over audiences of all backgrounds by creating a fun, high-energy atmosphere that makes each show different than the last. With witty improvisation, upbeat songs, and audience involvement, fans walk away feeling refreshed and fully charged. The members of Five Star Affair appreciate the personal connection with their audience and also maintain a strong relationship between each other for a balanced six-some unit.
On New Year’s Eve 2005 and after being together for only 2 months, Five Star Affair released their first EP album entitled, “Better Than What You Get At Home.†With a great response to the CD and live performances, the band returned to the studio to record their LP, “Do Not Disturb,†with well renowned reggae artist and producer, Ibo. With their hard work and determination, Five Star Affair has been promoting the new album and celebrated the anticipated release to a sold out audience in December 2006.
Five Star Affair has played over 200 shows within the short time that they have been together, demonstrating that they are well on their way to success, FSA fills venues to full capacity with fans wanting more and more. Their fast rate of accomplishment and growth proves they are ready and determined to break into the worldwide music scene. From playing numerous shows in a variety of venues, City events, fundraisers, and everything in between, Five Star Affair have also opened for such bands as Rancid, The Aquabats, Horrorpops, and The English Beat. With their wide exposure to various medias, Five Star Affair has gained recognition on College radio charts across Canada and the U.S with both released albums. Also catching the attention of the Warped Tour side-stage, promoting female-fronted bands, Five Star Affair played the Calgary Warped Tour on the Shira Girl Stage in 2005 and did numerous U.S and Canadian dates in 2006. In 2007 Five Star Affair was selectively chosen as one of the few local bands to be part of Much Music Does Calgary - Going Coastal, and toured across Canada playing numerous venues to promote “Do Not Disturb†during the summer of 2007.
On the move, growing, and gaining exposure along the way, Five Star Affair is an eclectic band that is sure to leave an impression. With their hard work ethic and personable style, Five Star Affair is a new and upcoming band with the complete package.
"This young Calgary five-piece plays a booty-shakin mix of ska and funk with powerful harmonies and a throbbing horn section." -VUE Weekly, Edmonton, AB
"...Five Star Affair ignited the room of people and created an intense atmosphere equipped with sounds of the trumpet and didgeridoo." - Emergenza.net
"Five Star Affair are one of the most original bands I have ever heard. Lead Vocalist Tristin Chanel was born for the stage. When Ward is in the spotlight, she is in the zone, a zone that involves a lot of crowd interaction and hilarity.they are a band that you do not want to miss!" - Beatroute Magazine, Calgary AB
"The ska/funk of Five Star Affair...proved to be ultimate crowd pleasers." - Exclaim! Magazine, Canada
