Nova Stella is a “Funk band that ate a folk singer” which emerged in early 2008 from the remnants of several popular regional North Carolina acts. With influences such as Galactic, Ben Harper, Colin Hay, 311, Bela Fleck and the FLecktones, Dave Matthews, Miles Davis, John Mayer, John Coltrane and pretty much what ever else they can find, Nova Stella strives to build a high energy live show consisting of original material and their versions of tunes by their favorite artists.
The five members of Nova Stella create thick sounds with tons of melody, texture, and powerful grooves. They are a laid back group of guys who can usually be found cutting up and joking around, usually at each others expense, which often times will trickle into their live show.
Nova Stella is currently working on their first studio album which is set to release in Fall 2008.
If you choose to book Nova Stella we promise you and your patrons that we will not disappoint.
If you are interested in booking Nova Stella, please send an email to: booking@novastellaband.com
Genres:
Funk, Indie Pop, Indie Rock Sponsored by SideCho, Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter (male), Soft Rock
Members:
Chris Alley - Drums and Vocals
Joe Barrett - Lead Guitar and Vocals
Eric Benson - Lead Vocals and Guitar
Todd Jenkins - Bass and Vocals
Thomas Sisson - Sax and Vocals
Setup Requirements:
5 vocal mics
2 guitar amps
2 acoustic direct
1 keyboard direct
1 sax direct (sax has his mic)
1 bass
drum kit has:
2 snares
3 toms
1 kick
We have a PA for venues who don't provide their own sound