Playing at 7:00 p.m. at the OG basement on July 17th w/ Fossil Creek.

A re-union show of sorts. Celebrating the release of several new singles notably a Nick Drake cover of ‘A chime of a city clock..’. Which will be released in July.

There’s a big city melancholic beauty to the track.   Some Loud Indie Guitars, 70s soul vocals from Curt Perkins, tambourine from Marty Lynds (Chuck Mead), and amazing textured backgrounds from nashville singer Luella.

Rhodes. Strings, Horns…more!   link soon!

Formed in North Carolina in the summer of 1995, Stella spent its formative years in a bi-city existence between Charlotte, NC and Nashville, TN. Though based in the South, the band appeared at the 1996’s NXNE in Toronto where they drew the attention of UK based Beggars Banquet A&R Lesley Bleakley. After NXNE, Bleakley flew to Nashville to sign the band – meeting them at the infamous “Victor/Victoria’s” downtown club with the necessary paperwork to finalize her label’s offer.

In 1997 Beggars Banquet released their debut “Ascension”. The album was met with critical praise and the band toured extensively throughout the US and Canada. Following a year filled with arduous touring. Bouncing between studios in Tennessee and North Carolina, the band began working up a new body of songs intended for a second release with Beggars Banquet, entitled “American Weekend”. With much of the tracking completed, Stella’s 1998 recording schedule was partially waylaid by touring commitments. “Ascension” was released in Europe in March of 1998 to more strong praise. In September Stella embarked on a month long tour of Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria. On returning to the US, Stella finished production on “American Weekend.”

This was originally recorded for the Beggars Banquet record label. Complications at Beggars saw the release delayed. Stella U.S. finally split with the label and regained rights to their recordings.

With eye-opening contributions from Cheap Trick’s bassist Tom Peterson and South Carolina’s extraordinary Danielle Howle, Stella (U.S.)’s second full length “American Weekend” shimmers. The full length is available on Bandcamp Stella US.

https://curtperkins.bandcamp.com/album/american-weekend

Perkins has a long history in music, having been involved in several bands: Thurn & Taxis, Stella US, and Modlang, and has toured internationally with his projects as well as collaborating with artists like Josh Rouse, Matt Sharp (Weezer/The Rentals), and Amy Correia. He has just finished producing a Russell Thompson album.
In addition to his musical career, Perkins runs Curt Perkins Design, a company based in East Nashville that provides web development, graphic design, branding, and advertising services.
Curt has been doing jazz and cabaret shows in Nashville for the past couple of years with other great singers and wonderful musicians.
He’s just started working on a new solo record and is playing out around Nashville.
You can find him on your favorite streaming service. His first solo album ‘get something started ‘ is also available on bandcamp.

https://curtperkins.bandcamp.com/album/get-something-started

curtperkins.com

Charles Wyrick is a guitarist and creative collaborator with deep roots in the alternative rock and Americana music scenes. He is also co-owner of Lucky Dog Audio Post, where he has helped shape award-winning audio and voice production projects for film, television, and advertising. Over the years, Charles has worked with artists and bands including Julian Lennon, Peter Searcy, Jim Mize, Trevor Bates, the Boondogs, and the Easys, contributing his signature guitar work, production insight, and passion for authentic storytelling through music. Known for blending atmospheric textures with melodic, emotionally driven playing, Charles brings decades of experience in both live performance and professional audio production to every creative project he touches.

Post-Stella and through the late 90s, Alan Johnstone continued to tour and play music with artists such as Josh Rouse and Chris DiCroce but decided to take a break from music to dedicate his time to his family. He has worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 25 years and has three children (two of whom are active in the local Nashville music scene). He has recently returned to playing music and currently has a project called My Dad’s Band that you can catch around town.

Preach has worked in graphic design, printing and museum exhibit fabrication and installation for the last 25 years. He is also a founding member of the Raelyn Nelson Band which has recorded and toured for the past thirteen years. When not on the road he is a member of Tommy Womack’s Clash tribute band Tommy Gun and the frightfully groovy Pop Tarts. He is also a terrible golfer!