Rusty Starz
Rusty Starz Rusty Starz is a five-piece original rock band playing what has been described as Psychedelic Power Pop. The songs are loaded with hooks, harmonies, rhythm and soaring guitar solos. They can play a full 3 set show leveraging over 23 performances with growing audiences, currently at 80-100 persons. The sound borrows from the Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty and Stephen Malkmus. A return to the late '60s, early '70s Bay Area music scene, Rusty Starz will take you to a place you always knew you had. Rusty Starz is fronted by Jon Jeans. Jon moved from San Diego after leading the Citrus Revolution on stage for 4 years. He has played and sang at over 100 shows including the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon. He teaches fifth grade and is a video editor on the side. Andy Schmidt plays lead electric guitar and sings. He is a local photographer and videographer. He is a veteran of High Fashion and Element, showing off his musical talents as a drummer in these bands. Ben Cline plays the drums. His distinctive rolls and fills compliment the bands eclectic styling. He brings influences from Sonic Youth and Rush to the groove. Ben grew up in Hood River and works as a photo editor. Russ Hiser keeps it all in time on the bass. Russ has lived in Portland for 4 years, bringing stage experience from the east coast bands Barn Yard Lovers and Three Feet Deep. He is an international man of business who brings humor into every song. Influences include Grateful Dead, REM, Cake, Phish. Vince Blaney adds percussion, harmonica and vocals to the band. He brings road experience from east coast jam band, PHUNKT, and his wide variety of sounds fills out the Rusty Starz style. An ever fountain of positive energy, Vince works as a physical therapist. Discography Ecstacy – 2006 – 14 original songs – written, produced, and recorded by the Rusty Starz on a Mac for less than $400 Elastic Memory Band – 2007 – 15 original songs – written, produced and recorded by the Rusty Starz. Mastered by Yascha Noonberg. Big Red Studio album – anticipated release Summer 2007 – an EP recorded at Big Red Studios, Corbett, OR March 2007. Produced by Yascha Noonberg and Sound Engineer Billy Oskay – included 8 songs written by the Rusty Starz.