Aaron Stone (Songwriting, Guitar, Vox --extra studio stuff),
Ethan Towle (Bass guitar),
Seabrien Arata (Drums),
Alan Lin (Violin, Keys, Backup Vocals)
Influences
Sunny Day Real Estate (when the descriptive word "emo" actually meant something),Hum,Kevin Angus, The Police, John Lennon, The Beatles, Bjork, The Sun, Buddah, Eckhart Tolle, Weezer (the first album only), Billy Joel, John Denver, Sarah McLachlan, Zeppelin etc.
Sounds Like
Sunny Day Real Esate, Hum, Jeff Buckley and sometimes a shameless Beatles sound creeps in (it's hard to resist).
"A Bono-esque singer" with a "voice filled with range that Bono has never had."
-- Richard Ehisen, Sacramento News and Review
"Aaron is bigger than Elvis in almost every universe but our own. I know many, many musicians. But when this guy sings a song, angels punch themselves in the face."
-- Adrian Grey -- Producer, "Studio City" Adriangrey.com
Aaron Stone is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a reputation for pristine vocals and superb musicality. Influenced by a variety of artists such as Jeff Buckley, Bjork, Sunny Day Real Estate, John Mayer, The Police, Tool and The Beatles, Aaron resists the widely accepted notion that memorable pop melodies and intricate accompaniment are mutually exclusive. In doing so, Aaron Stone's music embodies haunting melodies with classic themes of the human condition like our tendency to 'want what we can't have' and the notion that 'only our minds can create the problem of time.' Laid on a sonic palette composed of intricate chord changes, counter melodies and counter rhythms Aaron Stone proves it's possible to indulge in unorthodox musical elements without interfering with the power of honest lyrics, memorable melodies, and naked, emotive vocals.
"Christmas is forever, not for just one day,for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself." Norman W. Brooks
Dear Aaron ... I wish you a merry Christmas and happy holidays! Have a wonderful time with your family ... Hugs Y.
Hey Aaron, So I've been meaning to catch a show at the Fillmore....let me know if you see anything good on a weekend....I'd love to catch up and play some music. Cheers and hope life is treating you well!
hmm... I always thought gales need a little more something... Thanks for listen, man! We're playing down at The Hotel Utah tonight, you should stop by for a drink. I've got a show or two up my sleeve you should do with us as well. I'll let you know!
hey aaron i just wanted to remind you that i will be playin a show in berkeley at Blakes this friday th 29th, we go on around 930. hope to see ya there man, billy
Hello there...don't know if you remember me, but I've been listening to your music an awful lot and I don;t know if I ever told you how wonderful you are! If you ever want to play Austin let me know! peace & love cheers & smiles
Guess I haven't checked my myspace in a while, just saw your invite for the Sac show...oops! Sorry I missed it, looks like it was a good line-up too...hope you had fun in Sactown, and that I'll get to see you sometime soon!!
hey aaron, wussup mofo? Hey I just want to let you know that I am probably moving up to the bay area, maybe Sacramento within the next couple of months. when i do we need to chill out man, Hope you are doing well, the music sounds great as usual Billy