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SPARKLEJET
Rock / Indie / Powerpop

"Sparklejet - Fresno's Second Best Band"

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  6/29/2008
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   SPARKLEJET: General Info
Member Since4/14/2005
Band Websitesparklejet.net
Band MembersVictor Sotelo guitar and vocals, Geoff Anderson bass and vocals, Wade Krause drums
Influencesthe power of the WHO, the melodies of Guided By Voices, guitars like the Pixies, the energy of Husker Du,
Sounds LikeThe Replacements, The WHO, The Pixies, GBV, Foo Fighters, Crazy Horse, Kinks, Husker Du, Check us out on soundclick.com ! SoundClick Now!

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Record LabelLong Live Crime Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About SPARKLEJET
SparkleJet is the tried and true, all-American rock band. Born in the unlikely agricultural hub of Central California, the Fresno-based group holds true to its rock n roll roots, playing music the way it should be played: 100 percent pretension free. SparkleJet has settled into a stripped-down, power-trio lineup where they find themselves at the height of their ability to convey uncompromising power and urgency. The band bounces effortlessly across the rock landscape, drawing from the likes of past and current heroes including The Replacements, Pixies, Hüsker Dü, The Kinks, Guided By Voices, The Police, Foo Fighters, Devo, Led Zeppelin, and The Who. Speaking of Townshend and the boys, SparkleJet performed its own rendition of The Who's 'Tommy' back in 2002. SparkleJets 11-track album, Beyond the Beyond, has been released on Los Angeles-based Long Live Crime Records. Two of the trios earlier releases 1998s This Years Model & 2001s Bar Guest will be distributed through the indie label this spring. For their new album 'Beyond the Beyond', SparkleJet strayed from the usual Fresno recording studios. Instead, the band decided to work with Steve Albini (Pixies, Nirvana, PJ Harvey) at his Electrical Audio studio in Chicago. SparkleJet has toured throughout the Northwest, having shared the stage with bands like Kaito, Silversun Pickups, Earlimart, the Mother Hips, Radar Bros., Pine Martin, the High Speed Scene and more. The trio has been featured in Billboard magazine's Best New Artist spotlight, and their music has been used on ESPNs Extreme Games. They have not taken a contrived, anti-social punk rock stance or infused their music with any such self-defeating message. Simply put, they don't try to be anything except who they are by nature. No trendy clothes, no fancy haircuts, just rock. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

   SPARKLEJET's Friend Space (Top 18)
SPARKLEJET has 1469 friends.
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 the Who 


 Chris Corners 


 Guided By Voices 


 Mitch on Speed. 


 Boss Man 


 the sleepover disaster 


 PIXIES 


 gypsy cab 


 Kat Jones (Is Booking A West Coast Tour - August) 


 Grub Dog 





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May 23 2008 3:12 PM

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May 19 2008 3:40 AM

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Steve Caraway





Apr 15 2008 2:43 AM

Guys, big thanks for the add. I can hear that the Mats "loom large in your legend", great stuff. Drop by for a listen sometime, won..t you? All the best.
Greg





Mar 17 2008 5:52 AM

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Mar 4 2008 8:28 PM

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The Dalloways





Mar 2 2008 3:38 PM

Well, I hope you guys can make it out to the show anyway. It would be great to see you. It'll be a nice Thursday eve!

Britanya





Feb 26 2008 12:10 AM

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Feb 22 2008 3:28 PM

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Feb 17 2008 10:40 AM

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Feb 6 2008 4:53 AM

Hi! - Been enjoying your tunes. Thanks for adding us - if u get chance to have a listen to us we'd appreciate it. All the best x
Hector Ramirez (West Coast Mix/Mastering Doctor)





Jan 22 2008 10:04 AM

Just passing thru ur page to say "WHAT UP"....Hope ur doing good and "KEEP DOING YOUR THANG"...
Get that MONEY this year...Im in Fresno..Hit me up if you need Recording.

Check u out later..
Hector
PsychedelicCentral.Com





Jan 21 2008 12:04 AM

Hi and thanks for the add, it is a pleasure to welcome you!

Have a great week!

Jan :)
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Jan 8 2008 11:09 AM

Thanks for the add!
Listen to LOCAL Music!!
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JP and Teeeeena
Dr. Jones





Jan 7 2008 11:05 AM

Dudes...I think your account has been hacked...I'm getting ads posted on my comments advertising teen porn. It seems to be a widespread problem...
The Dalloways





Jan 2 2008 11:20 PM

How've you all been! Hope 2008's going great.

G
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Dec 25 2007 7:41 PM

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Dec 24 2007 3:11 PM

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Nov 27 2007 2:50 PM

Looking forward to seeing you play Fred's this Friday, there will be some birthdays going on in the house, oh yeah!
the electric eyebrows





Nov 22 2007 12:31 PM

The Electric Eyebrows would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope your meat comes out HOT MOIST AND JUICY ..mmmmmhummmm cause we know thats how you like it..
Ms.Scarlet:RidiculouslyRed





Nov 18 2007 1:23 PM


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Brave Ulysses





Nov 3 2007 11:12 AM

I think it's high time you guys came out to Chicago. Show, beers, good times. I miss you guys, damn it!
Joe Rosato Jr.





Oct 22 2007 12:06 PM

SparkleJet rules!! "Amelio" is the baddest jam of all time. Seriously. I love the girls of the 559.
The Green House Effect





Oct 19 2007 9:41 PM

GO !! MAN !! GO !! ITS THE NEW EXCITING SOUNDS OF THE VOX WAH WAH PEDAL !!
SAENZ PRODUCTIONS





Oct 19 2007 1:37 PM

Thank you for your support.....

SAENZ PRODUCTIONS


GOD BLESS
The Heavy Shakes





Oct 12 2007 9:53 AM

Wade, its a great idea id have to talk to the rest of the guys and see where they are at with this idea.

rob
Kat Jones (Is Booking A West Coast Tour - August)





Oct 12 2007 8:34 AM

Wado Tornado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) I miss you buddy!!!!!!!!!!!
The Heavy Shakes





Oct 11 2007 7:39 AM

Hey Wade,
Maybe a reunion someday will happen just to busy to even think about hauling equipment around the mere thought of it gives me the butterflies.

Rob
The Heavy Shakes





Sep 28 2007 10:17 PM

Hey guys good to hear from you. Wade...are you still making t-shirts? Give me a holler.
The Green House Effect





Sep 21 2007 3:54 PM

ALRIGHT !!! ROCK AND ROLL !!!
Alan G. Yerxa Band a.k.a. Onion Head





Sep 21 2007 5:55 AM

Thank you for the support

Blessings

Alan

HI-FI-A





Sep 18 2007 3:00 PM

If you are serious about making music and performing it, stay in touch, this is huge.
the electric eyebrows





Sep 15 2007 4:22 PM

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Bill Hale





Aug 5 2007 12:06 AM

SparkleJet Mark III

Cheers
Bill
**PROUD PAR3NTS 2 B**





Jul 21 2007 7:37 PM

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Jul 9 2007 9:40 PM

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Jun 30 2007 8:04 AM

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