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Member Since4/24/2005
Band Websitestarsoftrackandfield.com
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"Album Complete and
on it's way to you."

New York, NY
United States
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Band Members:
Jason Bell , Kevin Calaba,
Daniel Orvik Influencesyour
band, and his band too man..

Member since: 4/24/2005
Website URL: starsoftrackandfield.com
MySpace URL: myspace.com/starsoftrackandfield


Biography

Kevin Calaba, Jason Bell, and Daniel Orvik, collectively known as Stars of Track and Field, return with an album that transcends the trio’s previous efforts.  A TIME FOR LIONS shows a more mature band, one that has evolved, bringing aggressive tempo and autonomous vision to their work.  The songs build upon the foundation they have created over the past several years of touring and recording, and are arguably the band’s best work to date. 

Stars of Track and Field began their journey in Portland, Oregon.  Calaba is no stranger to the public eye, having encountered the world of Hollywood at a young age when cast to appear in Mr. Holland’s Opus as a child.  He recalls, “It was my first thrilling experience in the entertainment industry, and I still get residuals.  Twelve bucks hit the mailbox yesterday.”  Bell, a former art school drop-out and Orvik, a gent who has never found a bet he doesn’t like, are simply characters.  On stage, assembled together, there is no shortage of personality within this band. 

The group’s first release You Came Here for Sunset Last Year (2005), delivered a firm foundation, and accolades from critics across the independent community.  The band’s Wind-up Records debut Centuries Before Love and War followed in 2006, and the trio spent the better part of two years touring the U.S.  They shared the stage with bands as diverse as Smashing Pumpkins to Jeremy Enigk and The Long Winters to Joseph Arthur and The Lonely Astronauts.  No matter who else was on the bill, Stars of Track and Field’s presence in venues small and large was memorable delivering a sizeable fan base.  In recollecting on the massive amount of touring the band endured through that endless run Bell reminisces, “Touring with all of these artists, it was clear there is so much more to music than the constrictive, trendy independent scene.    Cliques are silly, and great music is simply great music.  Who gives a fuck what kind of shoes you are wearing.”

When asked how they would describe the state of affairs for the band in front of A TIME FOR LIONS, each has individual, highly disparate feelings.  Orvik, shares the adjectives restless, excited, and curious.  This is partially due to the long period that has passed since the last release.  He shares, “I feel like an ant on the hill.  There are seven billion people on this rock and I see crazy shit happening all over the place.  I am grateful I get to create and share music with whoever cares to listen.  I hope this record positively influences their lives.”  Bell, always musically inclined, views the repertoire as raw, intimate and dreamy.  Each of these powerful words is a cornerstone of the band’s musical creations.  He comments, “I wanted this record to reach out and grab you like a Warhol print.  This album is a collection of songs, and the farthest thing from a concept album.  Each track is a mood unto itself, sometimes desolate sometimes stunning.  There are subtle nuances the listener will uncover with each and every subsequent listen. ”  Calaba’s thoughts cover a wider spectrum than his partners as he begins with agitation, then stating new landscapes and musically grounded, as elements that come to mind in consideration of the current being which is Stars of Track and Field.  He elaborates, “The album was born through a day to day artistic struggle between the three of us - lyrically, tonally, and musically.  Each confrontation led to either compromise or acceptance, which in turn led to the crystallization of a mature, colorful rock album.  True democracy never works.”

The band’s return after an extended absence wastes no time on A TIME FOR LIONS, with the passionate pleas that soar through the opening track “Racing Lights.”  The textured elements remain from the band’s earlier efforts, but are joined by an evolution of anthemic impulses.  Stars of Track and Field thrive within the exclusive club of contemporary artists who define the future of electro-pop.  The implied urgency continues with “End of all Time,” a song that can stand should-to-shoulder with the best of any Brit-Pop band.  “Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun” showcases Stars of Track and Field’s turn towards maturity in a sparser arrangement, and Calaba’s moody, dark vocal delivery.  These multi-instrumentalists have never shied away from beauty, and let’s hope they never do.  Their sense of feel never ceases from track one to the last note of the album, and peaks are no stranger to their creative genetic make-up as is especially seen in “In Bright Fire” and “The Breaking of Waves.”

On the new release, five of the eleven songs are self-produced by Stars of Track and Field.  While in pre-production, the trio opted to roll tape on a regular basis.  These natural, secluded moments yielded significant parts of the selections “End of All Time,” “Now You Lift Your Eyes To The Sun,” “Safety in Numbers,” “The Stranger,” and “Sunrise Ends.” Many of the compositions morphed as the band entered and exited various studios and deemed nothing too precious.  Lyrically, Calaba and Bell have turned inward, painting an introverted and focused portrait of their personal experiences.  Centuries Before Love and War took on grand themes, and this collection of songs speaks from a place of introspection. 

As the landscape vastly morphs for artists looking for a sustainable career, there will always be a place for bands like Stars of Track and Field.  The honest and breathy delivery this band naturally emits is simply one-of-a-kind.  The music is reminiscent of a time where a great song was simply a masterpiece – not overtly pigeonholed in to classifications.  A TIME FOR LIONS is overflowing with what is simply real – emotions taking flight through song.  Living, breathing creative compositions that are synonymous with what fans have come to expect from Stars of Track and Field.

Influencesyour band, and his band too man..
Record LabelWind-up Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Four Stars - Alternative Press, March 2007

"Standout 'Movies of Antartica' is a desolate stadium anthem that echoes Radiohead and Coldplay." - Billboard, January 2007

"The Portland trio, whose shoegazer sound is a dreamy mix of keyboards, electronic samples, chiming guitar and throbbing bass lines...a further dip into this impressive debut reveals some expansive rock songs that deserve to be heard on the big stage." -- VH1.com - Must Hear Albums, January 3rd, 2007

"Centuries Before Love and War is good enough to scare the Postal Service gang back into the studio." – The Boston Globe, January 2007

"Stars of Track and Field are masterminds of atmospherics…The group’s lushly crafted alt-rock aims high-for the arena rafters, even-but in a way that is smart and indie-minded." - The Denver Post, January 2007

"A little bit poppy, a little bit electronic, a little bit dreamy. All together amazing." - NY Post's Best Songs to Download from 2006, December 19th, 2006

"...the results are quite stunning, as Centuries Before Love and War, a follow-up to their self-produced debut EP, You Came Here for Sunset Last Year, proves.What hasn't changed is the Stars' glimmering, gloomy, shimmering, shambling style, but the electronics allow them to vastly expand their musical palette, add a plethora of shadings and textures to their songs, and evoke rock's rich past." -- Jo-Ann Greene, All Music Guide / Billboard Magazine

"...you will not want to miss your chance to meet your new favorite band, especially if you're a fan of the beautiful, emotionally fractured and deftly dynamic sound of Disintegration-era Cure or pre-major label Wheat. " -- Nashville Rage, August 2006

"...a stunning and desolate beauty to Stars of Track and Field's debut album. The crestfallen vocals of singer Kevin Calaba backed by lonely synths and hushed electronica conflate into one big murky sparkle, giving the album a dark and stirring sheen." -- Amplifier Magazine

"...digital beats with a little bit of guitar rock. At times one aspect of the band overpowers the others - breaking through the sound we had just gotten used to." -- Gothamist

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EDGEMUSIC

EDGEMUSIC



Mar 8 2010 4:34 PM

Stars of Track & Field have been nominated in this week's EdgeMusic Artist of the Week poll.

http://www.wishafriend.com/poll/101660/
The Cunningham Sisters **BRAND NEW SONG IS UP!!**

The Cunningham Sisters **BRAND NEW SONG IS UP!!**



Mar 4 2010 6:06 AM

Thanks for welcoming us SOT&F :)

Enjoy K.I.S.S.I.N.G. & SHOES ...SUPERMAN we tributed to President Obama in Ottawa
...SEASONS OF LOVE just up

Smiles♥
Nataiah Natalie Natashia
Foolish Nonsense

Foolish Nonsense



Mar 4 2010 6:06 AM

Hey guys. Loving the music. Kinda reminds me of a cross between The Fray and Phoenix. I'm loving it. Can't wait to share the stage with you guys at Sluggo's on March 12th. Really looking forward to it :) Hope the rest of your tour goes well.
Brian Begley

Brian Begley



Mar 3 2010 12:00 AM

hey guys saw u at merc lounge in october w lights. ur cool guys and i got some people into ur music, also saw u had some air time w grey anatomy! just wanted to wish u continued success and thanks for adding me!
-brian
pinehurst kids

pinehurst kids



Feb 27 2010 6:05 PM

keep on killing it guys! sounds freaking epic, congrats!
HiCKi VARLOW™

Victoria Harlow



Feb 26 2010 12:36 AM

I'll see you on april 23rd in omaha! I really like your music its got a really good sound
jen [the ageless];

Jennifer Porter



Feb 18 2010 3:04 AM

i just wanted to say that End of All Time is my favorite song everrr (: so good! <3
Igor (HTH Photo Studio Coordinator)

Igor Petkovic



Feb 18 2010 3:04 AM

Hello,
Thx. for accepting Friendship here on MySpace
Cheers
Igor
kris

kris starr



Feb 18 2010 3:04 AM

Thanks for the add i think i will see you on 4-18-010 with blue October in Cleveland but don't see any tour dates on here? could you let me know thanks




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EDGEMUSIC

EDGEMUSIC



Feb 18 2010 3:03 AM

Stars of Track and Field have been nominated in this week's EdgeMusic Artist of the Week poll.

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FreshBlend

FreshBlend



Feb 18 2010 3:03 AM

"Racing Lights" just got added at FreshBlendRadio.com -- playing the best new music from ALL styles of music!
Jim

Jim Albarn
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Feb 18 2010 3:03 AM

Hi
Composition

Composition



Feb 18 2010 3:03 AM

Thanks for adding as friends, check my page for a new breed of hip hop. Fresh out the Garden!
♥Vintage Love♥

♥Vintage Love♥



Feb 18 2010 3:03 AM

End Of All Time is like the best song everrrrr!
i just had to say that. you guys are amazing!
thanks for the add! i'm sooo digging the music!
it's brilliant! fantastic!!! everything wonderful!
i'm really happy to finally find some new
INCREDBLE music!!! it's so hard to find good
bands nowadays! :)
killer queen

killer queen



Feb 18 2010 3:02 AM

so you decide to come back to chicago and play at my favorite venue the DAY before i leave for japan. -sigh- maybe i'll go to the hob show...
~RainboWarrioRanger~

Chelsea Adler



Jan 29 2010 10:45 PM

you guys need to come back to LA..... U WERE AMAZING at the TROUBADOUR
ABSORBING LIFE

Emilie Petry



Jan 29 2010 10:43 PM

Congratulations!!! its been a long time since the black cat! or maybe the recher theater...i am wishing u all the best!
KITengwall-photography

Kit Engwall Photography



Jan 29 2010 10:43 PM

Thanks for the support! Your music is awesome!
Ryan

Ryan



Jan 29 2010 10:43 PM

You guys rock! I hope you'll be touring in 2010!
Natalie Major

Natalie Major



Jan 19 2010 3:41 PM

came across Kevin's video on Jimmy Lloyds songwriter showcase---you guys are incredible :-D id love to see you live around these streets of NY.

Any shows soon?

Natalie
Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



Jan 19 2010 3:41 PM

Cheers...
Jamie Lynn Noon

Jamie Lynn Noon



Jan 19 2010 3:40 PM

Many thanks & much love to you... :)
DJ ENIGMA

DJ ENIGMA



Dec 29 2009 7:36 PM

Thanks 4 the ADD Sa-weet! Cheers
dennis

Dennis Zhao



Dec 29 2009 7:36 PM

great band
Graham

Graham



Dec 29 2009 7:36 PM

Go Ducks!!!!
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