Art and KB are the driving creative forces behind the band, collaborating and conspiring to create material and a musical entity that are not afraid to be controversial. We are supported by a talented and diverse network of experienced musicians bringing depth and versatility to our music. We are very pleased with our current lineup.
Influences
Mom....Dad....Chuck Berry....Led Zeppelin....The O'Jays....Rage Against the Machine....The Staple Singers...Robin Trower....Friends of Adam...Jimi Hendrix....The Cult....Blue Oyster Cult....Neil Young....Lynyrd Skynyrd....Santana.....Marvin Gaye....Aretha Franklin....Allman Brothers....Fleetwood Mac.....Van Morrison....Immortal Technique.....Breaking the Innocent....Stillborn Skies...Current Events....The Bible...Financial Meltdown....Eddie 8 Dynamite...Gods of Hi Fi...Darrel Richard....Shannon Mulready...Nemesis Productions
Sounds Like
You will have to listen and decide. We do not attempt to sound like anybody but who we are. We are influenced, as are all musicians. We want to sound like Stratus Blue. We like to let it flow.
Former Inspector for the FBI, Ted Gunderson...
Interview with God Warning from Jesse Ventura
Stratus Blue originated in the late 80's when the primary conspirators, Art Stockwell and Ken (KB) Beal played for appreciative audiences on the island of O'ahu. After an extended hiatus, the two have reconnected and have been producing new music at a break neck pace. "It's hard to explain", remarks co-founder Art Stockwell. "The music and words seem to come from a higher power. We feel this is our purpose, and we feel fortunate to be able to provide this for the World." Stratus Blue has collaborated with an ever-widening network of musical talent that benefits the band's diverse approach to modern music. Stratus Blue feel a responsibility to entertain as well as inform. It is our mission to shed the light of day on lies, injustice, innuendo, and malfeasance that affects, or will affect, us all. We welcome you to join us on our journey. Together, we will!
This Sun Nov 22nd, we need your help!! Bring your horns and metal love!! Phoenix Rose will be battling in the Battle of the bands Finals 101.9fm @ the top of Dave & Busters roof!!
busy in Philly til December, then back to Hawaii finally. Hey did you guys play OnStage recently? I've played there a few times. the place is a trip. Have we actually met? Or only through myspace?
todo bien, aunque como puse estoy con un poco de presiòn arterial alta. estoy controlándola y haciéndome estudios. por lo demás todo bien. espero que tengan un gran fin de semana...and play much music
Hey KB! Sorry for the late reply. We're just hanging in there. Got a gig on the 12th @ Pipeline and maybe KCC on December 11th. Hope you all are doing well? -Shel
hahaha....finally some peace and quiet...i wish i could make it tomorrow..unfortunately ill be at kava roots playing with my side project...nov 7th though...keep me updated.
You need to keep both of the amps. If you get rid of one, then you'll be missin' it when you're looking for the tone that the other one can't come up with. From this angle...you've really got it all with the Marshall and the Mesa. If it becomes a money issue, then it could really become a nail-biting ordeal. Until then...ROCK ON BROTHER!!!!!!!!!
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