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Zachery Allan Starkey
Electro / Disco House / Indie

" It's ZAS-tastic! - Steyvan Curry"

COLUMBUS, OHIO
United States

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Last Login:  5/14/2008
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   Zachery Allan Starkey: General Info
Member Since3/16/2004
Band Websitemyspace.com/ZacheryAllanStarkey
Band MembersZachery Allan Starkey - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Synthesizers, Bass, Programming.

LIVE BAND:

Zachery Allan Starkey - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar.

Farrell - Keyboards and Sequencers.

Marvin the Robot - Keyboards and Sequencers.

PAST LIVE MEMBERS:

Ray Gunn - Lead Guitar (2005-2008). Played on the album Solitaire.

Bryan Hall Arnold - Keyboards and Sequencers (2005-2007).

Ryan Stolte-Sawa - Keyboards (2004-2005).

Dan Wallon - Keyboards and Sequencers (2006)

Trinity Shi - Keyboards (2004)

Andrew Harding - Guitar, Keyboards (2004).

Sarah E. - Keyboards (2004).

Bo Kim - Keyboards (2004)

InfluencesNew Order, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Public Image Limited,The Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, Joy Division, Nine Inch Nails, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Neil Young, Bjork, The Smiths, The Talking Heads, The Sex Pistols, Stuart Price,The Sisters of Mercy, Le Tigre, Morrissey, Gary Numan, Ladytron, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Pulp, P Funk, Timbaland, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Patti Smith, Wire, Elastica, Blixa Bargeld
Sounds LikeSmart Electro dance music.
Type of LabelNone





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May 17 2008 8:00P
OHIO HEMPFEST Columbus, Ohio

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   About Zachery Allan Starkey
SOLITAIRE LIVE 2007

70 MILLIMETER LIVE 2007

NUCLEAR STAR LIVE 2007

DAY GLO GIRL LIVE 2007

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THE CRITICS SAY ABOUT ZACHERY ALLAN STARKEY'S SOLITAIRE:

"Original dance music influenced irreparably by New Order, Public Image Ltd. and Depeche Mode. New wave to the core, the record shows Starkey's love for both the music of yesteryear and an idyllic image that dance tunes done right can move people in many ways. It's also the local project closest to Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy: a full-length epic that was squeezed out, after three years of recording and three producers, by the city's most controversial figure not involved in politics.......The 12 tracks stand as an homage to the late '80s by a musician who one day would like to become, as he says in the goofy manner he adopts when comfortable, "the Bob Dylan of the dance floor." What it lacks in forward thinking it makes up for in sheer complexity: Nearly every song contains numerous drum lines, guitars and a crushing number of keyboards and synthesizers......There's a big-city feel to much of it, though that's not what will surprise most listeners. What will be somewhat shocking is that this collection of dance songs—delayed so long, surrounded by so much hype and hate—is pretty good."

-The Columbus Alive, April 26th, 2007.

"12 songs and 79 minutes of complex, multi-layered instrumentation, that's quite an ambitious project.....It's also a very lyrical record, something you don't hear a lot in dance music.......the most controversial musician in Columbus."

-The Other Paper, April 26th, 2007.

"All of the time Starkey has spent in nightclubs clearly has given him an innate understanding of dance music, and he knows what people want to hear."

-U. Weekly, April 25th, 2007

"Relying on synths and machinated beats for his backing, Starkey's points of references come from the early '80s, situated somewhere between Vincent Clarke-era Depeche Mode (see leadoff cut "Nuclear Star" and "In the Dark"), Human League (see "The Eyes of God") and Gary Numan ("Bye Bye Love")....the album is musically engaging...electronic lushness."

-Stephen Slaybaugh. Donewaiting.com. April 2007.

BIO -

Zachery Allan Starkey is a Songwriter/Musician/Artist from Columbus, Ohio, who specialises in writing and performing his own distinctive brand of electronic dance music. He is also a noted photographer, with many succesful solo gallery shows under his belt, and a performance artist. In 2007, the Columbus based newspaper The Other Paper called Starkey "The most controversial musican in Columbus".

Influenced by groups such as New Order, Depeche Mode, the Cure, ect., Starkey's songs are generally melodic, incredibly catchy electronic dance songs with a hints of melancholy and articulate, intelligent lyrics. They feature many interlocking synthesizer and sequencer melodies, 4/4 dance beats, elements of House and European Disco, and Starkey's unique, one of a kind voice.

In 2007 Zachery Allan Starkey released a solo album entitled Solitaire, which recieved critical acclaim in the 3 major Central Ohio Newspapers. The album has 12 songs, all written and performed by Starkey himself (Starkey played Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, and Programming).

Starkey also co produced the album with producers Jonathan Welch and Bryan Moss. The searing Lead Guitar work on the album was provided by Psychobilly guitarist Ray Gunn.

The album recieved good critical reviews and has been steadly selling both in Columbus and online since its release.

The lead single from the album, also entitled "Solitaire", has recieved worldwide distribution thanks to the internet and has been featured on dance radio shows and has since become a regional dance hit.

French electro master Neolymb has remixed the single "Nuclear Star", which along with the albums other two singles, "70 Millimeter" and "Day Glo Girl" have become regional club staples.

Starkey and his live band spent 2007 and most of 2008 touring to support Solitaire.

Starkey is currently working on a follow up album to Solitaire with producer Bryan Moss.

The Photography of Zachery Allan Starkey takes cues from film noir of the 1940's and 1950's, as well as German Expressionist Films of the 1920's and 1930's. Starkey's moody, dramatically lit compositions look like scenes from imaginary midnight films that exist only in Starkey's mind. The viewer is invited to concieve thier own story to go along with Starkeys photographs.

Starkey's photography has appeared in over 38 gallery shows in various locations around Columbus Since 2002, He has has six solo photography shows in galleries as Diverse as the BLD Gallery and the Madlab Gallery.

When he is not busy making art and music, Zachery Allan Starkey is a Marketing Represenative for the Universal Music Group and Fontana Distribution. He is also an editorial writer, and his writings have been published in the Columbus Alive, the Other Paper, and Melt Magazine. Starkey also DJ's on occaision.

PERSONAL STUFF:

My name is Zachery Allan Starkey.

I am 25.

I am a photographer and musician. I write and perform moody electronic dance music under my own name. The songs I write are electro dance epics influenced by New Order and Depeche Mode. I have a live electronic band that I perform my songs with.

I show my photography in art galleries on a regular basis. 6 solo shows and 52 group shows so far. I do a lot of black and white '50s film noir style portraits of glamourous looking women. My photographs look like scenes from movies that exist only in my head.

I work as a Marketing Represenative for the Universal Music Group and Fontana Distribution.

AIM - ZackieStardust

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May 14 2008 8:04 PM

Hey Zachery Allan Starkey, I just bought you as my PET! Click here to find out how much I think you're $$WORTH$$!


What the??? I don't know, I thought I was broke, another silly idea via Myspace.

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May 14 2008 11:19 AM

<333
TORSO The Clothing Store





May 9 2008 7:01 PM

thanks Zach-
Hope all is well :-)
Ronn @ Torso
Sky Ferreira


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May 8 2008 8:24 AM

sky <3 ur hair
A a r o n





May 7 2008 9:02 PM

I'm trying to figure out how to play the guitar and its rough. I really have a new appreciation for what you do.
Alicia





May 7 2008 2:16 PM

See ya on the 17th! I'm there for sure.
Can't wait!
A a r o n





May 5 2008 4:55 PM

thanks for the heads up!!
Jester Jack Band





May 3 2008 10:58 AM

Thanks for adding us.
See you at Hempfest!
AMIT





May 1 2008 9:24 PM

dayaam!
lookin good.
lookin good.
Erica Marie Presley





Apr 30 2008 6:31 PM

i am buying three kittens tomorrow.
Sara Of The Webbs





Apr 28 2008 12:21 PM

one year anniversary!!! congrats!!! hope your not staying to busy and throwing in some time for fun!
sunshine love





Apr 27 2008 5:12 PM

hows cleveland treatin ya:)
reenastarr*





Apr 21 2008 2:56 PM

Columbus can suck it. You are fantastic. Keep fighting the good fight.
teamtim





Apr 21 2008 2:35 PM

Quinn wanted me to let you know that you can play the treehouse
Quinn





Apr 19 2008 9:41 AM

always nice running into you, sir :)
Racheal





Apr 18 2008 9:19 PM

i shall try!
Racheal





Apr 17 2008 4:18 PM

Aww glad to hear it :D
and i have been swell.
busy with school and stuff.
and yeahh, i might be able to go :D
Racheal





Apr 16 2008 7:07 PM

Heyy,
how have you been sir'
PATIENT BUT READY TO JUMP





Apr 15 2008 6:50 PM

hey.. i was jus stoppin bye to say thanks again for every thing.. that was truely one of the highlights of my life..lol. i still cant believe it..
JAM DOCTORS





Apr 13 2008 7:32 PM

What's up Zach. Get some feedback from your friends about playing on the west side. We are kicking around an idea for a show for you and need some input. Fuck those other places! We will do our own thing. Call me and keep doing what you do!
Dad
A a r o n





Apr 10 2008 1:55 PM

whats up with the artical about you in the other paper?
Alicia





Apr 3 2008 4:39 PM

Mandi and I wanna move to LA.
Wanna join us?? Pack up the u-haul and lets hit the road :)
Keiko





Apr 3 2008 3:31 PM

i was just listening to your CD while going down to LA the other day.

love it!
Summer





Apr 3 2008 11:40 AM

Fuck Columbus anyway.
Kelly Jacqueline





Apr 2 2008 9:28 PM

I saw a video on YouTube of you "impersonating" the great lawyer Kevin Kurgis. It was absolutely genius, and my day was brightened immensely.
Label Yourself...





Apr 1 2008 10:39 AM

Zachery, I know you are super busy with your music, but I wanted to know if you would be interested in modeling my redesigned clothing line, Label Yourself... I really need a cute boy with style. Let me know.
ray





Mar 31 2008 3:36 PM

When will I here the new songs?????
Eleanor





Mar 30 2008 6:18 AM

haha its fine :)
yeah send me a copy, i'd like to hear it!
and no worries, it was definately worth listening!
had a good weekend?
xxx
Lindsay Hearts





Mar 29 2008 9:41 PM

its always so nice to run into you xoxoxo
Eleanor





Mar 28 2008 7:20 PM

you are brilliant
i love your music,
thanks for the add :)
xxxx
Erica Marie Presley





Mar 24 2008 6:09 PM

Yeah!
And I'll name her Penelope Louise!!
Penny Lou for short.
:)
EMBRYO





Mar 23 2008 12:31 PM

I am so proud of you. I have watched you over a 7 year period and you have become a celebrity. You are so good at what you do. Please continue to do so.
EMILY





Mar 22 2008 5:10 PM

tour tour tour!!! i missss you!
Luci is the cup to the cake





Mar 17 2008 10:54 AM

U should put some pics up from the 90s ! With ur bleach blonde hair and tweeded jackets ! I need to gather up some yearbooks :P lol I was looking at my 6th grade yearbook yesterday. 6th grade was my fav :(
eddy





Mar 15 2008 3:19 PM

Hooray for our side.
Homeslice





Mar 14 2008 2:21 PM

sparkle = awesome & hilarious
dianakeenan





Mar 12 2008 8:16 PM

Ummmmm. We have more to talk about.
At your earliest convenience, please.
Bryan Loar





Mar 10 2008 9:09 PM

Viva Undulation Warhead!
Erica Marie Presley





Feb 27 2008 2:52 AM

b.b.k.t.t.n.

;)
Katie





Feb 23 2008 4:30 PM