Satellite Party

Infobox musical artist
Name = Satellite Party

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Img_capt = Perry Farrell and Satellite Party at SXSW 2007
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Background = group_or_band
Origin = United Sates
Genre = Alternative rock
Electronica
Years_active = 2004 — present
Label = Columbia Records
Bells Are Ringing Records
Associated_acts = Jane's Addiction Porno for Pyros Extreme
The Panic Channel
URL = [http://www.satelliteparty.com www.satelliteparty.com]
Current_members = Perry Farrell (vocals)
Carl Restivo (bass)
Etty Lau Farrell (backing vocals)
Past_members = Nuno Bettencourt (guitar)
Kevin Figueiredo (drums)

Satellite Party is an alternative rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the demise of Jane's Addiction in 2004. Other members include Carl Restivo (bass) and Farrell's wife, Etty Lau Farrell (backing singer and dancer). The band previously featured Extreme members Nuno Bettencourt and Kevin Figueiredo.

History

The group made its debut appearance in Los Angeles at the Key Club on July 18, 2005. Tony Kanal of No Doubt filled in on bass and Steve Ferlazzo of DramaGods was on keyboards. This was followed by an additional performance at Lollapalooza 2005, held in Grant Park in downtown Chicago on July 24, 2005. [cite news | url = http://www.glidemagazine.com/1/reviews890.html | title = Lollapalooza 2005 | last = Blutenthal | first = David | publisher = Glide magazine | date = 2005-08-01 | accessdate = 2006-07-19 ] [cite news | url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000967290 | title = Farrell Bringing Satellite Party To Lollapalooza | last = Cohen | first = Jonathan | publisher = Billboard | date = 2005-06-23 | accessdate = 2006-07-19 ] [http://chicagofests.com/lolla05/] .

The band's debut album, "Ultra Payloaded", was released on May 29, 2007, with contributions from artists such as John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, electronic dance pioneers Hybrid and Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook. [ cite news | title = Flea, Frusciante Contributing To Farrell's Next Big Concept
url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1501007/20050429/farrell_perry.jhtml?headlines=true | last = Farrell | first = Perry | publisher = MTV News | date = 2005-04-29 | accessdate = 2006-07-19 ] The group has been signed with Columbia Records, which is a part of Sony Records [cite web | url = http://xiola.org/news/2006/06.html | title = Perry Farrell Doesn’t Care What You Think of Nuno Bettencourt | date = 2006-06-14 | accessdate = 2006-07-19 ] , since June 6, 2006.

The album includes a "lost song" titled "Woman in the Window" with vocals by the late Doors frontman Jim Morrison. The album itself was preceded by the single, 'Wish Upon a Dog Star,' under the collaboration with Hybrid's lead track off their "I Choose Noise" LP, "Dogstar."

In late July 2007, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt left the band, stating, "I have always felt uncomfortable with the direction of the lineup and live show. I truly do believe in the songs and music on the album, and I wish Perry Farrell and any musician that remains on tour all the best.” Drummer Kevin Figueiredo also left, for unexplained reasons. [http://www.mp3.com/features/stories/9924.html] Silvertide guitarist, Nick Perri, and drummer, Jordan Plonsky, joined the band for the remainder of the tour.

The band has since parted ways with Columbia Records.

Satellite Party have recently been working on new material. However, current contributing guitarist(s) and drummer(s) are unclear.

Band Members

* Perry Farrell – lead vocals (2004-present)
* Carl Restivo – bass, guitar (2007-present)
* Etty Lau Farrell - backing vocals (2004-present)

Former Members

* Nuno Bettencourt - guitar (2004-2007)
* Kevin Figueiredo - drums (2005-2007)

Live Members

* Nick Perri - guitar (2007)
* Jordan Plonsky - drums (2007)
* Tony Kanal - bass (2005)
* Steve Ferlazzo - keyboards (2005)

Discography

*"Ultra Payloaded" (2007)

Singles

*"Wish Upon A Dog Star" (2007) Modern Rock #26, Hot Dance Club Play #18.

External links

* [http://www.satelliteparty.com Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/satelliteparty Official My Space page]
* [http://synthesisradio.net/2007/05/01/perry-farrell-may-2007/ Audio interview with Perry Farrell / Satellite Party from Synthesis Magazine]
* [http://www.kevchino.com/interview/perry-farrell/54/ 2007 kevchino.com interview with Perry Farrell about Satellite Party by Dave Lipp]

References