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Stars

band website myspace label: Arts & Crafts label type: Indie

There is more than one artist with this name:

1. Stars are a Canadian indie pop band. Originally formed in Toronto in 2000 by vocalist Torquil Campbell and keyboardist Chris Seligman, the band relocated to New York City and then subsequently to Montreal. The band also includes singer-guitarist Amy Millan and bassist Evan Cranley. Drummer Pat McGee has toured with the band for years, despite not appearing on their albums until the release of Set Yourself On Fire. Violinist Genevieve Walker and guitarist Steve Ramsey (of Young Galaxy) have toured with the band in the past; neither are joining the band on their current tour, which features Alan Snoddy on guitar.

The band's breakthrough single was "Ageless Beauty", from their 2004 album Set Yourself on Fire. While released to minimal fanfare in Canada in October of 2004, Set Yourself on Fire slowly gained a strong following and critical praise soon after its 8 March 2005 U.S. release.

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Stars' upcoming shows

Fri, Jan 09, 2009 8:00 PM Club Quattro Osaka, Japan
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 8:00 PM Shibuya Club Quattro Tokyo, Japan
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 8:00 PM The Wall Live House Taipei, Taiwan
Sat, Feb 07, 2009 1:00 PM Sleeman Centre Guelph, Canada
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