Artist description Holliston Stops is a super-charged pop-rock band from Pasadena, California.

Music Style Potent Pop

Musical Influences The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Radiohead, ELO, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Blur, Belle and Sebastian,The Roots, Radiohead, Jeff Lynne

Similar Artists Radiohead, Belle & Sebastian, Blur, Oasis

Artist History Holliston Stops founding member Soup, having been brought up with both parents as musician/songwriters, started playing music at age 5 and earned himself a scholarship to ISOMATA (Idylwild School of Music and Theater Arts) by the time he was in High School. Songwriting partner Shmed, who ironically also attended ISOMATA (at a different time) and LACHSA (Los Angeles County High School for the Arts) started exhibiting a propensity for songwriting around age 3. Their combined understanding of melody and harmony has produced some incredibly infectious, sing-along pop songs. This, accompanied by the outstanding musicianship shared by the entire band, leaves one with a feeling of pure satisfaction and a desire to hear more! Last year while playing at a local Pasadena venue, they attracted the attention of musician/producer/music director Ben Vaughn. They have since gone into the studio with Vaughn to produce a three song CD. They recorded at the home studio of engineer Mark Linett who has recorded with Brian Wilson, George Martin and The Beach Boys, just to name a few. In March of this year Holliston Stops, made their national television debut on "That 70's Show" as the prom band, which was quickly followed by another appearance as... [!] the prom band on "3rd Rock From The Sun" with guest star William Shatner joining them! Not bad for a band in it's first year!

Group Members Soup Carpenter (lead vocals, guitar), Shmed Maynes (lead guitar, vocals, keyboards), Leif Bunting (bass) and Stephen Feretti (drums)

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Holliston Stops EP

Location Pasadena, CA - USA

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