Starfish and Coffee
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Also known as | The Ross Childress Experience |
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
Genres | Pop, rock |
Years active | 2006–2009 |
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Starfish and Coffee were an American pop/rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. Their name comes from a song written by Prince and Susannah Melvoin on Prince's 1987 double album Sign o' the Times.
History
2006–2007: The Ross Childress Experience and name change
In September 2006, Childress was asked to perform a charity concert in Atlanta by musician Andrew Adler of the local band The Hot Rods. Childress gave a noncommittal reply which Adler interpreted as a definite "yes" and was accidentally booked to perform as The Ross Childress Experience. Childress asked Bo Bentley (bass) and Thomas Michael (drums) to play with him, and the trio decided to form a band following the positive response of their gig at the charity concert.
On May 25, 2007, the band performed their first concert under the name Starfish and Coffee at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta.[1] This show also marked the live debut of guitarist Andrew Carter.
2008–2009: Starfish and Coffee and disbandment
On April 29, 2008, Starfish and Coffee released their self-titled debut studio album. Their debut single was "Tragicomedy".
On November 22, 2008, Starfish and Coffee won the award for Top40 New Group of the Year at the New Music Awards in Hollywood, California.[2]
Starfish and Coffee continued to perform live shows until 2009. Childress released his debut solo album, Music Box, the following year.
Band members
- Ross Childress – lead vocals, guitar (2006–2009)
- Andrew Carter – lead guitar (2007–2009)
- Bo Bentley – bass (2006–2009)
- Thomas Michael – drums (2006–2009)
Discography
- Starfish and Coffee (2008)
Awards and nominations
New Music Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2008 | Starfish and Coffee | Top40 New Group of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ "Ross Childress Experience becomes Starfish and Coffee". Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ^ "New Music Awards Past Winners". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ^ "New Music Awards". Retrieved December 29, 2013.