Stellar Kart
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Stellar Kart is a Christian
pop punk
band from Phoenix
, Arizona
, USA
. The band is signed to INO Records
and released its first album in February 2005. Some of the singles from their debut album, All Gas. No Brake
- including "Finish Last" and "Life Is Good" - have been played on Christian radio
stations such as Air 1
. Their album, We Can't Stand Sitting Down
was released on July 25, 2006. The album's first single "Me and Jesus
" hit #1 for 7 weeks on the Hot Christian Songs chart and won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".
Stellar Kart derived their band name from working with kids on youth camps. Their name is often abbreviated SK, as seen in the band's music videos to "Activate" and "Life is Good". The band has been interviewed on various television shows, including TMW and The Zone (on the Christian IPTV service Sky Angel
). Stellar Kart has also appeared on a season finale of The Logan Show.
The band's third album, Expect the Impossible
, was released on February 26, 2008. Their new album, titled Everything Is Different Now
, was initially made available during November 2009 at concerts/online only—its official release in stores was March 9, 2010.
on the Strong Tower Tour and Newsboys
on the Go Tour. The band's first headlining tour began on December 1, 2006, and was called the Punk The Halls Tour. Support for this Christmas tour came from Run Kid Run
, Eleventyseven
, and Esterlyn
; it went so well that they decided to do the Punk the Halls Tour every year. Stellar Kart performed on the main stage at Onefest and the main stage of Creation
2007. Stellar Kart recently played on a Lifelight circuit concert in Mitchell, South Dakota with the bands The Switch and Remedy Drive. On June 9, 2007, Stellar Kart played its first international concert at the E.O. Youth Day in the Netherlands in front of an audience of 35,000. In the beginning of 2008 the band began the Expect the Impossible Tour; this was their first headlining tour that wasn't for the holidays.They performed on the Fringe Stage at Creation 2008 and 2009. In 2009 they played at Rock the light in Kansas City, Missouri. The year 2010 sees them touring with Barlow Girl and VOTA.
The Phoenix-based band started in a youth group. Adam and Jordan led worship, with former bass player Tay joining them on weekends. Cody joined them prior to being signed and Brian replaced Tay after their debut release. In 2009, Cody left the band to spend more time with his wife, and in 2010 joined the band Our Hearts Hero as lead guitarist. Jon Howard (formerly of Dizmas) stepped in on lead guitar for Stellar Kart. After Jon Howard left the band to become a touring guitarist for Paramore, former Thousand Foot Krutch touring guitarist Nick Baumhardt (husband of Superchick
lead singer Tricia Baumhardt) has joined the band.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band from Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The band is signed to INO Records
INO Records
INO Records, also known as Fair Trade Services, is an American record label based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, specializing in Contemporary Christian music . It is distributed through Sony Music Entertainment, and was owned by Integrity Media until June 2011. When Integrity Media sold its assets...
and released its first album in February 2005. Some of the singles from their debut album, All Gas. No Brake
All Gas. No Brake
All Gas. No Brake. is the first album released by Stellar Kart.- Track listing :# "Student Driver" – 2:34# "Second Chances" – 2:14# "Come Back Home" – 3:58# "Spending Time" – 2:50# "Livin' on a Prayer" – 3:09...
- including "Finish Last" and "Life Is Good" - have been played on Christian radio
Christian radio
Christian radio is a category of radio formats that focus on transmitting programming with a Christian message. In the United States, where it is more established, many such broadcasters play popular music of Christian influence, though many programs have talk or news programming covering...
stations such as Air 1
Air 1
Air1 is a Christian music radio network in the United States, operated by the non-profit organization EMF Broadcasting. Air 1 is essentially a Top-40 station with Christian Music - so many of the rules that commercial Top-40 stations use for musical rotation apply.-History:In 1986, KLRD began...
. Their album, We Can't Stand Sitting Down
We Can't Stand Sitting Down
We Can't Stand Sitting Down is an album by the band Stellar Kart. The song "Me and Jesus" won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".-Track listing:# "Procrastinating" - # "Activate" - # "Me and Jesus" -...
was released on July 25, 2006. The album's first single "Me and Jesus
Me and Jesus
"Me and Jesus" is a song by the Christian band Stellar Kart, from their album We Can't Stand Sitting Down. It was released as a single and video...
" hit #1 for 7 weeks on the Hot Christian Songs chart and won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".
Stellar Kart derived their band name from working with kids on youth camps. Their name is often abbreviated SK, as seen in the band's music videos to "Activate" and "Life is Good". The band has been interviewed on various television shows, including TMW and The Zone (on the Christian IPTV service Sky Angel
Sky Angel
Sky Angel U.S. LLC. describes itself as a "Christian-owned and operated multi-channel television service specializing in Christian and family-friendly TV and radio programming." It is one of the first niche-oriented television providers in the United States....
). Stellar Kart has also appeared on a season finale of The Logan Show.
The band's third album, Expect the Impossible
Expect the Impossible
Expect the Impossible is the third studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on February 26, 2008. It is their follow up to We Can't Stand Sitting Down. Produced by Ian Eskelin , the album stays with the bands familiar sound, while adding a bit of 1980s flair...
, was released on February 26, 2008. Their new album, titled Everything Is Different Now
Everything Is Different Now
For the Don Henley song, see Inside Job.Everything is Different Now is the fourth studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on September 21, 2009 at the band's live shows, and in retail stores on February 2010. The original 2009 live show release of the album also...
, was initially made available during November 2009 at concerts/online only—its official release in stores was March 9, 2010.
Concerts
Stellar Kart has been an opening act for bands such as KutlessKutless
Kutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released six studio albums including their latest, It Is Well. The band has also released a live album, Live from Portland. Currently, they have sold almost 2 million records.-Biography:Formed in...
on the Strong Tower Tour and Newsboys
Newsboys
Newsboys are a Christian pop rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia. They have released 15 studio albums, six of which have been certified gold...
on the Go Tour. The band's first headlining tour began on December 1, 2006, and was called the Punk The Halls Tour. Support for this Christmas tour came from Run Kid Run
Run Kid Run
Run Kid Run is a Christian pop/rock band from Carmi, Illinois and Morganfield, Kentucky, formed in 2006. Their debut album This Is Who We Are, was released on May 18, 2006 through Tooth & Nail Records. All of the members, except Paul Stewart, were originally from punk rock band Side Walk Slam on...
, Eleventyseven
Eleventyseven
Eleventyseven is an American electro rock band from Greenville, South Carolina which was formed in 2002. They chose the name "Eleventyseven" because "it's the one that looked cool the next morning". The band is currently signed to Sony Japan. It previously released two albums on Flicker Records...
, and Esterlyn
Esterlyn (band)
Esterlyn is a Christian worship/indie rock band from Boise, Idaho. Esterlyn is composed of Luke Caldwell , Tommy Torrez , Shawn Myers , and Ryan Tomlinson...
; it went so well that they decided to do the Punk the Halls Tour every year. Stellar Kart performed on the main stage at Onefest and the main stage of Creation
Creation Festival
Creation Festival consists of two annual, four-day Christian music festivals held in the United States. According to www.Creationfest.com, the festivals have become the "Nation's Largest Christian Music Festivals." This is in reflection to Creation Northeast being known to attract 100,000...
2007. Stellar Kart recently played on a Lifelight circuit concert in Mitchell, South Dakota with the bands The Switch and Remedy Drive. On June 9, 2007, Stellar Kart played its first international concert at the E.O. Youth Day in the Netherlands in front of an audience of 35,000. In the beginning of 2008 the band began the Expect the Impossible Tour; this was their first headlining tour that wasn't for the holidays.They performed on the Fringe Stage at Creation 2008 and 2009. In 2009 they played at Rock the light in Kansas City, Missouri. The year 2010 sees them touring with Barlow Girl and VOTA.
Members
- Adam Agee – lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2001–present) - Nick Baumhardt– guitar (2010–present)
- Jeremi Hough- Drums (2011) Formerly of Philmont and Bread of Stone
The Phoenix-based band started in a youth group. Adam and Jordan led worship, with former bass player Tay joining them on weekends. Cody joined them prior to being signed and Brian replaced Tay after their debut release. In 2009, Cody left the band to spend more time with his wife, and in 2010 joined the band Our Hearts Hero as lead guitarist. Jon Howard (formerly of Dizmas) stepped in on lead guitar for Stellar Kart. After Jon Howard left the band to become a touring guitarist for Paramore, former Thousand Foot Krutch touring guitarist Nick Baumhardt (husband of Superchick
Superchick
Superchick, originally known as Superchic[k], is an American Christian alternative pop/rock band. Their music incorporates various styles such as pop, punk, rock, rap, and R&B. Their sound has been compared to mainstream artists No Doubt and Avril Lavigne with a heavier sound...
lead singer Tricia Baumhardt) has joined the band.
Former members
- Tay Sitera - Bass (2001–2005)
- Cody Pellerin - Guitar (2001–2009) Now with Our Hearts Hero and Pastor
- Jon Howard - Guitar (2009–2010) - Now with ParamoreParamoreParamore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
- Jordan Messer – Drums (2001–2011)
- Brian Calcara- Bass Guitar (2005-2011)
Albums
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| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Rock | US Christ. | US Heat. Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2005 | All Gas. No Brake All Gas. No Brake All Gas. No Brake. is the first album released by Stellar Kart.- Track listing :# "Student Driver" – 2:34# "Second Chances" – 2:14# "Come Back Home" – 3:58# "Spending Time" – 2:50# "Livin' on a Prayer" – 3:09...
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| 2006 | We Can't Stand Sitting Down We Can't Stand Sitting Down We Can't Stand Sitting Down is an album by the band Stellar Kart. The song "Me and Jesus" won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".-Track listing:# "Procrastinating" - # "Activate" - # "Me and Jesus" -... |
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| 2008 | Expect the Impossible Expect the Impossible Expect the Impossible is the third studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on February 26, 2008. It is their follow up to We Can't Stand Sitting Down. Produced by Ian Eskelin , the album stays with the bands familiar sound, while adding a bit of 1980s flair... |
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| 2009 | Life Is Good: The Best of Stellar Kart
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| 2010 | Everything Is Different Now Everything Is Different Now For the Don Henley song, see Inside Job.Everything is Different Now is the fourth studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on September 21, 2009 at the band's live shows, and in retail stores on February 2010. The original 2009 live show release of the album also... INO Records INO Records, also known as Fair Trade Services, is an American record label based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, specializing in Contemporary Christian music . It is distributed through Sony Music Entertainment, and was owned by Integrity Media until June 2011. When Integrity Media sold its assets... |
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| 2011 | A Whole New World EP
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Singles
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| 2005 | "Spending Time Spending Time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart and the fifth track from their debut album.The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. It’s something we desperately want but find so... " |
— | All Gas. No Brake All Gas. No Brake All Gas. No Brake. is the first album released by Stellar Kart.- Track listing :# "Student Driver" – 2:34# "Second Chances" – 2:14# "Come Back Home" – 3:58# "Spending Time" – 2:50# "Livin' on a Prayer" – 3:09... |
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| "Life Is Good" | — | |||||||||
| 2006 | "Me and Jesus Me and Jesus "Me and Jesus" is a song by the Christian band Stellar Kart, from their album We Can't Stand Sitting Down. It was released as a single and video... " |
18 | We Can't Stand Sitting Down We Can't Stand Sitting Down We Can't Stand Sitting Down is an album by the band Stellar Kart. The song "Me and Jesus" won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".-Track listing:# "Procrastinating" - # "Activate" - # "Me and Jesus" -... |
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| "Activate Activate (song) "Activate" is a song by the Christian pop punk band, Stellar Kart, from their second album, We Can't Stand Sitting Down. It is about why they believe they are alive and that there is a purpose for each of us on earth, we need to live that purpose -No proof needed- There is a music video for... " |
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| "Hold On Hold On (Stellar Kart song) "Hold On" is a song recorded by the Christian group, Stellar Kart. It was the final single from the album We Can't Stand Sitting Down and reached number #4 in 2006 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. It was the 16th most played song on Contemporary Christian music radio stations in 2007.It is about... " |
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| 2007 | "I Wanna Live I Wanna Live "I Wanna Live" is a song recorded by the Christian pop punk and power pop band, Stellar Kart. It is the only single they have released within the year 2007... " |
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| 2008 | "Jesus Loves You" | 24 | Expect the Impossible Expect the Impossible Expect the Impossible is the third studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on February 26, 2008. It is their follow up to We Can't Stand Sitting Down. Produced by Ian Eskelin , the album stays with the bands familiar sound, while adding a bit of 1980s flair... |
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| 2009 | "We Shine" | 46 | Everything Is Different Now Everything Is Different Now For the Don Henley song, see Inside Job.Everything is Different Now is the fourth studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on September 21, 2009 at the band's live shows, and in retail stores on February 2010. The original 2009 live show release of the album also... |
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| 2010 | "Something Holy" | 23 | ||||||||
| 2011 | "Everything Is Different Now" | — | ||||||||
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GMA Dove Awards
| Year | Award | Result |
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| 2006 Dove Awards of 2006 The 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards, also called the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards, were held on April 5, 2006 recognizing accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2005. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Rebecca St. James and Kirk Franklin... |
New Artist of the Year | |
| Rock Album of the Year (All Gas. No Brake. All Gas. No Brake. All Gas. No Brake. is the first album released by Stellar Kart.- Track listing :# "Student Driver" – 2:34# "Second Chances" – 2:14# "Come Back Home" – 3:58# "Spending Time" – 2:50# "Livin' on a Prayer" – 3:09... ) |
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| 2007 Dove Awards of 2007 The 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 25, 2007 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2006. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin... |
Artist of the Year | |
| Song of the Year ("Me and Jesus Me and Jesus "Me and Jesus" is a song by the Christian band Stellar Kart, from their album We Can't Stand Sitting Down. It was released as a single and video... ") |
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| Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Activate Activate (song) "Activate" is a song by the Christian pop punk band, Stellar Kart, from their second album, We Can't Stand Sitting Down. It is about why they believe they are alive and that there is a purpose for each of us on earth, we need to live that purpose -No proof needed- There is a music video for... ") |
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| Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Me and Jesus") | ||
| Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (We Can't Stand Sitting Down We Can't Stand Sitting Down We Can't Stand Sitting Down is an album by the band Stellar Kart. The song "Me and Jesus" won the 2007 Dove Award for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song".-Track listing:# "Procrastinating" - # "Activate" - # "Me and Jesus" -... ) |
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| 2008 Dove Awards of 2008 The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 23, 2008 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2007. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.Nominations were announced on February 14, 2008 by singer Michael W... |
Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Procrastinating") | |
| 2009 Dove Awards of 2009 The 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 23, 2009 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2008. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Rebecca St... |
Rock Recorded Song of the Year ("Shine Like the Stars") | |
| Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year (Expect the Impossible Expect the Impossible Expect the Impossible is the third studio album from the Christian pop punk band Stellar Kart. It was released on February 26, 2008. It is their follow up to We Can't Stand Sitting Down. Produced by Ian Eskelin , the album stays with the bands familiar sound, while adding a bit of 1980s flair... ) |
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External links
- Stellar Kart homepage
- Stellar Kart Myspace page
- Stellar Kart Blogger BlogBlogA blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
- CCM's Stellar Kart Podcast
- CCM Magazine Interview with Stellar Kart
- Stellar Kart lyrics