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StarrFadu is a three-piece band based out of Springfield, Missouri with a style uniquely their own. With influences ranging from British Rock to 70's Folk, and even some Jazz, their appeal to a wide range of age groups keeps their crowds diverse.
Started by singer/songwriter Austin Hartley back in August of 2001, the band officially formed in January of 2002 with the permanent additions of Brian Moody on drums and Dave Martin playing bass. Since that time the band has gained local recognition for not only their unique style, but for their energetic, and often comedic, live performances as well. Playing coffeehouses, church youth events, and Universities (such as Mizzou and SBU), the band is already starting to make waves outside of the Springfield area.
In October the band released it's first EP entitled 'The Joys in Feeling Sorry for Yourself' which landed the guys an interview, and later an album review, with Silver-Lined.com - an on-line free expression website. Shortly after that, the band was asked to perform at 'One Big Party' - a local youth event that brought in over 950 young people as well as several other area youth events shortly after.
All of the songs the band performs are written directly from experiences from Austin?s life. Lyrically, (Hartley says) you?ll find life. Sometimes you?re feeling good about everything in the world, and the very next minute you?re in the worst hole you could ever dig for yourself. What can you say but, it?s life. When I write, I try and not put it all on the shelf. With the exception of a couple of what I would call straight-forward songs, you?ll find all types of undertones but the interpretation of those undertones are up to the listener.?
Outside of playing in the band, each of the guys is involved in some type of youth ministry at their church - which is where they all met. Brian and Austin work in the junior high/high school ministries, and Dave works with the younger children. I think we all love being there for those kids just as much as we love playing music! We're all probably at church more than we?re at home,? Hartley said.
Look to see a lot more of these guys in the near future. With more live shows lined up, and a full length CD in the works, these guys are set to make StarrFadu a household name.
More information at www.starrfadu.com