Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | SK6ERS |
| Origin | Massachusetts United States |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Folk-Rock, Country |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Vanguard Records, Universal Records, Everfine Records |
| Website | www.stephenkellogg.com |
| Members | |
| Stephen Kellogg Kit "Goose" Karlson Boots Factor Sam Getz |
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| Past members | |
| Chris Soucy Kyle Riabko |
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Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers is an American rock band formed in Western Massachusetts in 2003. The band features lead singer Stephen Kellogg (Born: November 28, 1976), bassist and keyboard player Kit 'The Goose' Karlson, drummer Boots Factor, and electric guitar/pedal steel player Sam 'Steamer' Getz. Most of the members hail from the Northeast, and went to school at UMass Amherst.
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[edit] General Information
“SK6ERS,” as they’re also affectionately known, have carved a determined, inspiring path since forming in Western Massachusetts in 2003. They have recorded albums for Universal Records, Everfine Records (a subsidiary of Atlantic) and their current label Vanguard Records. Their album Glassjaw Boxer, recorded for Everfine Records, was honored as one of the top five albums of 2007 by USA Today critic Brian Mansfield.[1]
Their recent release The Bear, Vanguard Records, was voted "Best of 2009" by No Depression and JamBase. Their single "Shady Esperanto & The Young Hearts" cracked the Billboard Top 20 for AAA. They were named 2009 Entertainers of the year by Armed Forces Entertainment. An exceptional live act given to high-energy showmanship, "The Sixers" celebrated their 1000th show together on April 3, 2010 in New York City.
SK6ERS songs have been featured on the television shows One Tree Hill and Mercy. Their song "Maria" was covered by Canadian country band Doc Walker and was a top 10 hit. SK6ERS are also known for annual commitments to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
In 2009, the band recorded a music video of "Shady Esperanto & The Young Hearts" with the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band. Some of the band members are former members of the marching band.
In 2010, Stephen decided that the band needed a way to connect with their fans on a more personal level. The result of that is "Sixertown" the band's fan club. Members of Sixertown receive free merchandise upon joining as well as monthly mp3s in their email. Also, before most shows, the band plays a two-song acoustic set, for members only.
Soon after ringing in the new year (2011) at the Fairfield Theater Company in Fairfield, CT, the band took a break from touring while members Brian "Boots" Factor and Stephen Kellogg embarked on their own solo tours, but they released a new album called Gift Horse on October 11th, 2011.
[edit] Band Members
Each member of the Sixers brings a unique musical contribution, with expanded instrumentation in live shows. Although their principal instruments are listed first below, they will often switch to other instruments for particular songs.
[edit] Current Band Members
- Stephen "Skunk" Kellogg - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, piano
- Kit "The Goose" Karlson - bass guitar, keyboards (including keytar), accordion, tuba, backing vocals
- Brian "Boots" Factor - drums, backing vocals, mandolin, banjo
- Sam "Steamer" Getz - electric guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass, backing vocals
[edit] Former band members
- Chris Soucy - electric guitar, bass, vocals (2004–2007)
- Kyle Riabko - electric guitar, bass, vocals (2007–2008) - Left band to pursue solo musical and Broadway interests.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Released with SK6ERS
- Bulletproof Heart - 2004
- Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers - 2/15/2005 (some editions bundled with limited edition 1st release of "One Night in Brooklyn" EP)
- The First Waltz - 9/26/2006 - CD/DVD set, includes a re-release of the "One Night in Brooklyn" EP and "One Night in Boston" DVD taped on 12/30/05 in Boston, MA. Also includes bonus features.
- Glassjaw Boxer - 7/10/2007
- The Bear - 9/8/2009
- Live from the Heart: 1000th Show, Irving Plaza, NYC(recorded on 4/3/10) - 6/15/2010
- Gift Horse - 9/27/2011
[edit] Released as solo albums
Stephen Kellogg
- Invest in Us - 1994
- South of Stephen - 2000
- Mesh Caps, Mullets, and Muskrats - 2001
- The Early Hits (1992-1997) - 2002
- Lucky 11 - 2002
Brian "Boots" Factor
- "January Bridges" - 2006 (iTunes link)
- "Dead Language Demos" - 2007 (iTunes link)
- "Part or Execution" - 2010
[edit] Other releases
- Rain Summer - The Stephen Kellogg Band - 1995
- Buffalo - Stephen Kellogg and the Root Cellar Band - 1997
- Kyle Riabko and Boots Factor Are...- Trevor Jackson - 2008
[edit] Featured on
- The Letterbox EP - Heath Brandon - 2006 (Kit Karlson - bass)
- Time for Good - Todd Martin - 2005 (Kit Karlson - Bass, Boots Factor -Percussion, Stephen Kellogg - Harmonica & Vocals)
- "Smoke"- Stepanian -2005 (Stephen Kellogg - Vocals)
- "Mont Clare" - Todd Martin - 2007 (Kit Karlson - Bass, Boots Factor - Percussion)
- "One Tree Hill" -October 2008- Song: "Hearts in Pain"
- "Men of a Certain Age" - Fall 2010 promotional advertisement- Song: "Shady Esperanto and the Young Hearts"
