The Lucky Stars

The Lucky Stars is a conspicuously anachronistic western hillbilly ensemble, falling somewhere in between <a href="spotify:artist:2Plkkomsc4DKawkCioLKjc">Uncle Tupelo</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4xiBg5AwhlWtuxAJO9rO6f">Brian Setzer</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:117YLv0bvUKDzQgaHwTF7b">Spike Jones</a> on the spectrum of country & western music. With energetic, danceable riffs and an easy going approachable demeanor, these young Southern Californians enjoy riding into town with ten-gallon hats and no lack of irony in their attitudes.The group is led by the acoustic guitars and upbeat vocal stylings of Sage Guyton, a man who prides himself on his "wayward way with words." Joining him are <a href="spotify:artist:1hPoMDdIe6J5uPA7j6QpV4">Jeremy Wakefield</a> on steel guitars, Mooney Harding on bass fiddle, and Whitey Anderson on piano and accordion. The Lucky Stars have made a name for themselves as one of the hottest throwbacks in alternative country, mixing the upbeat swing of pre-rock country with the detached, playful sensibilities of a younger hipster generation.

In 1996, the band produced their first EP, released on Bucket-Lid records. This first record hinted at their potential, particularly on the cover of <a href="spotify:artist:6px8Qy0eKlY5ALRW4VzwmU">Zeb Turner</a>'s "No More Nuthin'." Four years and many gigs later, they signed to Ipecac records, <a href="spotify:artist:34Ai24gPz5YJ8NbksiNFef">Mike Patton</a>'s asylum for the musically eccentric, socially deviant, and outright ridiculous. While undoubtedly a big career change, their first full-length CD, Hollywood & Western, proved that they hadn't gone over the deep end just yet. They get a little rowdy on Hollywood & Western, but never lose their trademark tongue-in-cheek charm. ~ Kieran McCarthy, Rovi