Cinema Star has existed in the NJ music scene since 1999. The band's vision has always been that the music itself was the most important: without good songs, a band is nothing. Early Cinema Star consisted of Ken Heim (Guitar, Vocals), Keith Shapiro (Bass), and John Crocco (Drums). The band started out playing many bars and clubs in the New Brunswick college and shore areas of New Jersey. After the recording of their first demo, "Gallery" in 1999, Kenny's twin brother Randy (guitar, vocals) joined the band. This added more prominent harmonies, fatter guitar sound, and more song writing resources to the band. In 2000 Cinema Star recorded and self produced their second demo entitled "Widescreen E.P." One of the songs on the disc, "Clone", won a runner-up award in the 2001 John Lennon Song Writing Contest, a contest judged by many famous songwriters, performers and industry insiders. Due to a wide range of influences- (everything from Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Tom, to New Order and Depeche Mode) Cinema Star's sound has always been rooted to catchy indie rock with an uncommon serious tone. The band's music has been branded by one reviewer as "thinking man's pop". Within this Cinema Star has always maintained a dark, artistic quality to their overall sound and image. In 2003 the band self produced its first full-length album entitled Stay Gold. The CD received airplay on 105.5 WDHA's "Homegrown Spotlight" and glowing reviews in some NJ music publications. The band has shared the stage with Remy Zero and South from the UK and played countless NJ and NY venues. 2005 - Present: In recent years the band has gone through a bit or a re-birth. After recording new songs on their own, Kenny and Randy decided to go it alone on the stage as well. Live shows are now performed as a duo, with drums and bass (played/programmed/recorded by the brothers themselves), backing them on a sampler. This leads to a very different live sound and an overall unique experience for the audience. The band believes this is some of their best material to date and recent live shows have been a blast. Cinema Star continues to play live and write/record new songs, consistently in search of a smart indie label.
~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff & THE CEO OF ROCK & ROLL ! says
Today's selection is a bit more demanding as this is a 9 minute piece that is a bit off the beat & path ~ even for someone as wacky as I ~ and features lyrics that might seem a bit off color too some ~ but in keeping with my spirit of always attempting to challenge our listeners to try something they might not normally hear ~ my contest selection of the day is called" 1 suse#2w_vox.mp3 " ~ enjoy !http://musicnation.com/music/thealtruistic/1-suse2wvoxmp3
New York Disco Villains says
Friday Vote!!!!Well, as usual we have all misunderstood the rules! =================================== The band that loves you the most, really does love you! We wish you all the best as all enter this new test. Don't lose your head (2 head)! (I got a million more) =================================== Toby,Hoop,Carlos,Mappy,Thor - NYDV ===================================
New York Disco Villains says
=======================Here is a Thursday vote for you. We also have a great tip for you at http://xrl.us/c3hzo This is totally a public service for musicians. We aren't making a thing off it. Read the review, you'll be glad you did. ======================= *the link takes you to NYDV's official web site.
She Eats Planets says
Just dropping by to leave you Wednesday's vote to get you into the top 500! Feel free to come on over and leave us a shiny new vote too ^_^ Good luck!~She Eats Planets
Leron says
Here's ya vote from Leron Nupain 06/18/08!!!!! Make sure you comeback round to vote for me today. Here's the link to a song that gets me over every hump. About 9 months ago, this was the intro in the network I created. And definitely this is motivation for any musician like or unlike me. Check it out. Leron Nupain 100 http://musicnation.com/music/leron08nupain/keep-god-in-faithNew York Disco Villains says
================================We would very much appreciate it if you took some time to listen to our new friends: Gary B & The Notions Soon to be a huge hit! Three Horse Carousel http://musicnation.com/music/garybandthenotions/three-horse-carousel Please accept them into the Music Nation family as warmly as you did us. I guarantee the time spent listening to their music will be well worth it. ================================ No cologne or liquor today, just a vote. But we think the gift of the music link above will make up for our lack of preparation.
She Eats Planets says
Tuesday vote to help push you into the top 500 from everyone's favorite planet eaters! Be sure to stop by and return the favor, we'll be here all day ^_^~She Eats Planets
New York Disco Villains says
Nothing fancy today. But this vote does come with a splash of Hennessy behind each ear. Bet you didn't know votes had ears!As you should know by now, we really are the band that loves you the most!
She Eats Planets says
You're almost in the top 500! Here's a vote to help you on your way! Feel free to stop by and return the favor, we'll be here ^_^ Good luck!~She Eats Planets
Leron says
Here's ya vote from Leron Nupain 06/16/08!!!!! Make sure you comeback round to vote for me today. There's a snippet of the BONUS DVD that would be included with my new album on my profile http://musicnation.com/music/leron08nupain/nupain4life-bonus-dvd-preview Check it out........Leron Nupain 100!!!