The
question most asked of us is "How did you get started in this
part of the business?" The Stardust band was chartered as an answer
to two questions: "Why does a function/party band have to be sub-standard?"
And, "Why should you settle for second best on such an important
occasion in your life? The answers are: it doesn't, and you shouldn't.
Keith Kostick & Cecilia Colucci formed stardust in 1995 after
discussing the idea for several years. At that time we were freelancing
in the studios and clubs around Boston, and also working with
some of the "premier" bands in the area. Having been in the business
for a long time, we knew that it could be so much better.
We
felt the market was in need of a "high end" alternative to what
was available. Why not put together a band that included only
Boston's top studio talent (who were all doing this sort of thing
as freelancers anyway), pay them well, pay benefits, pension contributions,
operate with the integrity and respect that is sometimes lacking
in this business, and enjoy ourselves in the process? Create a
"Super band" if you will... Combine this with the right leadership
and experience - people have to notice the difference! It seems
we were right about the market - we had 30 dates on the books
before we even formed the band - just by announcing the personnel!
The rest is history - we have been booked ever since and our original
philosophy stays the same. Here are some of the differences that
make us unique, and that we feel are important parts or our philosophy:
This band is comprised of only full-time professional players
- no weekend warriors. The band personnel do not and will not
change from engagement to engagement. All band personnel are members
of the Boston Musicians Union. We believe that the music should
be of "recording quality" and that the quality of the party (energy,
dancing, excitement) is directly related to the quality of the
band. We will compromise neither. We believe it's about quality,
it's about music, and it's about time. |
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Livin In America - James Brown
Family Affair - Mary J. Blige
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Give It To Me - Rick James
