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Five Star Affair
Tristin Chanel plays the didgeridoo with Five Star Affair
Tristin Chanel plays the didgeridoo with Five Star Affair
Background information
OriginCalgary
Genresska
Years active2004 (2004)–present
MembersTristin Chanel, Jessie Robertson, Jesse Colin, Eric Elhanati, Chris Gillrie and Mark Leigh

Five Star Affair (FSA) is a Canadian ska music group formed in 2004 in Calgary,[1][2] known for playing a mixture of ska, reggae, rock, and punk music.[3] The band is made up of Tristin Chanel (vocals, rhythm guitar, and didgeridoo), Jessie Robertson (bass and vocals), Jesse Heffernan (trumpet and vocals), Chris Gillrie (lead guitar), Eric Elhanati (drums) and Mark Leigh (Trombone).[1][4]

FSA released an EP Better Than What You Get At Home and, in 2006,the LP Do Not Disturb.[5] They gained exposure outside of their hometown when they performed on the "Shiragirl" side stage of the 2005, 2006, and 2007 Warped Tours.[3][6][7]

Discography

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  • Better Than What You Get At Home EP
  • Do Not Disturb LP, 2006

References

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  1. ^ a b Lewis, Jason (2007-04-12). "The show must go on - now". Fast Forward Weekly. Archived from the original on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
  2. ^ Bell, Mike (2008-04-04). "Local acts hope to shine in Juno spotlight". Calgary Herald. Canwest. p. C4. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  3. ^ a b "Calgary Buzz: Five Star Affair Release new CD and Bob Heads With Rancid". Chart. 2006-12-01. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2009-06-13.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "My Space, Five Star Affair - Calgary, AB". myspace.com/5staraffair. Five Star Affair on MySpace. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
  5. ^ "Do Not Disturb by Five Star Affair". open.spotify.com. Spotify. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  6. ^ Vandekamp, Brian (2006-11-01). "Five Star Affair: Surveyers of the Skank Pit". Beatroute Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
  7. ^ Sylvester, Krista (2006-07-20). "Local band hit Warp speed". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 2007-11-25. [dead link]
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