**************************************************** STARK has had an interesting year with lots of help from some amazing people. We'd like to thank Dylan Grewen, Greg Schiff, Gass Wild, Jonesy, Mikey Rat, Fernando Rosario, Sebastian, Dan Styx, Paul Heinz, Ian Boden, Don Celenza, Chuck Metexas, Steve Pang, Karen Curious, Lizzy Bowman, Joe Hogan, Alan Rand, Pam the Metal Queen, Amalia Daskalakas, Lucky Lawler, The New York Waste, all the bands we've played with, all the clubs we've traumatized, and especially all the dedicated fans and friends who have come to see all the variations of this non-stop band. Lani received ASCAP songwriting awards for 2005 and 2006. STARK's song "Cryin' In The Mornin'" can be heard in the feature film "Fillbilly", which was released in February, 2007. STARK's song "Slut" was re-released on Poptown Records compilation CD "The Morgue The Merrier" in October 2005, available on CDbaby.com/cd/morguemerrier. Myspace.com/themorguethemerrier


STARK is Lani Ford (vocals/bass), Josette (guitar) and Rob Endemann (drums). STARK also has a spotlight backup singer, Lizzy Bogart
You gotta check these guys (actually gals and guy) out!!!
Upcoming STARK gigs...
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Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Otto's Shrunken Head--Dia De Los Duos
6-9pm
New York NY
Lani Ford and Mama Spell host 4 duos singing 2 duets each for Dia De Los Duos.
More details TBA soon!
538 E. 14th Street @ Avenue B
(212) 228-2240
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Ten Eleven--Richard Heaven Art Closing--Acoustic show
7pm
New York NY
171 Ave. C between E. 10th and 11th Streets
New York 10009
US
Cost:FREE!!
Description:Richard Heaven’s art exhibit runs for a month...this is the opener with food and drinks. Performances by Amalia, Ash Gray, Sousalves, John Law of The Statues of Liberty, Karen Curious of The New Professionals, Lani Ford of STARK and more...
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
Otto's Shrunken Head--STARK's CD listening party
10 pm
New York NY
538 E. 14th Street @ Avenue B
New York, New York 10009
US
Cost:Free!
With our friends from Northern California: Deluxe and their friend Ben Karis-Nix from NYC
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
The Hope and Anchor--UK
8pm
London UK
207 Upper St.
Islington, London, N1
Cost: £5
The first show on STARK’s UK mini-tour...Presented by Big Note booking. Special thanks to Jana Peri!!!:) Infamous home of punk rock (The Police, U2, Costello, Stranglers etc.) intimate basement venue.***Tel: 020 7354 1312
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Whorehouse night at Cardigan Arms--UK
9pm
Leeds UK
364 Kirkstall Road
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2HQ
Cost:TBA
Description:Moog Promotions presents Whorehouse Rock night! Phone number 0113 2742000 Train to Burley Park Upstairs in the Harmonic Room
Friday, March 28th, 2008
Dirty Water Club at Boston Arms Music Rooms--UK
9 pm
London UK
178 Junction Road
Tufnell Park, London, N19 5QQ
Cost: £6
Just across the road from Tufnell Park Tube (Northern Line) Ten minutes by bus from Camden (134), 15 mins by bus from KingsX (10) Bands on stage from 9.30 till Midnight DJs playing beat, garage, psych, R&B and punk for your dancing pleasure till late. Venue closes at 3am, last admittance 1.30am Bar open till 2.30am on Fridays Pub prices Tickets: Entry £6 unless otherwise noted (£1 off if you register and receive the newsletter) . Tickets for all gigs are now available at: (cash sales only) Intoxica Records, 231 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 Sounds That Swing, 46 Inverness St, Camden Town NW1 Pure Groove, 679 Holloway Road, London N19 near Archway tube. 10-6, Mon-Tue; 10-7 Wed-Sat 35 Eyre Street Hill, London EC1R 5ET Tel: 07786 805518 to arrange visit. Tickets for some gigs at Dirty Water can now be purchased online through We Got Tickets. (www.wegottickets.com) All information subject to change, please register with the site to receive our newsletter, which has the most up-to-date information on all events. Contact: info@dirtywaterclub.com 07786 805518
Sunday, March 30th, 2008
The Dublin Castle--UK
8pm
Camden, London UK
94 PARKWAY
Camden, London NW1
Cost:£5/£4.50 with flyer
Bugbear Bookings presents STARK at the legendary Dublin Castle in Camden on our last night of touring in the UK. 18 and over!!! Doors open 7pm Nearest Tube: Camden Town (Northern Line). Bus Routes: 24, 27, 29, 31, 46, 134, 168, 214, 253, 274, C2 Night Buses: N2, N5, N20, N29, N31, N134, N253, N279 The Dublin Castle 94 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 7AN 0207-485-1773
