Estradasphere
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1998 in Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Active: 1998 - 2010
Biography
Estradasphere was an American experimental rock band from Santa Cruz, California, formed in 1998 and later based in Seattle. Built around Tim Smolens, Timb Harris and Jason Schimmel, the group collided jazz, classical, metal, surf and Balkan music across four studio albums, from 'It's Understood' (2000) to the instrumental 'Palace of Mirrors' (2006). The band has been on permanent hiatus since 2010.
Genres
Estradasphere Discography
- It's Understood (2000) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- The Silent Elk of Yesterday (2001) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Buck Fever (2001) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Quadropus (2003) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Palace of Mirrors (2006) - Album - rated 3.79/5
Members
- Tim Smolens - bass, vocals (1998–2010)
- Timb Harris - violin, trumpet, vocals (1998–2010)
- Jason Schimmel - guitar, keyboards, vocals (1998–2010)
- John Whooley - saxophone, vocals (1998–2004)
- Dave Murray - drums (1998–2002)
- Kevin Kmetz - tsugaru shamisen, guitar, keyboards (2004–2010)