SubArachnoid Space

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SubArachnoid Space
Origin San Francisco, California, United States
Genres Space rock, Psychedelic rock
Years active1996–2010
LabelsCharnel
Release
Strange Attractors
Crucial Blast
MembersMelynda Jackson
Chris Van Huffel
Daniel Barone
Erik Moggridge
Past members Mason Jones
Jason Stein
Andey Koa Stephens
Chris Cones
Diego Gonzalez
Stooert Odom
Michael Shiono
Russ Archer
Website subarachnoid.com

SubArachnoid Space was a San Francisco, California-based psychedelic rock band founded in 1996 by Mason Jones, the owner of the independent music label Charnel Music. [1] Initially the band was a trio (Mason Jones: guitar, Jason Stein: bass, Michelle Schreiber: drums) and the debut 7" single release was by the trio. Before the band's first live show, performed at KFJC radio, second guitarist Melynda Jackson joined. That quartet toured for a few years before Michelle moved to Texas and Jason left to pursue other interests. Chris Van Huffle joined as drummer and Andey Koa Stephens took over role on bass. The role of bassist shifted several times when Stephens left in 2002 to work with David Starfire, but the rest of the lineup remained consistent until 2003, when Mason left the group so they could tour more. Shortly thereafter the band's core of Melynda and Chris relocated to Portland Oregon, where they continued to perform, tour and release albums. The band completed a fall tour of the US with the Italian group OVO in September/October 2009 before disbanding on August 13, 2010. This was accompanied by a farewell show at Mississippi studios. Melynda Jackson and Chris Van Huffle went on to form Eight Bells. [2]

Contents

Selected discography

Studio Albums

Singles

"Char-Broiled Wonderland" 7-inch single (1996), Charnel Music

Split LPs

Collaborative Albums

Live Albums

Former members

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References

  1. Christian, Chris (September 28, 1997). "Interview with SubArachnoid Space - Satyricon, Portland, OR - 9/28/97". Sonic Boom. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  2. "Interview: Eight Bells Frontwoman Melynda Jackson Discusses Her Writing Process, Fuzz Pedals and More". guitarworld.com. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

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