Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers


Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers “Few things are more gratifying then hearing everything fall into place for a promising band. That’s just what happens with Glassjaw Boxer.” – USA Today “The best [singer-songwriters] (Springsteen, Petty, Dylan) scale intimate songs up to epic proportions and similarly narrow the focus of bigger songs to make them feel intensely personal. Newcomer Stephen Kellogg now seems poised to earn himself a place in their Company.” – HARP “Glassjaw Boxer is a superb set of rugged, road-weary anthems that Kellogg excels at, showcasing the grit and defiance of Springsteen, Seger, and Mellencamp, filtered through an Americana perspective…consider Glassjaw Boxer another winning round for Kellogg.” - PERFORMING SONGWRITER Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers is a Massachusetts’ quartet made up of two distinct parts. In one corner stands the unmistakably jubilant personality of rock-n-roll’s The Sixers; in the other sits an authentic American songwriter in a period of profound growth. Rising triumphantly in the center is a band whose music is the perfect marriage of the two. A few months after the band formed, they experienced a harrowing flight to Florida where they collectively saw their lives flash before their eyes. The experience caused them to all do a lot of soul searching. The result is Glassjaw Boxer – a lasting letter to the world about family and friendships. As a songwriter, Stephen emerged from the flight with a new found appreciation for everything and everyone in his life and his heartfelt songs reach out to those he cares most about. Delving into thoughts and issues we all struggle with on a daily basis. Produced by Whiskeytown’s Mike Daly with mixing help from Dave Bryson of Counting Crows and guest appearances by Mike Daly, Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown / Vocals) and Marc Roberge (O.A.R / Vocals) among others, the songs of Glassjaw Boxer warmly envelop the listener. As strummed acoustic and electric guitars share space with accordions, trumpets, and soaring lap steel, Kellogg crafts an impassioned set of music that is not observed from a distance, but intimately experienced. “We’ve traded nostalgia for brutal honesty,” says Kellogg. On stage, these new songs add another layer to an already engaging live show that effortlessly mixes rollicking shoulder-to-shoulder singalongs, casually-spun four-part fables, and triumphant moments of musical synchronicity. With the Glassjaw Boxer material, the emotional spectrum expands even further, as Kellogg takes a quieter moment to share a soulful ballad or a poignant reflection. “It's that much more of a ride,” says Kellogg. The album’s centerpiece, “Fourth of July,” tells Kellogg’s life story – swapping holiday patriotism for the individual moments that shape the living of a day, year after year. “In Front of the World” shares instructions on life with a younger brother, ultimately recognizing Kellogg’s own weaknesses. The opening piano arpeggio of “Sweet Sophia” immediately recalls classic Springsteen, while the late-night vocal stomp of closer “Big Easy” evokes the swamp-folk of The Band. Meanwhile, themes of fatherhood (“Father’s Day”), friendship (“Milwaukee”), and love (“Hearts in Pain”) bind the set into a heartfelt, coherent work. Live, the Sixers - Keith “Goose” Karlson (bass/keys), Chris Soucy (guitar), and Brian “Boots” Factor (drums) - play together like brothers, effortlessly sharing the stage and the spotlight. Honed over hundreds of gigs across the country, the Sixers shows are vivid celebrations of camaraderie and friendship. “There is a realization in the band,” says Kellogg, “that this is a journey. It's not just an end result. What you have is what you make of every day.” For the past few years, Kellogg & the Sixers have toured non-stop, some years clocking in close to 300 shows. They’ve shared the stage with such notable and diverse artists as Guster, James Brown, Jason Mraz, Kathleen Edwards, Carbon Leaf, Mike Doughty, Josh Ritter, and Pat McGee Band. In addition, the band shared arena stages with million-selling American band O.A.R. Kellogg recalls the nervous scene prior to their first such show: “we were pushing each other around the dressing room like it was Braveheart – like we were going into battle.” The success of that show led to continuing collaborations between the like-minded bands and the mutual decision to release Glassjaw Boxer on O.A.R.’s own Everfine Records. “It's nice to be a part of that family,” says Kellogg. With Glassjaw Boxer, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers have written a sincere statement to friends and family. And to their broadening base of dedicated followers: teenagers covering their binders and MySpace profiles with “SK6ERS” and their parents re-discovering how rock ‘n roll can speak to them, deeply, through the words and music of Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers – a growing musical legacy of a life honestly and actively lived.

Entertainement Schedule

Date: Sunday March 8, 2009

Installation: RAF Alconbury, the United Kingdom
Location: Stukely Inn
Doors: 6:00 pm
Show: 6:50 pm
Info: Ms. Janet Nolan at DSN 268.3758 

Date: Monday March 9, 2009

Installation: RAF Croughton, the United Kingdom
Location: The Croughton Crown
Doors: 4:30 pm
Show: 5:30 pm
Info: Ms. Shelley Radford at DSN 236.8706 

Date: Wednesday March 11, 2009

Installation: SHAPE, Belgium
Location: SHAPE Event Center
Doors: 5:30 pm
Show: 6:00 pm
Info: DSN 361.5246 or DSN 423.8341

Date: Friday March 13, 2009

Installation: JFC Brunssum, the Netherlands
Location: Brunssum Sporthal Rumpen
Doors: 6:15 pm
Show: 7:30 pm
Info: Call MWB at DSN: 364-2671 or COMM: 0031-45-526-2626

Date: Saturday March 14, 2009

Installation: Ramstein AB, Germany
Location: Hangar 1
Doors: 6:00 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Info: Contact www.435thservices.com  

Date: Tuesday March 17, 2009

Installation: NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Italy
Location: Jox Sports Bar
Doors: 8:00pm
Show: 9:00 pm
Info: Call Mr. Bob Froelicher at DSN 624-0502 or DSN 624-3968

Date: Wednesday March 18, 2009

Installation:   Aviano Air Base, Italy
Location:  La Bella Vista Club
Doors:  7:00p.m.
Show:  8:30p.m.
Info:  Call Mr. Bill Curry at DSN 632-4303 or DSN 632-8664

Date: Friday March 20th, 2009

Installation: Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
Location: Consolidated Club Complex
Doors: 6:00p.m.
Show: 9:30p.m.
Info:  Call Mr Ibrahim Altintarla at DSN 676-6322 or 676-6873

Date: Saturday March 28th, 2009

Installation: Lajes Air Base, Portugal
Location: Top of the Rock Club
Doors: 6:00p.m.
Show: 9:00p.m.
Info:  Call Mr. Marco Rocha at DSN 535-5216 or DSN 535-4135