Stella Luce
by Hannah Lintner
Avogadro’s Number featured local band Stella Luce on Saturday night of FoCoMX. The restaurant was packed with fans out late to see one of the last acts of the evening. People danced enthusiastically to the lively tunes of musicians Alana Rolfe, Brett Schreiber, and Sean Speer. The blend of the enchanting viola with the strong beat of the bass in drums creates a somewhat magical sound. Combined with Rolfe’s enchanting voice, Stella Luce feels like music fallen out of a dark fairy tale.
The band elegantly blends traditional music, indie rock, and a hint of electronica. Stella Luce was formed by a gathering of local musicians who participate in an array of other projects. Rolfe, who does vocals and viola, also plays in the quickly popularizing band Fierce Bad Rabbit. The indie-pop band played Hodi’s Half Note the night before. Schreiber, Stella Luce’s bassist, has played with Pep*Squad and Flashbulb Fires. Schreiber also plays with Speer, the band’s drummer, in Pulled at Four Pins. The four piece band has a passionate garage rock feel. They played at the Armadillo for the festival early Friday evening.
Stella Luce was formed in 2008 and released Zugunruhe, their debut album, in 2009. They later produced a second album, Entropy. Speer, the newest addition to the band, couldn’t be happier about it. “Brett and Alana are great, I couldn’t ask for better band mates,” he says. Rolfe’s sultry sound combines with her gorgeous viola arrangements in order to bless the band with a sexy charm. Stella Luce uses a classic vintage feel that results in a timeless effect. The passionate sound is easy to get lost in; the Saturday night crowd was incredibly engrossed in the music.
Category: Noco Music Scene
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