The Push Stars are an American rock band, formed in

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in 1996. The band members include

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, Ryan MacMillan and Dan McLoughlin. They developed a following playing shows in Boston, then released their first album, "Meet Me at the Fair" in 1996. Since then, they have released four more studio albums, as well as a live compilation album, and have had several of their songs featured in television, film, and soundtracks. While on hiatus, frontman Chris Trapper has recorded and toured as a solo artist and Ryan MacMillan has played drums with

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. In 2017, the Push Stars played some reunion shows and announced the recording of a new album which was fully funded via kickstarter. In July, 2017, recording of the new album commenced at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN. On September 21, 2018, the band released their latest recording, "3 Feet in the Air."

Discography

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Film

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Trivia

They toured with

in 2003. According to Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty performed most of the tracks from their album ''

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'' on this tour, except for fan-favorite "The Difference". Apparently tired of hearing requests for the song, The Push Stars actually played the song on one occasion themselves.

References

External links

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