Flickerstick
Flickerstick is an alternative rock band from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. The… Read Full Bio ↴Flickerstick is an alternative rock band from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. The mischievous masterminds of this five-piece rock explosion have yet to experience a dull moment in their fledging music dynasty. From a young Dallas band to VH1 TV stardom with a recording deal and national radio singles, their intense touring, raucous records and constant promotion still haven't cooled their heels as the band on the run gracefully pairs sonic excitement and DIY-ethics over cigarettes and spilled beer.
Following the "Bands on the Run" VH1 series with a video for the song Smile and a pairing with Sony/Epic, Welcoming Home the Astronauts, the band's debut independent album, was re-released on Sony/Epic featuring two additional tracks in November of 2001. But, in a time when labels merge like rabbits mate, Flickerstick left Epic. They didn't want their talent, like most artists, to get lost in the crossfire of a label sale or purchase. Taking a much-needed although brief hiatus from their rampant touring schedule back in 2003-2004 Flickerstick stowed away in their native Dallas, TX, to write a darker, more rock conscious twelve song display, the LP Tarantula. But, before finishing Tarantula the boys decided to release a 6 song EP/DVD entitled To Madagascar and Back as a teaser of what was to come from the LP. The EP/DVD includes a 60-minute DVD capturing the candid reckless antics the band is famed for, the personal and witty banter revisits the first glimpses many listeners had of the gritty and hilarious moments the band encountered as they successfully starred in and won VH1s Emmy-nominated series Bands on the Run.
Reclaiming their independence after the Sony/Epic split, Flickerstick signed a deal with Dallas record label Idol Records, which helped them pick up speed in their pursuit of stardom. The much anticipated Tarantula LP was recorded and produced by Keith Cleversley (Flaming Lips, Hum) in Chicago, IL, and hit stores back in 2004.
The band's live record. “Live From Atlanta” was named as a result of a two-day, fan-invite recording weekend back in September ‘06 at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA. 150 fans joined the band each night in a live recording room at the studio, and celebrated being part of the band’s live, special taping sessions. Unlike most live records, Flickerstick didn’t want to rehash all of their “greatest hits,” so the album actually features six, brand new songs that had never been recorded before. It’s part of what makes their new album most appealing; as fans will get their newest songs in a live format. But, the album also features a special, studio track called, “Helicopter,” (Track 12 on the album, which was also released to radio as a single) along with three, enhanced videos from the recording shows in September. The three videos can be viewed on any computer, which ironically makes it more attractive to buy the album versus downloading it online or through “file sharing services.” The record was engineered by industry veteran, Shawn Grove, who has helped to produce bands such as Sevendust, Collective Soul, Edwin McCain, and many more. The album turned out to be the band's last release.
They are most known for their song "Beautiful", which has been used as a goal song by the NHL's Buffalo Sabres.
Flickerstick announced their breakup in January 2009 via their MySpace page, thanking their fans for years of loyalty.
On October 22, 2021, Flickerstick released When We Were Young: Singles, B-Sides & Rarities, 1997 - 2004. Around this release, the band's long-dormant Twitter and Facebook began receiving regular posts of archival content, much of it never before seen.
On November 15, 2021, the band reunited in the same room for the first time since 2005 to celebrate the re-release of Welcoming Home the Astronauts, discuss their touring years, and address rumors of a comeback with Fort Worth Magazine.
Regarding a reunion, Lea said, "Playing with them again, even just one last show would mean the world to me, and I know, thanks to social media, that a whole lot of people out there agree with me on that."
Fletcher, Weir, and Kreig expressed a willingness to consider reunion shows as well.
On January 4, 2022, it was announced on Flickerstick's Official social media posts that the band would be reuniting for one show with all 5 original band members. The reunion concert took place at the House of Blues in Dallas Texas on June 25, 2022. Due to popular demand, the band added a second performance to the reunion at the same venue on June 24, 2022.
On June 18, 2022, it was announced on the band's official Facebook page that the band would proceed past the two announced reunion shows. Brandin Lea, Rex Ewing, and Todd Harwell would be reuniting with the addition of fellow DFW musician Beau Wagener and vocalist/bass guitarist Fatima Thomas joining the band as well.
On September 11, the new line-up released their first single titled "Shine On."
Following the "Bands on the Run" VH1 series with a video for the song Smile and a pairing with Sony/Epic, Welcoming Home the Astronauts, the band's debut independent album, was re-released on Sony/Epic featuring two additional tracks in November of 2001. But, in a time when labels merge like rabbits mate, Flickerstick left Epic. They didn't want their talent, like most artists, to get lost in the crossfire of a label sale or purchase. Taking a much-needed although brief hiatus from their rampant touring schedule back in 2003-2004 Flickerstick stowed away in their native Dallas, TX, to write a darker, more rock conscious twelve song display, the LP Tarantula. But, before finishing Tarantula the boys decided to release a 6 song EP/DVD entitled To Madagascar and Back as a teaser of what was to come from the LP. The EP/DVD includes a 60-minute DVD capturing the candid reckless antics the band is famed for, the personal and witty banter revisits the first glimpses many listeners had of the gritty and hilarious moments the band encountered as they successfully starred in and won VH1s Emmy-nominated series Bands on the Run.
Reclaiming their independence after the Sony/Epic split, Flickerstick signed a deal with Dallas record label Idol Records, which helped them pick up speed in their pursuit of stardom. The much anticipated Tarantula LP was recorded and produced by Keith Cleversley (Flaming Lips, Hum) in Chicago, IL, and hit stores back in 2004.
The band's live record. “Live From Atlanta” was named as a result of a two-day, fan-invite recording weekend back in September ‘06 at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA. 150 fans joined the band each night in a live recording room at the studio, and celebrated being part of the band’s live, special taping sessions. Unlike most live records, Flickerstick didn’t want to rehash all of their “greatest hits,” so the album actually features six, brand new songs that had never been recorded before. It’s part of what makes their new album most appealing; as fans will get their newest songs in a live format. But, the album also features a special, studio track called, “Helicopter,” (Track 12 on the album, which was also released to radio as a single) along with three, enhanced videos from the recording shows in September. The three videos can be viewed on any computer, which ironically makes it more attractive to buy the album versus downloading it online or through “file sharing services.” The record was engineered by industry veteran, Shawn Grove, who has helped to produce bands such as Sevendust, Collective Soul, Edwin McCain, and many more. The album turned out to be the band's last release.
They are most known for their song "Beautiful", which has been used as a goal song by the NHL's Buffalo Sabres.
Flickerstick announced their breakup in January 2009 via their MySpace page, thanking their fans for years of loyalty.
On October 22, 2021, Flickerstick released When We Were Young: Singles, B-Sides & Rarities, 1997 - 2004. Around this release, the band's long-dormant Twitter and Facebook began receiving regular posts of archival content, much of it never before seen.
On November 15, 2021, the band reunited in the same room for the first time since 2005 to celebrate the re-release of Welcoming Home the Astronauts, discuss their touring years, and address rumors of a comeback with Fort Worth Magazine.
Regarding a reunion, Lea said, "Playing with them again, even just one last show would mean the world to me, and I know, thanks to social media, that a whole lot of people out there agree with me on that."
Fletcher, Weir, and Kreig expressed a willingness to consider reunion shows as well.
On January 4, 2022, it was announced on Flickerstick's Official social media posts that the band would be reuniting for one show with all 5 original band members. The reunion concert took place at the House of Blues in Dallas Texas on June 25, 2022. Due to popular demand, the band added a second performance to the reunion at the same venue on June 24, 2022.
On June 18, 2022, it was announced on the band's official Facebook page that the band would proceed past the two announced reunion shows. Brandin Lea, Rex Ewing, and Todd Harwell would be reuniting with the addition of fellow DFW musician Beau Wagener and vocalist/bass guitarist Fatima Thomas joining the band as well.
On September 11, the new line-up released their first single titled "Shine On."
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Flickerstick Lyrics
All We Are is Gone Come on inside The tide is high Don't be afraid So my…
Beautiful You could be the devil in my bed You could be…
Believe You take the time to feel the pain The high you…
Bleeding See you down on your knees But I know your beggin'…
Blue Watch the sailors swim, in a broken sea of glass And…
Catholic Scars The cigarettes and babies The cops and the crazies The faces…
Chloroform The One You Love And if I couldn't attain All I need to explain Would she…
Coke Says she's got another life And I am living in my…
Direct Line to the Telepathic Hey, look at me I'm causing a catastrophe But I, I just…
Exectution by X-mas Lights Conjure up what you may find Cause it's soon; I…
Fade Into You I want to hold the hand inside you I want…
Girls & Pills Forget yourself for a day And all your friends keep tellin'…
Got A Feeling I got a feeling, it's a feeling That you'll never…
Hey or When the Drugs Wear Off Hey, you do it all the time Hey, you do…
Hollywood Well it's a common attraction Searching for the night club s…
International Everyone seems different today Cause nothing really matters …
Lift Lift up your head Focus on every detail Why does…
Miss Missing You Tell me again what you came to see On the…
Money & Dealers I said I'm on, I'm on But I'm running on empty,…
Never Enough The radio sings for you Alone in your bathroom Can't handle …
Open Up You Eyes Open up your eyes and see There's nothing she can do To…
Pistol in My Hand Hey I'm a man and I'm feeling so into you…
Rain You saw, the rain, the rain (x2) The rain, you saw,…
Right Way to Fly Listen for sounds you've been chosen to hear Like you're la…
Smile The ship is hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh and I don't know if they'll …
Sorry... Wrong Trajectory Sorry, wrong trajectory Combat is a part of our chemistry Co…
Supersonic Dreamer She's a supersonic dreamer Every time I see her Boy you gott…
Talk Show Host I can't describe the pressure of the hype Another show they…
Teenage Dope Fiend She's like my nicotine She's like my alcohol I like the way…
Telling All Of The World Conversations bleak Ripping me through your heart While you …
Telling All The World Conversations bleak Ripping me through your heart While yo…
The Ones You feel the pain You've got the ghost Another day What matt…
The Tourist Tonight I'm going to leave with you Do what you want…
When You Were Young You finally fade away Your face it fades of grace You know…
You're So Hollywood Well it's a common attraction Searching for the night club …