Starchiefs
AKAs: Seattle Music Society, Adult Movies, The Electric Plastic, The Swingcapators, The Elastic Waist Band
Seattle, Washington
1984 - 2005

Members

Cyndee Begalia ~ Bongos, Rice Cake, Vocals
Randy Berry ~ Drums
Buff the Cutter ~  Guitar
Randy Burke ~ Guitar, Vocals
Susan Burke ~ Tambourine, Water Bottle, Vocals
The Buzzman ~ Keys
Joe Dorian ~ Baritone and Tenor Saxophones
Chris Goodsell ~ Keys, Vocals
Geoff Hathaway ~ Guitar, Bass
Esther Henklson ~ Maracas, Vocals
Doug Isbell ~ Drums
Ken McGill ~ Guitar
Tom Mormon ~ Guitar, Vocals
Dave Nordquist ~ Guitar
Keith Nordquist ~ Saxophone, Bass, Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Rockin' Ronnie B ~ Guitar Vocal
Big Jim Rose ~ Guitar, Vocals
Tim Ternman ~ Guitar, Vocals

The Starchiefs started in 1984 in conjunction with the Seattle Music Society and performed through 2005. The Starchiefs played all genres of music, old , new, blues and Motown. Many of the songs in the set include northwest classic rock like "Have love will travel", "Dirty Robber" and many more. Original compositions and anything else you can imagine are also part of the Seattle Music Society's artistic exploration.  Private party's concerts and car shows are the main venue  with a wide audience range.The Starchief's are part of the Seattle Music Society  whose goal it is to perpetuate, preserve and perform all styles of music in a historical context. Vintage clothing and instruments are used in any given show depending on the venue. Other names of the band are: Adult Movies, The Electric Plastic, The Swingcapators, The Elastic Waist Band.

Keith Nordquist, Pres. Seattle Music Society., February 2005
 

Keith, Randy, Doug, Dave

 

Susan and Randy

Cyndee and Susan

Esther

Some of the other Pacific Northwest music groups represented in this group include: Aurora Fly Boys, Denny Regrade, Albro Swift Band, The Fanatics, and many other NW bands.

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Last Update: 12 November 2006

Credits:  Keith Nordquist