LUVPLANET

Rock’n’Roll for the Soul!

 

Nicole Sutton and Mark McGee (Gregg Allman) deliver timeless, modern day rock'n'roll taking you on a heartfelt musical ride. 

Authentic and heartfelt, the two write about life, luv, pain, joy and all things connected to the human experience!

Their signature sound combines a potent blend of Rock, Pop, Country, Blues and Psychedelia.

 

Since the beginning of their musical journey, they've shared a chemistry that is ever present. As singer/songwriter/guitarists their hearts are slung on their sleeves as they tap into a variety of styles and influences. Memorable songs filled with lush harmony vocals, meaningful lyrics, tasteful guitars and psychedelic jams generating high vibrations. Together they've been blazing a trail of creativity as their genuine musical vision continues to blossom. Luvplanet proudly holds the torch for original rock'nroll music. Together with bassist Tommy Sisco, drummer Michael Amos and keyboardist Steven Anderson they captivate live audiences with raw emotion!

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On par with the great bands of our time, their catalogue is filled with timeless, anthemic songs delivered with quality and conviction.

Luvplanet (2003), State of Mind (2005), Lucky One (2008, Luvolution (2010), Gem single (2016), Rivertown (2016), The Day They Closed the World single (2020), Something Good (2020) and Live Waves (2023) are chapters in an ongoing musical tale that is living, breathing and set in motion.​ As they prepare songs for a brand new album, there is clearly no end in sight to the music and the passion that is LUVPLANET!

 

 

 

 

The story...

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Luvplanet's story began in Spring 1999 when Nicole Sutton was busy recording songs at SRS studios in San Rafael, CA. Soon, respected musician Mark McGee was requested by the studio manager to come in and add electric guitars to the recording. A few weeks later, McGee was invited back to take part in a jam session with Nicole, bassist Stu Hamm and drummer Jeff Campitelli.

It was clear that the search for a band was the main objective. While Mark wasn't looking for a new project, he quickly realized how much he and Sutton had in common, both musically and personally and to create music with such an awesome rhythm section was a bonus. Magic was in the air and their inspired partnership was unraveling right before their eyes.

 

Throughout 1999 they gathered at weekly rehearsals preparing song arrangements. By the end of the year they performed a small batch of shows in Northern California and things felt amazing! Unfortunately, Stu and Jeff's commitments with Joe Satriani came calling and soon the preperations and planning for the recording of the debut album was the focus. After locking in studio 880 as the destination, Stu and Jeff were on board to come in and bring to fruition the first album and songs that they had worked up.  2003's 'Luvplanet' was an amazing debut but now the search for a permanent rhythm section was the plan. 

 

Auditions were held and as always this was a colorful process. In the end, Mark decided to reach out to some of his former bandmates to try out. Scott McKenzie (Starcastle) and Tommy Sisco (Vicious Rumors) proved to be the winning combination generating new, exciting energy.

Nicole and Mark's alliance was passionate and prolific as they churned out countless new songs.

For the next 6 years the band played many live shows establishing themselves as a premier bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. This time also added three more studio albums to the bands discography, 2004's 'State of Mind', 2008's 'Lucky One' and 2010's 'Luvolution'.

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By 2011, Scott's commitments outside the band were not lining up with the band's and unfortunately Luvplanet was forced to move forward without him. Nicole, Mark and Tommy soon found new drummer Cedric Wilmott. Though Cedric did not appear on any Luvplanet albums, his time with the group was positive. His drive and demeanor was empowering and they all had much fun together. However due to Family obligations, Cedric's path demanded that he relocate to Tennessee. In a strange twist of events McKenzie returned to the band for a brief stay, but it didn't stick and again auditions began as the drummer search continued. The band moved forward with Michael Amos who had actually auditioned before Cedric came in the band, but didn't land the gig but now the time was right.

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Not long after, the band was prompted by an industry professional to re-record a stripped down version of an older song titled 'Gem' from the 'State of Mind' album for possible placement in a feature film. It was finished and released it as a single simply titled 'Gem 2016'. The outcome is a beautiful rendition presented more as a duet rather than the original version where Mark sang the lead. Musician and Bay Area native Stephen Salinas played the tasteful piano on the track. Soon they were ready to record their 5th studio album, '2016's 'Rivertown'. 

The intention going into this album was to capture a more organic, earthy sound and the outcome clearly delivers that. The response was overwhelming with many of the songs remaining fan favorites!

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By 2018 the band chose to expand it's sound with the addition of keyboardist Steven Anderson adding a welcomed texture to the bands longtime guitar driven sound.

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Late 2019 sees the band back in the studio to begin the recording their 6th full length studio album but before it's completion,

the global scare appeared and inspired the song of hope 'The Day They Closed The World'. A healing anthem that became a sonic beacon of light for so many.

 

And then finally on June 21st, 2020, the band would unveil it’s most ambitious record to date, 'Something Good'.

This double CD includes 20 original compositions (and a hidden bonus track) and shows a more diverse Luvplanet than ever before!

 

With their follow up and first ever live album 'Live Waves' dropped in late 2023, the album is a feather in the cap after 2 decades as one of the only Bay Area bands holding the torch for Original Rock'n'Roll music.

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In 2023 the band celebrated a pre-Christmas release of it's first ever live album 'Live Waves'.

This is the bands 7th full length release featuring 13 exciting live tracks from a single show in October of 2022.

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Now in 2024 the band has begun recording tracks for their 7th studio album due out in the Summer of 2025! 

​With more exciting times ahead, the story continues ...