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The band seemed to be drifting apart, but ultimately it was the flooding of their basement rehearsal and recording space that provided the excuse to not continue after 10 years of being a band in some form.\u003cbr\u003eThey all went on to other musical ventures and there were a number of reunions from 2001-2008. As of this release in 2024, they are all doing well. Though spread across the country, they still keep in touch.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the barn to the stage to the basement to the Studio.\u003cbr\u003eThe fire still burns and the stars shine brightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarfire is:\u003cbr\u003eTJ Staar - Guitars, Keyboards \u0026amp; Vocals\u003cbr\u003eDave Stewart - Guitars \u0026amp; Vocals\u003cbr\u003eDale Hough - Bass \u0026amp; Vocals\u003cbr\u003eBrad Salt - Drums \u0026amp; Percussion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blazing Star Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52765807837477,"sku":"195269325404","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1250\/3845\/files\/emotions-Memories11-1-scaled.jpg?v=1783971387"},{"product_id":"starfire-the-threshold-of-feeling-cd","title":"Starfire - The Threshold Of Feeling (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Threshold Of Feeling is the 5th album from Starfire containing songs that were originally written and performed from 1985 to 1987. 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The musical landscape had changed a lot in 5 years, and the songs reflect that with the addition of synthesizers and different rhythms. There was also more experimentation, but they didn't stray too far from their rock and blues roots. 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