Starpower formed as a side project of the various bands that practiced/lived in a house in Northeast Portland starting in 1990 combining members from Calamity Jane, Crackerbash, God and Bultaco. They rotated instruments and members, playing parties and 4th of July shows for a few years before recording a single(Kill Rock Stars) and album(Orbital Sander-Sympathy for the Record). The touring and recording Lineup included Gilly Ann on Bass/Guitar/Vocals, Scott Fox on Guitar/Bass/Vocals, Brian Ruff on Guitar/Bass, Arik Ohlson on Drums/Vocals. Other members: Megan Hanner, Jayson Thoming, Amanda Kill.