The Satellite Party

Satellite Party
Perry Farrell and Satellite Party at SXSW 2007
Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Alternative rock, electronica
Years active	2004–2008
Labels	Columbia
Associated acts	Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Extreme, The Panic Channel
Members	Perry Farrell (vocals) Carl Restivo (bass) Etty Lau Farrell (backing vocals)
Past members	Nuno Bettencourt (guitar) Kevin Figueiredo (drums)

Satellite Party was an alternative rock band formed by Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell following the break-up of Jane's Addiction in 2004. Other members included Carl Restivo (bass) and Farrell's wife, Etty Lau Farrell (backing singer and dancer). The band was initially formed as a collaboration between Farrell and Extreme member Nuno Bettencourt, however Bettencourt departed from the project in July 2007.

The band released one studio album, Ultra Payloaded (2007) before dissolving in 2008, following Jane's Addiction's decision to reunite on a full-time basis.

The group made its debut appearance in Los Angeles at the Key Club on July 18, 2005. Tony Kanal of No Doubt filled in on bass and Steve Ferlazzo of DramaGods was on keyboards. This was followed by an additional performance at Lollapalooza 2005, held in Grant Park in downtown Chicago on July 24, 2005.[2].

The band's debut album, Ultra Payloaded, was released on May 29, 2007, with contributions from artists such as John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas, electronic dance pioneers Hybrid and Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook. The group has been signed with Columbia Records, which is a part of Sony Records, since June 6, 2006.