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MARK MCGEE

Vocals, Lead Guitar

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NICOLE SUTTON

Vocals, Guitar

STEVEN ANDERSON

Keyboards

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LUVPLANET

Rock’n’Roll for the Soul!

 

Guitarist/Singer/Songwriters Nicole Sutton and Mark McGee (ex-Gregg Allman) have been creating timeless Rock'n'Roll music ever since their inception. Taking you on a heartfelt musical ride, the band and the duo have graced many stages from clubs to theaters to festivals. Captivating live audiences with their powerful, melodic sound they deliver authentic songs about life, luv, pain and joy. Since the beginning they've shared an undeniable chemistry and with their hearts slung on their sleeves they tap into many styles from Rock, Jam, Pop, Country and Blues. Their potent sound blends lush harmony vocals, optimistic lyrics and intense, yet tasteful psychedelic jams with genuine, feel good vibes! As they blaze a unique trail of passion and creativity their musical vision continues to blossom. ​With seven albums behind them they are on par with the great bands of our time! With a brand new album coming in 2025, there is no end in sight for this musical powerhouse!

 

The story...

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Luvplanet's began in Spring 1999 when Nicole Sutton was recording at SRS studios in San Rafael, CA. Musician McGee was asked to come add guitar tracks to the recording. Weeks later he was invited to take part in an impromptu jam session with Nicole, bassist Stu Hamm and drummer Jeff Campitelli. It became clear that the search for the band was the main objective. While Mark wasn't looking to commit to a new project, he soon realized all that he and Sutton had in common and to create music with her and such an incredible rhythm section was to good to be true. Magic was in the air and an 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. 

 

Many auditions followed but in the end, Mark would reach out to former bandmates drummer Scott McKenzie (Starcastle) and Tommy Sisco (Vicious Rumors). This proved to be a winning combination generating new, exciting energy for the band.​ 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 band in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time came the release of three new studio albums, 2004's 'State of Mind', 2008's 'Lucky One' and 2010's 'Luvolution'.​ By 2011, Scott's commitments outside the band were not lining up with the band's and unfortunately Luvplanet was forced to seek out a replacement.

 

Nicole, Mark and Tommy soon found drummer Cedric Wilmott and though he didn't appear on any Luvplanet albums, his time with the group was a positive and forward looking period. His drive and demeanor was empowering and they had much fun together. However due to Family obligations, Cedric's path demanded 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 the band moved forward with expert Michael Amos!

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Soon the band was prompted by an industry professional to re-record a stripped down version of the song 'Gem' from the 'State of Mind' album for a possible film placement. It was finished and released as 'Gem 2016'. The beautiful rendition was presented more as a duet rather than the original where Mark sang the lead. Keyboardist and Bay Area native Stephen Salinas added tasteful piano to the track.

 

Now ready to record their 5th studio album. 'Rivertown'  the goal was to capture a more organic, earthy sound and the outcome clearly delivered that. The response was positive and many of the songs remain fan favorites!

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In 2018 the band expanded it's sound with keyboardist Steven Anderson adding texture to the bands longtime guitar driven sound.

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By 2019 the band was heading back into the studio to record their 6th studio album but before it's completion the global scare came and inspired the song 'The Day They Closed The World'This healing anthem was a song of hope and a beacon of light for so many. By end of the year the band returned to the studio and created their new album!

 

On June 21st, 2020, the band unveiled 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! This incredible body of work is a true testament to their artistic convictions!

 

In 2023 'Live Waves',the bands first ever live album was released. It is the culmination of two decades as one of the premier music groups holding the torch for Original Rock'n'Roll and features 13 exciting live tracks.

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And now they've begun recording their 8th album and with more exciting times ahead, the story continues on!

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