Word Records power pop-punk band Stellar Kart has a mission to connect with youth and a great place to find youth is at youth camps. “We love camps because we’re right there with the kids,” says lead guitarist Cody Pellerin. “A lot of bands just want to play shows, which is fine, but I really enjoy using music as an opportunity to relate to youth.”
“It’s the best possible venue to meet kids one-on-one,” says Adam Agee, Stellar Kart’s lead singer. “Sure, they might think you’re cool because you play in a band, but they see that you still have your head on straight, that you can be a Christian and still rock.”
Four guys who range in age from 20-24, Stellar Kart is now raring to carry its mission beyond camp borders into concert halls and arenas, encouraging high schoolers to go all out for God.
“They’re responsive to our music and lyrics because we just came through that period ourselves,” says Agee. “Stellar Kart is definitely geared toward youth group kids because that’s where we got our start.”
The Phoenix-based band started in a youth group. Adam and Jordan led worship, with former bass player Tay joining them on weekends. Cody joined them three years ago, and they have since recorded two indie releases, performed about 100 dates each year, and played with bands like By The Tree.
Talking with kids about life and second chances is what motivates Stellar Kart. “There are so many high school and junior high kids living a life with no direction. If we have the opportunity to help them, that’s great. It fires me up, keeps me grounded to think about how God’s using me to help other people.”
