Estradasphere is an experimental band that originated in Santa Cruz, California during the late 1990s. The band, now calling Seattle their homebase, consists of 6 multi-instrumentalists from a variety of musical backgrounds trained in disciplines ranging from classical music and jazz to heavy metal. Band history Guitarist Jason Schimmel and bassist Tim Smolens met in 7th grade at Miraleste High School. In 1997, their band Don Salsa recorded its first album, Koolaid Moustache In Jonestown. In 1998, Jason and Tim moved to Santa Cruz, California. Jason attended UC Santa Cruz, along with Timb Harris, John Whooley, and David Murray. At that time, John, Tim, Jason, Dave, and friend, Jason Conception, played downtown among the street performers of Santa Cruz. Jason Conception left the band to focus on his other project Electric. In December of 1998, Timb Harris joined the band. The band continued to play the streets and at local coff