Band Mythology and Live Shows
Similar to related bands Servotron, Man or Astro-Man?, The Phenomenauts and the Aquabats, Supernova is noted for their science fiction inspired theatrics anchored by a fictional backstory:
The origins of Supernova begin on the distant planet of Cynot 3, a world inhabited by kind aliens who spend their days relaxing and searching for valuable aluminum foil. One day in 1989, Cynot 3's arch-nemeses, The Smarmies (creatures bent on destroying the world with good will and love), blow the planet up in a supernova. Three native Cynotians - Art, Jo, and Dave - escape just in time with their rock n' roll-powered tour bus spaceship and crash land in Costa Mesa, where they decide to start their very own rock band.
In 1995, Supernova produced a 25-minute television pilot starring themselves perpetuating their mythology. Entitled Last In Space: A Show for Kids?, the pilot was an adult-oriented children's show chronicling the trio's adventures within their space van, complete with musical numbers. The show wasn't picked up, but copies were distributed on VHS and are still being sold at shows.
At live shows, Supernova dress in silver jumpsuits and custom-made space helmets. Tin foil remains a major part of the Supernova experience: fans are encouraged to wear foil accessories (most venues offer ticket discounts for those who do) and, at the insistence of the band, try to pelt the members in the face with foil balls. Art's claim is that he has never been hit in the face ever even though he has been hit in what most would consider his face. When asked, Art explained his face is "anywhere I don't get hit." Dave and Jodey make no such claim.
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