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From DOWN TO EARTH's opening strains of west coast ethnic fusion in the breathtaking acoustic guitar instrumental “Ten Gallon Turban” to its
symphonic conclusion with the title track, Steve K's adventurous fingers
endeavour to depict the peaks and valleys of his homeland. This album
also contains gems like the kooky bird call inspired shuffle of “The
Salmonberry Thrush Jive” and the restless ride from Fishbowl to Rat
Race, BC in “Lions Gate”. One of the album's strongest tunes, “Where I
Belong”, characterizes the sense of place in Steve K's music: it's an
anthemic tribute to Canada's westernmost province featuring K's earthy
baritone alongside the angelic voice of two time Juno winner and fellow
Howe Sounder Shari Ulrich. DOWN TO EARTH also features excellent
musicians Mr. K performs regularly with: percussionist Boyd Grealy
(Uzume Taiko, UVic School of Music grad - Grealy and K's musical
relationship goes back 17 years, when they paid their way through
university in a 50's dance band and then went broke in a progressive
rock band), upright bassist Paul Bergman (Slow Drag, Corcavado, Grant
McEwan School of Music grad), and Sunshine Coast fiddler Serena
Eades (Brandon University School of Music grad). With production
assistance by two time Juno winner Steve Dawson (of Zubot &
Dawson), drum kit by outstanding Vancouver session drummer Phil
Belanger, additional vocals by versatile Cap College voice instructor
Sylvia Zaradic, and engineering work by Juno nominated Sheldon
Zuharko and Liam May, it's an album fit for fans of fine acoustic music
and anyone who appreciates a sense of place. |
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HEADSPACE is a soaring
ride through 4 acoustic guitar instrumentals and 6 lyrical and
poetic songs. This beautifully crafted album was aided by songwriting
coaching from Juno award winner Shari Ulrich and excellent accompanying
performances by some very talented musicians: Simon Fisk on upright
bass, Niel Golden on Tabla, and Sarah Cheevers on backing vocals.
Most of the tracks were recorded and produced by Steve K at his
Soames Point Studio. The album was mixed by Larry Lawrence and
Steve K at 3rd Lake Studio in Victoria, BC. $1 from the sale of
each CD will be donated to organizations dedicated to protecting
the balance of nature. |
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The Ep SO LONG VELVET RUT was recorded
in Victoria, BC at Livingstone Avenue Studios by Producer Larry
Lawrence. It features Richard Lang on drums and percussion, Clinton
Ryder on stand-up bass, Niel Golden on tabla, and Steve Karagianis
on acoustic/nylon string guitar and vocals. It was mixed by Robert
Toth at Zero Gravity Studio and mastered by Mark Franklin at Media
Magic. It consists of all original material including the acoustic
funk of "Crazy River", the swirling pyrotechnics of "The
Call", the bubbling solo acoustic guitar in "Under the
Garry Oak", the passionate eddies and rapids of "Be My
Addiction", the slinky urban groove of "Ho - hum",
and the sweet, Africanesque sounds of "Above the Wall". |
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