CLAVA

The new TSB album that Jambase.com calls
"One of the best Rock Albums of 2011" is available now on 180 GRAM VINYL, COMPACT DISC AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD via WWW.STEEPWATER.COM, ITUNES & AMAZON. Get your copy today.

2011 ~ A Year in Review & A Look Ahead

Another year comes to an end. Wow it went by fast! We all can’t thank you enough for all the love and support you gave TSB during 2011. Here’s a few of the finer moments from the year…

In late winter TSB headed into Clava Studios, on the south-side of Chicago, and started recording what would become their 5th Studio LP. A quick and focused session with Co-Producer/Engineer Colin Sipos brought the band to a new level with both their songwriting and sonic experimentation. The result: “CLAVA” was released in August to glowing reviews by fans and critics alike. To celebrate the release TSB hosted TWO nearly sold-out shows at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago where they played the new album in its entirety.

TSB headed to Spain in October for a 17 show run, their most ambitious tour of Espana yet. They criss-crossed all over, hitting many new cities… Burgos, Cangas de Morrazos, Elda… and some old staples… Madrid, Bilbao, and Barcelona. They even headlined a festival on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean! It was an amazing journey. (Click here for some sweet videos from the tour)

During the year TSB also had the pleasure of playing with some great bands: The New York Dolls, Buffalo Killers, Backyard Tire Fire, Lions of Hazelwood, Tesla, Miles Nielsen, Sleepy Sun, Mojo Radio, Candy Golde, Los Lonely Boys, Hollus, Johnny Winter and the Healing Sixes just to name a few!

As 2012 rolls in the guys are excited and ready for the New Year. Some great things are already in motion: TSB with Chicago Farmer & Magic Box at Martyrs in February; a March trip to SXSW in Austin, TX; two song placements in big studio movies, the first being “One for the Money” released this January and starring Katherine Heigl (stayed tuned for more info on the 2nd flick).

We’d like to thank you again for another great year and we’ll see you in 2012!

Special Holiday Benefit Concert

Hey Folks,

As the weather turns colder and the holiday season approaches its nice to turn your attention to those who are less fortunate. Shelter, a hot meal, or a warm jacket can make all the difference in someone's life. Jeff, Joe and myself are happy to be helping some with the WARM, SAFE AND SOUND Benefit Concert at LINCOLN HALL on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1. The show, in conjunction with the Cornerstone Community Outreach program, can help people in a time of need. The CCO is a non-profit organization, that was created in 1989 to raise the quality of life for low-income residents of the United States and the rest of the world through social, educational and economic development programs that include: development & preservation of decent & affordable housing for the poor, job training & creation, educational & social programs, and feeding & sheltering the homeless. So please join us for an amazing night of rock n roll music for a great cause. And if you can't make the show you can always donate online (click here).

Thanks! Hope to see you there.
Tod

Here's the skinny on the gig:

Warm, Safe & Sound Featuring...
The Steepwater Band
Blane Fonda
The Bright White
The Kickback
Hawley Shoffner

Thursday, December 01 2011 7:00 PM
$10.00 ($5 w/ donation of any size coat or sweater)
18 and over

Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
http://lincolnhallchicago.com
TEL: 773-525-2501
MUSIC: 773-525-2508

Jam Productions presents

Robert Randolph & special guests The Steepwater Band

This just in: Tickets are on sale now for the first TSB show following their 2011 Spanish Tour. It's also the band's debut at a classic Chicago venue, The Park West. This historic theatre has been an integral part of the entertainment scene since it opened in the 1920's. Years later the building became the Town Theater, a neighborhood movie house, until 1977 when it was transformed into into Park West. Since then Park West has been the premier concert location for entertainers, and has hosted performances by Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, & Ryan Adams. Click Here For Tickets.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band with The Steepwater Band
Saturday, Ocotber 29, 2011
PARK WEST
322 West Armitage
Chicago, IL
Doors @ 7pm / Showtime 8pm
18 & over

New Fan Video

Dig it! Another fan video, this time for the track "Come On Down" from Clava!
Watch, Listen, Repeat, Share.

2011 CLAVA Spanish Tour

In support of their new album, CLAVA, The Steepwater Band is taking yet another musical journey to España. The tour will last over two weeks and finds the guys traveling to a number of new cities, such as Burgos, Jerez de la Frontera and Monzón. The band first performed in Spain in 2005 at their biggest music gathering, the Azkena Rock Festival. Since then the band has returned nearly every year to sold-out venues across the fine land. The guys are excited to re-visit old friends and meet plenty new ones, and share the new music which is CLAVA.

2011 TSB CLAVA Spanish Tour:

06 October 2011 Santa Cruz de Tenerife @ Cine Victor
07 October 2011 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria @ venue TBA
08 October 2011 Jerez de la Frontera @ Festival Serie Z
09 October 2011 Elda (Alicante) @ Texola
10 October 2011 Zaragoza @ Arena Rock
11 October 2011 Gijón @ Acapulco (El Casino)
12 October 2011 Burgos @ Estudio 27
13 October 2011 Liérganes @ Los Picos Whisky Bar
14 October 2011 Vitoria @ Jimmy Jazz
15 October 2011 Bilbao @ Kafe Antzokia
16 October 2011 Monzón @ Serjos Zona Rock
18 October 2011 Cangas de Morrazos (Pontevedra) @ Sala Salason
19 October 2011 La Coruña @ Mardigras
20 October 2011 Madrid @ El Sol
21 October 2011 Valencia @ Durango Club
22 October 2011 Barcelona @ Apolo [2]
23 October 2011 Calella @ Bar 13

REMEMBER THE TAKER Video

Dig it! Brand new video for the track that kicks off the new record.
Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mr. Chad Cherry.
Watch, Listen, Repeat, Share.

Jambase calls CLAVA:
"One of best Rock Albums of 2011"

Dig a little review of TSB's new album via Mr. Dennis Cook... "Long one of the under-sung gems in American blues-rock, Chicago’s The Steepwater Band will release Clava, their best long-player to date on August 16. We’ve been crawling inside the advance they sent JamBase and keep finding new things we really dig with each spin. Nothing’s too gussied up so the honest grit and sweat of rock ‘n’ roll comes through loud and clear, and behind everything a crossroads right blues soul howls. Clava continues the group’s evolution by simply refining every promising aspect this taut trio has exhibited in the past (some earlier praise for TSB here and here for reference). If you’re charged up by what The Black Keys or Black Crowes are putting down lately, there’s little doubt Clava will flip your wig big time."

First Glimpse of CLAVA track listing...

The Steepwater Band’s forthcoming studio release, “CLAVA” (pronounced CLAY-va) finds the band hitting their most creative and focused point of their career. The new record was recorded this past March on the South Side of Chicago at the studio of the same name. Clava was produced by the trio along with Colin Sipos, a young, up-and-coming producer/engineer who has worked with the critically acclaimed Iron & Wine and Califone. The ten new songs feature some of their most blues-infused, heavy and psychedelic tunes to date.

1. Remember The Taker

2. Vanishing Girl*

3. Come On Down

4. Love Never Ends

5. Bury My Burden Deep

6. High And Humble

7. Won't Be Long For Now

8. Out On Love

9. Off The Rails

10. Meet Me In The Aftermath

CLAVA Trailer...

Dig the promo clip for the forthcoming TSB album, which features the new song "Remember The Taker." Watch, Listen, Repeat, Share.

Free Download from CLAVA!

Dig on "Vanishing Girl" a brand new track from the forthcoming TSB album CLAVA. You can download the FREE track by clicking on the album cover. Turn it up loud, and share with your Facebook friends. Enjoy.

CLAVA!

Diamond Day Records is very proud to announce the release of The Steepwater Band's 5th full length studio album. CLAVA, was recorded this past March on the South Side of Chicago at the studio of the same name. Also known as a trinity of stars, CLAVA is a fitting name for the new record produced by the trio along with Colin Sipos, a young, up-and-coming producer/engineer who has worked with the critically acclaimed Iron & Wine and Califone. Sipos also recorded TSB's "The Stars Look Tonight/My Back Pocket" single and mixed "Live at the Double Door." With the perfect atmosphere in the studio, Clava finds the band hitting their stride both musically and creatively. The ten new songs feature some of their bluesiest, heaviest and most psychedelic tunes to date.

The album will be available on 180 Gram Vinyl, Compact Disc, and Digital Download via Steepwater.com, iTunes and Amazon on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011. In celebration of the release of CLAVA the band is performing TWO SHOWS at the BEAT KITCHEN in their hometown of Chicago, IL on Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13. The record release shows will be the first place you can grab your copy! The guys are planning a very special weekend as each night the set will include the new album in its entirety. Kicking things off each evening are two of TSB's favorite artists: an acoustic set from Ed Anderson & Scott Tipping, of Backyard Tire Fire on Friday, and then on Saturday the Lions of Hazelwood, from St. Louis way. Be sure to get your tickets early with the intimate size of the venue these shows are bound to sell-out. The tickets for these 17 and over shows are going on sale this Saturday (5/28) at 10am (CDT) via TicketWeb. A limited amount of discounted Two-Night Packages are available.

Keep checking back here at steepwater.com and on our facebook page for more info on this highly anticipated follow-up to 2008's Grace and Melody. We'll be posting some new tracks for your ears, the album artwork for your eyes, and other interesting TSB morsels. And as always thanks to all the fans for your amazing support. Don't forget to share this news with your friends! Cheers.

The Steepwater Band presents: Clava
The Album Release Concerts
Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13
Beat Kitchen
2100 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
9pm / 17 +

Big Summer Festival Schedule Heats Up...

The TSB Summer Festival Season is on the way. First one of the year is on Saturday, June 4 as the Do-Division Street Fest brings TSB to the Leavitt Street Stage at 6pm. Located on Division Street in-between Leavitt and Ashland Avenues, the fest combines the best in Chicago Music, Art and Food.

On June 10, the band returns to the Chicago Blues Festival. The guys will kick thangs off on Friday in Grant Park with a special TSB All-Blues set on the WCBS Street Stage at 11am.

Sunday, July 3 the band hits the hottest stage of the Forth of July weekend at the Naperville Ribfest. TSB starts at 4pm and is followed by blues great Nick Moss and the legendary Grand Funk Railroad.

Other notable Fests this summer are: Stable Studios Music Festival (Spencer, IN) 6/17 w/ Ivan Neville <> SugarStock (Bloomingdale, IN) - 7/29-30 w/ Highway and more <> Farmfest (Kinsman, IL) - 8/20 w/ Backyard Tire Fire & Miles Nielsen <>  Linton Music Festival (Linton, IN) 9/03 <> Chuck's Fest (Bridgeville, IL) 9/09 

And as always the band will be traveling around so be sure to check the TSB Tour schedule for shows coming to your town.

Big April Rock n' Roll Show & Record Store Day

This week is a great week for music folks. First on Friday, April 15 it's THE best Rock n' Roll show in the city of Chicago. Your TSB along with Backyard Tire Fire & Hollus will shake it on down at the Double Door. Get there early and stay late! Showtime 8:30pm.

Saturday, April 16 is Record Store Day people. Its a celebration of the way that music was/is supposed to played and bought: ON VINYL AND IN A LIVING, BREATHING RECORD STORE. And on this glorious day the guys are performing an acoustic set at Reggies Record Breakers in the South Loop at 1pm.

Inspired by Record Store Day and The Steepwater Band's return to the Double Door, we have a special sale: Buy a copy of "Grace and Melody" on Double Vinyl, and receive a copy of "Live at the Double Door" on CD for free! Now this sale is only at this weekend's shows folks, so get your a** down to the gigs, and find our merch booth. Hope to see you there.

Check out this little clip we made about Record Store Day...

Studio Session For New LP Wrapped Up

Hey Folks,

Earlier this month Jeff, Joe and myself headed to the south-side of Chicago and set-up camp for two weeks at Clava Studios to record a new full-length album, our follow-up to 2008's "Grace and Melody." The studio has been the home to our new songs, and we've been capturing the tunes & vibes to tape with engineer Colin Sipos, who is co-producing the record along with the band. I have to say that I believe its our best material to date, and we're getting some freakingly-amazing sounds to delight your ears. We'll be sure to keep you posted on the developments as they arise, but it feels like a mid-summer release.

Hope to see ya soon.
Love Music.

Tod

Return to the Double Door

Two of Illinois' most celebrated roots-rock outfits, Backyard Tire Fire & The Steepwater Band, team-up for a special concert at Chicago's Double Door. Both of these bands carry the torch for traditional Rock n’ Roll, all-the-while each group stamping their unique Midwestern-vibe on “the song.” Also appearing are another great Chicago act (also carrying the torch in a big way) our dear, dear friends Hollus. So be sure to get there early for a great evening filled with ass-shaking music.

This is the first TSB visit to the Double Door since recording their live album, so to celebrate the band is giving away FREE copies of “The Steepwater Band: Live at the Double Door” to the first 30 folks whom buy their tickets from the Double Door box office (on-line or phone purchases are not included). Call 773.489.3160 for more info. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, February 19th. Be sure to get yours in advance as this show is bound to sell-out.

TSB LIVE!

After a few weeks off your TSB is getting ready to fire-up the van again and get on the road. We've have been busy writing and rehearsing songs for the next studio album. The sessions are slated to start in March, at Clava studios here in Chicago. The shows begin Friday (02.11) as the band travels to Fort Wayne, Indiana for a show at Mookie's with the powerful, bluesy two-piece Left Lane Cruiser. Influenced by Mississippi Hill country blues, and a whole lotta whiskey, Left Lane Cruiser has a brand new album coming out soon on Alive Records. Chicago is next on the list...a great show on Saturday (02.12) with the mighty Truth & Salvage Co. at one of the city's finest venues, Schubas. Truth & Salvage is Americana music at its finest, who had their debut album produced by Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes. Dig on the more of the tour dates below, or for the full list visit our SHOW PAGE and mark a show (or two) on your calendar.

*Check out this limited edition handmade silkscreen poster - 52 made, signed and numbered by the artist Kyle Baker - 5 screens used - 18" x 24" size on thick white cover stock - Available for purchase at Schubas Tavern on February 12.

TSB Hibernation

After a busy and successful year, your TSB is going to take a little break from the road for the next 5 weeks. The guys are going to re-charge their batteries a bit, but they also are beginning to write and work on the songs that will shape the next studio album, with plans to record this spring, here in Chicago.

Once February kicks off Jeff, Tod and Joe wipe the sleep from their eyes and start a busy Winter/Spring Tour. Be sure to check the Tour Schedule and mark your calendar if the show rolls into your town.

A Year in Review

As this year winds down to its last few days we here at The Steepwater Band would like to thank you for another great year! Lets take a look back on a few of the sweeter moments…

2010 started off fast for the guys as in February the guys released the CD single "The Stars Look Good Tonight" and then quickly headed out on the road with Gov't Mule for two weeks. Jeff and Tod sat in with Warren and the guys on the final night, on a raging version of Cream's "Politician" (check out a video). A few weeks later TSB kicked off their tour with the amazing Marc Ford (as his band too) with a sold-out show at the House of Blues Backporch Stage in Chicago. The 12 show MFF & TSB tour stretched overseas to Spain, packed every house including sell-out shows in Barcelona, Madrid, and A Coruña (watch footage from Zaragoza). At the end of the run Jeff, Tod & Joe embarked on another 3 week tour in Europe taking TSB to Germany, France, Belgium, and the U.K. for the first time.

Once back home in the States the band headlined the legendary Chicago rock club Double Door in May. Performing TSB’s last 2 albums “Revelation Sunday” and “Grace & Melody” back to back in their entirety to a packed house. The continuing summer was a busy time as they toured relentlessly throughout the mid-west and east-coast.

The autumn season was a highlight as “The Stars Look Good Tonight” entered the Triple A radio charts and climbed with each and every passing week. Then on October 19 Diamond Day Records released the band’s first live album. “The Steepwater Band: Live at the Double Door” was recorded back in May at the aforementioned show. The disc has wowed listeners and received critical acclaim since its release, sighting its big sound and the separated mix for capturing the true sound of this trio. In support of this record the band hit the road hard, playing to thousands of fans in Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Iowa. A traffic accident that totaled the TSB Van & Trailer couldn’t even derail the guys long (it wasn’t our fault, we swear)! Also, almost forgot to mention that in the middle of all that we shot a music video for the latest single (dig it here).

Now 2010 is coming to close in a big way, at the House of Blues Chicago. On New Year’s Eve your TSB kicks off the show, followed by the North Mississippi All-Stars and Robert Randolph. Let’s send this great year off and greet a new, and prosperous one together (hint, hint: get your tickets).

Jeff, Tod & Joe are looking forward to what 2011 brings. They plan on entering the studio in the upcoming months, with hope to release the follow-up to “Grace and Melody” by the Fall. It should be another exciting year in the Steepwater Band world, and in yours too. Thanks again for the amazing support. Love music.

TSB Jambase Feature

"Crank Live At The Double Door up LOUD and this sh*t will crawl right into the meat of you, and you won't be sorry for the reminder of your basic incarnation and carnality..." writes Dennis Cook about the latest TSB album. Dig on the full review at Jambase.com and also learn a few things you might not know about your TSB.

Brand New Video ~
"The Stars Look Good Tonight"

HOB Chicago presents NYE 2011:

Robert Randolph, with North Mississippi All-Stars and very special guests The Steepwater Band

Come ring in the New Year with style at the House of Blues Chicago with 3 great bands guaranteed to blow the roof off of the joint. Tickets are already on sale now so get 'em while you can. Prices start at $53 and the 21 and over show starts promptly at 9pm with your TSB. Click Here.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band with the North Mississppi All-Stars and The Steepwater Band
Friday, December 31, 2010
House of Blues Chicago
329 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60654
Doors @ 8pm / Showtime 9pm

Let Your WORD be Heard!

Hey Folks, you all know the best way to spread the news about the latest TSB goin-ons is by the word of mouth by our amazing fans. So don't stop now, take a few moments today to let your music loving friends know of The Steepwater Band, and the new album "Live at the Double Door". It's easy, and there's a number of ways you can spread the music. Share www.steepwater.com, the TSB Facebook, Reverbnation, Myspace pages or the LATDD Video EPK with your peeps. Or write a quick review of "Live at the Double Door" on the iTunes or Amazon Page. Nothing's better, and more convincing than true FANS spreading the word! Thanks for your undying support!

Tour of the Lonestar State

For the first time in over 3 years the TSB tour swings down south to the wonderful state of Texas. The guys are excited to be playing in Austin, Houston and debuting in San Antonio with a one of their new favorite bands: Uncle Lucius. The Tour also takes the guys through Tulsa, OK for a Halloween gig with the guys in Hurricane Mason. Dig it.

New album "Live at the Double Door"
available now!

The brand new TSB album "Live at the Double Door" available now at the TSB Webstore, and via iTunes. After returning from a 5 week European tour TSB headlined the historic Double Door in their hometown of Chicago, IL, on May 22, 2010. With heartfelt swagger, swinging grooves and fuzzy solos the trio performed for over 2 hours. Nearly all of the night is captured here, over 77 minutes crammed onto one CD! Be sure to grab the record that WXRT Radio Chicago says: "Sounds absolutley HUGE!"

Live at the Double Door track listing:

1. Indiana Line

2. Roadblock*

3. Fire Away

4. Revelation Sunday

5. Dance Me a Number

6. Healer

7. All the Way To Nowhere

8. Baby, You're On Your Own

9. A Lot of Love Around

10. Lord Knows

11. Steel Sky

12. One Way Ride

13. World Keeps Moving On

14. The Stars Look Good Tonight

15. Waiting to be Offended (Download Only Bonus Track)**

Produced by The Steepwater Band
Recorded May 22, 2010 at the Double Door in Chicago, IL

*Free mp3 (right click-save file as)
**Free mp3 for TSB Family (Click, Join and Download)

©2010 Diamond Day Records

New Album "Live at the Double Door" Preview

plus Exclusive Bonus Download & Release Show

The Steepwater Band’s newest LP represents the band in it’s rawest, truest form: LIVE! After returning from a 5 week European tour TSB headlined the historic Double Door in their hometown of Chicago, IL. With heartfelt swagger, swinging grooves and fuzzy solos the trio performed for over 2 hours. Nearly all of the night is captured here, over 77 minutes, on The Steepwater Band: Live at the Double Door. The set includes live versions of classics from both "Revelation Sunday" and "Grace & Melody", and also features a live version of the band's brand new single "The Stars Look Good Tonight".

The live record will be available Tuesday Oct 19th, in the official TSB Webstore and at iTunes. For a preview of this album we're settin' ya up with a FREE download of the tune: ROADBLOCK (right click 'save file as' to download free track)

TSB Family Exclusive:
Bonus Track not available on the disc: WAITING TO BE OFFENDED
To download this bonus track for free you must either sign up or already be part of the TSB Family (@ reverbnation). Just click the song title above and you will be re-directed to reverbnation where the download is located (if you are alreday a TSB Family member log in to redeem download - click "i'm already a fan" on the prompt).

Don't forget the very first chance for you to get your copy of this record is at the House of Blues Backporch Stage on Saturday, Oct 16. Tickets are on sale now, click here. So come celebrate the release with the band at this great venue, and be sure to get there early for Healing Sixes, our good friends from Indianapolis.

The Stars Look Good Tonight is hitting the airwaves

Help push the latest TSB single up the charts. Call and email your favorite radio station and request "The Stars Look Good Tonight" by The Steepwater Band. We've put together a list for you of all the stations that have the song. So take a few minutes out of your busy day and tell these stations what you wanna hear! Click here for more info.

**Dig the latest FMQB (AAA) Radio Chart! "Stars" moving on up the charts to #145! Thanks for all the help folks, but lets keep it going!

Alive and Kickin'

TSB to release LIVE album with concert to celebrate...

After a quiet summer, The Steepwater Band is gearing up for another busy autumn season. The trio is proud to announce the release of their first ever live album. On October 19, Diamond Day Records will issue "The Steepwater Band: Live at the Double Door", a disc cram-packed with over 75 minutes of music that was recorded back in May at arguably the best venue in Chicago. The set includes live versions of classics from both "Revelation Sunday" and "Grace & Melody", and also features the band's brand new single "The Stars Look Good Tonight".

In celebration of this release the guys would love to invite you to the House of Blues Backporch Stage on Saturday, October 16 for your first chance to grab this record. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, August 13 at 10am (click here to get yours now). Our good friends from Indianapolis, Healing Sixes are opening the show.

Dig it ~ A Sunday Show for a Great Cause

The Steepwater Band will be performing at a benefit show for Benjamin Gonzalez on Sunday, July 11 at 3 pm at Crossroads Tavern and Eatery in Wood Dale IL.

At just 18 months old, Benjamin Gonzalez was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A.L.L.). It is a cancer of the white blood cells, the cells in the body that normally fight infections. He spent the next 3 1/2 years in treatment at the Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Hospital at Loyola. With his parents happy and Benjamin in remission, he finished treatment in May of 2009. Unfortunately he relapsed March 2010, losing his eye sight as an effect of this disease. Now he must undergo a live-saving bone marrow transplant. This fundraiser will help off-set the family's rising medical bills.

The show requestes a $10 donation at the door and also features the music of Steve Barnes and Plain Ole Delicious. Donations for this great cause can also be made to the First National Bank of Brookfield, 9136 Washington Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 – 708.485.2770.

Homegrown "Healer" Video

Dig this sweet, and funky fan video for Healer from Grace and Melody...

Dig it ~ A Very Special Chicago Concert in May

Following tours with Marc Ford, Gov't Mule and a successful European Tour, on Saturday, May 22 your TSB rolls into Chicago's DOUBLE DOOR for a one night only event. On that evening The Steepwater Band will perform all the songs from their critically acclaimed albums "REVELATION SUNDAY" and "GRACE AND MELODY," from front to back. This will truly be a special night not to miss. Tickets for this show go on sale Saturday, April 17. Get your tix now, as they will definitely sell fast (click here). Two other great bands are also on the bill: Detroit's THE SIGHTS (one of Tod's personal favs), plus MILES NIELSEN, son of Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick. Join us! Poster by Mr. Kyle Baker.

TSB returns from European Tour safe and sound

The 5 week tour of Europe, including the Spanish leg with Marc Ford was a great success. The band would like to thank Edu of Funhouse Productions and Carmen & Manny of Teenage Head Productions for putting the tour together and taking care of us. Big thanks also goes out to Marc Ford, Steve Sime, Brian Kincaid, Angela Prazza & Andy DeRosa. We'll be getting some pictures up from the tour in the coming weeks, but for now you can enjoy all kinds of footage on youtube. We're taking a few weeks off to catch up on some much need sleep, but dig on the new dates listed on our TOUR page.

Great New Live Videos Added to Media Page

Fresh jams with Gov't Mule, recent footage from Europe, and this gem w/ Marc Ford at the House of Blues in Chicago on 2-20-10.

TSB & Marc Ford begins this weekend ~
New Single Drops Feb 23. ~
plus Grace and Melody Released on Vinyl

The "An Evening on Stage Together " tour kicks off this weekend with two shows here in the States before it launches overseas. Marc Ford and the guys are busy rehearsing as we speak for these sure to be epic concerts. Each night TSB will kick things off with a set, then Marc will join them for a marathon jam of tunes written by Ford, TSB & some classic covers. The Sheboygan show on Sunday (FEB 21) is already SOLD OUT and the tickets are going fast for the show this Saturday night at the HOB Backporch Stage in Chicago (FEB 20).

The brand new single "The Stars Look Good Tonight" is dropping February 23 at our webstore and at iTunes. The tune is backed with three other new TSB cuts including a cover of Tom Petty's "Honey Bee." There is a special pre-release for those attending our shows in Chicago and Sheboygan this weekend. Be the first to grab it! To hear the tune now open the TSB Jukebox and turn it up!

Get it while you can TSB fans ~ this exquisite double LP record of the Marc Ford produced GRACE AND MELODY will sell out sooner than later. The double gatefold packaging features two cool colored discs; blue for sides A and B, red for sides C and D. It also includes a code to redeem free hi-quality MP3 download of entire album. Only a limited edition of 500 have been pressed, so get your copy today and drop the needle.

Fun Year So Far...More to Come

Dig it ~ The Gov't Mule tour has wrapped up for the TSB boys. It was a total blast, and the band would like to thank the members of the band, and their crew for making us feel at home. Jeff sat in with the Mule on "The Hunter" and "32/20" Blues in Davenport, IA on Tuesday. Then on the final evening in Lawrence, KS the Mule brought both Jeff & Tod for a rippin' version of Cream's "Politican" (see photo). Jeff also stayed up and closed the night with Warren and the guys on "I Don't Need No Doctor."

Diamond Day Records to release the TSB single "The Stars Look Good Tonight" on Feb. 23rd.
Listen today!

Dig it ~ Diamond Day Records is proud to release the very first SINGLE in The Steepwater Band's career. The song "The Stars Look Good Tonight" was recorded in December at the prestigious Engine Studios, and is backed with "My Back Pocket" (also recorded during that same session), a nasty version of Tom Petty's "Honey Bee" and the Grace and Melody out-take "What's This?" The four song package will be released online, disc and digital, on Tuesday, February 23. The disc will be available for the first time at The Steepwater Band & Marc Ford Show at House of Blues Backporch Stage on Feb 20. Wanna hear it now? Click on over to the TSB MYSPACE PAGE for the first glance at this new TSB music. Turn it up!

TSB to support Gov't Mule across Midwest

Dig it ~ The Steepwater Band will join legendary jam-rockers Gov't Mule for a few shows during their 2010 Winter Tour. TSB has supported the Mule once before at Barcelona's Poble Espanyol back in 2007, so Jeff, Joe & Tod are excited to re-join Warren & the guys on America soil. Gov't Mule began in 1994 as a spawn from the Allman Brothers Band, and has just released "By a Thread", their first studio album in three years.
GOV'T MULE with THE STEEPWATER BAND 2010:
Feb 02 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Feb 03 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Feb 05 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Feb 09 - Davenport, IA - Capitol Theatre
Feb 10 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall

Brand New TSB T-Shirt

Dig this cool new tee featuring cartoony renditions of your favorite rock'n'roll power trio. Available on black, navy blue, and dark green cotton, this graphic was screen printed with 7 brilliant colors to faithfully reproduce the artist's piece. Click on the image for a bigger photo.
Visit the TSB Webstore Today!

The Steepwater Band & Marc Ford
to Tour in Concert

~ with Dates in the Midwest and Spain

In late winter 2010, the Chicago-based trio hops over the pond for six-week European Tour - a first in the history of the band. It kicks off with a bang as Marc Ford joins The Steepwater Band on the Spanish leg of the tour. Marc’s work with the Black Crowes, Ben Harper, and Booker T has made him one of the most celebrated guitarists of his generation.

Recently, The Steepwater Band commissioned Ford to produce their latest release, Grace and Melody – which met with critical acclaim. The flow of mutual admiration and respect during that studio session created a bond between the musicians and talk of a collaborative tour was on the horizon. The ten-city tour begins in Bilbao and stretches across Spain’s beautiful landscape to Madrid, Gijon and Barcelona (just to name a few). Each show will feature a TSB set to get the evening rolling. After the opening sets, Ford will join the band. Together they will perform songs from his solo releases as well as songs from the Steepwater catalog. These evenings of music are bound to astonish and inspire fans.

For the folks in the United States who cannot make the Spain shows, you are in luck. The Steepwater Band & Marc Ford will be playing two Midwest shows to kick-off the tour before flying over to España. The House of Blues’ funky Back Porch Stage will be the site in TSB’s home town of Chicago on Saturday, February 20. Tickets for this show go on-sale December 11, at 10 a.m. via Live Nation. Grab your tickets now, as this show is bound to sell-out. On Sunday, February 21, TSB & Marc will travel north to Wisconsin for an intimate show at the fabulous Green Room in Sheboygan. Tickets for this show go on sale December 14 via the Green Room’s website.

After Steepwater & Ford rip through Spain, TSB continues on their own to debut in many cities across Europe. This month long trip will see them playing from London to Prague and many other historical places. *As of December 8, 2009 - some markets/venues are currently pending, be sure to check back to www.steepwater.com in the coming weeks for a full schedule.

Once The Steepwater Band returns from this epic tour, they begin work on their next chapter - stay tuned.

2010 TSB & MARC FORD and EUROPE Tour Dates:

20 February 2010 Chicago, IL - USA @ House of Blues Back Porch ~w/ Marc Ford
21 February 2010 Sheboygan, WI - USA @ Green Room ~w/ Marc Ford
25 February 2010 Bilbao - Spain @ Kafe Antzokia ~w/ Marc Ford
26 February 2010 Madrid - Spain @ El Sol ~w/ Marc Ford
27 February 2010 Gijon - Spain @ Sala Acapulco (Casino)~w/ Marc Ford
28 February 2010 Vigo - Spain @ La Fabrica de Chocolate ~w/ Marc Ford
02 March 2010 A Coruña - Spain @ Mardi Gras ~w/ Marc Ford
03 March 2010 Leon - Spain @ Universidad de León ~w/ Marc Ford
04 March 2010 Zaragoza - Spain @ Case del Loco ~w/ Marc Ford
05 March 2010 Valencia - Spain @ Durango ~w/ Marc Ford
06 March 2010 Barcelona - Spain @ Apolo 2 ~w/ Marc Ford
07 March 2010 Girona - Spain @ La Mirona ~w/ Marc Ford
09 March 2010 St. Etienne - France @ Thunderbird Lounge
10 March 2010 Alençon - France @ TBA
11 March 2010 Lorient - France @ TBA
12 March 2010 Paris - France @ TBA
13 March 2010 Besançon - France @ TBA
14 March 2010 Ravensburg - Germany @ TBA
16 March 2010 Frankfurt - Germany @ Nachtleben
17 March 2010 Prague - Czech Republic @ Exit
18 March 2010 Brno - Czech Republic @ Hudebni Klub
19 March 2010 Berlin - Germany @ Wild at Heart
20 March 2010 Krausnick - Germany @ TBA
21 March 2010 Germany @ TBA
22 March 2010 Verviers - Belgium @ Spirit of 66
23 March 2010 TBA
24 March 2010 Bochum - Germany @ Zwischenfall
25 March 2010 Weert - Holland @ De Bosuil
26 March 2010 Diest - Belgium @ Borderline
27 March 2010 Beauvais - France @ l'Ouvre Boîte
29 March 2010 London - UK @ Bush Hall

Happy Holidays to all of you!

In celebration of the season and the one year anniversary of the release of Grace and Melody we are currently offering G&M at the ultra low-price of $7. If you already have the critically acclaimed disc, buy it now for your music loving friend for the Holidays! This offer won't last too long and its only available this cheap via the TSB Webstore! Unless of course you put a burned copy in your bud's stocking...we all know that isn't too cool, and you may receive coal in retaliation. Give the gift of Music!
Read what folks are saying about "Grace and Melody"...

Everything about GRACE AND MELODY has the feel of natural born rockers determined to get everyone's rocks off. Producer Marc Ford does clean, endlessly effective work here, bringing his years of experience with The Black Crowes and others, allowing individual elements to shine – a groin throbbing bass run, the blue water purr of electric slide. This is the abounding whomp of a band that's always been very good, teetering on the edge of greatness. And by album's end I'd be surprised if you weren't rooting for them to topple all the way into full blown glory.
~ Dennis Cook | Jambase.com

Crackling with gritty energy and featuring strikingly direct lyrics, Grace And Melody demonstrates that Steepwater Band is a group with a considerable amount of depth and nuance…most notably the intriguing twin-guitar romp through the 13+ minute, "Waiting To Be Offended," which is vibrant yet clutter-free. Grace And Melody is certainly worth diving into.
~ Rob Turner | Hittin' The Note Magazine

Classic influences but no nostalgia...these guys are fresher than most of what gets passed off as 'new' these days. I've always been able to hear the goodness at the heart of The Steepwater Band. All the nuance of the recording, performance and songwriting can be found on Grace and Melody. They're in their finest form yet.
~ Richard Milne | WXRT Radio, Chicago

Returning to House of Blues,
opening for guitar legend JOE PERRY!

Dig it! Your TSB has just been added to the JOE PERRY PROJECT show, featuring the Aerosmith guitarist, at the House of Blues, November 18th in Chicago! Aerosmith cancelled its 2009 tour, leaving Perry with the extra downtime to spend in his home studio, and now on the stage. Performing with a looseness that highlights the Yardbirds influence in his playing, Mr. Perry's new album "Have Guitar, Will Travel" hit stores just a month ago. This show should not be missed, be there! All ages, Showtime 7pm.

FINAL MOONSHINE RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE FILMING

All month long The Steepwater Band has delighted fans every Thursday evening with 2 sets of music - first acoustic, second electric. Each night at MOONSHINE has had a totally unique set-list, as the boys dug deep from their discography, revisiting some cool cover tunes from over the years, with some special guests popping in as well. Now THIS Thursday (Oct 29), its more of the same, but this show is being filmed by the folks at the Chicago Music Project, directed by J.S. Acker, for a new web series and a possible DVD release. It’s gonna be a special evening, so be sure to join us!
If you have not gotten yourself out to one of these shows yet, here's a little sample of what you've been missing...
Fire Away (acoustic).mp3
Dead Horse (acoustic).mp3

Right click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) the links and and select "Save file" or "Save to Disk" to add these TSB tunes to your collection.

ROCKTOBER RESIDENCY

Dig it! Announcing the first-ever Chicago residency for The Steepwater Band! Every THURSDAY night in October, the band will perform at MOONSHINE, located in the heart of Wicker Park. Each show, with 2 sets of music - first set acoustic, second set electric, promises to be a unique set-list, as the boys plan on digging deep from their discography and revisiting some cool cover tunes from over the years.
Plus along the way there will be some special guest appearances by some dear friends of the band. Then on the final Thursday (Oct 29), the show will be filmed and recorded for a possible DVD release. These evenings are going to be something truly special, so be sure to join us.
Each shows starts at 930p. Poster by Mr. Kyle Baker.

Four Gigantic shows this week,
including HOB with ZZTOP!

Dig it! We have four big shows this Labor Day weekend to cap off a busy summertime. Saturday evening (9/05) TSB returns to the DOUBLE DOOR opening for the tribute band Led Zeppelin 2. Then on Sunday (9/06) Naperville's THE LAST FLING is a FREE outdoor fest, the guys hit it at 8pm. Then on Monday (9/07) at 5pm, the TASTE OF POLONIA is the site for more rock n roll, with a side of perogies.
Not to mention your Steepwater Band has just been added to this Friday's (9/04) Sold Out HOUSE OF BLUES show with legends ZZ Top!

Eastbound & Down~

The van is moving eastward this week to shows in New York, Jersey and Pennsylvania. Its the first time in two years the guys have ventured that way, so the guys are really excited to share the G&M tunes with their eastcoast fans. Check the Tour Page for the details.
Also on Tuesday evening Steepwater Band will be the featured guests on AXECALIBER, broadcasting on WITR 89.7 Fm in Rochester, NY. The show starts at 9pm eastern time and for two hours the guys will spin tunes from the TSB Discography and share some stories too. For those of you back home in Chicagoland and the rest of the world you can tune in at http://witr.rit.edu

Brand New Video ~ Lord Knows

Dig it! We have another new video, from Grace and Melody, the fan favorite "LORD KNOWS." The clip, directed by J.S. Acker, features footage from the films "Birth of a Nation" and "The General." A BIG thanks goes out to Mr. Acker and Joe Fitzgerald! Well done lads!

Mobile users click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9luGrFQ1zo

Four Sweet Shows This Week!

This week starts off this Thursday (July 30) as the guys return to Chicago with a really Big Rock n' Roll Show at one of THEE coolest clubs around, MARTYRS'. This show should not be missed because it features some of the great up-and-coming groups from around the United States. First to hit the stage is The Lonely H at 8pm. All the way from Washington, these boys bring the country-tinged-flavored-pop back, ala Badfinger & the Eagles. They are followed by your Steepwater Band, sometime around the Nine o'Clock hour. Then taking the stage last is Pennsylvania's Telepath, an all-instrumental band that combines world music with funky beats.
Then on Friday (July 31) TSB travels north to Milwaukee to the always packed and steamy Up & Under Pub. The show once again starts off with the rock stylings of The Lonely H. Followed by 2 Sets of TSB.
The House of Blues is the location on Saturday (August 1), with your TSB opening the show for rock legends The Arc Angels. The super group features Charlie Sexton, who played with Bob Dylan; Doyle Bramhall II, from Eric Clapton's band; and Chris Layton, SRV's former drummer. It's a 17+over Rock n Roll show, so get your tickets now! Showtime 9pm.
Then closing out the week the guys travel back up north on Sunday evening (August 2) for a special Acoustic Performance at the Brown Baer in Elkhart, Wisconsin. If you caught the acoustic show in May at the Moonshine, you know how special these shows are, so don’t miss it! Poster by Mr. Kyle Baker.

New Video ~ At The Fall Of The Day

Dig on this brand new video, shot only days ago, of the first track from Grace and Melody: "At The Fall Of The Day." We would like to Thank Nick, Chuck & Ben at Rule 42 Productions for putting this clip together. Turn it up! (and it's Hi-Def)

Mobile users click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFmHc_C_zlc

Chicago Hot Dogs!

A few weeks back the boys hit up Nashville and prior to their show they caught with up the good folks at Firepit Friday. Dig on this cool interview with the guys as they talk about Grace and Melody, touring, how they met, and of course hot dogs.

Summertime Round-up!

We'd just like to point out some of the shows of note for this summer's busy concert season.
Kicking it off with a bang...As always nothing is bigger than Milwaukee Summerfest, and the guys will be joining ROBIN TROWER (and others acts) on the Potawatomi Casino Rock Stage on Thursday, June 25. Then for the Independence Day Weekend TSB returns to the Ribfest stage with the amazing HEART to follow, on Thursday, July 2.
Two big weekends at the end of July heat it up...In its 6th year the SugarCreek Music Festival (Sugarstock) boast some of the midwest's finest talent in a secluded campground in Southern Indiana. July 25 & 26 are the dates and features HOLLUS & HIGHWAY to name a few. Click on the link for ticket info (prices include camping + food & beer), and hurry up this always sells-out! The following weekend starts off with the band's return to one of the coolest venues in Chicago, Martyrs. The date: Thursday July 30, and it should be a packed house with bands like Washington's The Lonely H and Pennsylvania's Telepath also on the bill.
Then in August the guys head east to hit up Wheeliefest 11. This annual event takes place on August 22 and brings in bands from around the country for one of the sweetest grassroots rock music fests around. Get your tickets now (click the link for more details)!
Get all of the summertime goodness on our TOUR PAGE!