Check out Terry Bulger’s feature on Channel 4 news at 4 and 6 PM tonight and on tomorrow morning’s news program. Thanks to Terry and cameraman Don for working with Brian and me to tell our story. Great job!
Here is the link: http://www.wsmv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6682520
Thanks to Virginia and the folks at Voyage Air Guitar for the Featured Owner spot at: http://www.voyageairguitar.com/owners-club/featured-owner
I’ve got the OM, which is refered to as an economy model, but it is a great value and plays and sounds great.
Bullets Will Fly
Check out this new song co-written with Brian Rozzo from Portland, TN who wrote the words while serving in the Gulf War circa 1991.Â
The song is so different: scary, dynamic, rockin’, and insightful. It is dedicated to the men and women, and their families, who have served our country with honor, dignity, and strength.
It’s that time of the year again. There’s nothing quite like having live music performances in your home or at your party. It’s fun, affordable, and easy to host because we do most of the work. 
Please contact newanthemmusic@comcast.net for info on having Steve and bandmates at your next family event or business promotion.
Virginia Cannon hosts Songwriters Night at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesdays from 7 – 10 PM. The address is 1719 West End Avenue, Nashville, 37203.
The rounds last for an hour and there are 4 of us, with Wally Hoffmann sitting in on upright bass.
I have put together a great round of writers with Amy Hart ( www.amyhart.com ), Michael Laidley ( www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Laidley/176521087107?v=info and www.myspace.com/michaellaidley)
and Darren T. Maddy (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1637885562 ).
We play from 9 – 10 PM.
We will have a lot of friends and some family at the show and hope you are one of them. 
Welcome old friend, Wally Hoffmann, formerly of Wheeling, WV, who has moved to Nashville to play the upright bass as much as a human can stand.
Wally and I go back to kindergarten in Fairmont, WV and grew up together.
Wally will be playing the bass in The New Anthem Band v64, and we are rehearsing for the holiday season.
I am totally psyched that Wally is living here and we can resume playing, right where we left off.
It’s that time of year again, with summer starting and the Songwriters Festival the weekend of June 4-6th. I’ll be there on Friday and Saturday, working as a volunteer to do whatever is needed. I’ll be playing a set each day, too.
Steve’s 1986 penned “The Bikers Anthem” is included on the new “Goin’ Back Home’ CD compilation, released by Quickstar Productions. There’s a looonnnnnngggg story about this song, best told with an icy cold beer. This is the first time that all 4 verses have been presented in recorded form to the public. Included is the infamous and fun “riceburner” verse, the original verse that was left off of the version on the 1st release on 45 rpm vinyl record, and replaced with a more politically correct verse at the request of the motor company’s executives. The complete version of “The Bikers Anthem” is a guitar, banjo, and fiddle based production, with Steve playing his Martin D-28 and Deanie Richardson on fiddle, and with Rick Otts on banjo. The tune was recorded at Rick’s studio in Hendersonville, TN.
There are 24 Bluegrass artists on the CD with songs varied from novelty, sing along, fine instrumentals, and, of course, story songs.
The CD is available at www.quickstarproductions.com and the major music and download sites. Steve has a few copies to sell for $10, plus $3 shipping.
Here’s a cool short video about House Concerts.
If you’re interested, please take a few minutes to check it out.
Hi from Nashville,
You may not know that some of my favorite shows are house concerts. Up close, living room performances in the homes of people who enjoy live music without all the typical distractions. What you might not know is that these events are popping up all over the world.
The pool parties and back yard pickin’ shows I’ve done over the years are great, but house concerts are more intimate and really showcase what I can do. For my concerts, I do a mix of mostly originals with some of my most favorite songs done “my way”.
I’m a serious performer who likes to showcase my songs up close and personal, and the house concert is very satisfying for me and the audience. For those who care about such things, it’s an opportunity to hear my amazing Martin guitar up close.
If you’re interested in house concerts, and would like to see one before trying it, there’s a great site where you can find house concert listings in your state/province, and email the hosts for an invitation. These are generally super-friendly people who love to see a few new faces at their events. I really hope you’ll visit the site and attend a show… these events are usually fantastic, and very inspiring. If you have questions… let me know! I would LOVE to play for you and your friends.
Watch the video here: http://concertsinyourhome.com/beahostintro.html
And find shows in your area here: http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/calendarPages/calendarShowSearch.html
