Steve Stern Music

Check this out on September 22nd.  This is a full-fledged Tennessee music showdown, so it should be very cool.  Admission is $10 and the contest starts at 10 AM.

Proceeds from the event go to Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

 There are fiddle contests in 4 age groups plus the Fiddle Off.  There are also mandolin, guitar, banjo, band, and clogging contests.

Info at:  http://www.honeysucklehillfarm.com or www.themainstage.com or call 615-382-7749

I got this review today and am pleased to share it with you:

Steve Stern is a Nashville-based singer and guitarist who has opened for many legendary musicians ranging from Merle Haggard to John Hartford.  His latest project features 11 original tunes that straddle the line between bluegrass and country music.  He is supported by such pickers are Charlie Cushman (banjo) and Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), with some tracks featuring drums and pedal steel guitar.  No matter how you categorize it, the music of Steve Stern oozes with excitement and “Steam Powered Stern” contains something that will please just about any musical palate.

Thanks to Bluegrass Unlimited and to reviewer Les McIntyre for including this in their fine magazine.

Volume 88 of the “Prime Cuts of Bluegrass” compilation CD for radio DJ’s and industry professionals hit the streets on July 15th.  I’ve already had several contacts from DJ’s saying they like the song and want a copy of “Steam Powered Stern” for review.

I’ve listened to the songs on this edition of Prime Cuts and there are 15 other very strong songs on there.

Thanks to the folks at Prme Cuts for including “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” in Volume 88!

Keep  playing  &  singing!   
Robin  Mathis,  WCPC  

Good  song.   Please  send  full  project.   
Terry  Wood,  WTWZ  

I  really  enjoyed  this  song….made  me  remember  my  grandmother  and  all  the  good  times  we  had  growing  up  here  in  the  mountains  of  KY.   Great  job!!   
Tony  Burke,  WMMT  

Appealing.   
Wayne  Nault,  WYKX  

Good  track.   
Rein  Wortelboer,  Radio  Venray 

Pleasant.   Appealing  singing  and  music.   
Graham  Hassall,  Radio  Nightingale  

Is  this  a  comedy?   The  music  is  good.  
Dallas  Hoskins,  WMKZ  

It’s  ok.   
Gene  Roberts,  KDHX  

This  is  a  good  cut.   
Garry  Tilley,  WDSL  

Interesting.   
Bruce  &  Maureen  Livingstone,  Bluegrass  Highway  

This  one  sure  got  my  attention.   I  think  will  do  the  same  for  my  radio  audience.   Send  entire  project.    
Paul  Morris,  WXKQ/WTCW  

Good  sound.   Send  CD!   
Ed  Stiner,  WJFC  

A  good  lively  fun  song.   
Wilson  Moore,  CHMA

Will  see  on  this  one.
Bob  Rogers,  WIXE

Very  good  song.   
Dominique  Lemarechal,  Radio  RCF  Rivages  

I  like  this  song!   Creative  and  interesting!   Fun!  Will  spin  on  Worldwidebluegrass.com!    
Gracie  Muldoon,  World  Wide  Bluegrass  

Yep,  that’s  what  it’s  all  about!   I’ll  think  of  this  song  when  I’m  working  my  large  garden  or  small  farm,  which  ever  you  call  it!   Love  farms…what’s  farming  without  bluegrass  songs  like  this!   
Joe  Wills,  WBZC  

This  is  a  little  contemporary  with  a  traditional  flare.   A  great  tune  to  listen  to  for  anyone  who  grew  up  on  a  farm,  such  as  I  did!   
Bubba  &  Jean  Johnson,  WMHB  

Very  much  thick  sound.   
Mario  Wildner,  Radio  Dresden  

Reminds  me  of  John  Denver’s  Country  Boy  song.   
Red  Shipley/Bob  Webster,  WAMU  

I’ll  play  this.   These  folks  sound  like  they’re  just  getting  started  and  it’s  a  good  beginning.   Better  songs  will  come  later.   
Frank  Hoppe,  KCSN  

Great  song.   
Bill  Reno,  WMMT  This  is  a  very  good  number.   

Has  a  different  sound  but  it  is  good.  
Jim  Taylor,  WNOI  

Fine  debut.   Nice  backing.   
Carl  Solander,  WTIP/WRNC  

Very  nice!!   (aired  several  times.)   
Mark  Lefler,  WYXI  

They  might  want  to  try  a  little  reverb  on  the  vocals  next  time.   
Roy  Moore,  WQFS  

Great  “friends”  really  help  this  song.   
Leigh  Hill,  KUSP  

Simply  love  it.   
Maurice  Kurtz,  Valley  FM/QBN  FM  

A  great  tune,  and  the  fine  interpretation  you  would  expect  from  a  great  supporting  cast!    
Joe  Steiner,  WLFC  

Good  response  from  listeners.   Would  like  more  of  their  material.   |
Verlin  Sanders,  WMMT/WNVA  

Steve  tells  it  like  it  is.   Steve  should  get  a  lot  of  early  morning  play.   
Bob  Newton  WDAP  

Great  musical  version  of  country  life.   Nostalgic  and  emotional!   Would  like  entire  CD.  
Bill  Knowlton,  WCNY/WUNY/WJNY

I got a call today from a really nice lady who told me about the song placing on this chart.  Here’s the link for the web site.  Look down the list for “Next Up” and there it is at #32.

I appreciate the good work of Bill Wence Promotions in this project.

http://www.independentmusicnetwork.com/ccharts.php

Here’s the new band logo graphic.  It’s new and improved with the traditional eagle and stars I’ve used for 21 years.

Thanks to Brent at Associated Graphix in Canton, OH for working with me on this.