REVELATION SUNDAY

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 For a trio of lank haired white boys from Chicago, Steepwater Band sure channel the holy hellraisin' spirit of the blues. Their amp-rattling ruckus is full of crossroads and judgment days, moonshine and dark city steel, sweet baby girls and heavy hearts grappled into boot shufflin' shape.

Revelation Sunday (Diamond Day), is new classic rock – 11 cuts ready to take on the James Gang at high noon and then chase down ZZ Top with a pair of rusty barber shears. Steepwater keep it greasy. There's nothing too gussied up, the songs' skin and bones right there for everyone to see.

A trio now after years as a quartet, Steepwater sound more focused, more salivatingly hungry than at any time in the past. These are the rawest, heaviest tracks they've ever laid down, which is saying something given the excellence of Dharmakaya (2004) and Brother To The Snake (2001). The departure of singer/guitarist Mike Connelly means less pastoral digressions but more gutbucket snarl from guitarist/singer Jeff Massey, bassist Tod Bowers and drummer Joseph Winters.

This has the headlong rush of a steam train making a final run down a tough grade – they might hit the brakes in time, then again, they might not. You feel this surge in the cowbell clap of "Steel Sky" and the strip club wiggle of "Government Graffiti." It's in the remorseless beat of the aptly titled "Collision" and the backwoods howl of "Mercy." When they do slow on "A Lot Of Love Around" they could be Free in their fighting prime. In fact, Massey's guitar frequently recalls Free's Paul Kossoff, enjoyably rough yet capable of eloquent tenderness.

Revelation Sunday should delight anyone who's had their skirt blown up by The Black Crowes, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals or Backyard Tire Fire. Hound Dog Taylor would have loved this, R.L. Burnside, too. It's what you'll put on when you're doing straight shots and engaging in questionable behavior.

-Dennis Cook of JAMBASE

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The Steepwater Band represents everything you look for in a bluesy throwback band, but sadly, never seem to receive.

The trio of Chicago musicians, consisting of Jeff Massey (guitar/vocals), Tod Bowers (bass guitar) and Joe Winters (drums), is quite possibly one of the best bands you’ve never heard of. And their second major studio release, Revelation Sunday, proves that they would rather continue kicking ass on their own terms than saunter up the charts at the expense of their music and devoted fan base.
 
Revelation’s biggest con is also its biggest pro: There’s no single. Every song flows effortlessly into the next without the slightest crack in overall, cohesive flow. It’s a near-perfect accompaniment to a relaxed night with friends or an unlawful evening of illegally mixing moonshine. I’m not sure which.

Steepwater’s sound echoes back to a simpler time--a moment in history where millions naively assumed that the beer would never stop flowing and each magical moment would stretch into eternity. If Janis Joplin and Ronnie Van Zant were booking a band to play on a serene summer night and the Allman Brothers were unavailable, it would without question be the Steepwater Band.

The two real standout tracks here make up the album’s final 13 minutes. "Indiana Line" and "Baby, You’re On Your Own" combine for one vicious encore. The ultimate two songs take the throwback riffs of the first nine gems and beat them over your head like a savage Lynyrd Skynyrd-obsessed Yeti, until, bleeding and broken, you’re finally forced to admit that this is a damn good CD.

This album is for the guy two fisting a cigarette and a cold Coors Light, while still rocking out to Free’s "All Right Now." It is not for your asswipe, Simple Plan-addicted son. If the idea of one more three-chord, prepackaged piece of MTV bullshit visibly sickens you, then this compact disc is more than worth your $15.

-Mack Rawden of CB MUSIC

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Hard driving modern rock collides at full speed with the blues on The Steepwater Band’s 3rd full length release Revelation Sunday. Proving that the art of the power trio is still alive and well, these Chicago based rockers serve up plenty of energetic, genuine ass kickin’ jams worthy of catapulting them into the upper echelons of classic rock.

Guitarist / vocalist Jeff Massey’s dirty sounding, masterful slide work on tracks "Collision", "Steel Sky" and "Indiana Line" reminded me of Exile On Main Street era Stones and the four minute plus coda on the disc’s final number "Baby, You’re On Your Own" is worth the price of admission alone. The bands sound is firmly entrenched in the roots of the blues (check out the fantastic acoustic "Slow Train Drag" for further proof); however they also up the ante by throwing tinges of psychedelia and country into the mix for added variety. Massey’s vocal’s are full of swagger and bravado and at times draws comparisons to The Cult’s Ian Astbury. Revelation Sunday has a brilliant, live off the floor feel to it and the sound is absolutely massive and in your face at all times; just what you’d expect from one of your all time favorite classic rock records.

- Ryan Sparks of CLASSIC ROCK REVISITED
 

Promo Film for new record "Grace and Melody"  - Now Showing

Tune to our music/video page to check out the Two-part making of "Grace and Melody" promo documentary.

Former Black Crowes guitarist to produce next album by The Steepwater Band

Marc Ford will team with the Chicago roots-rockers following his success with altcountry newcomer Ryan Bingham’s CD “Mescalito”

The Steepwater Band and Marc Ford will enter the studio together in May to record the follow-up album to the band’s 2006 effort, “Revelation Sunday.” The band plans to release the album, tentatively titled “Grace & Melody,” in late summer or early fall and tour the United States and Europe extensively to support the album’s release.

The recording and production will take place at Compound Studio near Los Angeles.

Although the members of The Steepwater Band have long admired Ford’s music and musicianship, they did not formally meet until the summer of 2007 when both were booked to perform at a festival in Spain. Band members, including Marc’s son Elijah, jammed together onstage – a scene that was repeated when Ford’s band toured through Chicago in July. The mutual admiration of each others’ musical tastes and styles opened the door to working together in the studio.

The Steepwater Band was formed ten years ago in Chicago by current members Jeff Massey (guitar,vocals), Joseph Winters (drums), and Tod Bowers (bass). While the band has three acclaimed full-length albums in their catalog, their creative electricity and contagious energy is equally evident in their live performances. This has given the band dozens of opportunities to perform with some of the biggest names in rock and blues, and to establish themselves as a popular draw in the Midwest and overseas in Spain.

Marc Ford spent several years touring and recording as a member of the Black Crowes during their peak years in the 1990s. Following his departure he released two albums of his own and also toured and recorded with Ben Harper, for which he won a Grammy. His previous production effort, alt-country newcomer Ryan Bingham’s 2007 release “Mescalito” (Lost Highway Records), has garnered critical acclaim, significant airplay, and industry buzz. Ford remains a revered figure among blues-rock guitar fans in the Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, and other like-minded music communities.

This just in...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Steepwater Band will be releasing their first Live DVD on March 21st at the SUBTERRANEAN in Chicago. The footage was shot by our lovely friends at FIREPIT FRIDAY in November in Nashville and features a full-on set of Steepwater Band music. For a preview check out the podcast they put together of the show (see news below 1.21.08). First is an interview from the artists of the evening, then a song from each group.

So we hope you can join us and if you can't spread the word to those that can!!

 MARCH 21 @ SUBTERRANEAN
~LIVE DVD RELEASE~
w/ special guests THE LOFT, LONELY H & THE GETOUTS
 

Blues meets the moon.

REVELATION SUNDAY TOUR COMES TO AN END
After over 150 shows in the past year and a half, THE STEEPWATER BAND ends their ‘Revelation Sunday Tour’ with three Chicago-land shows in as many days.

The tour started at a packed METRO, the record release show, on August 11, 2006 and then saw the band head to New York City, Boston, Nashville, Detroit, Madison, Austin, Dallas and Europe, just to name a few. Highlights include supporting GOV’T MULE and JOHN MAYALL in Barcelona; rocking the Double Door with RICK RICHARDS in May, and again with MARC FORD in July; a six day Texas tour, performing in front of 30,000 people in support for HEART, hand picked by Dean DeLeo to open for ARMY OF ANYONE at Metro, and warming up for the Faces’ IAN MCLAGAN at Fitzgerald’s. The band also shared the stage with a ton of independent rock bands from all over the place…SUPER 400, ROSE HILL DRIVE, THE FIEROS, PONDEROSA, THE SIGHTS, ALTO VOLTO, THE GETOUTS, WABASH CANNONBALLS, THE SLEEPERS, TYLA, SOULBREAKER COMPANY, THISTELS & THORNS, HIGHWAY, FRANK BANG, GOAT MOTOR, HOLLUS, RUFUS HUFF, MEDUSA STONE, SWEET BLACKBERRY JAM, THE LAST VEGAS, MODERN DAY SAVAGE, HURRICANE MASON, THE JACK FORDS, and THE LOFT (and again, to name a few).

The final three: DOUBLE DOOR 12/20, HARLEM AVENUE LOUNGE 12/21, and THE QUEST 12/22 are the ‘END OF TOUR HOLIDAY JAMBOREE SHOWS.’ As our gift you, were giving away a limited edition poster, especially designed for each show by DOOBSTER LTD. There is a small supply, so get there early.

As for the upcoming year, the boys are going take the first few months pretty light. There will be a few shows, but the focus is going to be writing, rehearsing and recording a fresh batch of tunes. If all pans out well, the guys should have a new disc out by end of summer. Check back with us soon as there are more details coming in the imminent months.

The Revelation Sunday Tour couldn’t have been without certain folks. We can’t thank our fans enough for the support and love you give us. But we’d also like to thank a few individuals for the undying effort they pour into The Steepwater Band: Steve ‘Turtle’ Sime, Mike ‘Amitty’ Kucic, Jim Winters, Chris ‘The Professor’ Ferguson, Willie ‘In the Can’ Book, Tom Lounges, Nate Arling & Double Door, Joe Shanahan & Metro, Richard Milne, Chris Payne, Edu & Vincent @ Funhouse Productions, Nick Miller & Jam Productions, Mary & House of Blues, Tim & Sherry, Chris & Kelly, and all of our Friends and Families.

Here’s to 2008, Cheers.

 

Join Jeff THIS THURSDAY, April 3 for and intimate evening of acoustic blues & originals at the Harlem Avenue Lounge in Berwyn, IL. Showtime at 8pm.

Also this week, the band returns to the land of cheese, beautiful Wisconsin, for two rocking shows. The first at Clark Place in Stevens Point with Devin Allman's Honeytribe on Thursday. And Yes, that's GREG ALLMAN'S kid. On Friday the band debut's at LaCrosse's JB Speakeasy.

Just added!! The band will be rocking it Flo-style THIS SATURDAY, April 7 at the KENWOOD TAP on Kennedy Avenue in Hammond. Come out for some Easter Eve rock n' roll just east of the Indiana Line!

Here's the details:
4.03 @ Harlem Avenue Lounge - Berwyn, IL (Jeff Massey Solo Acoustic Show)
4.05 @ CLARK PLACE - Stevens Point, WI (w/ DEVIN ALLMAN'S HONEYTRIBE)
4.06 @ JB's SPEAKEASY - LaCrosse, WI
4.07 @ KENWOOD TAP - Hammond, IN

Hope to see you all out! BLUES MEETS THE MOON.

Hope to see ya out! Cheers!


 

Coors Light presents the 93XRT Local Anesthetic Live show @ Cubby Bear
93XRT's Richard Milne and Coors Light want to bring you the best in local Chicago music. And they're doing just that with the 93XRT Local Anesthetic Live Show at Cubby Bear! This Friday, March 23 come to the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville (at the corner of Addison and Clark in Chicago) for a cold Coors Light and live music from your Steepwater Band, with Something Ordinary, and Soundframe, starting at 9:30pm.

**Also, tune into 93.1FM WXRT this week on Tuesday at 8:45PM and again on Thursday at 10:45PM as Richard Milne plays a track from Revelation Sunday. 

Bands who play Local Anesthetic Live can win the chance to record at one of Chicago's top recording studios, Uptown Recording. Your band can win three days of recording time, including an engineer in one of two spectacular studios. State of the art equipment and killer gear will be at your disposal for three 8-hour days! So, head to Cubby Bear to support your friends' bands, and give them a shot at free recording time!

Use the Flyer below for a $4 admission, and to support THE STEEPWATER BAND!

Click on Flyer to print.

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WXRT 93.1fm
Local Anesthetic Capsule
Monday, July 31 @ 7:45pm
Sunday, August 6 @ 12:45pm
Local Anesthetic
Sunday, August 6 @ 7:30pm 

WKQX 101.1fm
Local 101
Sunday, August 6 @ 9pm

Visit the LIVE page for links to the websites of the above shows and all the dates on the Spring - Summer Tour. Better Living through Rock N' Roll Music...

Take a Ride on the Magic Bus to Kinetic Playground
Highway is having a party bus to Kinetic Playground in Chicago for our show the boys and Goat Motor.  This great night of music is one not to miss! Tickets are only $25 and include Coach Bus, Cover and "Refreshments" on the bus. Call 219.662.1616 for DETAILS and TIX!
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE BUS STAYS ON THE BUS!

Hope to see ya there.

Blues meets the moon.

Vote for Steepwater Band on XM Radio
In November The Steepwater Band performed on the first leg of the Bon Jovi tour along with 23 other bands. One of the 24 bands will be selected THROUGH INTERNET VOTING as a finalist. The ultimate winner will open for Bon Jovi at Giants Stadium in New Jersey next summer and also secure a demo recording deal.

PLEASE NOTE: Our shot at accumulating votes will last only ONE WEEK.

It looks like we'll be competing in Week #2, which should run from Monday, January 16th to Sunday, January 22nd. Here's all you have to do and it's pretty simple:

Log on to http://bonjovi.xmradio.com and vote for SWB.

There's also a live audio and video clip to check out of SWB performing "Collision" live at the United Center.

cheers.

TWANG OFF CHAMPIONS!!!
On early Friday morning (i'm talking early) The Steepwater Band was crowned 2005 TWANG OFF champions.  The competition was fierce! The Outlaw Family Band kicked off the night with an incredible set of their brand of harmonizing country rock. In toe,  Earl from St. Louis, crushed a mean stomping set of good ol' rock n' roll straight from Keith's veins.  The Steepwater Band ended the night with 7 tunes climaxing with a 15 minute rendition of Little Walter's "Mean Old World".  Congrats to the boys for winning a good clean fight!!  

The Steepwater Band advances to the TwangOff finals on February 17
They started off as one of 27 bands that jam in the roots, alternative country, bluegrass, and southern rock genres and have advanced to the final three. But to take home the title, The Steepwater Band must first fend off some very tough competition against the Outlaw Family Band and Earl.

The year-long quest to crown the TwangOff winner will be determined at Martyr's (3855 N. Lincoln Ave.) on Thursday, February 17, and the members of The Steepwater Band are looking forward to both the competition and the camaraderie that will inevitably spring from this epic battle.

"I love this event," said Tod Bowers, bass guitar. "All finalists will be at their very best because there's no margin for error and no room for a letdown. All three bands will be at their peak."

"No doubt about it, the two bands we'll be facing are terrific," noted Joe Winters, the band's drummer. "But we're going to be right there in the thick of it, slugging it out, because we want that title as badly as they do. I think anyone who is at Martyr's for the finals is going
to see and hear the Super Bowl of music in Chicago that night."

The Steepwater Band advanced by winning their two preliminary rounds in November 2004 and January 2005. The band's gutsy mix of blues-rock, southern rock, and country stomp won over audiences and judges, and helped them vanquish some very worthy opponents in the process.

"The basis of the TwangOff is an awesome idea that we wholeheartedly support," said lead guitarist and vocalist Jeff Massey. "The kind of music the bands play goes right to your roots and right to your soul. It's not the kind of music you can easily find on the radio anymore."

For more info check out www.twangoff.com!! 

This just in...
The Steepwater Band has been added to a show THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th at McCool's in Valparaiso, IN as the opening act for J-RECORDING artists SILVERTIDE.  The show starts promptly with SWB kicking things off at 8:00pm.  We haven't played around Indiana in a while, and hope to see some folks out for a hot Sunday night rock show!

In other news, The Steepwater Band has been invited to open for Black Crowes' guitarist
RICH ROBINSON when he comes to Chicago for an 8:00pm show at Double Door.  Rich is on tour supporting his debut solo record, PAPER, which hit stores in late August.  So come out early for this show (SWB hits the stage at 8:00pm) and stay late and hang with us for some cocktails & rock n' roll.

And don't forget the big festival of the year is right around the corner - Sat, September 25 is WHEELIE FEST 6 in Roland, PA!  This killer show features THE SCREAMING CHEETAH WHEELIES, along with SUPER 400, PUSHING ZERO, THE TREWS & SWB!  Make the trek and camp out with the SWB boys for a night not soon to be forgotten!

Get Creemed...
Check out this kick-ass review of Dharmakaya from the legendary CREEM magazine.
Click on the link below>
www.creemmagazine.com/RockARama/RockARama15.html#SteepwaterBand 

Another Cold Letdown...
Due to health reasons Willie Nelson has canceled his show in Ottawa, IL, along with most of his current tour. We apologize to anyone who was making the trip to see the Steepwater Band open for the Red-Headed Stranger. Trust us, the boys are just as disappointed. 
Get better Willie!

Tune in to WXRT this week
93.1 FM Radio Chicago will be playing a cut from Dharmakaya this week.
Tune in this Wednesday, June 23rd at 9:45pm and again on Saturday, June 26 at 4:45pm.

WXRT gives Dharmakaya it's Chicago Radio Debut
Sunday night on Richard Milne's Local Anesthetic the Steepwater Band's "Dead Horse" from the new CD, made it's Chicago on-air debut.  Richard was very excited to play the new track, and said there's plenty more to come. So be sure to tune in to WXRT 93.1FM on Sunday nights @ 7:30pm, and call the XRT request line @ 773.777.8881 often and ask them to play Steepwater Band.