PRESS
Below are links to the most recent press for Steven's latest album, How Long.
"How Long is a record that comes from nowhere and commands your full attention: In a time when superficial attitudes and smartphone fodder dominate, Steven Graves returns us to a time when music held meaning and helped define the times in which we live."
- John Aiello | Electric Review
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Dan Grossinger on The Morning Dew.
Steven Graves Band
BIO
“How Long” is a record that comes from nowhere and commands your full attention. In a time when superficial attitudes and smart phone fodder dominates, Steven Graves returns us to a time when music held meaning and helped define the times in which we live.”
John Aiello, Electric Review
'American roots music, compellingly honest, beautifully crafted and fully realized songs that just happen to be in the Americana realm. Really good stuff.'
Dennis McNally | Grateful Dead Publicist
Steven Graves Band
All Original Conscious Americana Roots Music
This 5 piece all original Americana/California Country band has been expanding their audience Nationally through the release of their sixth CD titled "Mission Bell" and are celebrating an extremely successful year of national radio play and touring throughout the Westcoast. This year the band is lined up to play several national festivals including the Tucson Folk Festival in early May and has scheduled tours of Northern and Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon.
Steven describes his "socially conscious" roots music: "We're kind of our own genre! I like to throw elements of country, folk rock, gospel and even reggae into the melting pot and see what emerges. We are all about authenticity and making music that is inspiring and helps people feel good....that's what its all about...music is the medicine…and its fun too!" Steven puts a new and fresh spin on old school country and folk rock grooves not only with stellar instrumentation (sax, electric and acoustic guitars, keys, drums, bass) and soaring vocal harmonies, but also with a new age spiritualism that permeates most of his writing. He was nominated in 2013 for a Native American Music Award for his White Buffalo song (co-written with Ray Newkirk) and has worked closely with grassroots organizations helping Native American communities. One of Steven's biggest fans and advocates is Dennis McNally who worked with the Grateful Dead for more than 30 years. With McNally's help the band has an ever growing presence in the Grateful Dead and jamband circles.
Steven brings with him a group of seasoned veteran musicians including, David Mendoza (bass/vox Lydia Pense & Coldblood), David Tucker (drums/vox , Tommy Castro, Maria Mauldar), Duncan Shipton (guitar), and Armen Boyd (sax Big Band Beat). Other musicians that often play and tour with the band include Alysha Antonino (vox Pete Escovido), Jon Dryden (piano, Norah Jones) and Bruce Wandemayer (pedal steel, Trailer Park Troubadours). For more information: www.stevengravesmusic.com or www.facebook.com/stevengravesmusic
Steven Graves’ new album, How Long, is a great mix of rock, country and soul, featuring original material. With one exception, all the songs on this release were written or co-written by Steven Graves.
- Michael Doherty | Michael Doherty's Music Blog
"Steven, I just wanted to tell you how much I loved your latest project How Long. The mixture of different genres of music had my listeners requesting more! I know this project will be my traveling companion for many months to come."
- Al Shusterman | DJ | KUBU RADIO 96.5 FM | Sacramento
"Steven, you have recorded a really good album. You are a brilliant musician but beyond the perfect technical aspect of these recordings, both vocally and instrumentally. This album gives the feeling you put your soul in it. There are a lot of influences in your music but you gather them in such an enjoyable and personal way. You seemed to follow the star that allowed you to find a strong musical identity. As a music lover, your music really took me. Merci for this album that really sounds original."
- Michel Penard | Radio ISA | France