Well, at the ripe old age of 50, the kid is back. My friend Bobby Pennock ( myspace.com/pennock ) felt sorry for me and asked me to join his band. Then Mr. Terry Birkett ( myspace.com/mysoapbarkills ) joined us with his guitar and mandolin skills and we are now a trio called The Pennock/Stephens Project. May God have mercy on our souls.
Who I'd Like to Meet:
I would just like a glass of water, please.
Member Since: 3/24/2005
Band Website: mmreadingroom.com/mike
Band Members: Bobby Pennock
Guitar, piano, vocals, songwriter, keeper of the faith
Terry Birkett
Guitar, mandolin, dobro, bass, thumb drill
Mike Stephens
Guitar, vocals, sleigh bells, songwriter, elevator shoes
Influences: Bob Dylan. Leonard Cohen. Leon Redbone. John Prine. Paul Simon. The Doors. Tori Amos. Woody Guthrie. Certain people I met in my hobo days. And I would be remiss if I didn't include Nicole's stomach when she was 17. I don't know how that stomach is doing these days, but it was a legend back in the day. Man, could that stomach sing!
Sounds Like: What kind of question is that? The sound of one hand clapping maybe? Or a whiskey-soaked tissue hitting a dirt floor in a cabin that once belonged to Charles Bukowski? I dunno. Let me go stand in front of the mirror and listen to myself for awhile and I'll get back with you.
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Record Label: Hawkmoth Records
Type of Label: Indie