Stefan first picked up the guitar at the age of 11 and rapidly evolved in the direction of the blues.
Coached by his experienced neighbour (Edward van helsdingen) and influenced by such greats as Jimi Hendrix, Albert Collins Stevie Ray Vaughan, and offcourse a major influence Jonny Lang, he created his own distinctive sound and playing.
Besides blues, people like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Sam cooke and many more inspired him to get more and more involved in the world of soul/gospel and R&B.
This gave Stefan new perspectives to approach his music.
He thinks that if you want to play blues or rock, to be honoust if you want to play anything, you gotta know how to play everything.
Because of all this he became well known on jam sessions and got invited to play with some very experienced bands and artists.
At the age of 16 Stefan formed his own band that goes by the name of Stefan Schill Band.
"Recently the Stefan Schill Band agreed to work with Bebop Agency.
Which represents ao Barrelhouse, Johnny Winter and Devon Allman"
Stefan played as an opening act for Eric Gales and Pat travers and many others.
He also played at some well known locations like 013,De Boerderij,Bolwerk and de Kade.
Recently Stefan signed up with a major record label called Provogue who also signed artists like Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Pat Travers, Julian Sas etc.
For More Info "WWW.STEFANSCHILL.COM"
"Music Is Created In The Heart..Not In The Mind"
(Stefan Schill)
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Out Of My Mind by Stefan Schill @ Boerderij 2007
Wind Cries Mary by Stefan Schill @ Breda Jazz 2007
"Little Wing Performed by Stefan Schill @ Breda jazz 2007"
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The Stefan Schill Band
Bob Fridzema