Steve Bailey

Music:

Member Since: 7/11/2007
Band Website: you are at it
Band Members: Me Myself and I
Influences: My favorite singer songwriters-- Guy Clark, Steve Earl, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Rodney Crowell, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett, Hank Williams Sr. Townes Van Zandt, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Woody Guthrie, Buddy Miller, Robert Eark Keen, Bonnie Raite, Gillian Welch, John Fogerty

Below is the front cover of my debut CD--- WORDS LINES AND RHYMES----

ON THE PLAYER BELOW ARE SOME VERY COOL & VERY TALENTED PEOPLE MAKING ME A VERY, VERY PROUD SONGWRITER---------on this player you will find,--- Paul Arrowsmith and his old time banjo putting that cool old timey sound on "Travelin Man" ---Resonator Ghost doing his version of "Waitin" with a slow blues feel-----Axe Masterson doing his take on "Waitin" on my end with a rockin blues sound-----Kim Guy and her self made harmonies doing a beautiful version of "Holy Ground"-----Resonator Ghost doing a great job on a new song "Lincoln Street"-----all of these fine talents are in my top friends, please go visit each of their pages and see what else they have to offer, you'll be glad you did----THANKS

PRESS THE PLAY BUTTON & LISTEN

I made this music player at MyFlashFetish .com.

Sounds Like: oooh,, That Guy,,,,,you know----

BELOW ARE SOME REVIEWS ON WORDS LINES & RHYMES

A Gem..buy it! author: Paul Arrowsmith
I accidentally discovered Steve's music while surfing MySpace...and was immediately blown away. It evoked Steve Earle, Kris Kristofferson, Townes Van Zandt and all of the other great American folk story tellers....not that Steve copies any of these greats, his songs have their own style. Rather rather than anonymous tales though, I think this album is the story of (a) life. For me the stand out tracks are Travelin' Man (so good I've had to adapt it for the banjo and add it to my set!), I think Woody Guthrie could have sung this. Chickens & Eggs..which describes the huge satisfaction but ultimate futility of building a life, home, family etc. Devil Train deals with the age old theme of selling your soul to the Devil in a satisfyingly haunting way. Holy Ground is quite simply one of the best anti-war songs I have ever heard......so good that my other half has added it to her live set! It doesn't preach but amplifies the personal impact of war on any thinking person...stunning. Long Way Home deals with addiction, and personal demons and failings...Steve has either been there or has huge empathy for those that have. The presentation of the songs is disarmingly simple and effective, well sung and no fluff! If I was to provide any feedback to Steve it would be that he should have saved some of these great songs to get a head start on his next release....19 Tracks is almost too many. This is enduring music of a genre that I love. I'm looking forward to the next one....Paul Arrowsmith giving a UK view.

Simply The Best author: Jet Brennan
A product of a true craftsman, this album is Shaker in its simplicity and attention to detail: lovingly shaped, the songs dovetailed together perfectly and planed and polished with the warmth of Steve's performance. It's an album that makes you think, makes you wince then laugh and nod your head in agreement. At times, the overall 'no frills' effect and the plaintiveness of the harmonica is reminiscent of Springsteen's Nebraska. The songs are like the teeth of a handmade wooden rake, each as solid and strong as its neighbour, but each one individual. From the first step of Travellin' Man to the flight of Get Away, the hiss of Broken Radios and the last word of My Story, Steve Bailey's guitar and voice hold you tight as a vise. This is not just a 'one play' album, it's a family heirloom

Acoustic and Cozy author: Sasha Colette
Carrying a generous voice that welcomes any ear, Steve Bailey's latest album Words Lines and Rhymes is comprised of originals that are acoustic and cozy. Between the guitar and the grin in Bailey's voice, your spirits are likely to be lifted. Ofcourse, good music lifts any spirit! Steve is a true American troubadour of his own terms.- Sasha Colette, Americana Crossroads www.msuradio.com

A Generosity of Music author: Resonator Ghost
When you listen to this new CD, start with "Don't Walk Away". Once you hear Steve Bailey's voice and guitar on this plaintive song, you will stick around to hear more. I have listened to this CD several times before sitting down to write this review, and I have to admit I've developed favorites but there is not a song on the CD I don't like. There are several I love. "Where Are The Angels" is a beautiful, sad tribute to the city and people of New Orleans, and by extension, to anyone who has lost too much to bear. When he sings "bon temps rouler", you will feel the sense of loss in his voice. "Cry" is a litany of compassion, "I cry for the lonely infected and weak/I cry for the children with nothing to eat/For those who don't dare to follow their dream". You will have no doubt that he means what he sings. "My Story" is just that: one man's attempt to come to grips with the story that is common to all of us, our journey from cradle to grave, but there is nothing sad in this song, it's a song of hope, strength and a wry knowledge that life is what it is. I don't know Steve Bailey, but listening to him sing makes me feel like I have been his friend for years. That is where the generosity comes in, the singer of these songs isn't holding out you. This is honest stuff and I hope there is a lot more where it came from. I look forward to hearing more from Steve Bailey.

Stunning Debut Album author: Gaff from Folkwit Records UK
Steve Bailey has created a rare thing with "Words. Lines and Rhymes" a debut album recorded with the minimum of production that outstrips many of the more "sophisticated" recordings put out by Record Labels. The 19 track album (and there isnt a weak song here) manages to capture the feelings and reflections of a life thats been lived. For a self produced and released album it surpasses all expectations. The songwriting is reminiscent of the style of Townes Van Zandt in places, particularly the opening track "Travellin man" For anyone with even a passing interest in stripped down acoustic country this is a "must have". Congratulations Steve on a job very well done, now start on your next album, with the songwriting ability shown here, its bound to be good, if not great! by Gaff (Folkwit Records A & R, UK)

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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None