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Steve Balsamo

...show me the way to go home...

About Me

Howdy and welcome.
I'm part of a great band called The Storys ( www.myspace.com/thestorys ) and also part of a very cool project called ChimpanA ( www.myspace.com/chimpana ), which sounds like Pink Floyd making sweet love to Zero 7 (spoken word, opera, samples, decks and great tunes!). Both albums are out now.
Every now and then I'm part of a choir called The Choir (obviously), featuring some amazing singers and we too intend to record an album at some stage.
I really love writing with and for other people...
Once in a blue moon, if the mood takes me, I like to grow a beard and cry (see video)!
When I'm not doing something with music, I'm usually found watching Barney with my little girl. I also like to paint, cook, study philosophy and spirituality, watch cage fighting and practice martial arts.
I am a pupil of vocal teacher Jill Purce ( www.jillpurce.com ).
I thank my lucky stars I have the chance to make music everyday.
Peace, love and thanks... Steve B x
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Find me on You Tube: www.youtube.com/stevebalsamouk .
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Steve Balsamo plays a Campbell American Guitar (Caledonia model).
Steve Balsamo uses and is endorsed by Faith Acoustic Guitars.
The Storys use Schertler Acoustic Amps.
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The Storys album "Town Beyond The Trees" and single "Long Hard Road" (b-side "Town Beyond The Trees" live) out now. Available from all good record stores and on download.
The Storys' self-titled debut album out now. Available from all good record stores and on download.
See & hear The Storys in the No. 1 movie:
www.bankjobmovie.co.uk

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/16/2005
Band Website: thestorys.co.uk
Band Members:
Influences: I love great songs... great singers... too many to mention.
Sounds Like: Someone who has borrowed a few things from a few people...

Gethsemane - Jesus Christ Superstar - Ahoy, Rotterdam 2004

Eric Woolfson - Poe (More Tales of Mystery & Imagination)

Immortal - Eric Woolfson's Poe - Ahoy, Rotterdam 2004

The Storys EPK

The Storys - Long Hard Road (Live)

The Storys at Real World Studios

ChimpanA - The Secret Wish

Record Label: Hall Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

27 Nov - BBC Radio Wales

I shall be on the Jamie & Louise Show on BBC Radio Wales this morning between 10 and 11am. Details on how to tune in or listen via the internet: www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/sites/content/pages/...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:32:00 PST

Duet with Chris Needs MBE

I have recently duetted on a track with Chris Needs MBE (www.chrisneedsmbe.co.uk) - the legendary radio presenter, actor, stage performer, raconteur and award-winning showbusiness personality! The tra...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:35:00 PST

8 & 11 October - performing with Margo Buchanans band

Along with my bandmates Rob and Dai from The Storys (www.thestorys.co.uk or www.myspace.com/thestorys), we will be part of Margo Buchanan's band (www.margobuchanan.com or www.myspace.com/margobuc...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:16:00 PST

I/O Earth

I have recently recorded some vocals with a great group called I/O for their track "Come With Me", which is now up on their website at www.ioearth.com. There are also some photos of us. And check out ...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:11:00 PST

20 September - Gig for Sunflower Jam Charity

I will be part of the Sunflower Jam for The Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust, to take place on Thursday, September 20 at The Porchester Halls, London W2.The line up includes Status Quo, Beverle...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:59:00 PST

Supporting Elton John on his Summer 2007 tour

...and that's another Storys! Elton John Confirms The Storys as special guest on '07 Summer Tour The highly acclaimed six piece band from South Wales, renowned for their infectious blend of ...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:30:00 PST

The Storys supporting Katie Melua - 3 December 2006 - Wembley Arena, London

The Storys have been asked to support Katie Melua this Sunday at her last UK gig this year at Wembley Arena! Sorry for short notice but the band have just been told themselves.Venue: Wembley Arena, Ar...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:05:00 PST

The Storys St David's Day gig announced - 1 March 2007 - Swansea Grand Theatre

A first airing for those new tunes! Venue: Swansea Grand Theatre Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJTime: 8pmTickets: £14 on sale at 9am on Friday 3 November from:Ticketline: www.ticketlinenews.co.ukTel...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 01:23:00 PST

The Storys - new single "Journey's End" available to download today!

The Storys' new single "Journey's End (Show Me Love) Radio Mix" comes out today as a digital download. A digital EP is also available today for download. This EP includes limited edition 7" B sides t...
Posted by Steve Balsamo on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:23:00 PST

The Storys - Shepherds Bush Empire - 29 September 2006


Posted by Steve Balsamo on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:02:00 PST