Chicago rockers The Steepwater Band wave goodbye to their past while celebrating their future with a new track and video ‘Hard As Stone’. with their forthcoming retrospective album Diamond Days: The Best of The Steepwater Band 2006-2014 (Sun Pedal Recordings/WMG). The take of Hard As Stone is a newly recorded version of their most memorable tracks, as it marks the debut of the band’s newest member, guitarist Eric Saylors. The band is also plotting a new album for 2015 as well.
Press Notes
The Steepwater Band, a blaring rock ‘n’ roll group from the windy city has released a new music video for their song “Hard As Stone (2015)”. It was shot and edited by Jon Richey of VUture Visions and filmed at Crushtone Studios in Cleveland, OH where the band recorded the song with platinum producer Jim Wirt (Incubus,Fionna Apple, Buffalo Killers). The unique “behind the scenes” footage gives fans an inside look into the song making process. Check it out now at Relix .
“Hard As Stone (2015)” is a new recording of an old fan favorite and will be on Diamond Days: The Best of The Steepwater Band 2006-2014, a “best of” collection that also features eight remastered tracks and a new song called “Silver Lining”. The record will be released digitally and on CD via Sun Pedal Recordings (Warner Music Group) on 2/17. A vinyl release is scheduled in April of 2015 and all three are currently available forpre-order along with limited merch that is exclusive to this release.
“‘Hard As Stone’ is an older tune of ours that we pumped some new life into with the new re-recorded version,” says vocalist/guitarist Jeff Massey. “Lyrically, its about dealing with loss, whether it be a relationship, a death, or just rolling with change, in general. It’s a song that always stood out for us as a band, mainly because our music is generally a heavier blues based sound. ‘Hard As Stone’ is stylistically a bit different than our other material. The song opened up new doors and possibilities for our music.”
“Silver Lining” and “Hard As Stone (2015)” will be the first studio recordings with the band’s newest member, guitarist Eric Saylors. The “best of” will be a sneak peek of the group’s new sound before they release a brand new full-length album next year.”
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
12/31/14 Chicago, IL – House of Blues w/ Led Zeppelin 2
01/03/15 Porter, IN – Leroy’s
02/05/15 Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival
02/06/15 Whitesburg, KY – Summit City Lounge
02/07/15 Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
02.08/15 Athens, GA – New Earth Music Hall
02/12/15 Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
02/13/15 Los Angeles, CA – The Mint
02/15/15 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
02/18/15 San Francisco, CA – Biscuits and Blues
02/19/15 Sacramento, CA – Torch Club
02/20/15 Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino
02/21/15 Santa Cruz, CA – The Pocket
02/23/15 Salt Lake City, UT – Bleu Bistro
02/24/15 Salt Lake City, UT – Bleu Bistro
02/28/15 St Louis, MO – Beale On Broadway
03/20/15 Detroit, MI – Hopcat
03/21/15 Benton Harbor, MI – The Livery
03/25/15 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
03/26/15 Sioux City, IA – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
04/24/15 Schuylkill, PA – Some Kind Of Jam 10
05/23/15 Indianapolis, IN – Rathskeller
07/02/15 Ozark, PA – Highberry Festival
The Steepwater Band Links
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