Lisa Jacobi and J-Rod Payne of Playing on the Planet to Join Steve and Scott at 500 Songs for Kids
Sirius Bluegrass regulars, Playing on the Planet (formerly known as Steel String Session), to join Steve and Scott Shiflett for Song #167 at this year's 500 Songs for Kids. They'll be playing Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver". Playing on the Planet is taking a break from recording final tracks for their release due in early Summer. (www.steelstringsession.com)
Steve and Scott Shiflett in the Studio Working on the Soundtrack for a new movie.
Steve and Scott have begun recording about a half dozen new songs at Steve's Underground Studios. The songs are intended as part of a sound track for Steve's recent screenplay. We'll start previewing the tunes in the next few weeks.
Again at Smith's Olde Bar for 500 Songs for Kids
500 SONGS FOR KIDS is a 10-day live music marathon running from May 3rd to May 12th, 2012. 500 DIFFERENT Artists will perform a countdown of the 500 MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF ALL TIME in the largest musician involved charity event in Georgia. SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is a non-profit foundation that brings musicians year-round to hospitals and special needs kids camps. Go to http://www.songsforkidsfoundation.org to learn more. Steve Baskin WILL BE PERFORMING SONG #167, "DREAM WEAVER" by GARY WRIGHT!
500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Olde Bar
Steve was asked to play song #296 of the 500 tunes being played for the Songs for Kids Foundation. Scott Shiflett, Diana Hoskins, Mark Ross and David Piper joined Steve on the stage to play John Cougar Mellencamp's Pink Houses. Check out the video here.
Steve's playing 99X's Unplugged in the Park on October 17.
We're kicking off the show with Gareth Asher and Emily Kate Boyd. It's the next to the last show of the series, so come on out! Some of the hundreds of artists that Unplugged in the Park has brought to Atlanta include The Fray, Blue October, Pete Yorn, Rocco DeLuca, The Lee Boys, Regina Spektor, Band of Horses, Ben Kweller, Matt Costa, Glen Phillips, Kevn Kinney, Jason Isbell, The Zac Brown Band, Matt Pond PA, The Apples in Stereo, Angie Aparo and tons more!
Check out the pics page to see some shots and videos from PAST LIVES with folks like the Cindy Wilson Band, The Hippycrickets, HugoAgogo and even the Free Bird Band. Includes a few videos from the CWB days.
We just posted a couple of new videos from Steve's April show at the Red Light Cafe in Atlanta.
Steve has a handful of songs playing on Indie 104 - iRadio LA. Go LA!
Steve's cover of I Think I Love You is charting at number 3 on WOCO in Oconto, WI and in the top 10 on WVOF in Bridgeport, CT.
Steve's at Drinkshop Live at the W downtown Atlanta on July 29.
Songs from Naked have played on nearly 40 radio stations. Still in rotation on quite a number of stations, Catch Me If You Can, I Think I Love You, My Empty House and even Something Smells Fishy have gotten spins on thirty-eight stations around the US -- Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Calfornia, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Thanks to Randy Saad and the folks at Protocol Entertainment for their hard work.
In-Studio Appearance on 94.7 WDEC-FM in Americus on June 24. What a great way for Steve to spend his birthday afternoon. Steve talked about the making of Naked. Gave shout outs to the band and played Catch Me If You Can and I Think I Love You. Thanks to Thurston Clary and the gang at WDEC-FM for the spins and support. Thurston also said that he was taking a listen to Float on Down for their country station. That'd be a first!
Bravo Presents the Dow Live Earth Run for Water Special. Performances by Collective Soul, Estelle, Melissa Etheridge, John Legend, The Roots and Rob Thomas. Airs Friday, April 23 @ 7P ET/PT. Check out the coverage from last Sunday's Live Earth events from around the world. [more]
Steve's back on the radio with 12 new stations! Listen out for Catch Me If You Can from Steve's latest album Naked. We're getting played in California, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Check out KFMI-FM in Eureka, CA; KBPK-FM 90.1 in Fullerton, CA; WDEC-FM 94.7 in Americus, GA; KLDR-FM in Grants Pass, OR; KQCR-FM 98.9 in Hampton, IA; WKNY in Kingston, NY; KKCK in Marshall MN; WOCO in Oconto, WI; WRCO in Richland Center, WI; KXXO in Olympia, WA; KSID in Sidney, NE; and KZEW in Wheatland, WY.
If you're in these markets, call in and request Catch Me If You Can!
Steve is opening for GRAMMY Award-winning artist Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 on April 18. There are plenty of challenges to playing a set at 9:30AM, but what a great way to wake up! Thanks to everybody for the great reception to the songs. Was stoked to meet Rob ahead of our set this morning. And what a great set he put on. Help us out by introducing your friends to our music and come out to see us live!
Nice words from Awaken Music about Naked If its textured Americana alt/pop-rock that you're into, then you'll dig Naked, by Atlanta-based, Steve Baskin. Surrounded by a stellar band, they create soundscapes that accurately articulate each song and Baskin's vocals.
Album opener, Catch Me If You Can, is overly poppy, and lends itself to all listeners. It comes across like a blend of Counting Crows and Blue October. Later track, A Day in My Shoes seductively explodes with a great, soaring lead guitar riff. The melodies aren't quite as singable, but the hooks come at you one after another.
Something Smells Fishy belongs main stage at Bonnaroo. Its jammy and catchy all the same. Clearly, these guys know their way inside a studio. Their sounds are solid, and they all complement each other song after song. April14, 2010
500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Olde Bar Steve was asked to play song #49 of the 500 tunes being played for the Songs for Kids Foundation. Steve will play the BeeGees' smash Stayin' Alive on the last night of the eight day event.
Nice mention on Susan Kay Asher's blog this week. Susan writes a great Atlanta entertainment blog. Here, she talka bout the tunes from Naked and our approach to cover tunes. Check Susan out at Asher PR. [more]
Steve is back at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta on Friday, April 9. Thanks to everyone who came out on Friday. Great crowd. Fun to play to! Caught the end of Jess Godwin's set. She's a really talented Chicago singer. Catch her if you're in her neighborhood.
On the radio again! Steve joined Warren Lawrence live on WKNY in Kingston, NY to talk about his music. Warren's playing Catch Me If You Can and I Think I Love You. So if you're near Kingston, call him up and let him know you love the music.
Steve is at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta on Friday, December 11. Steve, Alex and Zoot will be playing a cool acoustic set at the Red Light Cafe on Friday, December 11. Steve's taking the songs back to where he wrote them -- on the guitar. Alex Slinin will be there playing his cool melodies and amazing leads (even planning on singing along). Zoot will be singing and playing the accordion and anything else he decides to bring. The show is scheduled for 7:30P -- they should be on by 8.
A fun time at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta! The Wandas opened the show and were excellent. The Duhks were a treat. Very eclectic approach to excellent Americana music -- even though there from Canadia. Check both bands out and thanks for coming!
Catch Me If You Can was the #10 most added tune in the US on the ACQB charts for the week of August 24!
Catch Me If You Can is on the radio. The opening tune from Steve's new album Naked is on the radio. Just added on KLBQ-FM in El Dorado, Arkansas; KSPI-FM in Oklahoma City, OK; WOCO-FM in Oconto, WI; WQXQ 101.9 FM in Greenville, KY; KBMO 93.5 FM in Benson, MN; WSQL 1240 AM in Brevard, NC; KYFM 100.0 FM in Bartlesville, OK; KCBZ 94.9 FM in Seaside, OR (playing Naked too!); KYTI 93.7 FM in Sheridan, WY and WCMJ 96.7FM in Cambridge, OH -- we're doing CD give-aways beginning next week in Cambridge.
Steve's new album Naked is now available at CDBaby.com, iTunes, Amazon and right here. Steve has finished up work on Naked, the follow-up to his debut album I Sometimes Think. The new record continues down the path that his debut album, I Sometimes Think, began with singer/ songwriter power pop spiced with a bit of Southern fried seasoning, and he has expanded his range with new styles, sounds and themes. While I Sometimes Think largely explored emotions around love and relationships, Naked’s themes run all over the place – love; love gone bad; running; the stress of the office; the Zen of the river; runaways; prostitution; and death.
Over 6,000 plays for Steve so far on Jango radio Jango is a cool online radio tool. Choose your favorite artists and Jango creates a mix for you for free. Steve has a handful of songs getting play on Jango radio (jango.com). Several of the songs from Naked are at jango. Be sure to leave a comment or become a fan if you like what you hear.
The Valdosta Daily Times says that Naked is "just some unvarnished great music".
Dean Poling of the Valdosta Daily Times had nice words to say about Steve's new album, Naked. <more>
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- Wednesday, May 9
7:00 pm
- 500 Songs for Kids
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Smith's Olde Bar:
Atlanta, GA, US
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- SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is a non-profit foundation that brings musicians year-round to hospitals and special needs kids camps. Go to http://www.songsforkidsfoundation.org to learn more. Steve Baskin WILL BE PERFORMING SONG #167, "DREAM WEAVER" by GARY WRIGHT!
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- Saturday, November 12, 2011
7:00 pm
- Red Light Cafe
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53 Amsterdam Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Steve and the band will be playing new songs as well as songs from Naked and I Sometimes Think. Scott Shiflett, Brian Hudson and David Piper will be up there rounding out the sound. They're on at 7P sharp, get there early and start your Saturday at Red Light Cafe. Jenkins Hallow is on at 6P. Amateur Aviators and the Anne Harper Band are on afterwards.
- Wednesday, October 12, 2011
12:00 pm
- Emory University
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Atlanta, G
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- Monday, May 2, 2011
8:00 pm
- 500 Songs for Kids
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Smith's Olde Bar:
1578 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA
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- 500 SONGS FOR KIDS is a 10-day live music marathon running from April 28th to May 7th, 2011. 500 DIFFERENT Artists will perform a countdown of the 500 GREATEST FEEL GOOD SONGS OF ALL TIME in the largest musician involved charity event in Georgia. SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is a non-profit foundation that brings musicians year-round to hospitals and special needs kids camps. Go to http://www.songsforkidsfoundation.org to learn more. Steve Baskin WILL BE PERFORMING SONG #296, "PINK HOUSES" by JOHN MELLENCAMP!
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- Sunday, February 13, 2011
7:00 pm
- Running USA Conference
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Grand Hyatt San Antonio:
San Antonio, TX
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- Sunday, October 17, 2010
7:00 pm
- 99X Unplugged in the Park
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Park Tavern at Piedmont Park (corner of 10th and Monroe):
500 10th Street, NE, Atlanta, GA
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- Steve is opening the night at the 99X Unplugged in the Park. Gareth Asher and Emily Kate Boyd are also on the slate. It's the next to the last 99X Unplugged of the year, so come on out.
- Friday, September 24, 2010
8:00 pm
- Red Light Cafe
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553 Amsterdam Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Steve and the band are playing the Red Light Cafe.
- Thursday, July 29, 2010
9:00 pm
- Steve Baskin at Drinkshop LIve
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Drinkshop at The W:
45 Ivan Allen Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Come on out to an acoustic set or two at Drinkshop Live at the W in downtown Atlanta. Come test out Drinkshop's signature cocktails and some great tunes.
- No cover charge
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- Saturday, June 26, 2010
- Private party
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Brookhaven:
Atlanta, GA
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- Friday, June 25, 2010
9:30 pm
- Steve Baskin at Red Light Cafe
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Red Light Cafe:
553 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA
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- Saturday, May 8, 2010
- A School Bell Rings Fund Raiser with Steve Baskin
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- Saturday, May 8, 2010
7:00 pm
- Steve Baskin at 500 Songs for Kids
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Smith's Olde Bar:
1578 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 500 SONGS FOR KIDS is a 10-day live music marathon running from April 29th to May 8th, 2010. 500 DIFFERENT Artists will perform a countdown of the 500 GREATEST ERA-DEFINING SONGS OF ALL TIME in the largest musician involved charity event in Georgia.
Steve will put on a rendition of the BeeGees' immortal Stayin' Alive. Song #49 in the 500 song countdown.
SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is a non-profit foundation that brings musicians year-round to hospitals and special needs kids camps. Go to http://www.songsforkidsfoundation.org to learn more.
- Sunday, April 18, 2010
- Live Earth Run for Water 6K featuring Rob Thomas
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Permberton Place (downtown Atlanta):
121 Baker Street, NW, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Steve Baskin and the band opening for GRAMMY Award-winning artist Rob Thomas.
Have you ever run a 6K?
Chances are, if you're a runner, you've crossed many 5K finish lines. But a 6K? African women and children walk an average of six kilometers every day just to secure safe drinking water for themselves and their families. Can you imagine having to trek 6K (that's 3.7 miles!) just for water? The Dow Live Earth Run for Water seeks to leverage the power of entertainment to ignite a global movement aimed at solving the most critical environmental issues of our time.
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water—to take place April 18, 2010—is a series of 6K run/walks happening over the course of 24 hours in 192 countries, featuring concerts and water education activities aimed at igniting a massive global movement to help solve the water crisis.
Steve and the band are joining Rob Thomas to support the cause.
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- Friday, April 9, 2010
9:30 pm
- Steve Baskin at Red Light Cafe
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Red Light Cafe:
553 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA
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- Friday, December 11, 2009
7:30 pm
- Steve Baskin at Red Light Cafe
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Red Light Cafe:
53 Amsterdam Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA, US
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- Steve, Alex and Zoot will be playing a cool acoustic set at the Red Light Cafe on Friday, December 11.
- Saturday, October 17, 2009
9:30 pm
- Steve Baskin, The Duhks
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Smith's Olde Bar:
1578 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA
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- Steve and the Band are at Smith's on Saturday, October 17 opening for international touring artists, The Duhks.
The Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Duhks have always gravitated towards traditional roots-based song structures, but they've never stopped evolving since their inception five years ago. Due in part to a collective musical worldview that knows no boundaries, that evolution led the band to their latest offering Fast-Paced World, the first Duhks record to feature wunderkinds Sarah and Christian Dugas (replacing vocalist Jessee Havey and percussionist Scott Senior respectively). It's an album that reflects the quintet's newfound confidence, with Sarah bringing five original songs to the band's encyclopedic collection of originals and covers both old and new.
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- Thursday, September 24, 2009
7:00 pm
- WinSport Canada Sponsorship Summit
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Canadian Olympic Park:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Steve is heading to the Great White North for this private event for Canadian Olympics folks. Fun trip, eh?
- Sunday, August 30, 2009
- Private Engagement: Tom Houck birthday party
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Atlanta, GA
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- Steve, Zoot and Alex are playing a couple of short acoustic sets for what the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Peach Buzz calls "his legendary birthday party". Should be great fun and we always enjoy breaking out the acoustics and accordions.
- Saturday, July 4, 2009
8:30 am
- AJC Peachtree Road Race
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Piedmont Park near Park Tavern:
Atlanta, GA
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- Thursday, May 21, 2009
8:00 pm
- Smith's Olde Bar
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1578 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA, United States
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21+
- Thursday, May 7, 2009
7:00 pm
- Atlanta Ad Homecoming 2009
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Cox Communications Lobby Rotunda:
Atlanta, GA
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