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Free Valentine's Song Download!

2012-02-11T16:56:00.000-08:00

Donut by Dunkin' Donuts Do you "heart" getting stuff for free? In honor of Valentine's Day I've instructed my cherub-like (but actually existing only in my mind) assistants to make available for a limited time as a Free Download my song, "Yes, Love" (Donut not included) MUSE BEHIND THE SONG: When I sat down at the piano to write "Yes, Love", I was purposely and directly inspired by the

Plazas de la Ciudad más Antigua de la Nación!

2012-02-05T09:16:00.000-08:00

St Augustine Lighthouse Or..."Touring the Nation's Oldest City" A couple days in between shows. Hmmm, what to do? Found myself in Saint Augustine, Florida. What a cool find! Lots of history there and I went crazy (sort of) with the camera. I have been told before that photos are more interesting when there's a familiar person in them, so you'll see lots me! lol Click HERE to be

Manifesto-State of the Union-Resolution-Extravaganza

2012-01-28T11:53:00.000-08:00

It's a resplendently sunny day cruising on the highways of Florida as I check in with the blog. Here's some things I'm thinking right now: xI propose to put out 3 different CD collections of songs (with lyrics, singing and stuff), throughout the channels of commercial cyber space. (Yo, I'm gonna put more effort into hawking my stuff!) CD #1. I still have a box full of these: Title "a

Hello, 2012! You've Got To Move It, Move It!

2012-01-02T13:36:00.000-08:00

In celebration of the New Year I unnecessarily bring you my: Blessings to you and yours in this, the New Year!

Welcome to Re-Writing!

2011-11-28T14:05:00.001-08:00

Okay, so this is a little about how things work sometimes. I gave myself an hour to come with something new in a song lyric already well on it's way, then I would move on to some other musical task. In exactly an hour and a half the last missing word-piece of the songwriting puzzle fell into place! The song title is "Farmer's Tan". I was working on what I call "Part A" of Verse 1. The

Vlog #6 - Song Preview: A Girl and Her Dog

2011-11-17T08:11:00.001-08:00

Harking back to a previous post about some song titles being working on, well - we're making progress! Here's an example of one of them that I'm laying the tracks down to now; like right now - over to my left! Imagine, if you will...a warm Summer scene in a breezy New Jersey park. An idea for a song. A lone songwriter's need for expression. The outcome is hopefully listenable. See you in the

Alive - Frampton Is!

2011-10-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

Got a last-minute chance recently to see Peter Frampton on his "Frampton Comes Alive 35th Anniversary Tour". How could I resist? It took place a mere 5 miles from my house! In case you haven't heard, Peter has been touring and revisiting/playing his entire blockbuster 70's album for the first half of the evening's performance. Why do I feel compelled write? Well, "Frampton Comes Alive"

Reflections on New York City - Part 2

2011-09-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

Had a nice, though brief, recharging at home and now I'm at the midway point to my final destination of Des Moines, IA. The nice lady at George Bush International has ever-so-thoughtfully picked up my lunch trash, so here I sit and ponder until flight #2. Had some time nice family time as well as some writing time this past week. Even started a new song. In addition, added 61 keys (ie "

Reflections on New York City - Part 1

2011-09-07T13:56:00.000-07:00

Looking out the window to my right, I see the corn fields, suburban movie theatres, and other swiftly moving scenes fly by as we bus up and through Illinois to our final stop in Minneapolis before a flight home. Farther and farther west we go from what may be my all-time favorite place to visit, New York City! Please allow me from time to time on this blog (and probably expect it!) to share with

Huntington, WV & (We Are) Marshall University

2011-08-14T07:11:00.000-07:00

And now a quick look back at the site of our show at the Huntington Rib & Music Fest in Huntington, West Virginia along with my day trip meandering around the town in search of Marshall University and the accompanying filming locations of the 2006 film, "We Are Marshall". Thanks Huntington!

Video From the Road: Will Break For Food & Planes

2011-08-10T09:34:00.000-07:00

While stopping for food somewhere in Ohio...

Heck of a Homecoming, Dearborn!

2011-08-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

What a great time at the 2011 Dearborn Homecoming (Michigan)! The day started with a police escort into Ford Field Park. Big stage! Big fun! Wish I had a shot of the crowd looking out from the stage during the last tune. It was a cool site, the sea of people and all those glow-in-the-dark, throw-away flexible light sticks twirling in the dark. This

Little Blessings On The Road

2011-07-02T09:27:00.000-07:00

Last week in the local Quality Inn I was feeling a little under-the-weather, medically speaking, managing to do a little bit of music work when I had the energy (Every little bit helps), but there was no way I was walking outside the hotel in the 100+ degree heat. But as my most helpful wife lovingly quipped, "You're not going to stay in that room, are you?!", I was reminded that getting out for

Waiting Out The Rain - Kingsport, TN - Video

2011-06-11T21:36:00.000-07:00

"Exciting" short video in which Hotel California A Salute To The Eagles (myself included) wait out a storm, sequestered on the bus in the middle of downtown Kingsport, TN on June 9, 2011

Track Preview - "Mama Gonna Whoop You!"

2011-06-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

Okay, as promised, here's a song preview of "Mama Gonna Whoop You" only available to those of you on my email list. (I figure you hopefully like me enough already to accept this piece of work in it's unfinished state and won't flee at the click of a mouse if you don't like it!) It's a rough mix. There's still things to add to it like background vocals, but I think it's still fun to hear and I

Taxi Forward - Urgent Entertainment News! - Sounds Like?

2011-05-26T10:31:00.000-07:00

It's always good to get a bit of good news when you're not feeling up to snuff from the flu. Got the results of another Taxi Music pitch of mine that was forwarded. In short, the listing called for: ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION-type INSTRUMENTAL CUES a la shows similar to Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, etc., needed by a Full Service Music Publishing Company with a great working

A Dream That Won't Come True

2011-05-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the day after Osama bin Laden's death. I suppose I don't need to go into detail for you who he is, and actually, he's not the subject of this post. Let's change our focus, shall we? This morning as I had iTunes DJ playing while preparing for a hotel departure, the Carpenters came on. The song (not one of their well-known hits) was called "Now". You know, it's guaranteed that every time

Lola Versus...? - New Video

2011-04-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Cute small dog in a scary situation. Trouble ensues. Or does it? Watch and find out!

I Reflect Therefore I Am and Therefore I Shall Continue The Journey

2011-04-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Yours truly pondering in a meadow somewhere in Missouri. Photo: Kevin Lovelady I'm a very reflective guy. That's why I try not to look in the mirror too much. Ha, ha - funny! Seriously, I HAVE been reflective (Of the most meditative kind minus the "transendental" aspect) of late. I believe I'm on my 6th year with Hotel California A Salute To The Eagles. Goal #1 was to take part in some really

Added another track as a Free Download

2011-04-11T14:44:00.000-07:00

Got a photo with Imogen at a listening event in Hollywood for her latest CD I've added another track to the free downloads section. "The Song That Never Was" Singer, Imogen Heap donated these vocals to an online charity project and hundreds of songwriters like myself added their own tracks to them. So what you hear are her vocals just as they were mixed and uploaded. And then I added my own

Song Title Summary - Real Exciting Post Title, I Know!

2011-03-04T11:57:00.000-08:00

With 2 hours to go till we reach are Florida destination, allow me to share some titles of song projects I'm working on all at the same time. Most of these are in the process of being recorded. The Interesting: "Flirty In Flannel" "Mama Gonna Whoop You" "She Keeps Bees" "A Girl and Her Dog" I would call these titles the "Not-So-Interesting" because on first reading without hearing the songs

Walking on a Sunday Afternoon with Lola

2011-03-02T09:38:00.001-08:00

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Saw Burt Bacharach at the Fox Theatre!

2011-02-16T12:01:00.000-08:00

I was very thrilled and blessed to see Burt Bacharach live and in person with the Corona Symphony Pops at the Fox Theatre the other night! (4th row behind the small VIP section!) I was surprised I guess at how frail he seemed. But after all he's turning 83 in May. I think his seasoned age made him that much more more endearing to the audience though. You just wanted to go and gave him a big,

Tires and Titles

2011-02-07T11:00:00.001-08:00

Car repairs, what a pain! Still, as songwriters, the world is our office. As I walked from Firestone to the store for eatables for the wait, I was running a title idea around in my head: "The Best First Date Ever." How to sing this as the "hook"? Seems those two "st's" (best first) don't make for smooth singability. Say it, better yet, sing to yourself. :( Hmmm....Published with

Update: "I'm Going To Disneyland"

2011-02-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

You may remember my past post about a new song, "I'm Going To Disneyland". Well, I went ahead and pitched it to a country listing, knowing there may be possible challenges with the song. I recently got some excellent industry feedback that confirmed my misgivings. Yes, as I suspected, it would definitely have the potential to be a "legal nightmare" for a publisher using a Disney Trademark.

Video Exclusive! "Post-Christmas Blowout At Grandma's"

2011-01-30T18:02:00.000-08:00

Caught on camera during a recent Holiday gathering:

Did My Best and Forgot The Rest

2011-01-28T10:22:00.001-08:00

Now it's time to work the songwriting muscle. Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.6

Second Chance For Happy Circus Time

2011-01-25T09:37:00.000-08:00

As you may have read here, when I'm not out playing shows, I'm writing tracks and songs for commercial placements in all sorts of different apllications through a company called Taxi. They put out listings for needed music in many genres including the following left-of-center request: UPBEAT, HAPPY, PEPPY CIRCUS CALLIOPE-STYLE INSTRUMENTALS needed by a global Music Publisher servicing ambient

Vlog #5 - NEW SONG: Mama Gonna Whoop You!

2011-01-20T09:12:00.000-08:00

Here's a rough version of a tune I've been working on. Where did you ever get this song title, Steve? Well,....traveling down the road on the bus this past year, our FOH (that's Front of House) sound engineer, Kevin, mentioned a line that became the title of this song. I believe he said his Mom used to say this, "Mama Gonna Whoop You". So I took up my personal challenge to come up with

Goodbye 2010 - Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T18:15:00.001-08:00

My last shot of daylight 2010 in the snows of Minnesota. Make your 2011 a great one! Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Attention Disney Fans: Feast Your "Ears" on a My New Song!

2010-12-03T10:56:00.000-08:00

(Photo: Ellen Auld) Okay, so got this idea for a song quite a while ago. Song title came first ("I'm Going To Disneyland") and I persisted to chip away at it until the finished form posted here. I get a personal kick out of this myself , but I have my misgivings about it when we're talking marketabilty in the world of serious songwriting. 1. Trademark/legal (obvious?) issues in the hook. And,

Hey, Mom and Dad - I'm in the Paper!

2010-12-03T07:42:00.001-08:00

via inlandsocal.com Eagles salute comes to Sturges Center By HOLLY LA PAT Special to The Press-Enterprise Eagles reunions may come and go, but Hotel California has been recreating the country-rock band's hits for more than 20 years. "We do them exactly like the studio recordings," said band member Wade Hogue in a recent phone interview. Eagles reunions may come and go, but Hotel

Taxi Forward - Classic Rock, Rocks!

2010-11-23T10:23:00.000-08:00

Recently got the email news of another Taxi Music Forward instrumental! Two bands mentioned in the pitch were Aerosmith and Kiss, so went for some sort of classic rock feel on this one. Click on music player below to hear "Kiss This Way": free music download from Steve Probst AudioPlayer.setup("http://www.sutros.com/flash/embed-player.swf", {width: 290, transparentpagebg: "yes"});

Canine Racquetball

2010-11-16T08:52:00.001-08:00

After the work day is through, this is how I might spend a typical afternoon. This is Lola preparing to give chase to the racquetball she assumes I will no doubt be picking up. How can you not give in to a mug such as this? This post also serves as a test of this new-fangled Blogger for Android app I've got in my possession. Excuse me, someone's barking at me.... Published with

The Day I Sat in the Johnny Depp Chair - Part 2 - The Movie!

2010-11-03T10:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, here it is! In continuance of my previous photo post, see me in moving picture-like form sit in the very chair that Johnny Depp sat in when he starred as John Dillinger in the movie, "Public Enemies"! I tag along as Kevin narrates our adventure. While rolling on the bus I took his video and slapped it all together. On April 8, 2008 filming took place inside the Paramount Theatre in

The Day I Sat in the Johnny Depp Chair! - Part 1

2010-10-28T09:05:00.000-07:00

Wanted to write something to try and convey the feeling of performing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL, one recent evening in September 2010. Of course, to get to stand on any stage is a blessing, but there a few throughout the year that our definitive highlights. You see, for one day in April 2008, some filming for the movie, "Public Enemies" took place in this very venue. That would

What's Happening Wednesday - P90X, New Track, etc...

2010-10-20T11:07:00.000-07:00

I'm on Day 3 of the infamous P90X infomercial workout to get this body movin' a little better in the everday activities of life, if you know what I mean? The road is tough! Me trying to get home outside Flagstaff, AZ - Photo: Kevin Lovelady Trying to get to a little lyric/melody work in the morns, and then get to whatever recording I need to tend to. Yesterday I finished and pitch an

Double Bonus Post! - New Track and Gig Photos

2010-10-17T01:44:00.000-07:00

Purposely and lovingly crafted to resemble a certain song from the 80's, I bring you "Chiller" as this year's Halloween Time creative effort to add to my catalog of instrumental "What...?" Click on the music player to play track. free music download from Steve Probst AudioPlayer.setup("http://www.sutros.com/flash/embed-player.swf", {width: 290, transparentpagebg: "yes"});AudioPlayer.embed("

Hey, Songwriters!: Appletell reviews MasterWriter 2.0

2010-10-15T08:30:00.003-07:00

Provides: Creative writing tools and reference dictionary Format: Download and CD Developer: MasterWriter Minimum System Requirements: 1.42GHz PowerPC or 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Mac OS X v10.4, 512MB RAM, built-in or external microphone, QuickTime 7.5.5 or better (installer included) Processor Compatibility: Universal Price: $9.95/mo, $99/yr, or $199 purchase

Proud Dad Moment - See Johnny run, see Johnny toss. Go, Johnny!

2010-10-09T09:58:00.000-07:00

Got home just in time earlier this week to see Jonathan's running soldier/rifle tossing solo in the Patriot High Band and Colorguard Parent Preview! You'll him run across your screen at about 4:30

There's Goes Sebastian.... to Italy "Parte Tre x 4"

2010-10-06T09:21:00.000-07:00

...Part 3 x 4 = Are you getting tired of me posting these YouTube commercials by Renault Italy utilizing my infamous track "There Goes Sebastian"? Just reporting the news, folks. :) Might as well buy a Renault. I'm half Italian, you know.

There's Goes Sebastian.... to Italy "Parte Due"

2010-09-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

...That's "Part 2" I found two more YouTube commercials posted by Renault Italy using my track, "There Goes Sebastian"! (I shared the first two videos HERE) Though we've always been a Toyota family I may have to check out a Renault during our next car shopping experience - maybe get an "employee" discount? ;)

My Video Preview of This Month's Winslow AZ Festivities

2010-09-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

We'll see what happens when the boys of Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles return to spend a day and perform in the evening at the Standin' On The Corner in Winslow, Arizona festival. http://standinonthecorner.com See You There September 25, 2010!

There's Goes Sebastian.... to Italy!

2010-09-09T19:51:00.000-07:00

Was jazzed today to find my instrumental track "There Goes Sebastian" in a couple of YouTube commercials for Renault Italy! It plays in and out throughout both videos. I have arrived! ;) (I previous posted about this track a while back. Click HERE to revisit that post and hear the original track clocking in at 1:33, which now plays basically twice in each of these 3 min. videos) And to add to

What A Night For "Promises, Promises"!

2010-08-27T21:22:00.000-07:00

On a whim, I "splurged" and procured for myself a seat to see, well mainly, Krisitin Chenoweth in "Promise, Promises" at the Broadway Theatre this past week.I am both a fan of Kristin's (since discovering her from "Wicked") and the tunes of Burt Bacharach/Hal David. To hear them both at the same time was indeed a treat for me! Of course, a trip to the stage door after the show was in order!

My Adventures in New York City - 2009

2010-08-15T10:21:00.000-07:00

A fast-paced slide show of my visit to NYC in the Summer of 2009. I've already been again (2010) so guess I'm a little behind! This may be boring to you. unless you're a family member, but I'll post it anyway for posterity! If you like Wicked, Sinatra, Disney, you'll like the music! As is my habit all photos were taken with my simple phone camera. I shot numerous angles of some of the same

Go Emmy & Johnny! - Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis! Thursday

2010-08-11T21:16:00.000-07:00

Feeling Like Bernie Taupin

2010-08-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

As I've done some traveling over the years, spending a lot of time rolling along on the bus with these five other talented gentlemen, I've developed a strange knack for writing lyrics only, no music. I would never write in this manner before. But since signing on for co-habitation in a 45 foot home away from home, I've had to rethink my approach to keep the writing muscle active and growing.

Oh, the Places You'll Go! - Photo Moments

2010-08-08T11:20:00.000-07:00

Riverfest stage before the "crowdfest" - Watertown, WI Back behind the stage at Riverfest. Going into Watertown, WI and the Riverfest. Great folks and hospitality, great crew! All adds up to a great show! Noticing dinosaurs in floor tile now, am I? Service with a bang! So convenient! Drugs, car parts, and fireworks! "'Cause this is Thrillahhh!..." They set a record for the US in

Putting songwriting tips to the test!

2010-08-03T17:34:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I didn't feel like writing today.. Nope, sorry! Go away muse, don't bother me! But knowing this is not how the pros behave, I took a three-word title I had saved for some future genius-moment and wrote down whatever word or phrases came to mind in three separate columns for each of the three words in the said "future" title. I even went so far as to actually use a yellow legal pad

Proud Dad moment - Jonathan featured in Video from San Antonio

2010-08-02T18:57:00.000-07:00

Another proud dad moment. Jonathan was featured in a short "on the road" video from DCI Fan Network while he's (Emily, too!) touring, rehearsing and performing with Pacific Crest. He'll be marching in the center of your screen.

Sounds of the Eagles outside | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

2010-07-26T12:11:00.001-07:00

Although the music of the Eagles spans many years, the tribute band Hotel California: Salute to the Eagles will cover the early classics to the later hits during its Friday concert at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre.The group is one of two noted tribute bands — the other is The Music of ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden — playing at the theater this weekend.Songs played at the Hotel California concert

The Walk To Indy - Go Emily and Jonathan!

2010-07-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

Here's a short montage of a documentary that is being shot of Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps. while they currently travel the country. My kids are a part of this and currently on the road! So proud of them!

Texica or "Monotony Is What You Make Of It" - Video

2010-07-20T14:05:00.000-07:00

Another bit of footage from the road. I was listening to some African music in iTunes while making the day-long trek on I-10 east across Texas. "Diama Don" by Issa Bagayogo just fit the mood so well. I'm sure you've heard it, right? ;-) Another way to look at it is simply using the most-helpful storage power of YouTube and thereby freeing up space on my hard drive.

On being inches away from Picasso and others

2010-07-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

A quick photo before melting in the 102 degree NYC heat Reflecting on my recent visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, it reminded me of a game I used to play with the kids that used as playing pieces little cardboard squares with tiny prints of world famous paintings. They were merely just that - nice, little cardboard replicas. Well, it was a different story being just

Where Were You When Michael Jackson Died?

2010-06-25T10:57:00.000-07:00

Big news on the large-screen downstairs in the band house today. The anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. I remember where I was when I learned of his passing because I happen to be working this week at the same exact place as last year when I heard the news - backstage at Disney World - EPCOT. We get 30, 15, 10, and 5 minutes calls to show time and it was during one of these we heard

Dan Fogelberg - Coincidental Friend?

2010-06-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

My #1 or #2 favorite artist. Dan was a very good friend of the Eagles AND had the same artist management. (Hmmmm...coincidence? I'm play in an Eagles tribute band) ? He sadly passed away from cancer. I got a chance to meet him years ago because of a friend who had a brother involved in the design and building of the new (at the time) Record Plant Studios in Hollywood. There was a party I

2 New Tracks, Taxi Music Forwards - from Brooding Rock to Muzak!

2010-06-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

After "landing" in Florida (if buses could only fly) from our long cross-country trip for some shows on the east coast, got two emails about some Taxi Music instrumental forwards. (What are forwards? Please see this post) The first was for a pitch for an opening theme for cable show calling for dark and brooding, sort of cross between Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" and White Stripes "Seven Nation

New Song - Free Download! - Phoenix Hotel

2010-06-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

I had a modest goal to finish at least one of the songs I have in the works with lyrics before I left for a summer tour, [a threeee-ho-ur tour].... The song (click to listen): Phoenix Hotel The Download: Please go to the banner on the >> right >> side panel of this page to get yours. The Story: While I was in San Francisco a couple of years ago for a corporate gig, this song (originally "

Class Size Reduction - "Un"-distiguishing schools

2010-06-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

My wife, Liz (3:28), teaches at a school recently honored as a "Distinguished School" whose status will be "ex" tinguished if the school board has their way.

New Name for Me - New Word For You

2010-06-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

Got a call from the Rite Aide automated calling system about a prescription for my daughter the other day. "She" (the voice, not daughter) was all confused I guess as to how to say my/our last name, so "she" made up a new word. "Probabliest" Probabliest? Well, then, I guess if I'm ever hard-pressed to decide between more than one possible solution/outcome to an issue or choice I'm mulling over

Note to self-the rest of your day...

2010-06-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Now: In-room drum programming 4:30pm: Food 5:15pm: Shower 6pm: Stage to tune 6:30pm: Dress 6:45pm: Put on "ears" and wireless pack, mic and pack, guitar wireless pack 7pm: Intro starts, retune first guitar due to extreme outdoor temperature 7:06pm BAM! Show starts 9pm: Show #2 Goodnight, folks!

The Different Aspects of "Blessing"

2010-06-04T09:26:00.000-07:00

Photo by Ellen Auld I hear this question quite often: "Did you guys need to get approval from the Eagles to do their music in a "tribute" fashion? Well, especially for playing at Disney, we do! Here's a snippet from an article in the Orlando Sentinel about our upcoming shows at EPCOT this month (as well as all the rest of the happenings at the Florida Disney Parks): "...Getting a slightly

Pool Party Anyone? - Article in Laughlin Entertainer

2010-06-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

Okay, then. Pool party, it is! There's an article and interview just out about our show (Hotel California) coming up this weekend in Laughlin, Nevada at the Avi Resort Casino. Wonder what boots and swim trunks would look like together? Thoughts, anyone? Click HERE to read the article and Dicky Lee's interview!

Elvis Was Here....and Barry....and....

2010-05-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

"That's alright, mama,...that's alright with me...." So goes the song running through my head and softly warming up my vocal cords during load-in and soundcheck on Wednesday. Why, you might be asking? (I'll wait..........) (.....Moving on) I had this little show I was doing with Hotel California on the huge LAS VEGAS HILTON STAGE FOR GOODNESS SAKE! (Catch my enthusiasm?) Yes, it was the

Pictures from Woahink Lake - 3 Rivers Casino Gig

2010-05-21T23:35:00.000-07:00

Well, isn't this a nice view! Thanks to Three Rivers Casino in Florence, Oregon, we were put up in a vacation house right on the lake! In my continuous quest to stay productive while on the road, found a nice spot with a view in the kitchen to work on some tracks.

Trash In The Wind, Bottles In The Sand, and Music - New Video

2010-05-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

A hobby of mine, something I do for fun w/iMovie when traveling on the bus. Take some bad phone video and photos of trash flying in the wind, add a dose of Mac Photo Booth video, and a song in my catalog, "Tyson's Well", that fits the mood. There ya have it! (Note: Empty booze bottles were not my refuse from the bus - the road's not THAT bad!)

Stop the Presses!....Okay, resume....

2010-04-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

Here I am making newsprint history! Please click below. The Downey Patriot - Downey musician returns to rock musical

Happy Post - Flying Dog

2010-04-16T08:25:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to break the gloom of the last post. My Mac is back, I'm on the road for two weeks, and if you're like me, you welcome an occasion to smile. So here it is: Lola's first walk on the leash in Huntington Beach, CA

My Old Friend

2010-03-31T09:48:00.000-07:00

"Hello, old friend? How have you been?" So goes the conversation I had with my old Toshiba laptop this morning. Why "old friend"? Well, since Monday my much-relied upon MacBookPro-BFF fell ill with a hardware failure (logic board) and has left me adrift in the sea of [ Insert your word here - I couldn't find the right one because I don't have my pre-installed Mac thesauras available ] for "

And Now a Song from Jim Messina

2010-03-25T21:44:00.000-07:00

To go along with my Kenny Loggins post below, it just so happens on the same day (today), Jim Messina posted a working copy of a new song on his Facebook page. I am impressed with his interaction with the fans there and really enjoyed listening to something fresh out of his studio! He's another huge musical influence for me (Loggins and Messina, as well as solo). Blacktop Cowgirl by Jim

Warm-up with Kenny

2010-03-25T12:47:00.000-07:00

Just found this cool, short behind-the-scenes clip from Kenny Loggins, one of my musical inspirations (unbeknownst to him). Some of you singers out there can maybe relate - when you're younger and you try to sound like your favs and then you realize it would behoove you to get past that stage (not that it's a bad thing!) to find your own "voice". Yeah, Kenny was one of those guys for me. PS. (

Pick One!

2010-03-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

I was reflecting after that last show we did at the Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita how I didn't have to use any extra picks that I always have placed in waiting on a guitar stand specifically for "emergency-drop" situations. I played the whole show with one pick! (with the exception of course of my customary pick throw during a rousing rendition of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" in which

Tucson To Home

2010-03-20T14:35:00.001-07:00

Just got home this morning from about a two week stretch on the road. Last night's rockin' performance in Tucson (Sahuarita, technically) was a great send-off. I was hearing that it was a sell-out crowd at the Desert Diamond Casino. Thanks for the smiles dear audience members! The professor hard at work somewhere in Tucson in the sanctity of his lonely room. Posted via email from Steve's

Birthday on Facebook

2010-03-11T21:37:00.001-08:00

This just in from this morning because at the time I wrote this, I had no internet connection whereas I continue to hang my head in feigned, non-3G-capability shame. Well, the internet dust has settled. Today is March 11, one day after my [gulp] birthday. It was quite a peculiar one. Oh, not because I was on the road away from home and the hugs, kisses, and dinners with my family. I've done

It's A Great-Big-Beautiful-Tomorrow-Small-World! * Disneyland to Honor Songwriters

2010-03-05T08:05:00.001-08:00

via disneyparks.disney.go.comPlay the video and you'll be singing the song all day! ~ Steve Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Valarie Sukovaty, Disneyland Public Relations: We’ve all heard it and we’ve all sung it and that’s what makes “it’s a small world” one of the most translated and performed songs on earth. Richard and Robert Sherman are the talented brothers who wrote the famous tune that

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series | I'm Going To Disney World!

2010-03-04T08:08:00.001-08:00

SEE YOU JUNE 20TH! ~ Steve (Photo by Ron Riccio) via disneyworld.disney.go.comSounds Like Summer is an annual live concert series at Epcot theme park that brings together a talented collection of tribute bands to authentically recreate the classic hits of legendary musical icons. Follow the blissful sounds of long, carefree sunny days to the lagoonside America Gardens Theatre—adjacent to

P09X - Rock Star Hops - Practicing Just In Case

2010-02-24T11:16:00.001-08:00

Guitar players (or any other entertainers out there)! In the course of P90X, you will find this highly useful exercise. You can also pass the time during your workout watching the world go by on Tweetdeck. Please don't ask for videos of me doing this! Posted via email from Steve's Probstposterous

287 Pages On 4 737's

2010-02-23T07:31:00.000-08:00

Well, that was a fast read! (For me, anyway) Ontario to Phoenix to Denver to Minneapolis by 737 on Friday. Then reverse that scenario on Sunday! (Even reversing 737 is still, well.....737) And while I was traversing the country thousands of miles above, I had with me The Road by Cormac McCarthy, a story of a father and son's survival through a post-apocalyptic, read-between-the lines nuclear

Clapton - The Autobiography

2010-02-18T07:29:00.000-08:00

Felt it was time to read a biography (I like to mix it up a little). Better still, an autobiography. Can't say I'm a bona fide "fan" of Eric Clapton (someone I'd go and see in concert), but an interesting read nonetheless. Autobiographies are cool - like the-author-is-sitting-right-there-with-you-in-the-airport, coffee shop, comfy-couch at home, or wherever-cool. In the process, a couple of

Vlog #4 - The New Studio Assistant

2010-02-13T10:35:00.000-08:00

One of my first posts was about a year ago when we had a loss in our family. Our canine friend, Sparrow, had to sadly be put down while I happened to be on the road doing shows at the Florida State Fair. THIS year, I've been home for a while in January/February which was ideal for spending some quality time "breaking in" a new co-writer "around the house" (wink, wink). As it just so happens we

Oh, Goodness!

2010-02-09T08:21:00.000-08:00

I like this this little something-I-read this morning: "Self-contained, self-sufficient, self-justifying goodness cannot be real goodness because its effect is to set up man's moral independence of God; it is thus the expression of man's egoism, and is in its very nature a rebellion against the source of all good" (G.O. Griffith)

A Day In The Life

2010-02-05T10:46:00.000-08:00

Here's a sample of what my music creation work day might entail. Firstly, I definitely don't want to let any lyric writing chops(?) [ ("What do you mean "?", Steve, give yourself some credit!") << Conversation with self ] slide to the wayside while I find fame and fortune in the TV/Film music writing schtick, so I'll generally try, unless I'm under some sort of self-imposed deadline, to spend a

New Track - (Song from) Salem

2010-02-04T09:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday everyone! Yes, indeed it feels better to be just about over the flu! And it's been a little over a week with the new puppy, Lola. And since being sick means involuntarily slowing down the creative process due to just feeling totally out-of-it, what better time to house-train a dog! Well, Lola's new house-appropriate activities are coming along just fine and I'm actually

Colossal "Tourist Moment" Meeting A Wall Street Celeb

2010-01-21T09:03:00.000-08:00

Finally got the time to edit & post this story from 2009 below: Talk about timing! We had a show scheduled in Hackensack, NJ on a Tuesday in July 2009, but the weather decided not to cooperate whatsoever. So, being that the New Jersey-ites are the great forecasters of impending outdoor event-failure-due-to-rain, the concert was postponed until the following month. This was some-what great news

Okay, "Bring It"!

2010-01-11T09:50:00.000-08:00

Love getting these smile-inducing emails, especially when far away from home. I was informed of my latest forward of a new track through Taxi Music. Was going for a Classic Rock, AC/DC feel & sound. Dialed up my Dean Evo Special in Apple Logic and away we go! Click on music player below to hear "Bring It": free music download from Steve Probst AudioPlayer.setup("http://www.sutros.com/flash/

Standin' On The Corner in....Where Else?

2010-01-04T08:26:00.000-08:00

I had a little bus-travel-time fun editing some flip-cam video shot and narrated by our (Hotel California-A Salute To The Eagles) front-of-house sound engineer, Kevin Lovelady, while we were in Winslow, AZ for our annual performance at the Standing On The Corner Festival in September of 2009. WARNING! This is actual footage of actual standing on the actual corner! Also featuring Scott Fronsoe

Backstage On Broadway NYC - Wicked * Part 2

2010-01-01T20:46:00.000-08:00

Watched Part 2 tonight of the video I posted earlier care of BroadwayWorld.com. I love behind the scenes stuff (especially after seeing Wicked this past August)! Behind the scenes at Wickedwith Stage Manager Marybeth Abel. (Much thanks again to Isaac at http://innuendoandoutuendo.blogspot.com for bringing this to my attention)

Happy 2010!

2010-01-01T14:10:00.000-08:00

Here's where I spent my New Year, under the monster flower arrangement in the OC Pavilion dressing room. Well, okay....they let me out to sing a few a songs!

Steve Probst Music on YouTube Has Moved!

2009-12-29T11:57:00.000-08:00

Time to spruce up my YouTube username for the New Year. Have a great one everybody!

There Goes "There Goes Sebastian"!

2009-12-22T11:21:00.000-08:00

Today is the start of the first installment of new catagory, "Taxi Forwards". Taxi Music is an Independent A&R Company that I subscribe to that screens music submitted by songwriters and/or composers like myself for TV, Film, Publishers, and Record Companies looking to place new material. You can read more about Taxi HERE. I submitted the song below for an "Indie Pop Instrumental" listing, and

Backstage On Broadway NYC - Wicked

2009-12-18T22:43:00.000-08:00

TV wasn't holding my interest tonight so enjoyed this video care of BroadwayWorld.com. Behind the scenes at WICKEDwith Stage Manager Marybeth Abel. (Thanks to http://innuendoandoutuendo.blogspot.com for bringing this to my attention)

New Instrumental Track, Needs Good Home

2009-12-07T18:14:00.001-08:00

Hey kids, once again it's time to play "Where does this track belong?"Take a listen to, for now entitled, "Old School Bluesy", and describe a scene where you think this song would be a good fit. Good Luck! (Hint: There are no wrong answers)Click on music player below:free music download from Steve Probst AudioPlayer.setup("http://www.sutros.com/flash/embed-player.swf", {width: 290});

December Shows Posted!

2009-11-30T09:24:00.000-08:00

Staying put in California for the month! Here's where you'll find us. CLICK HERE (Then click on "Tour Calendar" for maps, ticket prices)See ya!

Vlog #3 - Phoenix Hotel

2009-11-03T10:46:00.000-08:00

For lyrics please click on video to go to YouTube.

Vlog #2 Hello from Palm Coast!

2009-10-21T12:33:00.000-07:00

Smells Like Rain

2009-10-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

If you live in Southern CA today, you may hear this phrase. I thought it, said it, figured others did, too. Real-time Twitter results for "smell of the rain"rikoizm I really miss the smell of the rain in the afternoon. I know it's weird. But really... I miss itabout 2 hours ago from TweetDeckOJ3NIO The smell of the rain ......about 4 hours ago from Echofonsylvanaria love the smell of the rain.

Preach it, Harriet!

2009-09-08T08:24:00.000-07:00

Recently spent some time on the road with "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Once I got through the first paragraph of dialect/language in it's challenging-to-understand printed form, I loved it! Though it as been banned and criticized as condescending and racist toward African-Americans, I can't help but wonder if another reason just as notable for those who would want to call for

I "Heart" NYC!

2009-08-31T09:26:00.000-07:00

Time off means heading out for my 3rd day in the city. So much to see. Will write soon-fuhgettaboddit!

The "Famous Phrase"

2009-08-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

Rising and somewhat shine-ing on this rainy/not-rainy Montana morning, I found this often heard phrase (or something like it), "God helps those who help themselves", in "Matthew Henry's Concise commentary On The Whole Bible" (Is 40:27-41). (Maybe this is where that phrase originates?) Ever heard it said, "It's not in the Bible"? Well, I don't believe it is, but how about this word from Mr.