1. Matt Williams - Keyboards/Synthesizers/Accordian
2. Steve Neary - Guitar/Vocals/Handjobs
3. Chris Sell - Bass/Vocals
4. Raab Bessert - Drums/Vocals
5. Andrzej - Oboe/Fiddle/Saxophone/Flute/Guitar/Vocals/plus more to come
Booking: sleevesteery@gmail.com, sellfactor@gmail.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm5h4LoPaSs
Think of a hibachi chef flipping a raw egg high in the air with the spatula. While in the air, he manages to successively chop fresh veggies and slice his meats with precision with plenty of time to turn his spatula up to the air and perfectly catch the egg shell on its edge while the whites and yolk splash perfectly onto the skillet. There a lot of tasks involved within short pockets of time, but each piece fits precisely together into an energetic crowd-pleasing performance. Coordination is everything.
Categorization be damned, the Madison-based five piece, Steez, consisting of Matt Williams (keyboards/synthesizers/accordion), Steve Neary (guitar and vocals), Rob Bessert (drums), Chris Sell (bass), and Andrzej Benkowski (saxophone, oboe, and violin) is -- in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions -- a funk band, a jamband, a fusion band, a disco-fanged multi-beast, and a basket case.
Churning out their self-described Creepfunk, a high energy, danceable variety of funk -- one uniquely laced with electronic and improvisational sensibilities – Steez has garnered a loyal following throughout the Midwest, winning contests to perform at both the 2008 Summer Camp and Rothbury Festival and performing to capacity crowds at rapidly growing venues . After receiving repeated acclaim for their live performances, which typically include a seamless weaving of thoughtfully composed originals and crowd pleasing covers spanning from Madonna to clever obscurities like Genialistid (Estonia), Steez is ready to take Creepfunk into the studio for their first full length LP.
Hoping to carve out a niche in the competitive jamband landscape, what really sets Steez apart is the camaraderie and endearing sense of humor. The band’s humble beginnings include getting banned for life from a venue after their first ever live performance, maneuvering a moped accident involving a parked car, and cruising the Midwest in the inspired 35 foot band bus, “Big Brown.” While it’s the original songs and taut musicianship that initially grab both fans’ and critics’ attention, the band’s personality keeps it.
Happy Thanksgiving from FGC, and here's wishing you a very groovy holiday season!
Final throwdown of the year is our 3rd annual New Year's Eve extravaganza at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Come on down....It'll be worth the trip!
Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Sorry bout the spam activity on your page... You know how it is! The big, warm, electro-acoustic sounds of the De-Glammafy EP are finally available here Nuff respekto Ddr
Hey all, we really need your help... we had some exciting stuff happening lately, but perhaps none more than the nomination of HomeGrown's Music Network's 2009 Album of the Year. We have gotten great reviews in the few months that it has been out and with some votes from y'all we probably will have a legitimate chance at this... but we need votes! Follow the link below and click 'vote here.' then select Steez's Creepfunk Crusade. You can only vote once per IP address so this will only take a few seconds of your time and we'd really really appreciate! thanks everybody!
Hey guys had fun watchingyour set after we played @ waterfest. If you guys want tohit up cleveland again maybe we can do a show swap!! Peace The Groove Prophets
Cant wait to see you at Waterband's Waterfest - the benefit festival to raise money for the World Water Crisis - Aug 21-22! Its going to be a great time with great music, activities, camping, swimming at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. www.nlqp.com and its only $35 for the whole weekend! Pre-sale tickets are available too! Get them today for $30! YOU CANT EVEN STAY HOME FOR $30! http://www.waterbandswaterfest.com/waterfest_tickets.html
Waterband - Jazzam - Cabinet- Romeo Champagne -Mifune- The Marnee Project -Willy Mac Music- Shotgun Jubilee – League of Proper Musicians – The Flyin Jays –Rachel Roberts and All Star Family Jam– Operations – The Goods –Jones for Revival – The Vessel –Great Divide -The Groove Prophets – Steez – A. Fugate – Grizzly and All Star Family Jam
Hey steez! Hope you're having a great summer!! Keep me in mind if you need any mastering done. Still only $25 per song and $100 for an EP, mix-tape, or full CD! Thanks!! Jim Wavelength MD
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