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Americana duo, Steve and Kristi Nebel are currently promoting their latest CD, "Big Red Smile", recorded with celtic harpist, David Michael. This internationally touring duo has been performing together for fifteen years, recorded six albums as a duo, and three albums as founding members of "The Madrones" and "The Fabulous Filucies". Both of the Nebels sing lead, or harmony, and both of them play instruments, Kristi; bass guitar, and Steve; guitar.
Here are some comments from abroad and home about the work of Steve and Kristi Nebel, both live and recorded:
"This was a joint presentation of love, peace and freedom with nature, in their own music encapsulated in the title of their latest CD offering ‘Bohemian Outback’. Steve`s thoughtful guitar and flowing, lyrical style, matched by crystal clear vocalising and gentle electric bass playing from Kristi prove a compelling musical vehicle for transporting the listener along with them on their journey from Tacoma, Washington State.
“Beautiful stuff ! But somehow it`s also something more. I was reminded of Paxton`s exuberance, and songs reflecting so vividly the country he comes from; the heartfelt concerns and perceptions of nature in ‘The Crow’, and a sense of how humanity "treats" itself, and it`s privileged leaseholding on this planet in ‘Harbor Island’ . There was Paxtonesque fun-poking in ‘Superman`s Dillema’, and Steve`s perceptive ‘Lillian`s World’ was for me his strongest writing. Kristi`s wonderful voice was most powerfully in evidence in ‘On Fishermen’, written along with Steve."
Bob Benbow, retired lorry driver, and co-organizer Acoustic Music Club, Leicester, UK
What a great night we had with you . . . The club meets on Tuesday and I'm sure that you'll still be the topic of conversation. . . . Please let us know when you will be back this way again and the sooner the better. From a fan for life,
Regards Ray [Donnelly] - Louth Folk Club organizer, Louth, Lincolnshire, UK.
About ‘Bohemian Outback’: "I think it's the best thing you've ever put out . . . [Go Out To]Alberta is so good I wanna do it myself. The writing is sharp as a Gillette Twinedge." - Thaddeus Spae
"No one exemplifies the socially aware musician better than Steve and Kristi Nebel. Steve and Kristi do a truly wonderful job of combining searing social concern about war and peace with a delightful spirit of love and happiness. Kristi . . . sings with a hauntingly beautiful voice which is at once ethereal and earthy." Geoff Bard, Victory Review
The Nebels are known for their "occupationally correct" songs dealing with life in Alaska and northwestern Canada. In the winter of 1985 they left all of their worldly possessions in their rented house in Seattle (they hired a friend to pack the house and put their stuff in storage) for a job playing music in Nome, Alaska, where they spent five months. Eventually they played from Nome to Ketchikan, and Dawson City to Prince George between 1985 and 1991, building a repertoire of songs about the people they met, in 1990 releasing those songs in an album, "Taking Off". Rusty Miller of "Victory Review" says of this album "Some of it makes me laugh. Some of it makes me cry. Some of it makes me real humble . . . but if they were to convene a concert . . . I'd scheme hard for a percentage of the gate." Denise Sofranko of "Dirty Linen" says "the Nebels know how to take an interesting subject, draw you into the tale, and make you care about the people and places they chronicle".
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hi Guys, Thanks fopr the add - I'm sure we met some years ago at a gig in a little pub in Stanley Co. Durham, called the Beamish Mary? Happy Days! Steve & Carol Fool's Gold
Hi guys, happy birthday to whoever it is!! It came up as one of you having a birthday. Best wishes from Northumberland from all of us in Clockwork. Have a wonderful day!
Hi guys, happy birthday to whoever it is!! It came up as one of you having a birthday. Best wishes from Northumberland from all of us in Clockwork. Have a wonderful day!
Hi Steve and Kristi, The Mocha Moo is CLOSING this weekend! And we want to THANK YOU for sharing your music with us!! We're holding a closing party this Friday and Saturday with a Taylor and Takamine guitar as door prizes. Hope you can make it!
Love ya! Mocha Moo
We hope you can make it to our final shows this Friday and Saturday to celebrate 6 years of music memories!
Door Prizes: Taylor Guitar Takamine Guitar
Sayonara Showcase will be Friday and Saturday night. FREE EVENT: Friday, June 26 Kurt Lindsay James Coates Vigilante Santos & her African Barking Spiders and Saturday, June 27 Allan Booth & Humble Cub Oh Dear! $2000 Puma
Doors open at 7 PM 8pm-Midnight. Cash only venue.
WIN A Taylor guitar on Friday or a $1,200.00 Takamine Acoustic Guitar from Guitar Center. The winner will also get the receipt so they can return it for $$$ or spend it on something else! 1 ticket per customer, per night. Must be present to win. The Takamine drawing will be held at the Saturday showcase. If you attend Friday and Saturday you will have 2 entries for the Takamine. Other door prizes include: Mocha Moo Memorabilia, Moozeke Ultraminifest CD's, etc. More information to follow. We would love to see all musicians and fans this final weekend!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen. ”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hey Steve and Kristi, great to hear you on Bishop FM last night with Terry. Wonderful live sound you've got, especially liked "Big Floppy Hat". Thanks for the friendship, best from Carolyn and Mark
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -
2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
This is Kailua . . . I'm getting all dressed up for the Christmas Party & Open Mic on Friday. I hope you can make it! Gwen & Jay made me promise not to tell you what Santa has for door prizes, all I can say is that you must have been GOOD! There will be tons of food starting at 6:00, so come early, bring your friends and let's party.
Hello Steve and Kristi,
It was lovely having you as our guests in september 06, we really enjoyed your music and your company and hope to have you back at our club in the future! Don't make it too long before you visit England again.
Love to you both from all at the Foggy Furze Folk Club x
Hi! It was good to see you again on your 2006 UK tour - looking forward to meeting up again next time... 'Big Floppy Hats' is still high on our list of favourites - it's a great song with a real message.
