Steph Hayes - Vox/Guitar/Harmonica
Chris Schutz - Bass/Vox
Matt Hayes - Electric Guitar
Mia Johnson - Vox/Percussion
Dave Gregorio - Violin/Vox
Robert C. Wolter - Drums
Erin Ryan-cello
Influences
Bright Eyes, Ryan Adams, Kathleen Edwards, Lucinda Williams, Liz Phair, Neil Young, Wilco, Townes Van Zandt, Paul Simon
Sounds Like
urban folk
QUOTES
“In an age of ever increasingly unlistenable music, Steph Hayes and the Good Problems present straight-forward, heart-felt, and well-written rock and roll. It's refreshing.”
-AJ from Sirens Muse on WPVM-LP Asheville
“Intelligent lyrics, catchy hooks -- real, relevant and sexy.”
-Susan from Sirens Muse on WPVM-LP Asheville
“…The Good Problems exude an androgynous take on Ryan Adams’ studied cool that seems even more affected than his, but their seemingly sincere material balances things out nicely.”
-Jim Reed, Connect Savannah
“This Philadelphia-based band is talented, versatile, energetic, and thought provoking.”
-Lin Orndorf, Outinasheville.com
"Mostly True Stories" is a live recording of twelve new songs written during a time of travel and touring. Cocaine whores, Indian casinos, porch poets, waitress rendevous, sleazy motels....and of course, unrequited love are all topics addressed. The record includes stories and interactions with the audience.
Steph Hayes is a singer and songwriter who spent several years in pop/rock group Stargazer Lily.
She signed with Arista Records in 2000, has written with Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Roy Orbison),
John Shanks (Ashlee Simpson, Melissa Etheridge) and Shelley Peiken (Meredith Brooks) and many other
top industry songwriters. She has also recorded with Nelly Furtado, The John Lennon REMIX project, and
Ben Arnold. This year, Steph Hayes shared stages with Bitch, Erin McKewon, Namoli Brennet, Wayne Fishell, Jenny Owen-Youngs, Michelle Malone, Nicole Reynolds and gregory Douglass. Following the 2006 release of the album "Dirty Beauty" she now performs solo or with her band
The Good Problems.
Hayes’ current writing is a return to her more lyrical roots. At times solemn and at times mischeivious,
she now tours to support an exhilarating notebook addiction. "The goal of my career, and of my life is to be
a better songwriter. Touring has taught me how to accomplish that goal. To keep moving, to come and go,
to watch people, to visit places and submerge myself in them. And most importantly, to write it all down."
"Am I moving Forward or Running Away" is an epic saga of live on the road, love on the road, roads to nowhere towns and runnin...and wondering why you're doing any of it!
"Silverspur Motel" is the story of a late night detour to a scary prairie town.....
"Out of Time" is Steph's attempt to write a Johnny Cash song.....
"Ballerina" is about the one you want because you can't have.....
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This is live footage from the recording of "MOSTLY TRUE STORIES". The song is called "I Must Become A River, Not A Rock" and was the final song of the evening hence the freaking out of the audience. (They don't usually do that after every song though i should lie and say they do) . Mia Johnson and Bill Drummer shot the footage and Mia did the editing. Thanks Hep!
HOLY CRAP!! You are featured at Sisterspace! You GO GIRL!!! Hope to see you there... it's my birthday weekend and I was possibly going to Arizona. Hmm.... Love, ta
i've been crazy busy with work and football... but it is worth it... we won the other night and have advanced to the next round of the playoffs... sat night at home :-)
How's Jim doing ? I haven't talked to him in a long time... I'm not real good at the keeping in touch thing... but, perhaps I'll write him a letter... I do better at those...
My 4th was very fun...spent it with friends. Unfortunately the fireworks were cancelled due to rain :-( but we managed to have fun anyway. Heard from Steve that you guys had great weather and a great time. I saw Lyle Lovett in Baltimore Harbor Thursday night and he was awesome! Pier Six Pavilion was a really nice venue too.
playoff game tonight!!! philly phoenix va columbus comets at The Ben Johnston Memorial Field, Woolston Ave & E Sedgwick St, Philadelphia, PA 19150 at 6pm...
after party at Tacony Billiards 6201 Keystone Street, philadelphia, pa 19135...
On the road again, aye? Saw your posse at Sisters Thursday night... and I have to say, "It was ON!"... Miss your face and hope life is treating you fine. Have a safe trip! Love, ta
Steph- thanks for being so kind and fantastic to me and mine. Had a great time celebrating life w/ you and our friends last night...couldn't have imagined it much better. Much love to the coolest person I know.
Woohoo! .. Found your cd waiting for me when I got home from Clearwater Festival earlier this week!.. SO AWESOME! .. Thanks, Steph! .. Hope to see you again soon! .. peace ..
IT was waiting for me when I got home from a typically crunchy Monday of commute and work..IT made me smile before I opened it...IT is freakin' amazing! Thanks...looking forward to Saturday night...for the hang, for the music, and to see everyone be happy.
Your stuff is sounding great, hope the road isn't being to hard on you. Love to see you play, maybe we can do some jamming, in Philly or the Ville either way, love to hang with you sometime. Much love and Best Wishes, Les
Hey there! Great pic! As I was wiping the sleep outta my eyes, I wondered, is that an angel? A superhero? A cigarette? I hope you are well... wherever you are! Love, ta
