Stephen Hunter
Hard Place
© 2004 Stephen Hunter (634479967627)
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Rootsy Americana Rock that's got a magnetic beat with backup guitar by Dale Russell, formerly of the "Guess Who".
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IF YOU BUY THIS CD & DON'T LIKE IT, EMAIL STEPHEN HUNTER & HE WILL MAIL YOU A CHECK FOR $10 !!!
Nashville is the heart of the country music industry. It is a HARD PLACE to get noticed, much less validated. After 6 years there, Stephen had no Manager, no Label, no Publisher. Then, a funny thing happened. Rusty Miller, Program Director for FM93.7, got a copy of Stephen's first CD, "Finding Time". Bingo... A song from the album was played on Nashville radio every day for the next 7 months. In a city full of artists who have label deals, only a relative handful ever get regular airplay. Listen to his music and you will know why. Dale Russell, lead guitarist for the legendary rockers, "The Guess Who", liked what he heard so much that he signed on as lead guitarist for Stephen's new album, as did Kathy Burkly, drummer for the regionally famous Boston group, "Girl's Night Out".
Pick any of the sound bites from this new album:
1. HARD PLACE straight forward rockn'roll with a wry look at our fast-paced, and CHOSEN life style.
2. LOVE'S HIGHWAY wincing twist on the dangerous in-roads of our relationships.
3. SPEED OF THE SOUND OF LONELINESS Stephen's cover of that great John Prine song.
4. JESUS MET GERONIMO hmmmm...you need to listen to this
5. JEAN'S POINT could be pop, could be country, could be one of your favorite ballads.
6. PLENTY OF TIME humorous look at waiting for your one & only.
7. SPRINGSTEEN SINGIN' edgy vocals about the judgmental nature of love.
8. CALEB is for the gunslinger in all of us.
Even in a city of artists like Nashville, Stephen Hunter stands out. One look or one listen and you know you're faced with a presence as unique as a Johnny Cash, a Dylan, or a Prine. Tall, long hair, intense native American features, feathers, leggings & mocassins (hand made from scratch). An acoustic guitar style that is intricate yet spontaneous. A deep baritone that can dance, growl, croon, keen, whisper or yodel as the mood dictates. His vocal stretches from rumbling bass notes to high falsettos with ease. Songs full of longing, sensuality, sadness, humor, honesty.
Stephen grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and Ennis, Texas, where his grandparents lived. Singer/songwriters like Dylan, Bob Seger, Harry Chapin, Bruce Cockburn, and Jagger were big influences on his writing and vocals. A serious painter and lifelong poet, his songs, fittingly, are almost cinematic, as you will hear.
RADIO PLAYLISTS (WORLDWIDE)
**Ray Pieters, RADIO GOLDEN FLASH (Belgium) - Your cd just sounds great !!
**Alex Pijnen, BRTO RADIO COUNTRY SALOON (The Netherlands)
**WHOLE WHEAT RADIO (Alaska)
**Mike Penard, ISA RADIO (France) - Thank you so much for the very good music you sent me and that perfectly fit my format. I particularly like tracks 1,2,3,4 ,5 and 8.
**Al Watts of Big Al's Rhythm RoundUP, PBS (Melbourne, Australia)
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RadioIndy.com
Garageband.com at
http://www.garageband.com/artist/stephenhunter/podcast/newsletter
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In the vein of Dylan, Kristofferson, Cash...
author: AnnieYou know the feel of that favorite pair of soft and worn jeans that fall somewhere between perfectly sexy and beautifully imperfect? That's what this feels like... but like the way those jeans fit your own body best, in the most unique way. From the honest lyrics and warm, inviting vocals to the understated elegance of the instruments and production, this cd is one that I'll keep within reach and right next to my copy of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, directly next to my Chris Cornell, Deadman and Johnny Cash cd's.
Jesus met Geronimo and hung out at Stephen's house
author: Rachel OwenGreat insight, great turns of phrase, in the tradition of a wonderfully intriguing artist! HARD PLACE is highly recommended.