Angelfire with Sarah Spencer  *updated 13.07.10*

The Steve Morse / Sarah Spencer album Angelfire, first mooted back in 2007, is finally to be released in August 2010 on Radiant Records in America as an 11 track CD. It also features Steve Morse Band guys Van Romaine on drums / percussion and Dave La Rue on bass. "It's kind of acoustic stuff. I knew her parents and they said, "You've got to hear my daughter". I heard her, and she was really pretty good. So I listened to more stuff, and I said bring her over and let's see if we can write something together. We did, and that first take, just nailed it."

The album is very laid back, and quite pleasant, with an acoustic feel. No real showing off, the emphasis is on Sarah's vocals. It can be pre-ordered now at dpas online.. Angelfire (also the band name) have also opened for the Steve Morse Band in USA - Steve Morse (guitars), Sarah Spencer (vocals) and Bill Evans (keyboards, bass).

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Florida in March  *updated 15.02.10*

The Steve Morse band have lined up a short tour of Florida in March. Steve's wife Janine says "Let's make these dates great so he can do more tours. It is so important to sell tickets or the promoter will not risk getting them back. "

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Out Standing in San Juan Capistrano   *updated 11.12.09*

The Steve Morse band have a number of live shows lined up for California in January 2010. They are:

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Out Standing In Their Field   *29.10.09*

Steve Morse's new album is finally issued in Europe, titled Out Standing In Their Field (and if you thought that was an iffy pun, try track 10, Baroque 'n Dreams!). 15 tracks of high energy guitar mayhem and wizardry as only SM knows how, with band mates bassist Dave Larue and drummer Van Romaine in support. Nice cover too.

Available to order at dpas online.

DPAS album review: Steve Morse Band - Out Standing In their Field

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Busman's holiday   *updated 30.09.09*

The Steve Morse Band are doing sixteen shows in America, starting on 15th October 2009 in Annapolis, and rounding off on 31st October in Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, Georgia.

In addition Steve is doing a guitar clinic during the upcoming tour, on 24th October. 2009 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT.

Questioned recently about why he doesn't tour his band in the UK, something we get asked a lot, Steve replied that the problem is timing. UK promoters / venues require a longer lead in time to book shows, and his DP schedule doesn't give him enough flexibility at the moment.

For the full list of dates, see www.stevemorse.info.

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We Wish You A Metal Xmas  *updated 21.01.09*

You read about it first in Grollywood, now Stuart Hamilton presents the full surreal lowdown on Steve's involvement in a heavy rock Christmas album.

"Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen have just finished the mastering of "We Wish You A Metal Christmas and a Headbanging New Year"! Recorded in the 101-degree Van Nuys, California sunshine this summer, with some help from their friends, it will be released in the U.S. on October 14 via Amoury Records and Black Ion Music. The album is a line-up of hard rock and heavy metal's finest giving their own unique twist to Christmas classics old and new. This is definitely not an album for the faint-hearted." (Oh, I don't know... what about Anthrax's involvement on 'Silent Night' ?).

Deep Purple family involvement includes Tony Iommi, Ronnie Dio, Rudy Sarzo (ex Whitesnake) and SImon Wright (now of Big Noize) souping up 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', Steve Morse getting stuck into "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" aided by ex Whitesnake bassist Marco Mendoza (amongst others), and, finally, JLT heading up a stomp through "Rockin' Around the Xmas Tree". (Enough already, who let this one escape from Grollywood?...)

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Guesting WIth Kansas In Kansas  *11.01.09*

Steve Morse's former band Kansas are due to to film a live concert DVD, titled "There's Know Place Like Home," in Kansas on February 7th, 2009, to commemorate the band's 35th anniversary. According to www.kansasband.com "The event at Washburn University's White Concert Hall will feature musical highlights spanning the collective's renowned catalogue, along with performances by special guests and the 50-piece Washburn University orchestra."

Tickets are on sale now and available through the band's official website. All online ticket purchases at www.kansasband.com will include a final copy of the DVD upon its release, at no additional charge. "Confirmed special guest appearances include original founding guitarist Kerry Livgren and former lead guitarist Steve Morse."

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Moving Cruise Control DVD  *updated 30.07.08*