STEVE WOOLSEY designer | composer | writer | performer

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“Nationalism has always perplexed Americans. When the United States involves itself abroad, it always believes that it is genuinely trying to help other countries better themselves. From the Philippines and Haiti to Vietnam and Iraq, the natives’ reaction to U.S. efforts has taken Americans by surprise. Americans take justified pride in their own country, we call it patriotism, and yet are genuinely startled when other people are proud and possessive of theirs.”

Fareed Zakaria

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The “Copa Mundial” is in full swing now.  I want to hear what you think:

1. Who are you rooting for?

2. Where are they strongest and weakest?

3. Who will win this year? Why?

4. What was your favorite match so far?

5. Who will be most exciting to watch this year?

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As you may have heard, the band and I have been working on a long awaited studio EP.  We have opted to use the facilities at Xtream Audio on the premises of Robby Takac’s Good Charamel Records.  We have also enlisted the aid of two top talents in the local audio production business.  Our engineer, A.J. Hury, worked with us to capture a sound that I am especially excited to share.  Acclaimed producer Anthony Casuccio has joined as a partner in both production and mastering.  Mr. Casuccio has local roots, is a former member of the San Francisco Grammy Board of Governors, has mastered three Grammy nominated albums, and worked with the likes of the Dixie Chicks, Our Lady Peace, Last Conservative, Nas, Cyprus Hill, Robby Takac, and Empty Crush.  It is an exciting prospect to be added to that list.

Soon we will be sending the files to iTunes, E-Music, Amazon, and several other distributors, as well as preparing for a release that I have been haggled about for well over two years now.  There’s nothing worse than working hard to create demand for your art, without your listeners being able to walk away with anything in hand.  We will release the album with all manner of colorful hoo-rah at a release concert that I assure you will be held locally.  More information will be provided as it is available.  I have recorded several solo songs that are available for download immediately (on the “SONGS” page), if you simply cannot wait.