2011-11-04 14:25:18 |
New Album - DAYS LIKE THESE The Autumn 2011 release of Dave's new album features 14 original compositions. Sounding not unlike a cross between The Pat Metheny Group and Lee Ritenour it is already being played worldwide and receiving glowing comments:- "Great Album!" (SmoothJazzInTheMix.com),"Super Album" (BestSmoothJazz.com),"Wonderful!" (US NEW JAZZ), and "Great,great album, fantastic stuff!" (Lee Vincent- Venture Radio). |
2011-06-06 09:38:37 |
New Single Available Today the new CON MOTO single 'Valdes/Moonlit Bay' has gone on sale. Available in CD form at gigs or by contacting Dave or the band direct- it will shortly be available as a digital download from the usual agents; amazon, itunes, cdbaby etc etc |
2011-06-06 09:38:31 |
New Single Available Today the new CON MOTO single 'Valdes/Moonlit Bay' has gone on sale. Available in CD form at gigs or by contacting Dave or the band direct- it will shortly be available as a digital download from the usual agents; amazon, itunes, cdbaby etc etc |
2011-05-12 22:41:46 |
CON MOTO - New Single Yes! The single is back! On June 6th the new group formed by pianist Paul Smail & guitarist Dave Stephens release a twin 'A' side single. Both tunes penned and arranged by Stephens are 'Valdes' (inspired by the great Cuban pianist and leader of Irakere), and 'Moonlit Bay'.
The single will initially be available at gigs or by contacting dave through his website at www.davestephens.org.uk |
2011-04-20 12:03:02 |
Tanglewood Guitars Dave has just become an official endorsee for Tanglewood guitars, the british company that manufacture superb value instruments. Dave used a Tanglewood on his 'Impressions Of Wes' CD and it also appears the CD sleeve. |
2010-10-08 17:41:07 |
New Smail & Stephens CD The follow up to Paul Smail & Dave Stephens’ 2007 CD “Red Boats & Blue Skies” has arrived and sees them expand their musical palette with larger ensemble pieces, whilst at the same time continue their piano and acoustic guitar duets. The 13 original compositions reflect Paul & Dave’s love of music from around the world including Tango, Flamenco. The duo has introduced percussion to many of the tracks which has now lead to the formation of their new group called CON MOTO to perform these and other pieces live. |
2010-01-13 19:14:55 |
Impressions Of Wes Videos You can now watch videos of Dave playing two two tracks from his latest CD "Impressions Of Wes" by going to the CD page.
Visit his new website at www.davestephens.org.uk to see more videos that show the versatility of this artist. |
2009-06-19 16:45:20 |
Smail & Stephens Project 2009 2009 has seen Paul and Dave's direction change for a much more fluid line up and their music to incorporate more 'World Music' elements - in particular Tango, Flamenco and Mediterranean music. Recording has already started on their next CD which is due for release in 2010. A rough mix of Dave Stephens' 'Promenade'can be heard at www.myspace.com/smailandstephens |
2008-08-10 18:32:12 |
First 'Live' Performance The first 'live' performance of music from our CD took place last week in the beautiful historic Bitton House, Teignmouth in aid of 'Rowcroft Hospice'. Our music was very well received and we had a blast playing there. We would like to thank everyone who supported us and contributed to the excellent cause that is 'Rowcroft'.
Videos of the sound checheck and gig are starting to become available on You Tube - dsmusicuk
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2008-05-05 13:31:22 |
First 'Live' Performance of RED BOATS & BLUE SKIES Paul & Dave are pleased to announce that the first live performance of music from their CD 'Red Boats & Blue Skies' will take place in early August 2008 at Bitton House, Teignmouth, Devon. Date and time to be confirmed. edit delete
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2008-01-08 14:41:33 |
Breaking News! Following the accidents that happened to both musicians in 2007,Paul and Dave are pleased to announce that they plan to be promoting their new CD "Red Boats & Blue Skies" with gigs during 2008. Dave broke his left humerus and had to have an operation to have a plate inserted to join the two bones, and as he started to mend Paul had an accident with a hedge trimmer and nearly lost his right hand middle finger!! If anyone is interested in the duo performing at your venue, festival etc please contact them at www.myspace.com/smailandstephens or email redboatrecords@yahoo.co.uk edit delete |
2008-01-03 11:25:06 |
Listen to Visit www.myspace.com/davestephensuk
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