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September, 2007
- Hard to believe this site
hasn't been updated since December last year. That isn't due to
inactivity - quite the contrary actually. Steve has been very busy
on Broadway playing in Jersey Boys as well as with his writing and
recording projects.
You can keep track of Steve's gig
schedule at his MySpace page. Also Steve is going to start his
MySpace blog very soon so make sure you sign up for that to really
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December, 2006
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Jersey Boys Original Broadway
Cast Recording has been nominated for a Grammy award. For a full
list of the nominees visit
www.grammy.com Well
Steve has finally joined the MySpace community. Visit his page
here.
This has been a very busy year for
Steve and as usual the promised new solo CD has been delayed again
due to writing commitments (and Jersey Boys of course). We
may be looking at March or April before the disc comes out however
it does look as though Steve will be releasing 2 solo discs
this year!!.
In the meantime have a great
Christmas and Hogmany!! |
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October, 2006 -
Check out
Steve's Gear - a
new page with photos of Steve's guitar collection etc. |
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July 4th, 2006 -
Happy 4th July!
Check out the new pics of the Theresa Sareo CD release gig and the
Tony Awards in the Photo Gallery.
Coming soon... Steve's Gear pics. |
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June 12th, 2006 -
JERSEY BOYS takes home 4 Tony Awards inc. 'Best
Musical'.
Oh, What a Night!! As
well as Best Musical, John Lloyd Young won 'Best Leading Actor in a
Musical' for his portrayal of Frankie Valli, Christian Hoff won
'Best Featured Actor in a Musical' for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito
and Howell Binkley won 'Best Lighting Design of a Musical'. |
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June 6th, 2006 -
The 60th Annual Tony Awards will be
broadcast in a live 3 hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on
CBS, Sunday 11th June at 8pm. Check your local listings. Steve will
appear playing drums during the JERSEY BOYS musical segment.
Rehearsals are going well for Theresa
Sareo's CD release event on June 22nd at The Bitter End in NYC.
See the live gigs page for more info. |
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May 22nd, 2006 -
The 51st Drama Desk Awards well held in
NY last night and JERSEY BOYS took home 2 awards - Steve
Canyon Kennedy (Outstanding Sound Design) and
John Lloyd Young
(Outstanding Actor in a Musical) - Congratulations to both. The show
was televised and will air on WNET CH13 on 30th May at 3pm and on
CH25 on 30th May and 1st June at 1pm. Steve appears on guitar in the
Jersey Boys music segment during the show. |
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May 18th, 2006 -
JERSEY BOYS has received 8 Tony
Award nominations including Best Musical.
The show has already won a Drama League Award and 3 Outer Critics
Circle Awards inc. Best Musical. John Lloyd Young, already the
recipient of many awards for his portrayal of 'Frankie Valli' and
now a Tony Award Nominee has a great website and blog at
www.johnlloydyoung.com -
well worth a visit. |
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March 2006 -
Theresa Sareo was voted #1 in the New Century's First Annual
People's Choice Awards for Best Adult Contemporary Song with her
remake of Bread's "It Don't Matter To Me". The track which features
Steve on guitars will appear on her soon to be released CD. |
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January 2006 -
Steve has just joined the cast of the hit Broadway musical
'JERSEY BOYS'. The
show, based on the lives and music of Frankie Valli & The Four
Seasons is playing at the The August Wilson Theatre in New York
City. |
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December, 2005 -
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. |
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November 19, 2005 -
Check out the Recordings page to hear
new excerpts from Steve's forthcoming CD. |
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November 11, 2005 -
New scores have been added to the Music
Store. You can now view and even listen to the scores using the
amazing free Scorch plug-in available from
www.sibelius.com (or click the
link on the page. Most of the pieces are for solo classical or
acoustic guitar and are available to buy at $3.50 each. |
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November, 2005 -
Some new photos have been added to the gig photo page. They were
taken by top photographer Kent Kallberg who was attending one of
Steve's recitals back in April.
If you happened to catch the '80th Anniversary Grand Old Opry' show
on the SAH channel at the end of October, the theme music called
'Hoosegow Stomp' was written by Steve.
The Metropolitan Guitar Trio will be playing on Saturday 3rd
December in NJ (see live gig page for details). On the programme
will be a few favourites from the Trio some of Steve's latest
arrangements of music by Granados and Praetorius. Also being
premiered will be Steve's new piece 'Manciniana' - a fantasy based
on themes by Henry Mancini. |
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August, 2005 -
Steve will be in France in August playing a number of concerts
featuring new music from his forthcoming CD 'Intimate'. Also,
Steve will be joined by Django style guitarist
Yann Beaujouan
for some concerts featuring their unique blend of Jazz and Celtic
improvisation. Their appearances together have been receiving huge
critical acclaim. |
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July 1, 2005 -
FREE MUSIC!! The sheet music (in notation & tab) and mp3 to Steve's
solo guitar piece Sean's Lullaby has been put in the Music
Store. Other scores will be available to purchase very soon. |
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June 30, 2005 -
mp3 excerpts of some new tracks from Steve's forthcoming CD can be
heard on the Recordings page. Also
added to the recordings page are some new mp3's from UB Hank 5.
Theresa Sareo appeared on CNN's Larry King Live last
night and what an incredible story she had to tell. Visit her web
site to find out more about this incredible singer.
Coming soon: Sheet music to many of
Steve's original compositions and arrangements for solo guitar and
guitar trio. Watch this space! |
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June, 2005 -
It has been a while since this site was updated last but Steve has
been hard at work on several new recording projects. This week he
will be in the studio adding guitar tracks to
Theresa Sareo's
forthcoming CD. Currently Steve is working on two of his own
projects - an all solo acoustic CD entitled 'Intimate' and a
smooth jazz CD both of which should be available by the end of 2005.
Keep watching this space. A few new pics have been added to the
Photo page. |
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February, 2005 -
Steve's latest composition Rant - Scottish Suite No.1 for
Classical Guitar Trio has been completed. Score and parts are
available. It is a five movement, 21-minute suite with
traditional Scottish and Celtic influences. It
will receive its world premiere in 2006. More details
to follow! |
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October 4-18 -
Steve returns to France to perform more with Anna and friends, as
well as perform a solo recital at which he will premier many new
compositions. |
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August, 2004 -
Steve heads to the Loire Valley in France to play with Anna Tanvir
and Blue Maize. Steve met Anna at the Royal Academy of Music
in London, and has recently reconnected with her. |
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15, 2004 - SibeliusMusic.com
hosts several of Steve's compositions and arrangements, and they
are available for download. The files are available in
standard notation, and TAB versions are on their way. You will need
"Scorch" to listen to and print the files. |
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| April,
2004 - ZigZag, Steve's 2002 CD is now available
for download from iTunes! Go to www.apple.com
to download the software for free for PC or Mac. Then you
can download your favorite tracks for just $0.99 each, or get the
whole album for $9.99. |
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30, 2004 - The
American Music Company
website is now up, running and open for business. Link to
the site, go to "MUSIC SEARCH", use the drop down menu
under "Search by Composer", and select Steve's
name. Now you will be able to scroll through and listen to
samples of his 40+ tracks. There is also information on
how to license Steve's music for media production. |
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| March
4, 2004 - The new musical The Shags is presented
in a private reading at Manhattan
Theatre Club. The Shags, which enjoyed a
successful run in LA, is currently being shopped in New York
City. Steve will play guitar for the reading. |
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| February,
2004 - Steve
finishes a fifth CD for American Music
Company. To
date, Steve has written and recorded over 40 tracks for AMC in a
variety of styles, including jazz, country/bluegrass, and
"drama/suspense." |
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| January,
2004 -
Seton Hall University hires Steve
as Adjunct Professor of Guitar. |
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| September,
2003 - Steve
is playing a few gigs in NYC in September - at the Supper Club and
accompanying Sarah, Plain and Tall at the National Alliance
for Musical Theatre. Hit the gigs page for details. |
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| August 15, 2003
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The site gets a makeover! |
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| July, 2003
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Sarah, Plain and Tall, the new musical will be work-shopped into a full
length show at the Eugene O'Neill Center in Connecticut. It will also be
showcased at the National Alliance for Musical
Theatre in September in New York City. Steve's skills are featured on
the musical's soundtrack. |
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| June, 2003
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Steve's private student roster continues to grow. One of his students
will participate in the 2003 Eastman School of Music Summer Guitar Program. |
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| May, 2003
- NEW INFORMATION! While studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London,
Steve and fellow guitarist Daniel Thomas arranged and gave the first performance
on two guitars of
Memorias
de "El Cimarrķn" by Hans Werner Henze.
The composer was so pleased with the arrangement that he had it published by
SCHOTT & CO. The arrangement has since been recorded by Elena Cāsoli and
Jürgen Ruck. |
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| April 28, 2003 -
Steve and his colleagues at the County College of Morris perform in a recital of
faculty and students. Steve arranged Bach's 3 Part Inventions
for 3 guitars which he and other guitar faculty performed.
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| April 18-19, 2003
- Steve (and his music) are featured in the premiere of a new play, The
Art of the Stalker, by Jeffery Wood, directed by Emily Wells. Details
on the Gigs page. |
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| April 7, 2003 -
Steve signs a four CD contract with American Music Company (Long Island, NY) to
write production music. Each CD will consist of 15 tracks in specific
genres. Tracks from these CD's will be considered for use in commercials,
TV shows or films. |
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| April 1, 2003
- Steve is named one of Guitar 9 Records 'Undiscovered Artists' for April-May
2003. Follow the link for a great review of ZigZag, and a write-up
about Steve. |
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| March 15, 2003 -
Steve's guitar piece "Emily" from his CD ZigZag (2002 STEM
Productions) has just been chosen as one of the top 5 winners in the Great
American Song Contest 2002. Steve will receive an "Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting" Award
in the Instrumental Category. Congratulations, Steve! |
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| December 14, 2002 -
Steve's gear is featured in a slide
show in the photo gallery. Take a look at what Steve uses to record his
distinctive music. |
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| December 6, 2002 -
Check out the new format of the Tab Order Form.
It is now easier to order multiple tabs. Custom tabs will now be ordered
on a separate order form, which is coming soon. Steve is also listed
on 2 wedding-planning sites, www.topweddinglinks.com
and www.webalert.com. |
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| December 2,
2002 - Steve is now offering his performance
services on acoustic and classical guitar for weddings, receptions, and private
parties. To schedule a consultation and for pricing, email
Steve. |
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| November 22-23, 2002
- Steve will be appearing in a one-act play, After The Party. Go
to the LIVE page for details. |
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| October 2, 2002
- Steve is appointed an Adjunct Faculty member at County
College of Morris in New Jersey. He will be teaching private lessons
at the college. |
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| September 12, 2002
- After rehearsing the latest UK/European tour of Buddy, Steve spent a
few days in his native Scotland where he conducted a press tour to promote ZigZag.
His music will be featured on the Jason Rose - The Cat's Pajamas on Moray Firth
Radio (Scotland - www.mfr.co.uk).
Residents outside of the UK can listen in on-line on Sunday, September 15th at
9pm GMT/4pm EST. Please follow the link above for an article in the Highland
News about Steve and ZigZag. Reviews are forthcoming in 20th
Century Guitar as well as several other magazines worldwide.
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| August 8, 2002 -
Steve is now teaching through the Groove Academy Music Institute in New Jersey. He leaves
on August 9th to rehearse the latest UK/European tour of Buddy:The Buddy
Holly Story. Steve will not be touring with the show, but is serving
in his capacity of Musical Supervisor. While he is in the UK, Steve will
appear at a Shadows workshop in Malvern on September 1, 2002.
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| July 15, 2002
- Steve's banjo and guitar playing is featured on the soundtrack of a new
musical which opens today at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in Manhattan. Sarah,
Plain and Tall is based on the children's book of the same name and was
written by composer Lawrence O'Keefe (Bat Boy), lyricist Nell Benjamin (3hree),
and playwright Julia Jordan.
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| June 25, 2002
- Steve has written guitar tablatures for a wide variety of songs. You can now
order these here, direct from Steve. Head to the Music
Store page for a list of available tabs, pricing and ordering information.
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June 24, 2002
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IT'S HERE! Steve's new CD ZigZag is in stock and ready for
shipping. For the moment, customers may place orders directly through the
website. Credit card and overseas customers should e-mail for payment
instructions. Continue to check back for new distributors as they are
added! Join the mailing list for the most current information. ZigZag
is selling for $14.99 US, with shipping and handling extra. 
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| June 18, 2002 -
After returning from a few weeks on tour, Steve is back in the New York City
area, performing and teaching private lessons. Check out the Live
Gigs page for dates and details. Copies of ZigZag continue to
be reserved by customers world-wide, including Singapore, the UK and the Caribbean!
After some unforeseen production difficulties, the CD will be available very
soon! Thanks to all those who have placed orders for your patience.
Steve is continuing to develop his on-line lessons, and hopes to have them up
and running by the end of the summer. |
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| April 12, 2002
- The title of Steve's new CD has been changed to ZigZag in order to
better reflect the diverse sounds and styles that he plays on the CD.
Orders are still being taken, so reserve your copy now before they are all
snatched up! CDs will be shipped out in May. |
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| March 22, 2002
- The order form has been trouble-shooted and is up and running. To make
bulk orders, or for distributing information, please e-mail Steve - steve (at)
stevegibb.com |
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| March 19, 2002
- Visitors are able to reserve copies of ZigZag. Click here
to reserve yours! After a brief disappearance, the popular little guitar
and notes are back! |
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| March 18, 2002
- Audio files are added to the "Recordings" page.
Visitors can download 30 second samples of tracks from Steve's upcoming CD
release. Many new links added to the "Links" page.
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| March 14, 2002 -
STEVEGIBB.COM is open to the public. Parts of
the site are still under construction, but visitors are able to sign the
guestbook and the mailing list.
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