Steph Macleod

Bio:

Thanks for Checking out my tunes. I've been playing music since I was a kid and it really is something I cant live without. Its a clich� but I try to write about the true nature of life as honestly as I can. I went through a difficult period a couple of years ago getting clean from alcohol addiction. I started writing songs as an outlet for all the feelings and emotions I had to deal with. I had to be truly honest with myself first before I could with anyone else. I'm glad to say I'm still straight and so very happy because of a second chance at life. The content of my music stretches from my experiences of being homeless and sleeping on the streets to the current state of the world. I'm influenced by everything, good and bad. I do most of my writing on the bus where I find inspiration from looking at real people. Music is very much a journey and about the moment so I like to write on the go. Let me know what you think....good or bad. Peace and God Bless Steph

My new album, Light in the darkest of nights can now be bought in CD format. It is a 12 track album featuring music about my walk in faith and its impact on my journey from homlessness with addiction problems 4 years ago. The album is �10 �2 P&P. If you are in the UK your CD will be sent using Recorded Delivery. If you are out with the UK and would like to purchase the album it will be sent first class. I will post all albums personally and contact you via email to confirm postage. Payments via PayPal.

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PRESS

Cross Rhythms: 10/10

"Steph is beginning to bring to reality the innate gifting within him to write and perform some truly original, ear-catching music. Hence the production of this collection of twelve self-penned songs. And what an outstanding output it is! With his totally original rootsy vocals, Macleod has come up with a batch of attention-grabbing tunes in such an eclectic range of styles that any easy classification is rendered futile. While acoustic folk, country, soul and rock all make their presence felt, a bluesy feel underpins the entire set."

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Christianity Today: 4/5

"When Steph Macleod sings, "I was broken and couldn't stand on my own two feet" and "I was down and out and living on the streets," he really means it. The 29-year-old from Edinburgh, Scotland, was a homeless alcoholic till he found (in order) God, rehab, sobriety, and songwriting. He had been a classical guitar student at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music before booze got the best (and worst) of him. But now four years sober, he's put together a collection of a dozen songs—both poignant and plaintive—about where he's been, where he is, and where he's going. Great Scot, it's good stuff."

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Also available via iTunes is my 5 track EP 'Alone in the dark'. It's just me and my guitar on this one. Recorded last year in my mates shed (The Djay Buddha). If you would like a hard copy of this send me a message and we can sort something out.

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT:

Mick Nesbitt - Manager
admin@stephmacleod.com
Tel: 0191 491 0291
Mobile: 07919 377 644

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Member Since:

August 23, 2006

Members:

Whiney Shuffle: Steph macleod - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica,, Dave Biddulph - Bass, Si Walker - drums Christian Music: Steph Macleod - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Dave Biddulph - Bass, Luke Wilson - Drums, Tim Martin - Keys

Influences:

Eric Bibb, Martin Stephenson, Brian Houston, John Lee Hooker, BB King, AFC, DJ Shadow, Portishead, ........

Sounds Like:

I write what I feel. Let me know what you think.

Song Awards: The Rattle of a lustful thought
Track of the Day on 7Apr2008 in Folk Rock

Best Guitars in Folk Rock, week of 24Mar2008
Best Lyrics in Folk Rock, week of 24Mar2008
Best Melody in Folk Rock, week of 24Mar2008
Most Original in Folk Rock, week of 24Mar2008

Man in the Cold

Record Label:

Unsigned