tag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:/blogs/blog?p=7Blog2023-06-21T15:46:54-12:00stevenmcgillproject.comfalsetag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/72303942023-06-21T15:46:54-12:002023-10-16T02:54:49-12:00Making Progress<p>Time flies! As a “band” nothing has happened since we lost Gene Stone. The move to Sacramento and a new start musically is closer to reality. Two retaining walls need to be replaced before I can sell my home. The picture shows the status of the wall on the east side of my home. There are more pictures in the gallery to show the progress. I did spend three hours practicing today. I know it's not much. It is hard to stay focused when you know things are about to change drastically. I packed my recording equipment today.lots of memories there, but new music to be made soon in a new place! </p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/72085152023-05-13T08:04:38-12:002023-05-13T08:04:38-12:00The Music Will Be BacK<p>Okay. It has been almost three years since my last post. The pandemic brought my playing in public to a halt, by choice. I didn't feel safe in closed environments with strangers, still don't. However that is another story and not the reason for this post. I will be moving from Los Angeles, California to Sacramento, California before the end of this year. I have been planning the move for awhile now. This is also the major reason for my inactivity musically. I won't explain the reason for the move other than to say it's time. I cherish all the musical experiences I have been blessed to live while here in Los Angeles, California. Each musical encounter was special. Hopefully we all enjoyed each one and the music we made here. I have looked online and there is a plethora of jazz jam sessions going on in Sacramento according to my web search so we'll see who I meet there and what kind of music we'll make. Looking forward to it!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/64474382020-10-01T15:32:41-12:002020-10-01T15:32:41-12:00Still Here<hr><p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="JLcQYpAHcu4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/JLcQYpAHcu4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JLcQYpAHcu4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> I don't think I have visited or edited anything on the site since the pandemic began. The reason(s) go from health issues to frustration over being confined. All of the scheduled appearances at the Mixx were cancelled due to the pandemic closing indoor dining. So there has not been much share until now. First of all let me thank Hassan Jamal for giving me a Yamaha Keyboard 76 keys. I have an 88 key weighted keys Casio, but the Yamaha has over 35 voices or instruments that it can sound like. So the addition of the new keyboard and my cousin Matthew's upcoming birthday led me to write this song for that occasion. So here it is my latest composition "Matthew". Bass, Organ and Saxophone sounds come from the Yamaha, all of the percussion is real and played by me. I hope you enjoy this, Thanks. </p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134622019-09-13T12:00:00-12:002020-10-01T15:37:47-12:00Jazz Jam Sessions Wednesday new time 7-10pm<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xyyZ_f1PEvE" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134612019-08-18T12:00:00-12:002019-08-19T03:35:12-12:00The Mixx Wednesday Night Jazz Jam Session<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="348" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CnJhNXuT1TQ" width="423"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134602019-03-30T12:00:00-12:002020-10-01T15:37:09-12:00Wednesday Night's at The Mixx<p>Starting April 3rd I will be at The Mixx 443 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena.Ca. 91101 from 7pm-10pm as part Roscoe Qwens' "Jazz Zone". This will be a "Jam Session" so bring your instrument and let's make some music!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134592019-03-02T12:00:00-12:002019-03-03T08:56:26-12:00Inflated Tear by Joe Lewis<p>Part of the performance for "Inflated Tear" by Joe Lewis <a href="/files/463684/img-0318.mov">IMG_0318.mov</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134582019-02-12T12:00:00-12:002019-02-13T07:32:31-12:00Inflated Tear<p>Working on a performance Art production for March 3rd in Downtown Los Angeles, Ca. more details coming.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134572018-12-30T12:00:00-12:002018-12-31T03:18:13-12:00Happy New Year!!!<p>I'd like to wish everyone a "Happy New Year".. It's a new year, a new beginning a fresh start. The has not been working since the loss of our drummer Gene Stone. It may be time to follow a different path to create something new as opposed to just trying to continue down the same path. One door closes another opens. Let's walk through and see what happens.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134562018-12-01T12:00:00-12:002018-12-02T04:29:25-12:00Second Chance<p>You have a second chance to hear us on Killradio.org just click the link enjoy!!! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fjamesgautier9%2Fsteve-mcgill-stefan-taylor-giving-thanks%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR15nkt_KnCO5Jkh-pFHPRYgu7HvF13-zNvWKysoOB5zQ1ywKyJVRE93Io0&h=AT0fUEvMpb54e7YuBf_C_laMBvPgBUgZfyhyfhIUlKkkr40xhEhYutvzJvaRuFat0g-p7TWHZUsuXUASE" target="_blank">https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fjamesgautier9%2Fsteve-mcgill-stefan-taylor-giving-thanks%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR15nkt_KnCO5Jkh-pFHPRYgu7HvF13-zNvWKysoOB5zQ1ywKyJVRE93Io0&h=AT0fUEvMpb54e7YuBf_C_laMBvPgBUgZfyhyfhIUlKkkr40xhEhYutvzJvaRuFat0g-p7TWHZUsuXUASE</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134552018-11-03T12:00:00-12:002018-11-04T05:14:26-12:00Killradio.org here we come!!!<p>James Gautier has invited me to perform live on his Sunday morning radio show! So Sunday November 25th at 9am be sure to tune in as I'm sure it will be an exciting fun time. I hope you will join us!!!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134542018-06-29T12:00:00-12:002018-06-30T03:37:56-12:00Moving On<p>My friend Gene Stone has passed. He will be missed by family, friends and the band. He cannot be duplicated so we will move on. In a perfect world a familiar face takes the chair. We should be performing live by the end of August. You'll be the first to know!!!!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134532018-05-27T12:00:00-12:002018-05-28T02:33:44-12:00Services For Gene Stone<p><span>Gene Stone who passed away May 19th 2018 will have memorial services held at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, 5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, Ca. at 3pm. After the services there will be a "Jam Session" held in his honor at The Smoke House, 4420 Lakeside Drive Burbank Ca. 91505. Last chance to say goodbye to Gene. come if you can.</span></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134522018-05-22T12:00:00-12:002018-05-23T10:20:01-12:00We've lost one of the best<p>Our friend and great drummer Gene Stone passed 5/19/2018. If you are not familiar with Gene's work and story you really should take the time to google him. Gene was an inspiration to me as a musician, he would always explain to me when I was lost musically explaining musical theory then showing how it was done. I am proud that his last recording was with us doing the Ujamaa recording God bless you Gene, you are missed.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134512018-05-03T12:00:00-12:002023-06-21T15:47:47-12:00Not Done Yet!<p>We have been dealing with the illness of my long time friend and drummer Gene Stone. While we deal with Gene's situation the band has determined that it's best to continue making music with a new drummer. So hopefully you will be able to join us soon at a venue here in Los Angeles somewhere. Stay in touch to be informed of when and where.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134502018-04-24T12:00:00-12:002018-04-25T06:00:45-12:00Whatever You Do When You Want Someone To Know You Care<p>Whatever you do when you want some to know that you care about them it may be time to do that for my friend and drummer Gene Stone. Gene is currently staying at in VA hospital in Westwood not by choice. He would much rather be making music with all of us, but his health is preventing him from doing that right now. He has been hospitalized for over a month now. Sharing is caring so whatever it is you can do for Gene please do it now.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134492017-08-25T12:00:00-12:002017-08-26T00:03:07-12:00It's Finished!!!<p>The new recording is finished. I thought I would make this post a lot earlier, then there was a period when I wondered if I would make this post at all. The title is Ujamaa which means collective economics. It is our first recording of all original music. We'll able to share some new music with you soon!!!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134482017-07-15T12:00:00-12:002017-07-16T02:44:38-12:00It has a Name!!!!!!<p>Second blog post in a month. I'm doing good!!! Each CD title has been chosen to represent the band as I saw it in relation to the principles of Kwanzaa. The title of our up coming CD will be "Ujamaa" which means cooperative economics. So the title just came to me and I thought why not share it with anyone who might care. So coming to your ears soon "Ujamaa - cooperative Economics from The Steven McGill Project!!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/12c12755aed084621cdf9da01b60bdb4354e1f02/original/img-0169-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTE4NHgzNDU2Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="3456" width="5184" /></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134472017-07-01T12:00:00-12:002017-07-02T02:44:58-12:00Well what can I say?<p>I just looked at my last post, it's been 3 months???? There are of course a long list of reasons why we still haven't finished what I think is our best recording yet. Problems have arisen during each and every recording. They have all been a challenge to comply, but nothing like this one, NOTHING!!!! For all of our struggles I know we have something special. So hold on awhile longer. I will at least have a title for this CD soon. Thanks for being a fan of our music!!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/19f462eec86226e5ffce80e47aa48576a8742f37/original/img-0165-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAwMHgyMDAwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2000" width="3000" /></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134462017-04-01T12:00:00-12:002017-04-02T06:11:44-12:00A Little Late<p>We are a little behind schedule with our new recording, but it is in progress! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/2a86ab88d730739dfb881af214c6e5dadbb21f84/original/nia-cover.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjYyeDcxMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="711" width="662" /></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134452017-02-14T12:00:00-12:002017-02-14T22:41:52-12:00Baby Steps<p>Okay we can report some baby steps in relation to getting this new recording accomplished. April 1, 2017 we will be at the Music Lab in Highland Park to start our new project!!! We will be working with engineer Tim Moore who I met thru my friends and bandmates in the Northeast L.A. Jazz Group. I know I had said we would record in late March, but life has it's own timeline.....it's coming!!!!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134442017-02-04T12:00:00-12:002017-02-05T09:01:51-12:00It is Still Coming but,.......<p>Well we are still working on some great new material that I hope will excite you as much as it does me. As with most things there have been some set backs however it is still going to get done. Maybe not by the end of Mach although that is still possible too. We just wat it to be good so stay tuned!!!!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134432016-12-04T12:00:00-12:002016-12-04T22:48:13-12:00What's Coming<p>It has been awhile since I posted. I suppose there are two ways to look at this. I am viewing the delays in posting to waiting for the right post. The the right post being that the band has decided to record some new music. We are looking at March of 2017 with an eye on this being the first in studio recording. Our last three recordings have been done in my home studio, with me serving as engineer, musician, producer and anything else that needed to be done. So we will do a CD of original compositions that will introduce our new members Joe Gaeta, Jack Fulks and Mike Mowen and our new direction. I am excited about how we sound and what will come out of this up coming session, we hope you be too.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134422016-09-10T12:00:00-12:002016-09-11T07:15:33-12:00Love As The Practice of Freedom Concert and Dance<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/eeca23de61f55c7d20ddaf04cb0692d2c447def6/original/flyer-924a-page-002.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI3NXgxNjUwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1650" width="1275" /></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134412016-08-31T12:00:00-12:002016-09-01T07:35:44-12:00Venice Wave Festival September 10, 2016<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/3e811b9d1da4b2eadef95d4c695983ce4b5c4710/original/song-for-my-father-pic2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTkyMHgxMDgwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1080" width="1920" /></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134402016-08-14T12:00:00-12:002016-08-15T02:19:27-12:00A Change is Coming<p>Well it is official. The band will now perform only original music. I guess I should not say "only', however at least 90% of what we perform will be written by someone in the band. For me it was a hard choice as I feel people are more willing to listen to something they know as opposed to something new. We are blessed to have a Japan connection via our drummer Gene Stone. For this reason we are working on new material that will be performed for the first time at the Venice Wave Festival September 10, 2016. We will go on at noon. Since this is the first time for most of this music to be heard by being on time you can be one of the first people to hear what we have been working on. Also if things go according to plan we will be recording these new songs for release as a new CD for the Japanese market. That is it for now. I will keep you posed about the Venice Wave Festival.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134392016-08-05T12:00:00-12:002016-08-05T22:07:57-12:00Sharing<p>I have not written a blog in months.No excuses or explanations this time. I would like to share our upcoming event September 10, 2016, The first annual Venice Wave Festival in Venice Beach California. We will be performing with a host of other talented artists. We hope you will join us. Look for future information about the date.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134382016-07-13T12:00:00-12:002016-07-13T12:18:03-12:00Perry's Joint 3<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/dashboard/pages/blog/post/<iframe%20width=" allowfullscreen></iframe>" width="425"><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https:/www.youtube.com/embed/oYxN4PDSlTw" width="320" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>" width="425"></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134372016-07-12T12:00:00-12:002016-07-13T10:38:50-12:00Jam Sessions at Perry's Joint<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/dashboard/pages/blog/post/<iframe%20width=" allowfullscreen></iframe>" width="425"><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https:/www.youtube.com/embed/aXSSf5D0pEA" width="320" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>" width="425"></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134362016-07-12T12:00:00-12:002016-07-13T10:34:54-12:00Jam Sessions n Los Angeles, California<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/dashboard/pages/blog/post/<iframe%20width=" allowfullscreen></iframe>" width="425"><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https:/www.youtube.com/embed/jE_hEbgqX_w" width="320" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>" width="425"></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134352016-07-08T12:00:00-12:002016-07-09T02:08:26-12:00World StageJam Session 4<p>Just a sample of what you get when you come to the World Stage on Thursday night. <iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uolesmnfNN4" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134342016-07-08T12:00:00-12:002016-07-08T21:26:59-12:00World Stage Jam Session 2<p>The World Stage has a jam session every Thursday night at 9{00pm-Midnight. If you have a chance to attend you must, here is a little of what you might see.<iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Xa0FaMSt_8" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134332016-07-08T12:00:00-12:002016-07-08T20:22:40-12:00Jam Session at The World Stage<p>There are a lot of jam sessions in Los Angeles. I do not need to tell you how much talent is located within the county lines. One of the many jam sessions takes place at the World Stage in Leimert Park. My second time at the jam session went something like this.<iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vYzzhkOg9m0" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134322016-07-01T12:00:00-12:002016-07-02T06:17:24-12:00I brought home 2 new friends today!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/244570987815ad239227ab8b838b5fd99cbd7e90/original/img-0375.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI2NHgyNDQ4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2448" width="3264" />Meet Mr Balaphone and Mr. Shekere we'llhave a lot of fun together!!!</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134312016-06-30T12:00:00-12:002016-07-01T05:12:50-12:00Jam Sessions at The World Stage<p>There are a lot of great jam sessions in Los Angeles, this is one of the best.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/c91357d36dcde52840c3f261183b5a5c7a8300da/original/img-0369.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI2NHgyNDQ4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2448" width="3264" />every Thursday Night at 9:00pm the World Stage opens it's doors for a great jam session. Try to attend.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134302016-06-30T12:00:00-12:002016-07-01T05:08:02-12:00The World Stage Thursday Night Jam Session 06/30/2016<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/1e8cd4ec58689fc53f7eb48b2ef7f425228dfea3/original/file.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI2NHgyNDQ4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2448" width="3264" />A Great place to be on Thursday night's 9:00pm - until</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134292016-01-03T12:00:00-12:002016-01-03T23:01:19-12:00Solidarity<p>I got a chance to be a part of a celebration presented by The Solidarity House of the South located at 4163 South Central Ave. Los Angeles Ca. 90011 on Dec. 15th 2015. A lot of positive work is being done here. <iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WdnjLisW9KI" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134282015-10-11T12:00:00-12:002015-10-12T01:04:06-12:00A Great Place To Be<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/065a79d91d385d2ac98a633fd4d0f03d59187ca7/original/freddie-feathers.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI2NHgyNDQ4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2448" width="3264" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/fb6a6c83dc84b4ed4488b03d32ede9f01e8f8ec9/original/band.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAwMHgyMjUwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2250" width="3000" />Since it has been almost four months since my last Blog post this is obviously not a weekly or monthly event. In my defense there have been a lot of Youtube, Facebook things posted so we are continuing to reach out. Over the weekend I was blessed to introduced to a space in the community SOLIDARITY HOUSE OF THE SOUTH located at 4163 South Central Ave, Los California 90011. While this community space for all artists' is new to me, they have been doing good things for awhile. I would like to thank Aaron Montenegro for bringing me there. I met Kristen Hurar a great Artist/Poet, William Flores who is a fantastic Poet, the band Freddie Feathers performed a great set. I took some video of performances but the files were to large to include here so I will post them to my Facebook page. I would also like to mention Abora, Caro, Carla and and all the other participants who really made the evening special. so if you have something you would like to share with the community this is a great place to do it. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/89674076e210f7e242cbd89f0058d6a33021d46a/original/abpra-performing-pamela-was-m-c-that-night-watching.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAwMHgyMjUwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2250" width="3000" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/e7e0312ca805a46b2b70250122a8c3194e0651c8/original/william-flores-poet.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1MHgzMDAwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="3000" width="2250" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/5c904de0e5c6d5765bf64ce7fd008343eccd7f8f/original/carla-womens-activist.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1MHgzMDAwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="3000" width="2250" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/d93856b117ee85ef77346ecd3c77d8b1cca59b65/original/caro-poet.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1MHgzMDAwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="3000" width="2250" /></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134272015-06-23T12:00:00-12:002015-06-23T19:10:18-12:00Our show at The Mint<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uh0IQEanuNk" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134262015-06-06T12:00:00-12:002015-06-07T09:04:15-12:00The Steven McGill Project Blog #4<p>It is much easier to show you what we have been doing instead of writing about it so .......<iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FExdjHmX5bs" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134252015-05-24T12:00:00-12:002015-05-24T23:33:41-12:00Rehearsing 1a<p>Well this is usual 2 posts in two days :) Anyway this is my own doing for not posting what I am posting now over a month ago. <iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zCn1IbX0cuE" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134242015-05-23T12:00:00-12:002015-05-23T20:33:28-12:00Rehearsing<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hkyWd3Sq3nU" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134232015-04-08T12:00:00-12:002015-04-08T22:36:26-12:00Trip April 14th 8pm<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U6jL-ZcF6_g" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134222015-03-01T12:00:00-12:002015-03-01T21:35:02-12:00New Direction<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6zlPU-_HEdA" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134212015-02-06T12:00:00-12:002015-02-07T06:41:55-12:00It's Here!!!<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7CIjEmPRrg" width="425"></iframe></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134202015-01-04T12:00:00-12:002015-01-05T07:46:32-12:00"NIA" It's Finished!!!<p><a href="/files/463683/smp.wmv">SMP.wmv</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134192014-12-14T12:00:00-12:002014-12-15T11:02:41-12:00Our Newest Voice<p><a href="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/files/Amalia_Castonguay_says_Hello.MPG">Amalia_Castonguay_says_Hello.MPG</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134182014-11-27T12:00:00-12:002014-11-28T01:29:23-12:00Lady McD has some words 4 U<p><a href="/files/463682/lady-mcd-here-4-u.mpg">Lady_McD_here_4_U.MPG</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134172014-11-23T12:00:00-12:002014-11-24T08:45:31-12:00Hello From Steve Correll<p><a href="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/files/Hello_from_Steve.MPG">Hello_from_Steve.MPG</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134162014-11-23T12:00:00-12:002014-11-24T08:43:10-12:00We Have Been Busy<p><a href="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/files/Gaston_says_Hello.MPG">Gaston_says_Hello.MPG</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134152014-11-15T12:00:00-12:002022-05-22T11:28:07-12:00Jita Says Hello :)<p><a href="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/files/Jita_Says_Hello.MPG">Jita_Says_Hello.MPG</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134142014-11-11T12:00:00-12:002014-11-13T23:58:13-12:00Welcome Back Gene<p><a href="http://stevenmcgillproject.com/files/Gene_Stone_Interview.MPG">Gene_Stone_Interview.MPG </a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134122014-10-23T12:00:00-12:002014-10-24T03:34:29-12:00R.I.P. Gregory<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/396818/d02b038e14905796045673f13e2f9d9bf70d83b8/original/gregory2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTQweDg0OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="849" width="540" /> I received a call yesterday from Jeff Stetson informing me that our friend, drummer Gregory Corrales had passed. This is not a subject that I would normally choose to write about but , the fact that his funeral is on Sunday Oct. 26 my birthday makes me think about our mortality even a bit more. Gregory had decided to move on in his musical career but we remained friends. I felt bless the day he agreed to play with me. Today I feel blessed for having known him. I had been trying to promote the new version of the band with pictures and bios etc. so pulled out some old pics that maybe even some band members may not have seen. Life is short..We should always remember that tomorrow is not promised to us so let's live and love today. #:00PM Oct. 26, 2014, 2609 North Lincoln in Altadena are services in Gregory's honor.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134112014-10-12T12:00:00-12:002021-07-24T15:25:42-12:00The Hardest Instrument to Play<p>Well I tried to make this a video blog post but as you can see there is NO video. Well there is on the first page. The title is the same. I have been trying for hours but I could not get that video on to this blog page. My lack of computer skills is on full display. So please take a look at "The Hardest Instrument to Play" </p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134102014-09-28T12:00:00-12:002014-09-29T00:12:30-12:00NIA is a step closer<p>We took a step closer to completing our new CD 9/24/2014. We added backing vocals to our interpretation of a jazz classic A Love Supreme. If you are expecting to hear it done in a similar fashion to what has been recorded before, don't. As was the case with our recording of Goodbye Pork Pie Hat this is something entirely different. A completely new story. Well maybe that statement is a little over the top as there is "nothing new under the sun". We do, in my opinion break some new ground with the song which hopefully will bring new listeners to John Coltrane's song who may not have listened before. While this video does not reveal much, it is a statement that we are at work on getting this recording completed. So while you'll only hear Jita, Amalia, and Sandra repeating the same phrase over and over they are actually pulling the other 23 tracks together very nicely. Anyway have a fantastic day, week , month, year, life until next time. ;) <a href="/files/463681/mov01239.mpg">MOV01239.MPG</a></p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134092014-09-14T12:00:00-12:002014-09-15T04:16:05-12:00It Didn't Work<p>This title is referring to the "video blog" I was attempting to post today but as the title says "it didn't work". The ma file size was reached before the video was upload. This is actually the second time this has happened. Once with a video of Sandra "LadyMcD" McDaniels where the max file size was reached before the video was uploaded. I won't say what was in the blog because I'll reuse it at a later date. Instead I'll focus on the title because I feel it happens to us a lot. So when it happens I have to take a deep breath and look at why "it didn't work" hopefully see where the error in why thinking was and do it again. The point is to never give up no matter what. If you do concede then you will live with that concession for the rest of your life. Those types of prospects bother me, all of my friends say I'm very stubborn hard headed etc. I however view it more like that old saying, "try, try again" and believe. It is important to believe in yourself and whatever it is that you may be doing, just believe, JUST BELIEVE :)</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134082014-09-08T12:00:00-12:002014-09-09T08:22:26-12:00Benefit For Gene Stone<p>On 9/11/2015 a fund raiser is being held for our friend Gene Stone at VITELLO'S 4349 Tujunga Avenue in Studio City, Ca. 91604 phone 818-769-0905. Gene is pretty ill right now and he can use all of the help we all can give him. I personally have know Gene over twenty years going back when we played together in Jeff Stetson's WATERCOLOURS Band. I learned a lot from listening and playing with Gene. Hopefully we will get to play together some more soon.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134072014-09-01T12:00:00-12:002022-04-14T21:53:59-12:00Thankful<p>We would like to say thank-you to everyone who has taken time out of their to visit with us here :) As we get better at managing a site we'll try to post something new at least once a week hopefully with audio or video. Thanks again for visiting and leave of a message about what you'd like to see on the site.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134062014-08-24T12:00:00-12:002014-08-25T01:21:22-12:00Connections<p>I just saw two days of great music performed by a couple of friends at the 1st Annual Latin Jazz and Music Festival held in Highland Park, California. What I took away from the concert was the importance of being connected to people who have control and power. This doesn't sound good even to me as I re-read what I just wrote, however it has become pretty clear that in order to secure well paying gigs a person must be qualified first, then know someone who can get you the job.</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134052014-08-19T12:00:00-12:002014-08-20T07:46:40-12:00A Step Closer to Finishing CD!<p>We took another step towards finishing this CD today. Javier Vergara recorded his part today and it is unbelievable!!! Thanks Javier Check out the pics from today in the Photo Library</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134042014-08-17T12:00:00-12:002014-08-18T01:42:24-12:00Attempting to Blog<p>It is great to have kids who know their way around a computer!!! In attempting to update this web site with the only press review we have I learn Firefox (my server) does not allow cut and paste. 90 minutes later I have the one press review posted thanks to my son. I have now been at this computer a lot longer than I wanted to. So I will leave the "Blogging" and go do what I want to do which is "practice".</p>stevenmcgillproject.comtag:stevenmcgillproject.com,2005:Post/60134032014-08-16T12:00:00-12:002022-05-24T08:36:41-12:00The Beginning<p>The beginning is always the best place to start. "The Steven McGill Project" was given it's name by my friend Jim Carter. We were both working on a recording that Jeff Stetson was doing at the time "Nowhere Street". We, I mean Jeff, Daniel McCoy, and myself were at the residence of Mr. Gregory Corrales for Daniel to record he and I for some tracks on the CD. It was my 1st time meeting Gregory and obviously our first time playing together. I had already done several of these for Jeff when i had this great idea "I can do this" meaning I could record my of CD with a little effort. So at that moment I decided to make a recording. From time to time while working on getting things done to do the recording Jim Carter would always ask me "Steve how's your PROJECT coming?" It took a couple of years of answering that question before the Ujima recording was actually done giving birth to the band name "The Steven McGill Project". Initially it was just going to be a single recording but, I kept wanting more i.e. to play out in public do more recordings etc., etc. so here we are today starting a band web site. I have been reading that in order to reach an hold listeners you need have "BLOG" to let people know who you are and what you do. So this "blog" will probably be very short as I do not lead and exciting life by any standards. All of my friends and family will tell you I'm a pretty laid back, don't put me in the spot light kind of person, yet here I am doing something I don't really like i.e. blogging because of something I really like playing music. So I will post often (how often I'm not sure yet) about what's going on with the band as we work to complete our latest CD "Nia" for it's Jan. 2015 release. Once we are a little further along and I know more about how to use this site I will post parts of the recordings we have done so far. So visit of often and please like us on Facebook it does help</p>stevenmcgillproject.com