new guy / country rock announcement

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 3 Mar 2005 8:55 am

Hi everyone,

New guy, here. Let me introduce myself.

My name is Stephan Franck, and I must admit that I qualify more as a pedal-steel guitar owner rather than a pedal-steel guitar player… I’m mostly a tele guy, although I’ve been known to trade instruments with the steel-player for a song or two towards the end of the fourth set, when the last six customers at the bar are either, drunk, stone, asleep, passed-out, or all of the above.

At any rate, I’m a huge fan of the PSG, but for the above mentioned reasons, I’ve been hesitant to post on this forum so far.

However, during my lurking period, I have come to follow a lot of your threads, and become quite found of a lot of you guys. Now, with B0b’s approval, I’m coming out and making my forum debut to share with you the following announcement:

I've often seen threads related to "the hippie steelers", country rock in general, how much it is missed and where it all went. I missed it too, and felt compelled to do something about it. I formed Mojave Road, a Los Angeles based band dedicated to genuine country rock. Our first CD titled "Maybe I'm A hound Dog." contains 10 new original songs by singer/songwriter Keith Baxter, and features a cool 7-piece band with a lot of telecaster, and yes PSG.

The album is produced by our drummer, Tony Brock (The Babys, Rod Stewart, Jimmy Barnes, Roy Orbison...) and features my all-time hero Jay Dee on pedal steel.

Saying this, I hope people won't feel that I'm trying to use Jay Dee's name to push a product, because this is not the idea. But it's true that there is *a lot* of Jay Dee on the album. He plays slow ones, fasts ones, has several great solos... it's a lot of fun.

Yes, there is real steel content on this CD, and my only wish, here, is to share this music with like-minded people (unlike-minded people welcome too!!!

At this point, I'm going to resist the temptation to describe the album further, but here's a link that will take you to the sound clip section of our website: http://www.mojaveroad.net/listenbuy.html

Check it out if you feel like it!

Stephan

Mark Metdker · Post by **Mark Metdker** » 3 Mar 2005 10:11 am

Hi Stephan. Welcome aboard.

Unfortunately I'm at work and am not able to listen to your music. I'll have to check it out when I get home. but please don't apologize for what type of music you like. There are all kinds of people here that listen to all types of music. I would consider myself very open minded about it. I listen to everything from Old Waylon and Merle, to Joe Satriani and everything in between. I think listening to a variety of musci helps to make you more creative, but that's just my opinion. I really like all the bands that you mention here, and on your web page as being influences. Good luck with the band and once again, welcome. If your ever in the Dallas area, look me up.

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[This message was edited by Mark Metdker on 03 March 2005 at 10:12 AM.]

Greg Vincent · Post by **Greg Vincent** » 3 Mar 2005 10:26 am

Welcome to the Forum, Stephan --nice to see you on here!

-GV

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 3 Mar 2005 12:44 pm

Jay Dee's name is the best way to get my attention.

J W Alexander · Post by **J W Alexander** » 3 Mar 2005 3:22 pm

Hey Stephan---did I miss something on this link? I used it but didn't see a prompt for any music samples!

Love to hear what you've got available---sounds like we're from the same era with similar tastes and influences!

Welcome---looking forward to whatever you have to add here!

J W

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 3 Mar 2005 4:09 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

Greg, glad to hear from you too. Haven't been able to catch your band live yet! Where do you play next?

JW, if you click on the link, it should take you to our music sample page. The samples might take a little while to load, because they all load at the same time--which is a glitch that should be taken care of soon.

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 3 Mar 2005 4:19 pm

Welcome Stephan!!!! Glad you finally decided to De-Lurk lol.... Looking forward to checkin out the sounds,, We're mainly a Country Band ourselves, but bill it as Classic Country & Rockabilly!!I like that stuff from the 60's and 70's. Even do one Santana song,,lol... Once again "Welcome""
Larry

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[This message was edited by Larry Strawn on 03 March 2005 at 08:28 PM.]

Silvio Bello · Post by **Silvio Bello** » 3 Mar 2005 11:52 pm

Hi Stephan,
Welcome. I'm rather new to the Forum also , and I really enjoy the sense of community that exists among the members.
I'm sure you'll find this to be true for you as well .
Since you are in the L.A. area , you might check the Postings from Feb.21st and Mar.2 .
I think these events would give you the opportunity to meet with other players , and maybe even sell a cd or two !
Best regards,
Silvio

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 4 Mar 2005 10:29 am

Hey, Forumistas, just wanted to say I've had the great pleasure of playing a few gigs with Stephan and Mojave Road (well, other band names before this), and he's a stellar tele picker, and super nice guy, been a real honor trying to keep pace with him on the bandstand! Think Albert Lee/Ray Flacke, he's on that level.

Do check out the music, I haven't had a chance yet, but early rough mixes were great, and Keith's songs are really original and wonderful.

Stephan, hope to pick with you again soon.

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Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 4 Mar 2005 9:05 pm

JW, thanks for ordering the album. Make sure to give me your feedback.

McClung!!! Thanks, but woah... i'm not quite in the same league with those guys... You know I always have a blast playing with you, and I have a feeling it will happen again soon...

Silvio, are you reffering to the LA steel jam? I hope to be able to make it (as an observer, that is...)

Hi Larry, does your band have a web site? I would love to hear you guys!

Thanks again to all for the warm welcome!

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Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 5 Mar 2005 5:22 am

Fun stuff Stephan. What a tease though, on You Ain't...,it sounds like Jay Dee's solo was just about to come up and then the song fades out. Bummer!

erik · Post by **erik** » 5 Mar 2005 6:39 am

You might make compressed files available to dial-up users. It took me 5 minutes just to get the lines, "My grandad, a workin' man in Cripple Cr....". What little I heard sounded good tough.

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Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 5 Mar 2005 8:45 am

Hi Stephan,, no, don't have a web site, maybe some day. If you come up to our part of the world give me a shout!! We're just 25 miles out of Laughlin Nv.
In fact we're going over there today to listen to my friend Bill Bailey play.
Larry

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[This message was edited by Larry Strawn on 05 March 2005 at 08:47 AM.]

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 6 Mar 2005 5:59 pm

Jerry and Erick, there are longer clips available directly on the cdbaby page, at www.cdbaby.com/mojaveroad.

They also have low-rez versions that might be more dialup friendly. The sound quality is not as good, though, that's why I send people to our website first.

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Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 7 Mar 2005 10:02 am

I just ordered your CD, Stephan. I didn't listen to the sound clips, but if JayDee is on it in abundance, it's a sure bet. Good luck with it, and welcome to the Forum.

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 7 Mar 2005 7:24 pm

Mike, Mark, David, thanks for ordering the CD!!!

As always, guys, please let me know how you like the album.

Mike, I've listened to the samples from your Gram & Chris tribute. I *love* your playing! You're matching that DRB sound extremelly well. I'm ordering that CD now! Who are the other musicians on those sessions?

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Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 8 Mar 2005 7:15 am

Thank you, Stephan. I appreciate your comments. The musicians are:

Bob Courter - Drums / Percussion
Kenny Berry - Bass
Tim Atwood - Piano / Keys
Joe Caverlee - Fiddle / Mandolin

I did the Guitars & steel, etc.

The CD is also avaiable in the Forum catalog.

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 9 Mar 2005 1:55 pm

British Columbia listeners, I'm happy to say that our song Pontiac Man is in heavy rotation in Prince George on The Wolf 97FM.

They will air an interview with Keith, our fearless singer-songwriter tonight at 5.

Tune in if you get a chance!

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 11 Mar 2005 6:17 am

Got the CD in record time! Great band, great CD. There are some exceptional musicians and vocalists in the Mojave Road group. JayDee rocks, as usual.

Thanks for letting us know about the CD, Stephan.

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 13 Mar 2005 9:04 am

Woah, I'm not sure what to add to such an endorsement.... Thanks for the kind words, Mike!

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 18 Mar 2005 7:55 pm

Hot Pickin', I tell ya!

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 28 Mar 2005 6:39 am

Dick Mullowney · Post by **Dick Mullowney** » 5 Apr 2005 7:58 am

Hi Steve,

Just ordered your album. Hope you tour on the East coast sometime. Love to see you guys live.Oh,and bring Jay Dee with you ok?

Dick

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 6 Apr 2005 8:43 pm

Thanks Dick! I appreciate it! Make sure to give me your feedback.

The east coast would be great, and meeting you in person would be great too. We're still trying to get our stuff together, regarding the touring situation. I'll keep you posted on that.

Best
Stephan

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