November 25, 2003
Steve will be doing a clinic at Musikbörsen in Malmoe, Sweden on November 28. The clinic starts at 3pm and is free of admission. Please call +46 40 258575 for more details.

November 18, 2003
Steve will be doing clinics in Helsinki and Oslo prior to Deep Purple's performances there. The Helsinki clinic takes place in the Arabia-sali on November 21st at 3pm. The clinic scheduled for Oslo takes place in a music store called Kick on November 25th at 2pm. Tickets for these two events are limited, so make sure you contact the venues as soon as possible for additional info.

November 4, 2003
The release date for Major Impacts 2 is now February 2004.

October 25, 2003
The release date of the new Barnes/Daisley/Kerslake/Morse album (name of the project still undecided!) is planned for February 2004. More details to follow.

October 23, 2003
There is a one page interview with Steve in the October/November issue of the German magazine 'Good Times' and a two page interview in the November issue of the Dutch magazine 'Aardschok'.

October 20, 2003
Steve is on the cover of the latest issue of Brazilian magazine Cover Guitarra. Inside the magazine there's a 12 page article featuring tabs for many of the songs on Deep Purple's new album, Bananas.

The November issue of UK based publication Guitar Magazine also features an interview with Steve.

October 16, 2003
Despite various online stores mentioning October, Major Impacts 2 is still slated for a January 2004 release. Check the site in the coming weeks for a preview.

In related news, Deep Purple's new album "Bananas" has now been released in the USA through Sanctuary Records. Click here to buy it!

August 17, 2003
Bob Daisley writes on his website:

The project is completed and will be mixed within the month. There are five new original songs written by Steve, Jimmy, Lee and Bob together and they fit right in with the old classics. The total recording took just 15 days, which in this day and age seems like a miracle. Rumor even has it that maybe some old Ozzy Osbourne band songs have been re-recorded at the same time.

The line-up for the project is Jimmy Barnes - vocals, Steve Morse - guitars, Lee Kerslake - drums and Bob Daisley - bass.

Pictures from the sessions.

August 13, 2003
Deep-purple.com are throwing a listening party for "Bananas", Deep Purple's brand new studio album to be released on August 25th. You will be able to listen to one complete track per day from the album at deep-purple.com. Expect a special feature on "Bananas" shortly here at stevemorse.com.

August 10, 2003
Steve appears on the cover of the Dutch magazine "GitaarPlus", September 2003 edition. They also feature an interview with him. View the cover here.

August 2, 2003
Randi Anglin sent us some pictures of Steve's gig at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on July 18, where he played alongside 13 year-old guitar prodigy Chelsea Constable. They wrapped up the Les Paul showcase with two rousing renditions of "On the Pipe" and "StressFest" to standing ovations. Check out the pictures of the event here.

July 25, 2003
The release of "Major Impacts 2" has been pushed back until January 2004.

July 15, 2003
The initial internet/online store release of Steve Morse - Sects, Dregs & Rock'n'roll was a four hour bonanza with a whole range of bonus material, but due to limited space/time constraints on the DVD it was decided to add only a 5.1 mix to the initial release of the Dixie Dregs concert.

Now, this new retail release has been reduced in vision content, but added with a 5.1 DTS s/s mix, as well as 5.1 dolby digital and 2/0 PCM stereo files to assist those people who lack the full integrated DVD setups.

The package features the Dixie Dregs concert performance, Steve Morse live in concert (electric-acoustic set) and the Guitar show interview.

Both Pal & NTSC versions are now in stock and ready to order from here.

July 9, 2003
Steve is currently writing and recording with legendary players Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake (who brought you the first few Ozzy albums) and Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes. No word yet on when this project might be launched, but watch this space for more details as they get officially confirmed.

July 4, 2003
The tone is serious when the Miami Herald decides to do a story based on Steve's original update on the subject to this website. The story has also been featured on Canadian music TV channel Much More Music.

June 19, 2003
Steve is due to perform in Nashville, TN on July 18th. Here's a part of the press release for the event he will be appearing at:

"Magna Carta recording artist Steve Morse, whose upcoming CD Major Impacts 2 will be in stores later this year, will make an appearance at the Gibson Presents Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 18. This momentous musical occasion marks the first Nashville appearance in 25 years by legendary guitar innovator and musician Les Paul, who will perform a number of his groundbreaking songs and share the stage with a number of great guitar stars including Steve Morse.

Thirteen-year old guitarist Chelsea Constable's performance at All-Star Guitar Night will be filmed for an upcoming series, VH-1 Prodigies. Director Peter Gilbert will capture a special moment when the six-string wunderkind jams with her idol, Steve Morse. The show is expected to air in late summer."

Go to www.allstarguitarnight.com for more info.

June 5, 2003
The DVD is currently sold out, but more copies will be available soon, as the producers are currently busy printing another run. The European retail release is scheduled for late July. More details when we get them.

April 23, 2003
The Dixie Dregs kick off their east coast tour tonight at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Don't forget to submit your reviews of all the upcoming shows. We would like to hear from you!

In related news, the winner of the Peavey contest will be announced next week.

April 10, 2003
The just recently completed Steve Morse Band album, "Major Impacts II", is tentatively scheduled for an August release through Magna Carta. Steve carries on the theme of "Major Impacts", touching on ELP, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Who, Aerosmith, Genesis, Spirit/Deep Purple/Ted Nugent, ZZ Top, Yardbirds and Lynyrd Skynyrd, along with nods to Bach, Celtic, Cajun and Country & Western. Watch this space for additional updates.

April 8, 2003
There will be a Deep Purple convention taking place in Vaxjoe, Sweden on May 10. There is going to be a record fair set up during the day, and later in the evening the party continues with tribute bands playing among other things. Check here for more details.

March 19, 2003
The May issue of Guitar Player will carry a 7-page article featuring Steve. There will also be a couple of tab lessons to go along with it.
(thanks to David Weickel for the info)

February 25, 2003
Steve is featured in the current issue (March) of Guitar Techniques magazine:
"Welcome guest tutor Steve Morse, who reveals how to play his classic instrumental Tumeni Notes"
(thanks to Robert Murphy for the info)

February 3, 2003
T2 Media is the name of the label which will be releasing the recent Steve Morse DVD to European stores in March/April. The disc has been retitled (with "Cruise Control" replacing "Sects, Dregs and Rock & Roll"), and remastered for full retail release to include both full stereo and DTS 5.1 sound. The package will also carry an extensive biography on Steve. View the cover here.
(thanks to the DPAS for the info)

January 17, 2003
The Dixie Dregs contest is closed. The question was: What's the name of the British guitarist who joined Steve on the track "General Lee" off "The Introduction" album by the Steve Morse Band? The correct answer is Albert Lee. We have picked three lucky winners who will get to see the Dregs show together with a friend at the House of Blues in Los Angeles this coming Sunday. The first three persons with a correct answer were Aram Anthony, David DeHay and Peter Cho. Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who participated.

January 10, 2003
The Dregs tour kicks off tonight in Santa Cruz! The San Jose Mercury News runs a story on the band in today's edition. Good to see the guys getting some coverage! (thanks to Scott DuBose for the info)

Also, don't forget to submit reviews of the shows you'll be attending!