Steven Taetz

'From far and wide,' Steven Taetz has collaborated with noted folk roots artists to co-write a Canadian songbook. These songs speak of common themes to all of us, including those of love and loss, the thrill and challenges of travel, the enjoyment of the journey and the longing for our final destination of home and loved ones. After several years of successful releases and collaborations in electronic/dance music, Steven transitioned back to his Albertan 'roots,' recording this album with the support of FACTOR (Government of Canada) and crowd-funding. Walking the line of pop-friendly song formats, Steven's story-telling and delivery conjures the likes of Roy Orbison, k.d. lang, and recent roots phenom Brandi Carlile. Enjoy Steven Taetz's first album of many more to come.. LINER NOTES End of the Lonely Road (Steven Taetz, Adaline) Waiting for Wishes (Steven Taetz, Emma-Lee) Unspoken (Steven Taetz, Peter Katz) Midnight Sun (Steven Taetz, Leela Gilday) Drive (Steven Taetz, Roberta Harrison, Ken Harrison, Gavin Bradley) True North (Steven Taetz, Tara MacLean) Calm Before the Storm (Steven Taetz, Eric Koremblyum, Nathan Kohrs) The Miner's Hymn (Steven Taetz, Geraldine Hollett of The Once) Additional arrangement by Rob Szabo PRODUCTION Produced by Rob Szabo Recorded at The Hive, Rob Szabo Mobile Studio, and The Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto ON Engineered by Rob Szabo String arrangements by Rob Szabo & Steven Taetz Drums recorded at The Hive, Engineered by Timothy Abraham Assisted by Greg Enns Mixed Timothy Abraham at The Hive Mastered by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel MUSICIANS Steven Taetz - vocals Rob Szabo - guitars, ukelele, banjo, bass, percussion Emma-Lee - background vocals (Waiting for Wishes) Jesse O'Brien - piano Jill Daley - violin Alex McMaster -cello Adam Warner -drums Steven Taetz, Adam Warner, Rob Szabo & Greg Enns - fingersnaps DESIGN Photography - Matt Barnes Illustration & Design - Ian Phillips Complete Liner Notes at www (dot)steventaetz (dot)com.