Per, Soleil, Al, Mike, Maurice & Chris @ SoHo Night Club, S.B., 12/10/99

"The best kept musical secret in the county." In the words of one recent concert-goer

We have about two hours of our own eclectic yet cohesive originals, from which we crafted and released our first CD, "ROCK STEW", in June, 2001.

PAST PERFORMANCES include opening for The Doors at the "world famous" Whisky A GoGo, Jason Bonham, Little Feat, Canned Heat and Steve Vai at the Majestic Ventura Theatre; Also, featured attractions including Common Sense, Max Karl and Big Band (featuring Glenn Frey of the Eagles), and The Young Dubliners, have gained us quite a reputation.

Our mission is to have fun and project it to the audience, so they may pick it up and offer that energy back ; i.e., synergy!

For over 5 years, ROCK STEW has been dishing out its innovative helpings throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

PLAYERS:

LEAD GUITARIST/COMPOSER PER CHRISTIANSEN infuses his unique, jazz-fusion style fretting to the more relaxed offerings of fellow co-founder and composer of many of ROCK STEW's originals,

RHYTHM GUITARIST/VOCALIST/COMPOSER MAURICE MITCHELL - folk-rocker "Mo" brings his expansive repertoire of originals to the mix. Whether playing 12-string or electric guitar, mandolin, harmonica, or any of a host of other instruments, Maurice's straight- forward approach balances well with Per's more complex interpretations.

DRUMMER MIKE WEAVER sends a strong sophisticated beat right down the middle that ties the diverse elements together and create a formidable rhythm section with

BASSIST CHRIS MILLNER. Chris is the "UFO" usually seen bouncing around toward the rear of the stage. Deep in the pocket, Chris is "the glue" and is renowned for his ability to take a Celtic lilt and transform it into a free-form funky/World Beat groove (when appropriate). cm.millner@gte.net

VOCALS/LEAD COW BELL CHUCK "MONSTER" CORDERO - Chuck brings to the table, a powerful and unique rock N roll vocal style. Chuck's influences range from Freddie Mercury to Ozzy Osbourne and when he's not crooning with Rock Stew, he also enjoys playing with his Heavy Metal band 4DK who just happen to be reforming. Anyone interested should contact Chuck at chuckc@yardi.com

KEYBOARD/HARMONICA DAVE RICKARD - Dave came to us from LA, his big influence, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. After he toured with Albert Collins in the late 70's Dave finished college at Cal Poly in SLO town in the early 80's. From there Dave jammed with bands like Fleetwood MAC, Buddy Miles (before jail), Paul Julian, RAT, and W.A.S.P.. Really, Dave dedicated his work with kids, so he stopped the tour scene until he came to Santa Barbara and met up with Chris Millner the bands bass player.

ROCK STEW appears regularly in the Santa Barbara area, with concerts from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Appearances in The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration and Ventura County Fair also raised many eyebrows.

Get up and dance or watch from your seat, ROCK STEW will keep you guessing and entertained...We promise.

PLEASE CONTACT: Chris Millner at (805) 962-6904 cm.millner@gte.net for more information or to respond about working together.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
THE MEMBERS OF ROCK STEW