Scheduled for release this fall, Steve was responsible for producing the entire set of songs on Rock Revolution. A total of 40 songs, Steve produced as well as played guitar and bass on all tracks. Mixed by Ryan Greene at Crush Recording, this is Steve’s single largest undertaking to date for re-records.
A 20-year user of D’Addario Strings, Steve has just signed on as an artist endorser with the 100 year established company.
“Steve is a classic example of an artist who has navigated the music business and created a niche for himself,” says Hugh Gilmartin, DAddario Artist Relations Manager. “He has parlayed his playing and production chops into a career that allows him to be creative, and at the same time, make a living, making music. He embodies the spirit of D’Addario’s roster of working artists and professionals.”
Steve recently produced two songs for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith game (out June 29). “Personality Crisis” by the New York Dolls and “Hard To Handle” by the Black Crowes. Both were recorded at Crush Recording and Steve Ouimette Studios and feature Steve on guitars, Rich Evans (Personality Crisis) and Brody Dolyniuk (Hard To Handle) on vocals, Gary Sanchez on drums and Dave Henzerling on bass. Mixed by Ryan Greene and engineered by Steve and Ryan. Stay tuned for more details and announcements on Steve and his affiliation with the GH series.
Steve will be speaking this Thursday at the 2008 VIGS Conference in the Audio Production panel. Fellow panelists include:
Dan Irish, CEO, Threewave Software, Inc (Moderator)
Paul Ruskay, Composer, Homeworld 1-2, TUROK, Studio X Labs
Jon Mitchell, Scarface Audio Programming, Radical Entertainment
Marty O’Donnell, Halo I-III, Bungie/Microsoft
Mark Griskey, Freelance Composer, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Gordon Durity, Studio Audio Director, Electronic Arts Canada
For more information please visit www.vancouvergamesummit.com
Beginning on June 15, Steve will be writing a monthly column for Premier Guitar Magazine. His series entitled “You Can’t Do That” will offer unique ways of approaching the guitar and getting new sounds and inspiration. Visist www.premierguitar.com for more information.