Hit Men All Stars

Hi gang,

Hope you've been well and enjoying autumn. I close my eyes and hear Robert Plant sing "Leaves are fallin' all around..." and Sinatra about his love affair with New York in this most beautiful, transitional season.

Which brings me to a new chapter of my life and a new group of awesome musicians and new friends I've had the honor of working with over the weekend in spectacular Lake Tahoe (Should be the 9th Wonder of the World if I had my say.)

In alphabetical order: Teddy "Zig-Zag" Andreadis / Keys (Guns and Roses, Slash, Alice Cooper)

Billy Burnette / Vocals & Guitar ( Fleetwood Mac)

Jimmy Crespo / Guitar (Aerosmith, Flame)

Gary Moon / Vocals & Bass ( Night Ranger, Three Dog Night)

Mark Slaughter / Vocals & Guitar ( Slaughter, Vinny Vincent Invasion)

Curly Smith / Vocals & Drums ( Boston, Jeff Beck, John Waite, Jo Jo Gun)

Jack Sonni / Vocals & Guitar & Author? "Rock and Rolled"( Dire Straits)

The show is "Jam" packed beginning to end with Classic Rock mega hits and is such a blast to perform with these legendary musicians. They're a great bunch of guys that ring leader Curly Smith has assembled and I'm honored to be part of it.

So, in addition to performing with "The Steve Augeri Band", there will be "Hit Men All Star" shows popping up here and there around the states within the next few months. (Again, if I had my say:)

I'd like to personally thank the folks that made the incredible Journey to Tahoe, braving the wind and rain. We had people travel from Canada, Kansas, even some who tore themselves away from those winnings one-armed badits in the Casino!

In closing, it's only Rock & Roll, all in fun but, on a sadder note, please raise a glass with me and toast the life of a dear, close friend of mine. John "J.B." Crisera. Another victim of public enemy No. 1, Cancer.

John was a Master Plumber by trade, but a King at heart. That heart being the size of a lion. He was a Rock & Roll fan, especially when it came to his boys, KISS and Aerosmith. They were fortunate to have him as their ambassador and champion. Never missed a show. He adored and was adored by his wife and three sons and was a shining example of what all aspire to be. I hope you all have as good a friend in your lives as I have had in John.

Farewell my friend. I'll catch you back stage some day.

Love you all,

Steve

P.S. Mark Slaughter's beautiful song, "Fly With the Angels" has taken on a deeper meaning to me on this sun-drenched Autumn day in my New York.

WE'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE...WAIT...YES WE ARE!

Toto, it's true!

Wednesday October 6th, 2010, at approximately 3PM central time, KWKR 99.9 (Western Kansas Rocks), and Mix 94 (.5) Kansas will air and debut my new track "RIVERSIDE". Bless their hearts.

Performing along with me on this song is Adam Holland/Guitar/co-writer, Craig Pullman/Keys/co-writer, Gerard Zappa/Bass and Mike Morales/Drums.

Also appearing on the recording on Background vocals are longtime friend and singing legend Marge Raymond (Flame/Aerosmith/ELO) and newer friend and legend in the making, the golden voice of Nick Lynch.

RIVERSIDE! RIVERSIDE! RIVERSIDE!

... with a song your heart, we'll make love over there, down by the river.

Take care all,

Steve

The Maiden Voyage

Hi All,

It's the morning after and all I can say is thanks to the folks who traveled from near and far to our just shy of sold out show in Kentucky at the Syndicate last night. It was our maiden voyage but you guys made it feel like we were old friends or at a family reunion. Well, it was actually and we had a blast.

Of course it wasn't without incident. Rental amps that would not cooperate. A monitor system that didn't get sorted out until half way thru the show (Thank God it finally did!). But, that's what it's all about. That's all part of Rock n Roll as well as life. Expect the unexpected. Wish you all could have been there.

I want to say a special thanks and what a great job my new band did. I'm proud to introduce them to you:

On guitar/ Adam Holland

Bass / Gerard Zappa

Keys / Craig Pullman

Drums / Mike Morales

We especially enjoyed playing some new songs and think we have a winner if your reaction was any indication, with a track called "Riverside". We're hoping to wrap up the recording of that one this week and perhaps release it as a first single ASAP. It currently has my good friend Nick Lynch on background vocals but won't be complete until I get Marge Raymond to add her special "thang" to the mix. She's a monster. She's sang with everbody.

So in closing, we're back "Home Again" and thinking of our next outing. Who knows? Maybe it'll be in your home town next. I hope so!

`Til we meet again,

Steve Augeri

P.S. Thanks to promoter Rick Warner, Cincinatti radio's Trish McKinnley and Steve Mann for having me on the air and getting the word out, our great local crew as well as the awesome staff at the Newport Syndicate. What a cool venue. See ya!

It's Good to be "HOME AGAIN".

Happy Labor Day weekend all,

I'd like to share a song with you, a taste of things to come from my new unreleased CD, "In The Moment".

It's a song is called "Home Again" and was initially written about visiting my old neighborhood in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. Then later, after many years of touring with Journey, the simple joy of coming home to my loved ones not to mention my own bed.

But today, I can't help but think of the many, although not all of our service men and women, returning home and picking up the pieces after being away so long and how good it must feel to get their boots back on the ground here on Home turf. Back in the USA.

Welcome Home! This Buds for you!

So just click or punch in this link, http://www.steveaugeri.com/, go to the 'Music" page of my website, press stop (the little square) on the bottom right hand side of the page and press play to the left of 'Free Down load Coming Soon".

I hope you like it.

Steve

Home Again

Morning All,

This Saturday July 17th 2010, Journey to the Cure is hosting it's 3rd Annual Sparkle Tie Summer Ball. Sadly, I am unable to perform/attend this year do to my mixing and rehearsal schedule. However, being that "Journey to the Cure" holds a special place in my heart, and these fundraisers are the lifeline that helps keeps this extremely worthwhile Breast Cancer charity alive ... I have donated for auction or raffle, a beautiful pink Apple ipod which contains one of my brand new songs "Home Again", destined for my soon to be released CD, "In the Moment". This is as "one of a kind" as it gets. Along with it comes an autographed lyric sheet and plenty of good vibes.

So, if you find yourself in the Chicagoland area this weekend, (Kankakee, Ill to be exact) be sure to drop in, and tell 'em Stevie sent you. Here's a link to JTTC and the event.

With love,

Steve Augeri

P.S. My good friend Nick Lynch will be performing that night and he is nothing short of fantastic. Have fun!

Steve Augeri Autogrphed T-Shirt Contest

Hi All!

I am pleased to announce the "Steve Augeri Autographed Concert T-Shirt Contest" . Be the first one on your block to wear my new stylish Concert T-Shirt and be the envy of all your friends:) Here's how we're going to do it.

All I ask you do is please take the time to vote for a charity that is near and dear to my heart. "Journey to the Cure". By doing this you will not only enter your name into a pool of names that will be drawn upon to determine our winner, but... you will also be instrumental in helping us become one of Chase Banks top 200 charities of which Chase will be donating a portion of a whopping One Million dollars!

We are currently #258 and need to be within their top 200. So, with your help, and mine, we can together put us back in the running and make the difference in the life of someone, perhaps some one you know and love who is battling Breast Cancer.

I have included a link to "JTTC"s website www.journeytothecure.com so that you might understand a little bit about what they do and how they do it. These are dedicated, men and women I have had the pleasure of meeting, first through my past affiliation with the band Journey and from there has grown to a one on one relationship with some of the most caring and generous people and organization it is today. From a common bond of music to a community that looks after one another and lends a helping hand when it is needed most.

Please take the time to vote for JTTC and help a Rockstar give an "Autographed" T-Shirt (The 1st of it's kind!) away for crying out loud!

Here's the link to vote at Chase Community Giving: http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/201044905-journey-to-the-cure-nfp?src=charity-details-wall-post-self&ref=mf

Thank you and Bless you,

Steve Augeri

P.S. Please hurry. There are only 2 days left to vote!

You Must BE Fracking Kidding Me!

Greeting Earthlings,

Watched a pretty riveting documentary on HBO by the name of "Gasland". If you haven't seen it yet, check it out. Before they start "fracking" near my water supply, I'm gonna write my congressman to tell them to get the "Frack" Outta there:)

I have been ignorant of this issue up until this week. I don't have all the facts, but, if there's is any truth in what this documentary states, then we need to wake up and regulate the process of harvesting our natural resources (In this case, natural gas). And in a manor that does not jeopardize our health as well as our already suffering environment. All one has to do is turn on the TV, open a newspaper or boot up your computer find see the unfortunate occurrence in the Gulf of Mexico. Forget who's fault it is. Put an end to this disaster then move forward to make sure it don't reoccur. Now, perhaps you are sensitive to this issue because you or people you know make their livelihood from within this industry. I can sympathize with that. There lies our the basis of a good debate. Or perhaps it's pure politics. Not enough hours in the day to talk til we're all blu in the face. We ca agree that wet fix what's broken and live long and prosper like the great pointy eared one said. The Vulcan had it right, for the most part.

In the meantime,eat all your vegetables and respect your elders and tell your kids you love them... even if they give you grief, they're still learning, just like you and me:).

Much Love,

Steve Augeri