WelCome to my blog

For the past few years since the Pandemic I have been playing mostly in and around Hawaii

For  3 Years I was playing Guitar for the Burn’n Love  show.  The  show Closed May 8th 2018.    When you work on a full time guitar player at a theater  playing  5 to 6 nights a week you pretty much live for the show. now I have a real understanding of the saying The show must go on.   

  Playing in a theater show was a lot of fun. I was  happy to be able to play guitar for 3 years with well-produced show 

September October 2016
Hi Everyone,  I am so happy to have the job I have. Being a full time guitar player

is the best job in the world. I love in Maui too. I have been building a new studio

I have  a few new guitars too. As a guitar player we are always buying new guitars and amps to test out.

I am going to keep recording and working on my craft. 

Starting October 15 2016 I am going to 

 start playing a Mulligans on Saturdays. 

I also am in The Burn'n 'n love show at the Maui Theater in Lahaina 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays.

2015

Updated May 2015,  Wow I am finally getting my blog updated   I  am finally getting my page up and running since 2011,   two and a half  years ago I started playing with a country band on Maui.   Moved to Maui  December 2012.   I am now playing in 5 different bands on the Islands,   The Kihei Cowboys, Crunch Pups, Alan and Friends, Jack Geist and The  Jist and the Natalie Nicole band.  To recap this last year has been  great. I was at Winter NAMM January and had a blast.  Been traveling and  enjoying playing music.

2011
This  was a hard end to a good year. My dad passed away last month. The one  thing he told me was that he had a great life and not to worry that we  all have to go.  Either way it is never easy.  One great thing is I have  a new Chan of Souls band now.

The new band will be a lot of fun.  Both the drummer and the bass player have great voices and they are  great players. This makes my job very easy.  So I am back playing and  recording this year. 2011 will be a great year. Happy New Year, Alan

To  recap this last year... I took a break from playing the clubs in Los  Angeles July 4th 2009.    The New Chain of Souls band is going to hit  the Los Angeles area running. Our new bass player is the master TOM  JENKINS. We were in the studio a week ago, the first session was just a  fun jam and immediately I felt a chemistry and I kn ew then I found the  right bass player.  Eric Thompson has been a good friend and great  drummer.  Eric and I have been talking about playing together in a band  for the past five years. This year we both had the time and here we are  today.    I have been writing original songs for years and now I have  the right members in place to record our CD. We are still looking for  the right front man or woman singer. To start we are a Jazz-Blues, funky  instrumental kick ass band. Come out and see us soon!       

January February March 2010      

Another  year is here and I am still in the market for a great music project.  This year I have done a few gigs as a hired gun. I was up in San  Francisco played at Jays studio, did a gig in OC and played a party.  Besides that I have been in the studio at home recording.  This has been  a great year meeting different musicians and enjoying my life.

So  lets get on to it. IF your a band in need of a pro guitar player please  call me our send me an e mail.  I have been in projects doing R &  B, Smooth Jazz, Fusion, Country, Latin Rock, Blues and Rock.  Please  don't hesitate to contact me for an audition. If you need guitar on your  recordings I can play many different styles.

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Happy New Year 

Here  i am in California. I am no longer playing cover songs with Mike and  the gang. Teresa lost her brother October 5th. This was a big blow to  her and I feel sad for the loss. It just reminds me that our time here  is limited and how important it is that we do the things we want in  life. Important can be different things for each of us. I define  important as do what makes you happy in life. If your happy and content  with the choices that you make then that is fine for you. As long as you  are true to your self then you can say" I have had a good life"  For me  I love playing live music, learning new things in school and I hope  that my mom and dad and Teresa are OK. I just need to find the right  band to tour with this next year. For now I am Chain of Souls and when I  get the next band off the ground Chain of Souls with it's new members  will continue. Have a happy holiday and Piece Be With You.

June - September 2009
 

Wow  where did this summer go?  I never made it to Vegas to record and I  never got on the Green Catherine CD.  Jay and I have to record soon  before this year is over. It just seems that every weekend I have a gig  and I can get out of LA. The one trip I did take was a two week trip to  Maui. When I got back from Maui the fires in Los Angeles blazing all  over. The air quality was so bad I spent a week in the house and then  got bronchitis. I am just as of today feeling 90% back to my normal  self. I am back in school this semester studying Chemistry and Med  Term.  The good I have written about 10 songs this summer. I just need  to record them.  I am not playing in any bands and I have one gig on Oct  3ed.  I should be able to do some recording soon.     I am keeping my  eyes out for the next great band I can play with and I am currently  looking for session guitar work. 
 

MAY 2009
Hi all,  I  started recording and working on writing finally.  I recently got a call  from a Las Vegas Producer that want's me to fly out and add lead tracks  on his latest CD. They have some real hot contacts. I will also go up  and finish the recording project with Jay in San Francisco. His latest  CD is called Green Catherine. Not much else to report. I am still  looking for other projects to play on here in LA.
April 2009

Hi  everyone I have been writing and working on my new songs. I have a new  Music my space page set up with new songs to listen to and some  original  songs.   Chain of Souls is a band that consist of lots of  musicians. Most musicians in LA are busy with many projects Chain of  Souls is  many other members depending on who is free.      Soon I will  be the posting more of my original songs on'   www.myspace.com/chainofsouldband

This summer I plan to  concentrate on playing live around the LA area, recording my songs, and  do some traveling.    Thanks for keeping in touch through my home page.  If you are planning on going to Nashville NAMM show contact me for more  information as I will be there.

October, November, December 2008
   Chain of souls is just going to be a club cover band. The current  members are Steve Mc Gowen vocals, Mike Victory Drums, Enrique  Vazquez  Bass and my self on Guitar. Everyone in the band is very busy doing  other projects or just busy with work and family. We are open for gigs  but everyone seems busy and we don't spend much time in the studio and  we aren't out getting more gigs ether.  We seem to be a regular house  band at Ricks. I have accepted the fact that all this band is going to  do is casual gigs here at there.  The Joel Ellis project for me is not  going to work out.  I do not want to post anything here on the web page  but I just want to say for what ever reasons I am not going to endorse  his band or play with them and we have parted ways. 

As for me I  am still looking for a great band that is willing to do the work. It is  more up to the individual players to do the work and want to have a  great band.  As much as I want the great band I am not the type of  person to push people and criticize their playing or their commitment to  music. So at this time I am still looking for a great music project to  be a part of.  I still plan on recording my original music, the past  three months Teresa and I have had several guest at our house.  I have  been on the road and away from Los Angeles every month this summer.  Because of all the traveling and guest my recording has not gotten off  the ground.  Time is what I wish I had more of.

On October 4th I  did a gig with Gill Reynolds in Portland. What a great time I had. Gill  put together a 12 piece band. We rehearsed two nights in a row and did  the Hot Glass Horizons gig.  It was a lot of fun. The band sounded  great. The band were all  professionals and we all had a good time.  I  really wish that I had those guys down here in Los Angeles.
June 2008
I  just got back from Maui last week. I played music one night with some  old friends on the Jungle side of the island. Being on Maui was great!  We were out on 7 acres of land in a studio, in the background was a full  moon rising over the volcano. I really appreciate how great it is to be  alive and well and how great this world is. This summer I am just  playing around with a few different projects. Joel Ellis from Cats in  Boots and I are planning on recording his follow-up album in the studio  this summer. I will have more information this week as we start  recording. I have a few trips planned, Chicago, New York and where ever  else my life brings me. This summer is open for any band that needs a  guitar player. Soon I will be finished with my first CD. Keep in touch  and send me an e mail and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
 

December 2007

This  year has gone by so fast I can't believe it. To recap this year... I  took a break from playing the clubs in Los Angeles to take care of my  family. My father and mother both had their fair share of Hospital  visits this last year. I took three trips to Maui each time my dad was  in the Hospital. As far as Chain of Souls band, The bass player has been  dealing with chronic pain in his neck that has stopped him from being  able to continue playing live on a regular basis last year. Mike went on  to play gigs with a Christian laten band. Ian I am not sure what he has  been doing, This December 2007 we are doing a Reunion gig at Ricks in  Alhambra. This will be Ian, Mike, and myself only gig of the year and  possible last gig together. My life has been great, I have been writing  original songs and working on my playing style. I take Guitar lessons  from Bobby Robles when I can. I have enough guitar work for year to  come. This next year I am going to start the new Victims of the Fury  band with two good players and hopefully this will be the band I can  record my originals with. My new web site will be active before the end  of 2007 www.victimsofthefury.com I would love to hear from any bands or  groups that need a guitar player. I am looking for work as a guitar  player. Cheers have a great Holliday season.

Cheers, Alan Stevens

July 2007

This year I have been writing material for my new CD.

At this time I am open for recording and guitar work with any band that needs a guitar player for hire. Los Angeles, CA

Contact for bookings or work 626 627-6988

Chain  of Souls is getting great feedback from the fans. This band really  rocks! Chain of Souls is mainly a club cover band at this time. Last  year was booked playing with several different bands.

 March

David  moved to Europe and I was stuck with 5 gigs and no bass player/ lead  singer. This left me with no time to go into the studio and record my  original project last month. I ended up auditioning four bass players  that clamed that they were lead singers. What can I say; none of them  would have made it past the auditions at American Idol. After all the  pain and agony I had to go through jamming with different bass players. I  thought of some one I knew, Ian. Sometimes your solutions can be right  in front of your face. I called Ian to see if he was available to fill  in on bass and sing for my gigs.

Ian and I played three years  ago when he was looking for a guitar player. At the same time I was  looking for a band. We jammed one day, we both ended playing with other  bands. What happened that day is we really liked each other's styles and  became friends almost immediately three year ago. When we playied last  week for out first time and out first gig. I was pleasantly surprised  with his singing along with everyone that was there that night! I always  knew he could play a kick ass bass guitar. What I didn't know, Ian is a  great of a singer! In a weeks time we just added 40 new songs to our  set list. Ian has decided to stay with the band as the lead singer. The  new name of the band is, Chain of Souls. Mike and Ian are both great  band members! Soon we will be recording our originals together. Check  out the tour info page and come out and see us, this is a must see band.  If you want to be on our e-mail list send me a e-mail me and I will add  you to my list.

February

First the NAMM show was great! I  was at NAMM one day. George Benson was just hanging out at Finder  jamming. Then Frank Gamble came in a sat down with George and they  jammed. What can I say except it makes me want to study more. Muriel  Anderson's All Star Guitar night was great. Wow! I saw Stanly Jordan,  Kiki King. Patti Larkin, Jennifer Batten, Mimi Fox, (Paul Rodgers,  Heart), Jeff Berlin. To learn about the players go to this link below.

February,  I will start recording my originals. Very sad news, David our bass  player is moving to Europe. We will be auditioning bass players this  week and next week. I will be changing the name of the band to Chain of  Souls. Have a great month everyone.

January 2006

January  will be the year of exciting new projects. I plan to record a new  original CD and promote it with a new band. I will keep you all posted  as this project continues first I have to finish and record the CD. For  all of you that do not know, I have been making original necklaces that  will be avalible for sale sometime in March. Each necklace is an  original work of art. I was in Maui for two weeks to bring in the New  Years. I had a great time. I got a lot of rest that I needed. Happy New  Year to all my family, friends, and fans.
 

December 2005

December  brings much fun in playing music, gigs and travel. I am very excited:  The Robin Trower tribute band is playing our first gig on the 9th I play  Robin Trower. We are playing PALADINOS CLUB 6101 Reseda blvd.

http://www.paladinosclub.com/  Many bands have started there careers at Paladions, This gig will be a  lot of fun. The following week brings Finals exams at College and more  gigs, For New Years I fly to Hawaii for vacation, Happy New Year to all,  ALan.
 

November 2005
 

It is hard to believe that another  year is almost over and we are nearing 2006. This month stars out with  promotion and a little work. David from Silver Town and I went out with  our demo CD and gave it to 7 different owners of clubs and with in one  day had two more gigs lined up for November and several dates for gigs  starting the first of the year. With every goal there must be a plan.  Keep and eye on my tour information page for upcoming gigs. After  getting back form San Francisco studio recording, I have a renewed  interest in writing and have completed 3 new original songs I am looking  for a singer to help lay down vocal tracks on my originals. I picked up  a multi track digital recorder on E-Bay and as soon as school is out (  Dec, 14th ) I will be recording my own music and posting it on my web  page. Next year I will have a original project playing and promoting in  LA. Who knows it has only taken me 20 years to start writing again. Have  a great month and please if you can come and support my bands and come  to see me play. I have been studying music and working on my guitar  playing for years now, so come out to hear me play if you can. You know  in LA all the club owners want to know is how many people will come when  you play. Thanks for the support.

October 2005

The  Silver Town Band finished recording in the studio. We now have a promo  pack please send me a e mail for a promo pack if you are interested in  the band.

The month of October is really about school and  practice. I have a new list of 48 songs for Tome Jones Band to learn.  Soon The Tome Jones Band should be playing. Dean, Mr. Tom Jones has the  new web site up and running with some live song demos to download of The  Tom Jones Band, the web link is up on my links page. Tom Jones is  playing on Sunday October 9th as a duo with a new member on keys. Keep  checking my touring page for new dates soon I should start gigging soon.

I  have been asked about my guitar rig by a lot of guitar players.  Currently I am using the Moss Valve Tube Works 80w stereo power amp,  Marshall JMP 1 tube pre amp, Furman power core, TC Electronic G Force,  Mesa Boogie Cabinets with Celestin speakers.

SEPTEMBER 2005

The  band Silver Town sounds great! We need to get out, get more exposure  and play more clubs. We are looking for gigs. At this time we have no  manager so we have to get out and visit some clubs and get our demo out,  untill we get out there or get a manager, the band Silver Town has no  upcoming gigs at this time, this should change very soon. Silver Town  got burned at the Wild on our pay so we don't want to play there  anymore, a lot of friends that came down to see us keep asking where are  we playing next. I will have the dats on my tour page as soon as I get  them.

I just got back from San Francisco where I was  recording lead tracks on some great originals songs for Jay Russio. We  ran out of time and there was so much more to do so I guess I will be  making another trip to San Francisco soon to spend more time in the  studio.

At this time I am looking for other projects to work  on here in Los Angeles area again. I wish I had more exciting news to  tell everyone. Thanks for checking my page, Alan

August 2005

Last  month was a fun month, Not Unusual the Tom Jones tribute band played a  successful gig at Universal. A lot of our friends and family came out to  see us. We video taped the gig; I should have a link up by the end of  this month so you can see the gig on my homepage. Check back soon I will  do my best to get the video up before the end of the month. This month  brings travel. I will be in Chicago checking out Chicago blues. I then  travel to Buffalo NY and up to Canada then Pennsylvania. I will be back  just in time for another gig at The Wild in Chatsworth, California. If  you can come as see us, the name of the band is Silver Town. The members  are David, Mike and myself on guitar. Silver Town is a hot band!! I am  having so much fun with this band. We are just having a good time  playing and you can hear and feel the energy when we play. We cover a  wide range of music, everything form a dance funk to classic rock. Check  back for some photos of the band. That is it for now. Send me and  e-mail, I like to hear what everyone has been doing. Thanks for checking  out my web page.

July 2005

Here we are already in July.  New news: David the bass player from ROXX and I have decided to get back  together, our practices have been great! David and I have a cemestery  together that has allowed us to come up with some great songs and ideas  for the new band, we already have over 50 songs, we have two dates  booked to play July 30th and June 20th, check out my tour dates page for  more info. Not Unusual will be at Universal Bar and Grill on July 17th  where we will be video taping and recording live. Ian the bass player  from Not Unusual has decided to follow his heart and continue with his  own project. We have moved Tom to the position on bass and have a  professional talented keyboardist in line to join. I will keep you  updated. No news on the recording with Jeremy Robbins Band. Anyway have a  great 4th of July.