On the record: Leaving Stepford. Recorded at & mastered by Zen Recording in Pinellas Park, FL - Steve Connelly - engineering, mixing; Cave McCoy - mastering
Featuring:
Stephanie Carpenter - vocals, acoustic guitar and keyboard;
Steve Connelly - bass, lead/electric and steel guitars, mandolin, and vocals; Bryan Thompson - drums; John McEwen - bouzouki, mandolin and vocals; Judy Tampa - vocals; Toby Bonar - vocals; Ronny Elliott - vocals.
Influences
Jewel; Lisa Loeb; Neil Young; Peter, Paul & Mary; James Taylor; Natalie Merchant; Jane Austen; Ronny Elliott; Steve Connelly; Joan Osborne; Patsy Cline; Linda Ronstadt; Mary J. Blige; Anna Nalick;
“Stephanie Carpenter, a Tampa Bay treasure, brings a clear, haunting voice to her heartfelt, deeply personal lyrics. Her music invites listeners to share in her feelings and emotions as she gives them expression in her songs. Stephanie has earned both the respect of her peers, and the appreciation of those lucky enough to hear her perform. “
Rocco Colello, Music Promoter
Stephanie, "Cat got your tongue" is just unbelievable. I am still crying from the lyrics that touch me so deeply. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful message. I miss my mom so much.
Hey there Full Press Kind of Girl with Guitar, I hope all is going well with you. Have fun making your beautiful music on Tuesday. See you in a couple of months. Peace, Toby
Thank you Stephanie for inviting me to be part of GWG, it was a special treat to enjoy each performer and your beautiful songs too. You are a fantastic host! See you soon :)
Can't wait for Girls with Guitars. I have a cool new original about my best friends (Carly, Maggie, Alexis, Claire, Kelsey) almost ready to debut. It's called 'From Me'. Have a Suite Caroline weekend...
Hey Stephanie, Wonderful songs, voice, feel... "full press kind of girl" is so catchy--(I recorded my cd at zen with the wonderful Steve;) went back there the other day to resurrect some old recordings-- hope to play a show with you someday...namaste, anne
I can still remember that open mic night at Country Legends. It was my first one ever!!! Thanks for friending me. I love your music and must check out a show sometime. I also met Stephanie Anderson a few months ago and she let me play at PJ's storytellers. It was a great experience for me.. Talk to you soon. Have a Suite Caroline weekend..
Nice to meet you too, Stephanie. I've been hearing great things about you...Kustic Girl jammed with me yesterday, and she had wonderful things to say about you.
I love it when i can listen to a record ive made like a normal human listener, divorced from the process,and just enjoy-doesnt always happen,but this time i found myself thinking"This girl is really good-great voice,interesting songs, aND PRETTY COOL BAND"-i was just telling drummer Brian how well he did-true zen recording-dont think,dont know,just play-SC
