A dream begins with an idea, a man without a dream is dead while he lives. (Steve Crabtree 2007)
"Return of the Dinosaur" ©
In Top 10 Region CD's 2003 Midwest Beat Magazine.
J.C. Hartsfield lead guitar on "Bye Bye". (Heartsfield Fame)
The song is dedicated to all our nations veterans. (In memory of Vietnam Veteran Jeffery William Crabtree)
Drummers that are an inspiration to Steve Crabtree are:
Sandy Nelson, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Billy Roche, Ronnie Millings (Them), Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, John Densmore, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Don Brewer, Corky Laing, Bill Ward, Simon Kirke, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Artie Baldacci, John Panozzo, Neil Peart, Ian Paice, Ansley Dunbar, Lee Kerslake, John Siomos, Alan White, Billy Cobham, Max Weinberg, Danny Seraphine & Steve Jr..
Reed Marcotte's guitar work has been compared to Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Ray Vaughn & Jimi Hendrix.
Steve Crabtree finished a new CD with Hammond Indiana's multi-talented musician Drew Bolsega. The new group has coined this project "The Ride" and their 1st full length CD is available on CD Baby. "Whatever Floats Your Boat".
(For info click on the link) Reached 4th (14) runner up for Top 10 Local CD's Midwest Beat Magazine, Tom Lounges pick.
Read below about the new single release from The Ride & Return of the Dinosaur.
ONEKINDRADIO included "Enola" the 1st single release from the group The Ride & "White Flag" a new song from Return of the Dinosaur on the stations November 15th 2005 2nd Compilation Disc. This CD was also in the Top 10 Local CD's by Midwest Beat Magazine.
One Kind Compilation Vol. 2 (2005)
With great success with the first release OKC Vol 1.... One Kind Compilation Vol 2 is bringing you yet some more explosive sounds from NW Indiana, Chicagoland and beyond all on one disc. This disc contains the sounds of Coinslot, Pousto, Shooting Blanks, Takuan Kid, Return of the Dinosaur, Phil Avalos & The Quiet Lanes, The Miasmics, Derek See, Taggy Tones, Reactavox, Danny Dean & The Home Wreckers, Bottle Rocket Blue & The Ride. Full of great ska, punk, power-pop, folk-rock, rock-a-billy, progressive rock, and even electronica. http://www.cafepress.com/okrshop
The compilation was voted in the top 10 CD's of 2005 by Midwest Beat Magazine.
Return of the Dinosaur has been featured on Tom Lounge's Night Rock Radio station XROCK 103.9.
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Jaime de'Medici, Illinois Entertainer Magazine: The duo draws upon Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Black Sabbath. Illinois Entertainer Magazine Reviewer: Writer Jaime de'Medici (CD Review of the "Return of the Dinosaur With a record entitled Return of the Dinosaur, it shouldn't come as much of a shock that Reed Marcotte and Steve Crabtree display a strong affinity for classic rock. The duo draws upon the monsters of yesteryear such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, and of course, Black Sabbath. One could argue the group does little to establish an identity for themselves past channeling their idols. But at least Marcotte and Crabtree display better tastes than the majority of the acts out today copping someone else's sound. Jaime de'Medici, Illinois Entertainer Magazine. NEXT UP IS A REVIEW FROM MIDWEST BEAT MAGAZINE: This 11 song collection will strike a strong chord with fans..... Reviewer: Tom Lounges "Midwest Beat Magazine" The Times "ON THE GO" Local Scene published 01-09-04: This 11 song collection will strike a strong chord with fans of groove-heavy stoner rock from the late 60's and early 70's. As the title suggests, this is a case of middle-age musicians revisiting their roots and creating "dino-rock". They even get a little help from a true Chicago area dino legend J.C.Hartsfield. Rock On... Tom Lounges..
ONE KIND RADIO CD Review by John Bowles 09-25-03 Steve Crabtree and Reed Marcotte have put together a great mix of straight forward rock songs that continue to evolve into a masterful mix. A great mix of the sounds of yester-year and with a slight touch only brought by this duo.Steve Crabtree and Reed Marcotte have emerged from the many local Chicagoland artists producing solid rock for the masses. Radio ready tunes that would linger in the smokey air of any rock bar making the patrons sing and think of what they would have missed out on if the Dinosaur hadn't returned..
In the words of Emerson: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trial". (Steve Crabtree)
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