Oct 18, 2011
NEW WEBSITE
stephenduros.com is now up and running. Please go there for previews of the new album and the continuation of this NEWS+JOURNAL blog. From now on I will post to http://stephenduros.com/news-journal/
Oct 10, 2011
Website
New website in the works for the release of the new album. I will most likely move my blog over to that. I'll post all the necessary links here.
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Oct 5, 2011
Artwork
Just got all the artwork in for the new album tonight, it's looking great!
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Sep 24, 2011
This morning in Nagoya
Got out this morning and had coffee (of course) then walked over to tower records. I can't remember the last time I've been in a record store and it was great. I didn't realize how much I miss those stores. I used to go to the Tower on sunset in Hollywood all the time back in the day. After I went downstairs to the next floor and there was a huge music store.
I walked around in there for a bit, kinda cool, record store and music store. Both go kinda hand in hand no?
On the way back to the hotel I stopped in The Conran shop and enjoyed looking at some of the furniture in there.
Off to the train station
I walked around in there for a bit, kinda cool, record store and music store. Both go kinda hand in hand no?
On the way back to the hotel I stopped in The Conran shop and enjoyed looking at some of the furniture in there.
Off to the train station
Sep 23, 2011
Reset your sleep cycle when traveling
http://parentingsquad.com/easy-way-to-reset-your-sleep-cycle-stop-eating
Nagoya
Morning walk in Nagoya in search of coffee. Arrived last night via bullet train and then went out for sashimi.
Osaka
Had great sushi for lunch in Osaka then met up with everyone and went out to see Circ De Sole. Never been to one of those before. I sat with the lighting director for the show and got a backstage tour after.
Sep 19, 2011
Sunday afternoon
Saturday has come and gone and it quickly becomes Sunday afternoon. About an hour and 30 left till arrival in Japan.
Later:
Flying
Just finished up a movie and turned on the map mode. Now crossing over the international dateline. To the south east is Midway island and the Northwest Hawaiian Ridge. 4 hours left to go. Already traveled well over 3,000 miles.
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Sep 17, 2011
Saturday
Off to Japan this morning to meet up with the band Toto to do stage lighting for them. It will be great to hang with Steve Lukather and the boys again. Had a great time out with them in Europe this summer. It's now been 12 years that I have worked with them. Also, after this summer's tour, I've now been to 40 countries.
Sitting at the airport having a salad and people watching. I didn't want anything too heavy before the long flight plus connection so a salad sounds perfect. Picked up a Mac World and Rolling Stone and a few snacks at the news stand. I saw the book The Kite Runner in the best seller section. I've seen the movie but I'd be interested to read the book.
Lots going on lately. After getting back from Europe we moved across town and are still getting settled. In the mean time I've been been getting the artwork ideas together for the new album, received a copy of the mastered version of the album and it sounds fantastic! Can't wait to share it with everyone. Working on a new website for when the album comes out and also have been recording a Afro Cuban type song for Nacha Mendez. It's sounding great. Reminds me of some of the guitar playing I did on my Miranda album. It's been fun to get back playing with congas and up beat rumba patterns etc.. So all of that on top of being a full time daddy for the past 23 months, I've got a full plate. I'm thrilled the new album is coming together so nicely. I have no info on when it will be out at this time but check back for more details. In the mean time I'll write from Japan and/or post some photos if I have time.
S.
Sitting at the airport having a salad and people watching. I didn't want anything too heavy before the long flight plus connection so a salad sounds perfect. Picked up a Mac World and Rolling Stone and a few snacks at the news stand. I saw the book The Kite Runner in the best seller section. I've seen the movie but I'd be interested to read the book.
Lots going on lately. After getting back from Europe we moved across town and are still getting settled. In the mean time I've been been getting the artwork ideas together for the new album, received a copy of the mastered version of the album and it sounds fantastic! Can't wait to share it with everyone. Working on a new website for when the album comes out and also have been recording a Afro Cuban type song for Nacha Mendez. It's sounding great. Reminds me of some of the guitar playing I did on my Miranda album. It's been fun to get back playing with congas and up beat rumba patterns etc.. So all of that on top of being a full time daddy for the past 23 months, I've got a full plate. I'm thrilled the new album is coming together so nicely. I have no info on when it will be out at this time but check back for more details. In the mean time I'll write from Japan and/or post some photos if I have time.
S.
Sep 5, 2011
Jun 23, 2011
May 16, 2011
Apr 28, 2011
Pizza!
Here's a few photos of a couple of the pizza's I made this week. One is a spinach and Feta and the other is a super thin crust cheese pizza cut into squares. I gotta admit, I love the squares! Just like the kind I had growing up.
It's definitely coming along, still don't quite have the sauce dialed in but it's way better then frozen pizza and better then the last place I ordered pizza from. Still needs work though.
It's definitely coming along, still don't quite have the sauce dialed in but it's way better then frozen pizza and better then the last place I ordered pizza from. Still needs work though.
Mar 16, 2011
Mar 13, 2011
Animals
Yes.... that's just about what it looked like today when a squirrel ran up to me and attacked me. Only something like that could happen to me. I was walking through the park today listening to the new mixes. Everything was peaceful, the birds chirping.... Well, maybe they were I don't know I was listening to the mixes. Anyway, out of no where this crazy squirrel ran at full speed and dove into my leg and I immediately went from peaceful listening to music mode into survival mode! I did some kind of a football juke move and then a hurdle. As this thing viciously came back for more, it leaped up and tried to attach it self to my leg. I yell "Get Back! Get Back!" I then realize it doesn't speak English so I ran! Meanwhile, people in the background are walking their dogs etc... I don't want to even know what I looked like trying to fend off this animal. So I went home.
Later, (and this is no joke people, you can't make this stuff up) I decided to try the park again to listen to the mixes and right in the middle of listening this huge dog came running towards me and started circling me and then running towards me, and back and towards me again. I couldn't believe it... Finally the owner came over and took the dog. It was probably trying to be friendly but I wasn't feelin it, especially after the squirrel incident.
So I get home. Cosmo Kitty is sitting up on the ledge when I walk in. I look at her, she looks at me and I sigh... I walk past her to get a drink of water and she hisses and swipes at my arm and hits me! That's companionship for ya.. So much for getting any sympathy. I mean, I have no idea what I did to deserve this?? I'm the total typical animal lover.
Clearly not my day for animals, good thing I didn't go to the zoo!
Mar 12, 2011
Mar 4, 2011
This Week
Busy week comes to a close, TGIF. Giving my ears a much needed rest tonight. I've reached that part where my ears are super sensitive from listening so much to the music. I hear everything in super clarity. When at the grocery store earlier this evening, I was shocked how loud it was in there. Also when on a walk earlier this afternoon, I never recall hearing so many birds, traffic noise, jets etc.. Nice quiet evening tonight. Resting my mind and ears.
Less then a week to go with finishing up the mixes. I can't believe the time has almost come. Feels like the last day of school is right around the corner. However, I won't celebrate until after the tracks are shipped to SSRI. Then there will be some finalizing work to be done
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Less then a week to go with finishing up the mixes. I can't believe the time has almost come. Feels like the last day of school is right around the corner. However, I won't celebrate until after the tracks are shipped to SSRI. Then there will be some finalizing work to be done
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Last night
Cosmo and I up late mixing. She's what you'd call a real studio cat! Get it? Oh ca'mon the jokes are free! No? Really?....... Anyone for tennis?
Anyway that's two albums she's been with me on now. to Cosmo, "Album" = "lap time"
Anyway that's two albums she's been with me on now. to Cosmo, "Album" = "lap time"
Pizza
Made a few more pizzas this week. One was a gouda cheese, red onion and pepper with BBQ sauce topped with cilantro.
Also made my favorite half pepperoni, half onion. (never used to be my favorite but started ordering that while on tour on a night off and it seemed to be my regular thing after a while)
This time I wasn't as happy with the way the crust turned out. Wasn't quite done enough and a bit too thick. The last time I let the pizza sit on the stone for a little longer after taking it out of the oven. I think that's the key. Cuz last time there was a great crunch to the crust. This time it wasn't happening. Although I loved the way the sauce turned out. I should have written down the exact measurements of my ingredients. I'll have to keep it in mind for next time.
Another favorite of mine is green chile and feta pizza. A favorite I would get in Santa Fe. May have to try making that one soon and see how it turns out.
I'll keep you posted
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Also made my favorite half pepperoni, half onion. (never used to be my favorite but started ordering that while on tour on a night off and it seemed to be my regular thing after a while)
This time I wasn't as happy with the way the crust turned out. Wasn't quite done enough and a bit too thick. The last time I let the pizza sit on the stone for a little longer after taking it out of the oven. I think that's the key. Cuz last time there was a great crunch to the crust. This time it wasn't happening. Although I loved the way the sauce turned out. I should have written down the exact measurements of my ingredients. I'll have to keep it in mind for next time.
Another favorite of mine is green chile and feta pizza. A favorite I would get in Santa Fe. May have to try making that one soon and see how it turns out.
I'll keep you posted
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Feb 22, 2011
ALBUM III CUISINE!
On the last album I made about a ton of Quesadillas during the recording process. I made so many that they turned out amazingly tasty after a while. All sorts of different versions etc etc.. On this album it's been pizza. I decided I wanted to learn how to make it from scratch, the dough and sauce. Got a pizza stone and I'm even throwing the dough up in the air and everything. (well, it's getting better anyways) I mean, when I get into something, I go all out. If I had a pizza kitchen uniform, I'd probably wear that too, but I don't. I haven't quiet perfected the perfect Stevo pizza yet but it's close.
Made two pizza's last night. The first was an Italian Sausage with onion, red pepper and garlic (which turned out excellent!!). And this one in the picture had Butternut squash with sage and rosemary, caramelized onions and feta cheese on a hand tossed crust with an olive oil, garlic and permesan cheese base instead of red sauce. Man was it delicious! Of course it took a lot longer to make as you have to bake the Butternut Squash for over an hour plus. So a lot more prep time is called for.
Of course I got this recipe from a cook book. I mean, what did you think, I made that one up?? Now, the other one was a no problem, no recipe needed. I'm from the outskirts of Chicago so I know what I'm going for with the regular stuff. In fact back in the day I even worked at a pizza joint for a weekend. Why only a weekend you ask? Well, we'll get into that another time.... Let's just say I was really young and thought it was a good idea to keep making pizza's for myself when there was a line of people waiting for their pizza..... (Never work at your favorite pizza joint, you'll just want to eat the pizza all the time and nothing will get in your way). Anyway, moving right along here, I'm trying to expand my horizons with some new flavors!
Made two pizza's last night. The first was an Italian Sausage with onion, red pepper and garlic (which turned out excellent!!). And this one in the picture had Butternut squash with sage and rosemary, caramelized onions and feta cheese on a hand tossed crust with an olive oil, garlic and permesan cheese base instead of red sauce. Man was it delicious! Of course it took a lot longer to make as you have to bake the Butternut Squash for over an hour plus. So a lot more prep time is called for.
Of course I got this recipe from a cook book. I mean, what did you think, I made that one up?? Now, the other one was a no problem, no recipe needed. I'm from the outskirts of Chicago so I know what I'm going for with the regular stuff. In fact back in the day I even worked at a pizza joint for a weekend. Why only a weekend you ask? Well, we'll get into that another time.... Let's just say I was really young and thought it was a good idea to keep making pizza's for myself when there was a line of people waiting for their pizza..... (Never work at your favorite pizza joint, you'll just want to eat the pizza all the time and nothing will get in your way). Anyway, moving right along here, I'm trying to expand my horizons with some new flavors!
Feb 1, 2011
Monthly update
Wow! Lots going on in the world at the moment. Hope all of you in the big winter storm are keeping warm!
Thought I'd do a quick monthly update here. The new music is shaping up nicely and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'll keep you posted. Thanks so much for the support and kind comments you've been sending me. I trust the new album will be worth the wait, I know it's been a min since the last one.
SD
Thought I'd do a quick monthly update here. The new music is shaping up nicely and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'll keep you posted. Thanks so much for the support and kind comments you've been sending me. I trust the new album will be worth the wait, I know it's been a min since the last one.
SD
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