Steve and Kristi Nebel have known David Michael for many, many years. They had done some recording with him before, and it seemed like it was overdue time to record an entire project with him. In preparing for their fourth tour of the United Kingd [+]Steve and Kristi Nebel have known David Michael for many, many years. They had done some recording with him before, and it seemed like it was overdue time to record an entire project with him. In preparing for their fourth tour of the United Kingdom, Steve and Kristi thought that the sound they'd gotten with David Michael was nice enough that they'd like to share it with the enthusiastic audiences that they find when they go there. "Big Red Smile" was born.
"No one exemplifies the socially aware musician better than Steve and Kristi Nebel. Steve and Kristi do a truly wonderful job of combining searing social concern about war and peace with a delightful spirit of love and happiness. Kristi . . . sings with a hauntingly beautiful voice which is at once ethereal and earthy." Geoff Bard, Victory Review
Americana duo, and peace activists, Steve and Kristi Nebel, recently returned from their fourth U.K. tour, are currently promoting their latest CD, "Big Red Smile", recorded with celtic harpist, David Michael. This internationally touring duo has been performing together for fifteen years, recorded seven albums as a duo, and three albums as founding members of "The Madrones" and "The Filucies". Singer/guitarist Steve Nebel is the primary songwriter in the duo, supported by vocals and bass guitar from Kristi Nebel. Here are some comments from abroad and home about the work of Steve and Kristi Nebel, both live and recorded:
"This was a joint presentation of love, peace and freedom with nature, in their own music encapsulated in the title of their latest CD offering 'Bohemian Outback'. Steve`s thoughtful guitar and flowing, lyrical style, matched by crystal clear vocalising and gentle electric bass playing from Kristi prove a compelling musical vehicle for transporting the listener along with them on their journey from Tacoma, Washington State. "Beautiful stuff ! But somehow it`s also something more. I was reminded of Paxton`s exuberance, and songs reflecting so vividly the country he comes from; the heartfelt concerns and perceptions of nature in 'The Crow', and a sense of how humanity "treats" itself, and it`s privileged leaseholding on this planet in 'Harbor Island' . There was Paxtonesque fun-
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