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Behind the Scenes: The Creation of Angel Band

Multi-award winning singer-songwriter Steve Harris’s creation of Angel Band began in 2020 when he came across a soulful rendition of the title song by none other than the Monkees, the 1960s pop phenom  “I was captivated by the imagery of departing this earthly realm surrounded by angels playing music along the way,” Harris says with a grin. At the center of the album are … [Read more...]

Angel Band Features Guest Artist: Mollie B

Mollie B

Music Publishers of America and Steve Harris announced today that broadcast and recording star Mollie B is a featured guest artist on Harris’s new album of gospel music, Angel Band.  Mollie adds her incredible vocals to five of the songs.  “I’m pleased that Mollie could join me on this album,” Harris said.   “She adds a great vocal dimension,” Harris said, “and her firm … [Read more...]

The Angel Band Story

Multi-award willing singer-songwriter Steve Harris has composed and arranged music for his previous three albums in a variety of Americana styles, ranging from bluegrass to blues.  His latest album, Angel Band, is different - with a clear focus on music from his Christian tradition.  You might call it a gospel album, but it’s more than that. The songs on the album represent … [Read more...]

New Steve Harris Album, Angel Band – November 19, 2021

Music Publishers of America (MPA) and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Steve Harris announced today that Angel Band, Harris's new album of gospel music is officially slated for release domestically on November 19, 2021. The fourteen-song album features both original compositions and new arrangements of old-time gospel hymns. There's also a rearrangement of a traditional … [Read more...]

ACCORDION BAND by Matt Tolentino Releases June 18, 2021

Now Available - Order Today! For the creation of his album, Accordion Band, Matt Tolentino drew his inspiration from accordion band charts published between 1935-1960 by Vitak-Elsnic Company. Bringing this decades-old music back to life seemed tailor-made for this multi-instrumentalist and accordionist extraordinaire. The 17 songs on the release range from classical to … [Read more...]

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