RELEASES
"THE BALLAD OF JED CLAMPETT" - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
"Just Waitin’, the excellent recent release from the Steve Krase Band, finds the Houston-based Krase in great form as the harmonica master tears through an entertaining, wide-ranging ten-song set of tunes that span blues, roots, Americana, and even a wicked shot of Zydeco where you might least expect it. Just Waitin’ is a barrel of fun from start to finish. This disc will certainly please blues fans who may not be familiar with Steve Krase. They will definitely be looking for more of his recordings once they hear this one."
- Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes
"If the harp blues is close to your heart, then this album should be on your CD player. This is a great album that I can unequivocally recommend to all fans of good blues."
- Riku Metelinen, Blues News Finland, review of Just Waitin'
"Just Waitin' delivers an interesting mix of love and heartbreak. But no matter the subject, it's a pleasing, good-time package of tunes that will keep you up and dancing."
- Marty Gunther, Crossroads Blues Society
"Just Waitin’, the excellent recent release from the Steve Krase Band, finds the Houston-based Krase in great form as the harmonica master tears through an entertaining, wide-ranging ten-song set of tunes that span blues, roots, Americana, and even a wicked shot of Zydeco where you might least expect it."
- Phoenix Blues Society
"As remarkably produced as it is played, this is undoubtedly one of this year’s greatest blues recording!"
- Paris-Move, review of Just Waitin'
"A Houston-based harmonica player, Steve Krase must have been having a whole lot of fun when he made Just Waitin', which definitely is not what he and his pals are doing here. They've thrown themselves heart and hand into some joyous music-making, mostly blues but also country and Cajun, usually given a jittery rockabilly edge which throws the listener, consciously or otherwise, into like motion."
- Rambles.net
"Give this record a listen and hear what all the buzz is about. Good stuff!"
- Brian M. Owens, Blues Music Magazine, review of Just Waitin'
"Steve Krase has been laying his Blues down on record for over a decade. A mainstay on the Houston Blues scene, it is great to hear such joyful and effecting Blues based music coming from post-Harvey Houston. Krase has taken his Blues in a new direction with Just Waitin’, a joyful celebration of life and survival, just like his City, and just what his City needs."
- Bucky O'Hare, Blues Blast Magazine
"Just Waitin’ is a fun tour through blues, rockabilly, and zydeco. Every song on the album has a timeless, post-1960s rock/blues sound. The only tell this album was recorded in the past decade is the crisp production. Other than that, Just Waitin’ could very well have been sold, via mail order, between Beverly Hillbillies commercials, during its original run."
- Steven Ovadia, American Blues Scene
"Give this record a listen and hear what all the buzz is about. Good stuff!"
- Metronome Magazine, review of Just Waitin'
"World-class harmonica player Steve Krase expands his blues music into new territory. Just Waitin' is a wild mix of classic blues, swing and obscure covers."
- Philip Verhaege, Keys and Chords
"Houston-based harmonica master and frontman Steve Krase‘s new album —Just Waitin’— proves that the blues are, in fact, a celebration."
- parcbench.live
"From Steve’s heartfelt vocals to his hot harmonica work, Just Waitin’ is a blues treat."
- The Rock Doctor
"Party tricks aside, Krase once again delivers plenty of energy, injecting some new life in a couple of Howlin' Wolf numbers."
- Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio, review of Just Waitin'
"A harmonica ace that that has cruised the blues world ain't no white boy with the blues here, even if he shows his appreciation for the blues by covering some Howlin' Wolf, he's a roots rocker all the way here. Showing a sense of humor in covering "The Ballad of Jed Clampett", if you want to have a rocking party, you can feel the Wanda Jackson debt being paid here. Solid jumping, jiving and honking throughout."
- Chris Spector, Midwest Record, review of Just Waitin'
"When we observe the variety of instruments, we understand the originality of the formatting in a disc where we go from Howlin 'Wolf and Big Walter Price to zydeco! A cure for boredom."
- Marcel Bénédit, ABS Magazine, review of Just Waitin'
"The ten cuts on [Just Waitin'] offer up some fine examples of blues mixed with a touch of roots, rock and roll, and even a blast of zydeco! The Steve Krase Band takes the traditional blues into all-new territory with “Just Waitin.” And, it’s guaranteed to get you outta your seat and on your dancin’ feet!"
- Sheryl and Don Crow, The Nashville Blues Society
"Should've Seen It Coming clearly demonstrates why Krase has been consistently nominated in multiple categories year after year by the Houston Press Music Awards and why he was a semi-finalist in the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Every track on the album shimmers with brilliant musical power that we definitely should have seen coming."
- Living Blues Magazine
"Certainly a solid recording as Krase is a very good singer and striking harmonica player with adept, steady support, and fresh material and takes on older songs making for a totally engaging recording."
- In A Blue Mood, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"In a nutshell, Krase says he always tries 'to make a fun record that people want to turn up loud at a party.' This one fits that bill. No question."
- Suncoast Blues Society, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Here comes a highly recommended good blues album you should not ignore. GREAT."
- La Hora Del Blues, Spain
"It's hard to find any kind of bad moments on this album. Here's one great record for all blues lovers."
- Blues News Finland, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"On the song, Crazy For My Baby, Steve puts himself in the league with Little Walter, James Cotton, and Charlie Musselwhite with an excellent harmonica rendition of a Willie Dixon tune. This song should receive serious consideration in the harmonica artist category of next year’s blues awards in Memphis."
- Ben Vee Blues, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Should've Seen It Coming is a party album, with a two drink minimum."
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
"Incredibly upbeat, but exquisitely lowdown in just the right places, this is a set of soulful blues within which the groove consistently rules."
- Blues Music Magazine, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Should’ve Seen It Coming shows why Steve Krase is so highly regarded on the Houston music scene by both peers and fans alike. Krase is a fine vocalist and musician and the band really knocks this material out of the park. This album is a must for fans of the real deal blues."
- Graham Clarke, Phoenix Blues Society
"Krase and company are a taut tour de force sure to get venues and festivals heated up with their boisterous, good time sounds. Superb!"
- Metronome Magazine, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Krase is one of those guys you want to keep an eye on. He’s constantly moving and shaking and experimenting with new sounds and new people, and doing what he can to bring the blues to a wider audience. "
- Professor Johnny P's Juke Joint
"Here Krase takes the vocal mic as well, and brings his tight, good-time band to fore, with a set of band originals and cool covers. As you'd expect, and hope, there's plenty of sharp harp punctuating each cut. What I like about him is that he's not a huffer-and-puffer; he's controlling the thing, to make sure he's getting the right melody and solo lines out of it."
- CBC Radio's Bob Mersereau, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Krase blows harp the way Stevie Ray Vaughn played guitar- with attitude and sass, bending the notes to his will, so it’s no wonder that he has been recognized in multiple categories over the years by the Houston Press Music Awards, most recently in 2016 as “best player”. He was also a semi-finalist recently at the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis."
- The Rock Doctor
"Blues harmonica virtuoso Steve Krase has released his latest album, Should’ve Seen It Coming, and it is a party of a playlist. If you need to get things going, put this disc on; it is all about ignition. The production values are up to the high standard of each superb instrumentalist and Steve Krase’s smooth vocals communicate every nuance in every lyric."
- parcbench.live
"All in all, [Should've Seen It Coming] does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It puts you in a great mood. Whether it’s an at-home fiesta, or a long road trip, Should’ve Seen it Coming will keep the party going. Just take Steve’s advice and, 'Turn it up!'"
- American Blues Scene
"Steve Krase is a real harmonica virtuoso with a smooth blues voice. The sound is touching, and let's swing us from start to finish! Great recording! (5 stars)"
- Keys and Chords, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Nothing beats a good live show...and Should've Seen It Coming captures it perfectly. This one is a keeper...and may just make my top picks for the year. It is THAT good. Don't let this one slip through your fingers."
- Reflections in Blue
"There are enough musical surprises here to please anyone. Krase proves himself a great bandleader. This is Krase’s best to date."
- Making a Scene's Richard Ludmerer, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"With everything blazing on all burners, [Should've Seen It Coming] that takes the best of Chicago, Memphis and Houston moves and mixes them together for a hot time delivers the good throughout. Well done."
- Chris Spector, Midwest Record
“[Steve Krase's] style is no holds barred and his songs are meant to be listened to loud.”
- Blues Blast Magazine
- Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes
"If the harp blues is close to your heart, then this album should be on your CD player. This is a great album that I can unequivocally recommend to all fans of good blues."
- Riku Metelinen, Blues News Finland, review of Just Waitin'
"Just Waitin' delivers an interesting mix of love and heartbreak. But no matter the subject, it's a pleasing, good-time package of tunes that will keep you up and dancing."
- Marty Gunther, Crossroads Blues Society
"Just Waitin’, the excellent recent release from the Steve Krase Band, finds the Houston-based Krase in great form as the harmonica master tears through an entertaining, wide-ranging ten-song set of tunes that span blues, roots, Americana, and even a wicked shot of Zydeco where you might least expect it."
- Phoenix Blues Society
"As remarkably produced as it is played, this is undoubtedly one of this year’s greatest blues recording!"
- Paris-Move, review of Just Waitin'
"A Houston-based harmonica player, Steve Krase must have been having a whole lot of fun when he made Just Waitin', which definitely is not what he and his pals are doing here. They've thrown themselves heart and hand into some joyous music-making, mostly blues but also country and Cajun, usually given a jittery rockabilly edge which throws the listener, consciously or otherwise, into like motion."
- Rambles.net
"Give this record a listen and hear what all the buzz is about. Good stuff!"
- Brian M. Owens, Blues Music Magazine, review of Just Waitin'
"Steve Krase has been laying his Blues down on record for over a decade. A mainstay on the Houston Blues scene, it is great to hear such joyful and effecting Blues based music coming from post-Harvey Houston. Krase has taken his Blues in a new direction with Just Waitin’, a joyful celebration of life and survival, just like his City, and just what his City needs."
- Bucky O'Hare, Blues Blast Magazine
"Just Waitin’ is a fun tour through blues, rockabilly, and zydeco. Every song on the album has a timeless, post-1960s rock/blues sound. The only tell this album was recorded in the past decade is the crisp production. Other than that, Just Waitin’ could very well have been sold, via mail order, between Beverly Hillbillies commercials, during its original run."
- Steven Ovadia, American Blues Scene
"Give this record a listen and hear what all the buzz is about. Good stuff!"
- Metronome Magazine, review of Just Waitin'
"World-class harmonica player Steve Krase expands his blues music into new territory. Just Waitin' is a wild mix of classic blues, swing and obscure covers."
- Philip Verhaege, Keys and Chords
"Houston-based harmonica master and frontman Steve Krase‘s new album —Just Waitin’— proves that the blues are, in fact, a celebration."
- parcbench.live
"From Steve’s heartfelt vocals to his hot harmonica work, Just Waitin’ is a blues treat."
- The Rock Doctor
"Party tricks aside, Krase once again delivers plenty of energy, injecting some new life in a couple of Howlin' Wolf numbers."
- Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio, review of Just Waitin'
"A harmonica ace that that has cruised the blues world ain't no white boy with the blues here, even if he shows his appreciation for the blues by covering some Howlin' Wolf, he's a roots rocker all the way here. Showing a sense of humor in covering "The Ballad of Jed Clampett", if you want to have a rocking party, you can feel the Wanda Jackson debt being paid here. Solid jumping, jiving and honking throughout."
- Chris Spector, Midwest Record, review of Just Waitin'
"When we observe the variety of instruments, we understand the originality of the formatting in a disc where we go from Howlin 'Wolf and Big Walter Price to zydeco! A cure for boredom."
- Marcel Bénédit, ABS Magazine, review of Just Waitin'
"The ten cuts on [Just Waitin'] offer up some fine examples of blues mixed with a touch of roots, rock and roll, and even a blast of zydeco! The Steve Krase Band takes the traditional blues into all-new territory with “Just Waitin.” And, it’s guaranteed to get you outta your seat and on your dancin’ feet!"
- Sheryl and Don Crow, The Nashville Blues Society
"Should've Seen It Coming clearly demonstrates why Krase has been consistently nominated in multiple categories year after year by the Houston Press Music Awards and why he was a semi-finalist in the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Every track on the album shimmers with brilliant musical power that we definitely should have seen coming."
- Living Blues Magazine
"Certainly a solid recording as Krase is a very good singer and striking harmonica player with adept, steady support, and fresh material and takes on older songs making for a totally engaging recording."
- In A Blue Mood, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"In a nutshell, Krase says he always tries 'to make a fun record that people want to turn up loud at a party.' This one fits that bill. No question."
- Suncoast Blues Society, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Here comes a highly recommended good blues album you should not ignore. GREAT."
- La Hora Del Blues, Spain
"It's hard to find any kind of bad moments on this album. Here's one great record for all blues lovers."
- Blues News Finland, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"On the song, Crazy For My Baby, Steve puts himself in the league with Little Walter, James Cotton, and Charlie Musselwhite with an excellent harmonica rendition of a Willie Dixon tune. This song should receive serious consideration in the harmonica artist category of next year’s blues awards in Memphis."
- Ben Vee Blues, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Should've Seen It Coming is a party album, with a two drink minimum."
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
"Incredibly upbeat, but exquisitely lowdown in just the right places, this is a set of soulful blues within which the groove consistently rules."
- Blues Music Magazine, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Should’ve Seen It Coming shows why Steve Krase is so highly regarded on the Houston music scene by both peers and fans alike. Krase is a fine vocalist and musician and the band really knocks this material out of the park. This album is a must for fans of the real deal blues."
- Graham Clarke, Phoenix Blues Society
"Krase and company are a taut tour de force sure to get venues and festivals heated up with their boisterous, good time sounds. Superb!"
- Metronome Magazine, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Krase is one of those guys you want to keep an eye on. He’s constantly moving and shaking and experimenting with new sounds and new people, and doing what he can to bring the blues to a wider audience. "
- Professor Johnny P's Juke Joint
"Here Krase takes the vocal mic as well, and brings his tight, good-time band to fore, with a set of band originals and cool covers. As you'd expect, and hope, there's plenty of sharp harp punctuating each cut. What I like about him is that he's not a huffer-and-puffer; he's controlling the thing, to make sure he's getting the right melody and solo lines out of it."
- CBC Radio's Bob Mersereau, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Krase blows harp the way Stevie Ray Vaughn played guitar- with attitude and sass, bending the notes to his will, so it’s no wonder that he has been recognized in multiple categories over the years by the Houston Press Music Awards, most recently in 2016 as “best player”. He was also a semi-finalist recently at the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis."
- The Rock Doctor
"Blues harmonica virtuoso Steve Krase has released his latest album, Should’ve Seen It Coming, and it is a party of a playlist. If you need to get things going, put this disc on; it is all about ignition. The production values are up to the high standard of each superb instrumentalist and Steve Krase’s smooth vocals communicate every nuance in every lyric."
- parcbench.live
"All in all, [Should've Seen It Coming] does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It puts you in a great mood. Whether it’s an at-home fiesta, or a long road trip, Should’ve Seen it Coming will keep the party going. Just take Steve’s advice and, 'Turn it up!'"
- American Blues Scene
"Steve Krase is a real harmonica virtuoso with a smooth blues voice. The sound is touching, and let's swing us from start to finish! Great recording! (5 stars)"
- Keys and Chords, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"Nothing beats a good live show...and Should've Seen It Coming captures it perfectly. This one is a keeper...and may just make my top picks for the year. It is THAT good. Don't let this one slip through your fingers."
- Reflections in Blue
"There are enough musical surprises here to please anyone. Krase proves himself a great bandleader. This is Krase’s best to date."
- Making a Scene's Richard Ludmerer, review of Should've Seen It Coming
"With everything blazing on all burners, [Should've Seen It Coming] that takes the best of Chicago, Memphis and Houston moves and mixes them together for a hot time delivers the good throughout. Well done."
- Chris Spector, Midwest Record
“[Steve Krase's] style is no holds barred and his songs are meant to be listened to loud.”
- Blues Blast Magazine
NEWS
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Should've Seen It Coming is listed on another best of 2017 blues music list!
Click here for more details Support Steve Krase and Ally Venable at this year's
ETX Music Awards Click here for more information Steve Krase Band finished in semi-finals of 2017 International Blues Challenge
Click here to read more. |
VIDEOS
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"WAIT ON TIME" - LIVE AT THE BACK PORCH
IN KILGORE, TX, JULY 29, 2016 "I'M A ROCKER"
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO |
SHOULD'VE SEEN IT COMING CD RELEASE TEASER
RELEASE DATE - APRIL 21, 2017 LIVE AT KATIE'S BAR IN BAILIFF, TX
JANUARY 6, 2017 |