Twice As Good + Band in Santa Rosa, CA

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Twice As Good is Paul & Rich Steward, the son & father, native american, ultimate blues duo!! Backed by the amazing 2XG band, their own brand of Blues/R&B/Rock is infused with soulful vocals, screaming guitar, dance grooves, and a hint of the Indian beat.

Twice As Good is the professional name of the music duo formed by Paul Anthony Steward (Son, born 1984) and Richard James Steward (Father, born 1951) from Clearlake Oaks, CA; Pomo Indians of the Elem Indian Colony reservation in Clearlake Oaks. Richard had grown up around music all his life, having learned to play guitar and sing from his mom. He mostly admired Blues & Soul. After leaving the troubles of the reservation with a group of extended family, they faced gripping poverty relocating to Santa Rosa but music kept their spirits up. When Paul was a young teenager at 14, Richard taught Paul to play guitar, encouraging him to be a Lead Guitarist. Paul, inspired by B.B. King began imitating the electric blues guitar he heard on the radio and CD's, also practicing his vocals.

In May 2003 they debuted as "Twice As Good, 2XG" . The name "Twice As Good" is not a claim of status. To Paul & Rich it is a dedication to hard work and quality of craft; about believing in one's self, not being shy, and having the courage to try something as hard as becoming a successful professional musician. They were once told, "you can't make it in the music business, you got to be twice as good," so they replied, "well all right then. We will be, Twice As Good."

They have been all over the USA, released 7 albums, gained a West Coast Blues Award, a Native American Music Award, and an Indian Summer Music Award. They have graced the cover of News From Native California magazine as well as received great reviews in Living Blues Magazine, Blues Blast Magazine and The San Francisco Chronicle. 2XG has shared the stage with many legends and famous artists such as Robert Randolph, Wes Studi, Charlie Musselwhite, and Big Bill Morganfield, and continue to garner success and praise with Paul leading the band through flashy tunes with soulful vocals, screaming guitar, and unbelievable stage presence.

Screen name:

twiceasgood

Member since:

Mar 25 2013

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Age:

39 years

Influences

B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, Luther Allison, Joe Louis Walker, Albert Collins, Robert Randolph, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Magic Slim, and many more.

Members Of Band

Paul Steward - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards, Harmonica
Rich Steward - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Bass
Keyboards
Drums

MUSIC