Blog entries

"Working it all out..."

Levi Stephens — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:49:42 +0100

So here it is yet another long stint between blogs and for this you have my deepest apologies (although some of the blame can be attributed to Facebook and Twitter). I've been good though working hard these days. Still on the road and in the studio collaborating with some really great artist and it's been a tremendous honor to get that kind of love. For everyone thats been playing This Way so much you can't wait to hear more, well I promise that I will do my best to get crack'n on the new album...

Believer's Out Of Doubters!

Levi Stephens — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:49:27 +0100

So the last few days, weeks, hell months have been crazy busy to say the least! I'm currently blogging from a Starbucks in Nashville.. I love being out on the road, but even more than that, I love how well we're being received out here. It never gets old playing in a bar like the Boiler Room in Owensboro Kentucky, an acoustic set at White Water University in Wisconsin or back home playing Solly's or Howard University. It really makes my heart smile to know that no matter where we find ourselves ...

"When I'm Rich" - WTTG Fox5 Morning News (3/4/11)

LeviStephens.com Webmaster — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:45:10 +0100

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"When I'm Rich". - WTTG Fox5 Morning News

More unplugged performances and official video on the LeviStephens.com YouTube channel.

"This Corny"

Levi Stephens — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:25:36 +0100

So over the last two years I would have to say that it's become almost embarrassingly obvious that well.. I'm a cornball!! However I'm not your typical pocket protector book worm nerdy cornball. Nah, I'm more of a get lost in something that would be considered by most really cheesy and corny. For instance I tend to say the corniest in-between song monologs, I know way to much about the origins of more than a few of Stan Lee's characters (fellow Cornball/Nerds know who Stan Lee is), and I still ...

From the Road...

Levi Stephens — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:38:02 +0100

It's always cool to sit for a moment and really take it all in.. On the one hand, I'm typing this from a tour bus leaving Chicago headed to St Louis and finally starting to feel like we're covering some real ground with the album and shows. While I know I have a little ways to go, it feels good! I think the hard work is starting to pay off! "An Lord knows we work hard for everything!!" I want to do another album, but this album still has a lot of miles to go (no tour bus pun intended). I'm just...

Happy New Year!!!

Levi Stephens — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:14:42 +0100

So here it is the end of another year and just like most year this time, I'm gearing up for the New Year. I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays as much as I am. I've been spending time with family, eating and closing out a few projects, oh yeah and eating! I think we're just about ready for the new year though! We have a college tour starting up in January, an acoustic EP of "This Way", a few songs to be released on some really talented artist and maybe a Christmas album for 2011! Yeah we'...

In case you missed the recording, here's a taste of "Nashville"...

LeviStephens.com Webmaster — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:41:31 +0100

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"Nashville". Ebenezers Coffee House - Washington, DC.

More unplugged performances and official video on the LeviStephens.com YouTube channel.

"Miles To Go"

Levi Stephens — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:15:41 +0100

I think it's safe to say that as an artist, I've truly ventured into some uncharted territory!! It's very challenging but I am having a lot fun though and I must say this year has been the coolest adventure ever! We've been playing everywhere (I mean everywhere!) and the crazy thing is, the response is always the same... love. Go figure!! Here lately there is this new pressure and almost borderline anxiety with trying to figure out a creative direction for my next album!!! I know, it's a little...

Endless Possibilities!

Levi Stephens — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:57:02 +0100

So I'm excited to say that levistephens.com is now a one stop shop for "This Way" and all the other really cool merchandise soon to come over the next few weeks!! We've been working really hard to get to this point. Special thanks to my amazing web design team Mike Logan & Eddie Henderson of GMG World Media and the good people over at Nimbit for their help with everything!! As you can see it's been a while since I've blogged, but we've just been really busy laying the ground work for th...

"So Much Love"

Levi Stephens — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:08:34 +0100

Hey fam! It's been a minute since I posted my last blog so let me bring you up to speed on what's going on in my world… As you know we released "this way" in Jan and since then, this year has been amazing. I've played with and met some really dope artist/musicians, a radio and television interview and I've also been doing some traveling too. "This Way" is getting amazing reviews from online bloggers and other internet publications as well as all the those who bought it.(thank you) We'll also ...

"I Believe In Music"

Levi Stephens — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:55:48 +0100

Hey guys! So I'm here listening to a little Donny Hathaway ("I Believe In Music") and I figured why not blog a little… It's been a crazy and busy last few weeks for me! Full of ups and yes some downs. Though I'm guessing this is all just the journey of an" indie" artist. Some day I'll be able to share it all on Story Tellers! LOL! I'm always game for the grind though. It really does build character, grit and resolve like nothing else I've ever experienced. The only real downside ...

"This Way" Reviewed by DMV Spectrum

LeviStephens.com Webmaster — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:02:56 +0100

Jokingly deemed “the DMV’s India Arie” by Mambo Sauce’s Black Boo, Stephens is often seen at different venues throughout the city, with guitar in tow, playing selected tracks from This Way, his debut album released in January.

After multiple listens to Stephens’ 12-song, 48-minute recording, it is clear that he has great reverence for music’s pioneers. This Way also speaks to Stephens’ willingness to bare his soul, a mission he easi...

Positive Energy!!

Levi Stephens — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:38:07 +0100

I never realized how much weight and energy words can carry. I guess I never really put much thought into it until several conversations over a period time began to standout. Now thinking back on those exchanges I noticed that whether it was extremely positive or equally negative the power of what was said still rings in my head and in turn effected in some way my outlook on any number of things! So for my New Years Resolution, I'm not only going to think more positively, but I'm ...

"I need you..."

Levi Stephens — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:55:39 +0100

Let me first start by saying these last few weeks have been amazing! Thank you to everyone who purchased "This Way" and to everyone who has been giving me crazy love on twitter and facebook even on here! Thank you! I don't have the exact number of sales yet, but I think we did pretty good for an album that literally came out of nowhere! Lol! I think we may have started something guys :)

For those who don't know, I've been a full-time songwriter/ producer f...

"Let's Make History"

Levi Stephens — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:17:14 +0100

Happy New Year everyone! I think it's still cool to say that up 'til like March or something! Anyway, with everything sort of happening really fast here lately it's been really hard to get by here and really catch you all up on everything. The thing is I tweet/facebook so much that by the time I do settle down to blog about my day to day goings ons, I almost don't have anything to say. Go figure…

So this Friday Jan 22nd is the big day! "This Way' will be out and of...

Levi performing Nashville at 1/22 Listening Party

LeviStephens.com Webmaster — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:45:10 +0100

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"Nashville". Old Bowie Town Grille - Bowie, MD.

More unplugged performances and official video in the video section.

So Anxious...

Levi Stephens — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:45:58 +0100

Wow it has been a while! Where to begin?? Well, Happy Holidays to everyone! I trust you all had a good one. My Christmas was great! a much needed break to spend time with family and friends. Oh and presents are always good too! So, with the holidays/year coming to an end, my focus is on the new year and the release of “This Way”! And yes, we have a release date now Jan 22nd it will be available on CD Baby and shortly after that, Itunes! So we will be keeping you posted...

"We're Almost Done"!!

Levi Stephens — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:23 +0100

I’m in a good place right now. A great place actually! I’m anxious but not too anxious. And while I still don’t have an exact release date, I’ve found some peace in knowing that this is just a small part of the process. In the long run, I feel this album is better for it as we are paying close attention to detail with every aspect of it. So I'll say it again...“We’re almost done”! I swear I want everyone to hear this album so bad it keeps me up at nig...

Powered by Love

Levi Stephens — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:10:45 +0100

So here we go guys my first official blog on the site! I’m here in Deale MD with Paris Hollins and Warren Jones proofing some of the mixes. So far, I’m really excited about how things have come together! I’ve got to say as I sit here and listen, I can’t help thinking WOW it’s been a long process in the writing and producing of this album. I think I’m better for it though. We officially started in February and here we are about 9 months later with a complete...