The Steve Morse Band has revealed details of their upcoming album, “Triangulation”, set for release on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings. To mark the occasion, the band has also shared the official video for their new single, “Break Through”.
“Break Through” is the first new music since the release of 2009’s “Out Standing In Their Field”. Talking about the track, Steve Morse shares, “This may start with a guitar riff, but the bass carries the melody. It’s just a great feel to play over, and a positive vibe to start the album”.
Whenever the conversation turns to the greatest guitarists of all time, Steve Morse’s name is always in the mix. On this album, Morse reunites with longtime collaborator Dave LaRue (The Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, Flying Colors) on bass, with Van Romaine (Enrique Iglesias) handling drums.
Steve beams: “Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why. These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. While making the album, we played together, working through parts, riffing off each other, and collaborating on arrangements. I’d bring an idea, and hear it instantly — and then hear it improved. We made this album together, and you can hear it.”
The album also boasts stellar guest appearances — from Eric Johnson’s majestic touch on “TexUS,” to Dream Theater’s John Petrucci delivering his unmistakable progressive metal power, and of course, Kevin Morse joining his father on “Taken By An Angel.”
Executive producer Bill Evans noted: “The compositions are among Steve’s best. And audiences can finally hear every detail of Van and Dave’s performance…the band’s collaborative musicality.” Steve added, “Brian captured me brilliantly, and Carl Roa created more sonic and performance clarity than we’ve ever had.”
It’s no secret that the past few years have been the most personally difficult of Steve Morse’s life — which perhaps makes this year’s creative comeback with the new Steve Morse Band album, Triangulation, all the more powerful. Across its nine tracks, the record captures the spirit of a master returning to his craft, taking listeners on a thrilling journey through a boundless mix of styles, from funk and blues to classical and metal.
“The album title ‘Triangulation’ comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve. It’s a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it’s only natural that he’s been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.
Among the nine tracks, the most poignant is undoubtedly “Taken By An Angel” — a heartfelt tribute to Steve’s late wife, Janine. Morse had stepped away from the music world to care for her, staying by her side until her final moments. “That song is new territory for me,” explains Morse. “It was put together for my late wife’s memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks’ eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life and career. People knew her from the STEVE MORSE BAND tours. She was the smiling face opening CDs for me to sign, selling t-shirts, listening to people’s stories in the crowd, and taking photos for VIP visits”.
After all the heartache and anguish of the last few years, you can’t help but feel grateful Morse is once again ready to share his creative genius with the world around him. Given his stature among the guitar community — often lauded as “your hero’s hero” in the same way people spoke about Jeff Beck — his creative return marks a new phase of inspiration and brilliance. In that sense, you can tell the release of this record means a lot to him.
The band hits the road in October bringing the new repertoire to the stage. Steve Morse shares: “Every generation or so, we put out a new album, and the time is now! We’ll be doing new material on stage, and have enlisted a special guest, Angel Vivaldi, to allow us to better perform some of the layered tunes in concert. Excited to have a bigger sound and new material! See you on tour!” Van Romaine offers: “I am so thrilled for this brand new major STEVE MORSE BAND chapter with new tour dates and an album that was so much fun to record with Steve and Dave LaRue, and a couple special guests. While music is always subjective this ‘Triangulation’ album is such a gem to me on many levels.”
Upcoming appearances are:
Oct. 09 – Louisville, KY @ Headliner’s
Oct. 10 – Nashville, TN @ CMA Theater
Oct. 12 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
Oct. 13 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
Oct. 14 – Charlotte, NC @ The Neighborhood Theatre
Oct. 15 – Raleigh, NC @ The Rialto Theatre
Oct. 16 – Annapolis, MD @ Rams Head On Stage
Oct. 18 – Elkton, MD @ Elkton Music Hall
Oct. 19 – Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box
Oct. 20 – Red Bank, NJ @ The Vogel
Oct. 21 – Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater
Oct. 23 – Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theatre
Oct. 25 – Cohoes, NY @ Cohoes Music Hall
Oct. 26 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
