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Stefan George

One of Tucson's best-loved singer/songwriters, Stefan George has won award after award for his evocative songwriting and luminous guitar playing. He was a New Folk Award Finalist at the Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival in 1996, a Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour Finalist in 1996, and a Tucson Area Music (TAMMY) award winner in 1994, 1995 and 1997 -- with 1997 awards in Best Songwriter, Best Solo Acoustic Performer and Best Acoustic Ensemble categories. In addition, this versatile musician hosted the "Blues Summit" at the 1997 Kerrville Folk Festival and has been invited back to Kerrville ever since. Stefan was a featured Showcase artist at South By Southwest in 1991 and 1994. He has also performed in concert with David Wilcox, Norman Blake, Bill Miller, Rory Block and Bill Morrissey, to name but a few.

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Stefan George and Songtower

Twelve original songs, featuring "Road Song." Voted Best Original Single in the 1994 TAMMY awards. "Stefan George and Songtower was one of the finest local album releases of last year." -- Gene Armstrong, Arizona Daily Star

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Cactus and Concrete

Twelve original songs featuring "Cactus and Concrete" and "Electric Avenue." Playing percussion is Will Clipman, an original member of the Songtower Ensemble who also plays with the Carlos NAkai Quartet.

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Stef's Blue Bait Shop

A collection of solo performances showcasing Stefan's acoustic slide virtuosity. the album includes an inspired cover of Muddy Waters' "Dissatisfied Blues," as well as songs from Robert Johnson, Steve James, and of course Stefan. "Stefan is absolutely one of the most talented and versatile musicians in Tucson." - Steve Gilsdorf, Blues Beat

Point and Pray

Point and Play is a series of duets or musical intersections. A lot of spectacular guests appear on this recording. The songs are listed in the order in which they were recorded. Most of the recording was done "live", face to face, in one take. The songs were written by Stefan with the guest artist in mind, often the night before the session. The recording was done on big, old fashioned mic's, recorded on two inch tape, and mixed with a minimum of studio "tricks", to capture a spontaneous "back porch" feel and ambiance. 
 
Guest include, but are not limited to: Steve James, Peter McLaughlin, Tom Ball, Kristina Olsen, and The Molly's.