“Fans of guitar oriented instrumental rock with visions of fusion and prog should really enjoy this independent release. Doe has a guitar skill and sound that puts him alongside the greats in the field. Moreover, he produced the disc, played all the instruments and wrote all the music!” Track by Track Review at http//www.musicstreetjournal.com/sifustephendoe.htm
By Gary Hill from MUSIC STREET JOURNAL
“ The inclusion of odd metering and a great deal more emphasis on arrangement and structuring gave the instrumentals an added dimension. Stephen has incorporated his progressive/fusion influences to offer a varied accompaniment to his primary instrument I love the compositions and thoroughly enjoyed the material loved the guitar tone, the fact that Playing With Time wasn't just a display of guitar histrionics, but rather a careful mixture of well constructed melodic compositions with "in context" guitar playing.” Bob Mulvey from DPRP
GUITAR NINE
Artist For February-March, 2007
Uncovering Guitar Potential
”Doe delivers incredibly fast lines alongside his backing tracks, He's got all the neo-classical and shred skills down pat, which are put to good use on tracks such as "Con Fusion" and "Awakening", featuring some furious playing techniques.”
Also the guitar player for the Month of October and November!
http://www.guitar9.com/undiscov63f.html
“Stephen can be put, guitar playing wise, in the same category as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and even Allan Holdsworth. The music on “Playing With Time” is some of the most beautiful and endearing I’ve heard from a rock guitarist in ages.” Review by Ron Fuchs from ProgNaut
“If you like players like Vinnie Moore or Greg Howe, you’d better check this guy out. I hope Stephen gets the chance to get signed by a record label, he certainly deserves it. Stephen has written some great songs. The songs Con-fusion and Myself Reflection are beautiful, he can be very proud of written those songs. Changing moods in the songs, but still being one solid composition. His guitar playing is very strong, with a very good technique.” Review By Pedro from Proggnosis
“Very thought out piece of music and hearing this live would kick ass. The drums and bass lock in quite well and as I said before, great guitar work. The keyboard shines in this too. No overplays and that makes for great music”. QueenAugust
”Engaging rock instrumental, with interesting arrangement..- SunTravellers
“Sweet was the build up increases tension intelligently - thanks for not underestimating the listener Guitar is incredible- beautiful in break and the music really is "progressive rock" dig it!” - seriousn
”Fine exponents of the art - loved it!”- Marineboy
”A combination of an attractive bass melody and memorable material in the lead guitar work well alongside one another to create a thrilling and punchy listening experience. Uses very witty moments of silence and fragmented bursts of sound to play with the listener's ears and creating rhythmic uncertainty and gaining the interest and respect of the listener again. Truly brilliant playing. It gives me confidence in the strength of the music. Most certainly the musician is destined for great things”.- Iain_Masson
"This guy can play!”
MetalCZine
Spain's airplay on The Noise Hour gives “Playing With Time” a spin
http://thenoisehourradioshow.podOmatic.com/entry/2007-04-07T15_15_35-07_00
THE BEST ROCK/METAL YOU'VE (PROBABLY) NEVER HEARD....."
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COTTONROCK RADIO (CCRadio)
Tha Queen City, Mississippi United States
FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE MONTH:
RADIO GETS WILD…GIVEN GOLD AWARD!!!!
WILL BE ON A COMPILATION DISC PUT ON THROUGH THE STATION
IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
106.1 FM WSCA The Underworld Radio Show LIVE “in house” 2hr interview at on
6/26/2007 at 2pm (Podcast for those who missed it)
Talent Showcase Features Sifu Stephen Doe on www.iLike2Rock.net Sept 6 thru Sept 12, 2007.
http://www.ilike2rock.net/bands/d/sifu_doe.html
Featured Artists Studio present “Sifu Stephen Doe” on September 2 - 27, 2007 by Lyric LaCeile and Amy Vaughan's UK (www.myspace.com/lyricuk)
“Fans of guitar oriented instrumental rock with visions of fusion and prog should really enjoy this independent release. Doe has a guitar skill and sound that puts him alongside the greats in the field. Moreover, he produced the disc, played all the instruments and wrote all the music!” Track by Track Review at http//www.musicstreetjournal.com/sifustephendoe.htm
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