Rodney Stepp & BSB - Steppin' Out (1997)

Our policy with regard to artists who produce music locally is that their efforts need to be competitive with major-label productions in order for us to air their music. With Rodney Stepp & BSB that certainly is true. His music is in a regular rotation on WTPI and has been for the past two years. As of today, two cuts from the "Steppin' Out" CD have received over 200 spins. I believe you will find Rodney's music very much worth your consideration. ~ 107.9 WTPI Radio Indianapolis, Indiana-Gary Havens

Buy this! Keep it when you're crusin' at night, bathed in the soft glow of the dashboard lights. Veteran local keyboardist/songwriter/producer Rodney Stepp covers a variety of moods on BSB's mostly instrumental debut. Check out the cool, rhythmic "Walk in the Dark", the bright, melodic "Steppin'" and the contemplative "Monday Morning Blues". Then there's the scratchy, funk-rockin' "Deliverin' 4-U", the creepin' "N' Da Morning" and the inspirational "Come Home, Oh Faithful Servant", the album's one vocal track, dedicated to Stepp's late parents - Danny and Lugenia Stepp. Stepp and his band - Joe Logan, Daren Owens, Steve Cooper, Bruce and Koknosh Lismon could hang with Alex Bugnon or about any other piano-fronted smooth jazz act out there. Indianapolis should support this album to help Rodney Stepp & BSB build a foundation for national exposure. ~ The Indianapolis Star newspaper 08/17/1997

I have had the pleasure of working with Rodney Stepp on his latest CD. Normally, when I am asked by a local artist, I usually have reservations. This CD by Rodney Stepp is on the same level as many of the nationally known artists. As Program Director of formerly "WGGR" now "WBKS", the CD "Steppin' Out" was in regular rotation. "Steppin' Out" was receiving more requests than some of the national artists we were playing. Rodney Stepp & BSB has performed at numerous high profiled events for my station and is one of the feature acts for this years Emmis Communications New Years Eve event. Rodney Stepp & BSB also was the headlining act for a near sellout show with the late jazz great George Howard. Rodney Stepp & BSB's "Steppin' Out", if picked up by the right distributor, will do great business. I highly recommend it. ~ Geno Shelton, WTLC-FM 105.7, Special Events Director, 06/08/1999 more... ~ Editorial Reviews