St. Stephen’s - A band with sweet guitar licks, soaring harmonies and finely crafted songs. Influences range from Buffalo Springfield-era sixties folk-rock to 70's rock n' roll with Britpop undertones. They have 2 drummers and multiple singers-songwriters.
The name is not a religious reference, but has been a constant presence for the band since it formed. Their weekly song-crafting sessions are a musical communion of sorts, and have taken place across the street from a century old church and cemetery yard in Chelsea, Quebec. The “cemetery gates” and “St Stephen’s” also evoke the musical legacies of The Smiths and Grateful Dead. St Stephen’s has been an anchor for the band - it's the church they don't attend on a weekly basis.
St. Stephen's are a five-piece, Ottawa-Chelsea Quebec, Canada based band formed in the fall of 2012. Formerly known as The Flats, the band has released one full length CD "Between the Beams" in 2010 and one six song EP "Tell Me Something Else" in 2012. The band released their St. Stephen's debut 11 song CD "All We Are" in 2015. store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StStephens
The name is not a religious reference, but has been a constant presence for the band since it formed. Their weekly song-crafting sessions are a musical communion of sorts, and have taken place across the street from a century old church and cemetery yard in Chelsea, Quebec. The “cemetery gates” and “St Stephen’s” also evoke the musical legacies of The Smiths and Grateful Dead. St Stephen’s has been an anchor for the band - it's the church they don't attend on a weekly basis.
St. Stephen's are a five-piece, Ottawa-Chelsea Quebec, Canada based band formed in the fall of 2012. Formerly known as The Flats, the band has released one full length CD "Between the Beams" in 2010 and one six song EP "Tell Me Something Else" in 2012. The band released their St. Stephen's debut 11 song CD "All We Are" in 2015. store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StStephens
October 25, 2021 - Hello Friends of St Stephen’s
It has been a tough year and a half. We (Greg, Matthew, Steve, Mitch, and Rob) all hope you and your family and friends are well.
As things continue to improve in Ottawa, we are excited to announce that we are performing live on Saturday, November 13th at The Rainbow Bistro in the Byward Market. Supporting us will be our special guests Faux Confessions who present "a set of original songs emerging from the flames of the pandemic." The show starts at 9pm.
Please know that proof of vaccination certificates will be checked at the door. Please do not come if you are not vaccinated.
In addition, the Rainbow has assured us that all staff are vaccinated and has agreed to keep the club at approximately 60% capacity (125 people) rather than simply the maximum permitted under Ontario's new opening rules.
As you may know, The Rainbow Bistro has been an institution in the Ottawa music scene for more than 35 years and like many local businesses has been hit hard by the pandemic. For this reason, please know that we are charging a bit more for this show than we have in the past ($20) and are providing half to The Rainbow Bistro to help them make it through this rough time.
Tickets may be purchased at the door. However, to guarantee you have a ticket (as we may sell out), we encourage you to buy yours in advance at this link: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/st-stephens-band-rainbow-bistro-tickets/11470575
We look forward to seeing you,
THE STORY OF "ALL WE ARE"
The Flats formed in 2007 as a six piece. Given the evolution of their sound, changes to the line-up, as well as the confusing fact that there were several North American bands called "The Flats", the band felt that the name no longer reflected who they were. They became St. Stephen's.
All We Are
The first single "All We Are" is a complete band composition and is a meditation on the constantly changing times. In particular the gentrification of old neighborhoods and those who flock there. While it’s a commentary on hipster culture, it’s not a condemnation. The grammatically challenged refrain reminds us that we are more than the devices we carry and the style we try to project.
“All we are, we ain’t”
The song is also an observation on the realities of modern society with the constant use of smartphones. People flock to coffee shops, not to talk to each other, but to catch up on e-mail or update their facebook status.
"Everybody`s heads looking down, like the answer has been placed on the ground"
They seem more interested in tweeting a foodie picture of their fusion dinner at the hip new gastro pub than enjoying the food and company. It seems like nobody talks to each other anymore.
It has been a tough year and a half. We (Greg, Matthew, Steve, Mitch, and Rob) all hope you and your family and friends are well.
As things continue to improve in Ottawa, we are excited to announce that we are performing live on Saturday, November 13th at The Rainbow Bistro in the Byward Market. Supporting us will be our special guests Faux Confessions who present "a set of original songs emerging from the flames of the pandemic." The show starts at 9pm.
Please know that proof of vaccination certificates will be checked at the door. Please do not come if you are not vaccinated.
In addition, the Rainbow has assured us that all staff are vaccinated and has agreed to keep the club at approximately 60% capacity (125 people) rather than simply the maximum permitted under Ontario's new opening rules.
As you may know, The Rainbow Bistro has been an institution in the Ottawa music scene for more than 35 years and like many local businesses has been hit hard by the pandemic. For this reason, please know that we are charging a bit more for this show than we have in the past ($20) and are providing half to The Rainbow Bistro to help them make it through this rough time.
Tickets may be purchased at the door. However, to guarantee you have a ticket (as we may sell out), we encourage you to buy yours in advance at this link: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/st-stephens-band-rainbow-bistro-tickets/11470575
We look forward to seeing you,
THE STORY OF "ALL WE ARE"
The Flats formed in 2007 as a six piece. Given the evolution of their sound, changes to the line-up, as well as the confusing fact that there were several North American bands called "The Flats", the band felt that the name no longer reflected who they were. They became St. Stephen's.
All We Are
The first single "All We Are" is a complete band composition and is a meditation on the constantly changing times. In particular the gentrification of old neighborhoods and those who flock there. While it’s a commentary on hipster culture, it’s not a condemnation. The grammatically challenged refrain reminds us that we are more than the devices we carry and the style we try to project.
“All we are, we ain’t”
The song is also an observation on the realities of modern society with the constant use of smartphones. People flock to coffee shops, not to talk to each other, but to catch up on e-mail or update their facebook status.
"Everybody`s heads looking down, like the answer has been placed on the ground"
They seem more interested in tweeting a foodie picture of their fusion dinner at the hip new gastro pub than enjoying the food and company. It seems like nobody talks to each other anymore.