Rockabilly, Rock and Roll, Hot Rods, Drive-Ins, Surf Music, Early Elvis and Sun Records! It’s that classic sound and look of the 1950’s and 60’s that influences the Texas based trio “The Vinyl Stripes!”
With their skinny ties, Gretsch guitars, slappin standup bass and retro rockin drums, The Vinyl Stripe's sound is influenced by those great classic artists from Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Cash,Dick Dale, The Beatles and more. These original guitar driven songs of the Vinyl Stripes are reminiscent of the rock and roll, rockabilly,surf era but with some classic rock influences from those 70's guitar greats you may also hear.. The is even a nod to Django Reinhardt on Holiday in Toontown!
about the band
Steve Curry
Guitar/Vocals
Before The Vinyl Stripes, Steve toured and recorded with many diverse bands and artists such asThe Jacksons, Boney James, Rapper D.O.C, Texas Gypsies, Fabian and has played guitar for many Texas artists and bands. He also lived in Los Angeles in the 90’s writing and performing music for many artists and song writers and touring some. He has won awards and was selected to the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces touring program, the Touring Artist Program of the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Mid-America Arts Alliance touring roster. He has toured all over the USA, Japan, and even Dubai! Steve also has worked as a producer and engineer in his studio and other local DFW area studios on over 50 CD releases from artist’s like the late Muddy Waters to many local rock, country and jazz bands. He also has composed music and has played guitar for television and film for Disney, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Fox TV, and on commercials for Mercedes, Ford, EA and more. Steve is endorsed by Gretsch Guitars and Category 5 amps. Wanting a new creative outlet, he formed the Vinyl Stripes in 2015 to perform their versions of classic and original roots rock/ rockabilly music!
Mark Baker
Drums/Vocals
Mark Baker is a Grammy nominated recording artist, with over 20 years of regional, national, and international touring experience. He’s worked with artists in many different genres, from singer-songwriter Phil Pritchett, to punk rock legends the Riverboat Gamblers, and industrial metal pioneers, Ministry. He is endorsed by Yamaha Drums.
Greg New
Bass/Vocals
Rockabilly slappin upright bass is what Greg does for The Vinyl Stripes band. He is a musician from DFW in the great state of Texas. He got his start in music growing up in church choir at the First Baptist Church in Garland, TX. He is endorsed by Englehardt upright basses and has played in various Texas Hillbilly, country, rock and punk bands such as Truck Stop Junkies, Fish Fry Bingo and the Bodarks .
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