*Winners of the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame "Best New Blues Band" Award, Oakland CA, March 2010   *Currently the #1 Blues Band in Lake County, CA as posted by Reverbnation.com *Showcased band in the River Rock Casino T.V. commercial, Geyserville CA, September 2009 *Featured Showcase Entertainment for the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas Nevada, November 2008   *KBSC-TV Recorded Concert Broadcasts, live at Everett's Bar & Club, Crescent City CA, June 2008   *Nominated for an "Outstanding Musical Achievement" award by First Americans in the Arts, F.A.I.T.A. March 2008   *On the cover of "News From Native California" magazine, Fall 2007 issue Twice As Good, or their acronym 2XG, is the professional name of the music duo formed by Paul Anthony Steward (Son, born 1984) and Richard James Steward (Father, born 1951) from Elem Indian Colony in Clearlake Oaks, CA on the shores of beautiful Clear Lake. Richard had grown up around music all his life, he learned to play guitar and sing from his Mother, Priscilla. Priscilla had learned music from her cousin Hank Gonzalez. Hank & the Country Classics was a favorite Country music singer of the Indian community around Clear Lake and Northern California. Later on, Hank taught and shared music and performance tips to Paul & Rich, even shared the stage with them in Twice As Good’s early years. Rich grew up admiring Country, Blues & Soul. He shared this music with his youngest Son, Paul.  When Paul was a young teenager he showed a great interest in music. He had a toy keyboard and could figure out and play melodies by ear. Richard taught Paul some keyboard chords and how to play guitar, encouraging him to be a Lead Guitarist. Paul, inspired by B.B. King began imitating the Electric Blues Guitar he heard on the radio and CD's, also practicing his vocals. Paul & Rich, inspired by the Blues Brothers, began performing house parties and BBQ’s for friends and family, just the two of them.  They had played around with various bands in the beginning, gaining exposure and experience, working with an Indian group from Colusa Reservation called “Red Man Blues” that had broken up but in May 2003 they debuted as "Twice As Good, 2XG" at Terry's Southern BBQ in Santa Rosa, CA. Since then they have been all over the USA, independently released 4 albums, shared the stage with many legends and famous artists, and continue to garner success and praise with Paul leading the band through flashy show tunes, with soulful vocals, screaming guitar, and unbelievable stage presence. From the house parties they went to the clubs. From the clubs they went to the Indian Casinos. Getting a steady gig at River Rock Casino was a large growing point for them. From the casinos they went to the festivals. Being part of the revered Blue Wing Blues Festival 2007 for the first time got them a great magazine interview in News From Native California. From there they took a hot tip from the great Charlie Musselwhite, who heard them playing at River Rock Casino and saluted them, he told them to go to Clarksdale Mississippi. You bet that they were standing at the “Crossroads” in April 2008 for the “Juke Joint Blues Festival.” Following that Blues Trail like the old-timers did they went up North and got another big performance in June 2009 at the Chicago Blues Festival, performing with the amazing Johnny B. Gayden on Bass Guitar. Then back home in California, they were honored by the Bay Area Blues Society at the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame with an award for “Best New Blues Band of 2010,” the 1st Native Americans to receive an award. Onward they continue to spread the sounds of the West Coast Blues with a hint of the Indian Beat. The name "Twice As Good" isn't a claim of status. To Paul & Rich it is a dedication to hard work and quality of craft. About believing in one's self, not being shy, and having the courage to try something as hard as becoming a successful professional musician. They were once told, "You can't make it in the music business, you got to be twice as good". So they replied, "Well all right then. We will be, Twice As Good". Richard J. Steward, (Rhythm Guitar) is a Pomo Indian and a member of the Elem Indian Colony Tribe of Lake County, California. Self taught and trained over the years by playing in several unknown bands in numerous honky tonks and dives throughout Northern California. A life-long fan of Blues and Soul he passed that passion along to his family and children, but particularly his youngest son. He worked many day jobs to buy more music equipment for Paul so that someday they could, "take the show on the road"! That day is today. Along with being a Blues Man, Rich is a Native American community leader in and around his homelands. He oversees the Lake County Indian Education Center which helps Indian children with tutoring and after-school activities. Rich believes education is the light and the right way. Rich is also a leader in his tribe, Elem Indian Colony, often assisting the tribe’s government. Rich & Paul’s tribe, Elem, has had a difficult history but still Rich continues to uphold and promote a good standard of citizenship, and Stewardship, in the tribe. Rich’s older son, Mateo, is a great man and character like his Father. He also shares the music! Mateo has been a touring manager with the famous Rockabilly band “The Chop Tops.” Mateo plays guitar and Upright Bass in a swingin’ Rockabilly style. In Summer 2009, Mateo played Upright Bass with Dad and Brother at the Blue Wing Saloon for Twice As Good show. Friend, Jake Whitelaw, played drums. Mateo also sang backup vocals on the “If That’s All Right With You” album. Of notable mention, he did make friends and hang with the great side-man Luther Tucker, back when Tucker was gigging and living in the Bay Area. Rich's style of rhythm guitar is based from the old Blues/Jazz style of comping, inspired by the legendary Matt "guitar" Murphy. Hence, the SG guitars. Check out his funky rhythm solo on their song "Make It Go". Rich is also known as "Daddy Rich" or "The Father of The Blues". Paul Steward-(Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Sax, Harmonica, Trumpet, Ukulele) In High School, Paul rose to prominence in his school jazz band earning awards and praise that led to a small music scholarship to the University of Nevada, Reno. Paul enrolled and began attending classes at UNR, but after a semester he decided for the time being to continue his education back home in Santa Rosa. Paul current attends Sonoma State University as a Business Major/Music Minor. Paul also plays Harmonica, Keyboard, Trumpet, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Violin and Saxophone. Since 2003 he has performed as one half of Twice As Good with his father. He has jammed with many great artists and musicians, picking up pointers and skills on the way, directed the band when 2XG backed up a Temptations tribute group doing all the classic soul, then a year later, directed a country music show of 3 great country star impersonators, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, and Charlie Daniels, also laying down some smokin' guitar solos during each one of these shows. In May of 2007 Paul Steward got to jump on stage with Robert Randolph & The Family Band at the Wells Fargo Center, Santa Rosa, and jam. The crowd was amazed and Paul was said to have smoked Robert and Family, all in good fun. Then in August of 2008 Twice As Good joined with their friend Charlie Musselwhite on stage to headline the Blue Wing Blues Festival at the historic Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon/Cafe of Upper Lake, CA. He plays Gospel music most Sundays at the House of Refuge Christian Fellowship Church.  he performed on occaison with the amazing Bay Area Gospel group, The Kingdom Travelers. He also tore the house down in an all out "guitar & bass blues shredding contest" with the amazing bassist Johnny B. Gayden, formerly of Albert Collins' IceBreakers. Johnny won, but gave Paul considerable praise. In March 2010 Rich and Paul proudly accepted the West Coast Blues Award "Best New Blues Band 2010" they are the first Native Americans to be awarded. Paul gives all the credit to his Dad who has given him the inspiration, the opportunity, and all the help. This coming September Paul will direct his own little Big Band for a tribute show to B.B. King. Paul will be the impersonator. It’s an 85th birthday salute to the King that Paul & Rich follow.  Whether he's diving off stages, doing the splits, or dancing his way thru the audience you'll usually catch a big smile on his face as he is out not only to create great music but also to entertain.	SHARED THE STAGE WITH: Robert Randolph & The Family Band Charlie Musselwhite Storm Taylor Second Wind-Temptations Tribute Group Garth Brooks-Country Legends Impersonator Charlie Daniels-Country Legends Impersonator Shania Twain-Country Legends Impersonator The Kingdom Travelers Andre Williams Rob Watson Alvon Johnson Levi Lloyd The Unauthorized Rolling Stones The Delta Wires Bobbie Webb Norton Buffalo Tonemah BlueBox Sugar Pie DeSanto Terry Hanck Guitar Mikey Razorblade Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks Volker Strifler Dorthy Morrison Johnny B. Gayden Joe Louis Walker Booker T. Jones Louis-Virie Blanche Zakiya Hooker J.C. Smith Pinkie Rideau & Blind Resistance Twice As Good, has played at these venues and others and continues to get return engagements: FESTIVALS: The Petaluma Wine, Jazz, & Blues Festival, Petaluma, CA Bicoastal Media Summer Concert Series, Eureka & Lakeport, CA The Red White & Blues Festival, Pleasanton, CA The Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago, IL The Global Gaming Expo, Las Vegas, NV The Sonoma County Blues Festival, Santa Rosa, CA The Juke Joint Festival, Clarksdale, MS Native Contemporary Arts Festival, San Francisco, CA The Electric Pow Wow, San Francisco, CA The Native American Music Association Blues Fest, San Jacinto, CA The Cobb Mtn. Jazz & Blues Fest, Cobb Mtn, CA The Round Valley Reservation Domestic Violence-Program Music & Arts Festival, Covelo, CA The Blue Wing Saloon Blues Festival, Upper Lake, CA The KRSH 95.9FM Backyard Concert Series, Santa Rosa, CA The SSU Gospel Extravaganza, Rohnert Park, CA Hoopa Tribe Annual Sovereignty Day Celebration, Hoopa, CA Kiwanis Club Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, Yuba City, CA The Calistoga Summer Concert Series, Calistoga, CA The Home Grown Blues Series, Oakland, CA CONCERT HALLS: The Hilton Resort, Palm Springs, CA The Wyndham Resort, Palm Springs, CA Cultural Center, Crescent City, CA The Wells Fargo Center, Santa Rosa, CA The Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, CA The Brava Theatre, San Francisco, CA The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, CA The Grand Caberet, Pala, CA Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol, CA Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa Joe Mazzola Showroom, Kelseyville, CA Veterans Memorial Hall, Santa Rosa, CA The Friedman Center, Santa Rosa, CA The Hyatt Regency, Downtown Sacramento, CA The Ukiah Valley Conference Center, Ukiah, CA The Mooselodge, Clearlake Oaks, CA The Napa Town & Country Fairgrounds-Cabernet Hall, Napa, CA CLUBS: The Saw Shop, Kelseyville, CA The Tradewinds, Cotati, CA Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe, Clarksdale, MS Indian Beach Resort, Clearlake Oaks, CA Carlos & Vinny's Bar/Grill, Lakeport, CA The Keg, Hopland, CA The Buckhorn, Covelo, CA The Forestville Club, Forestville, CA Andre's BBQ, Clearlake, CA The Garage Sports Bar, Santa Cruz, CA The Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake, CA The Ace In The Hole Pub, Sebastopol, CA The Outpost, Winton, CA Everett's, Crescent City, CA The Grand Oaks Restaurant, Oakland, CA The Pasta Pelican, Alemeda, CA The Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio, CA Reggie's Music Joint, Chicago, IL Shooter's, Crescent City, CA The Lodge at Blue Lakes, Upper Lake, CA Riviera Hills Bar & Grill, Kelseyville, CA The Union Room, San Francisco, CA Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA JJ's Blues Club, San Jose, CA ...to name a few. CASINOS: River Rock Casino, Geyserville, CA (the house band for over 5 years and still going!) La Posta Casino, Boulevard, CA Rolling Hills Casino, Corning, CA Casino Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ Pala Resort & Casino, Pala, CA Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley, CA Konocti Vista Casino, Lakeport, CA Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, Nice, CA Twin Pine Casino, Middletown, CA Shodakai Coyote Valley Casino, Ukiah, CA(Twice As Good won 1st place in the November '04 Battle of the Bands) Hopland Shokawah Casino, Hopland, CA Lucky 7 Casino, Smith River, CA The Sienna Hotel & Casino of Reno, NV La Posta Casino, Boulevard, CA Soboba Casino & Bingo, San Jacinto, CA (with Red Man Blues) Colusa Bingo & Casino, Colusa, CA (with Red Man Blues) The Silver Reef Casino, Bellingham, WA (with Storm Taylor) The Silver Legacy Casino of Reno, NV Red Hawk Casino, Placerville, CA Blue Lake Casino, Blue Lake, CA WINERIES & VINEYARDS: Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah, CA Tulip Hill Winery, Nice, CA Moulds Family Vineyard, Napa, CA Castello di Amorosa, Castle & Winery, Calistoga, CA Nelson Family Vineyards, Ukiah, CA Kelseyville Wine Company & Olive Mill, Kelseyville, CA SCHOOLS: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School, Bloomfield, NM City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA The Harvey Milk Academy, San Francisco, CA University of Nevada, Reno, NV Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA Montgomery High School, Santa Rosa, CA West Park Elementary School, Napa, CA BLUES SOCIETIES: The Bay Area Blues Society, Oakland, CA The Sacramento Blues Society, Sacramento, CA The Sonoma County Blues Society, Santa Rosa, CA The Golden Gate Blues Sociey, Redwood City, CA ORGANIZATIONS: House of Refuge Christian Fellowship, Rohnert Park, CA The North Bay Pool Players Association, Santa Rosa, CA KRSH 95.9FM-Sonoma County, CA KPFA 94.1FM-Berkeley, CA The City of Clearlake Chamber of Commerce, Clearlake, CA The Cancer Society Relay For Life, Lakeport, CA Tele-Video Company, Oakland, CA The Native American Health Center, San Francisco, CA Lake County Tribal Health Center, Lakeport, CA Sonoma County Indian Health Center, Santa Rosa, CA Round Valley Indian Health Center, Covelo, CA First Americans In The Arts, Beverly Hills, CA The Soroptimists International of St. Helena, CA The Native Sons of St. Helena, CA The Law Offices of Monteau & Peebles, Sacramento, CA Royal Adah Arms Apartments, San Francisco, CA CA Indian Education Association, Sacramento, CA California Indian Manpower Consortium, Sacramento, CA Chicago Indian Manpower Consortium, Chicago, IL Bicoastal Media, Lakeport, CA KBSC-TV from Brookings, OR to Crescent City, CA Heyday Books: News From Native California Magazine, Berkeley, CA M.C.A.V.N. Event of the Heart Fundraiser, Ukiah, CA Sunrise Special Services Foundation, Upper Lake, CA Animal Coalition of Lake County, Clearlake, CA The Calistoga Chamber of Commerce, Calistoga, CA INDIAN TRIBES & RESERVATIONS: Wilton Rancheria, Elk Grove, CA Lytton Rancheria, Santa Rosa, CA The Lummi Nation of Washington State, Bellingham, WA The Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, Fallon, NV Stewart's Point Rancheria, Stewart's Point, CA Elk Valley Rancheria, Crescent City, CA Pala Reservation, Pala, CA Big Valley Rancheria, Lakeport, CA Hoopa Reservation, Hoopa, CA Coyote Valley Rancheria, Redwood Valley, CA Middletown Rancheria, Middletown, CA Robinson Rancheria, Nice, CA MOTORCYCYLE GROUPS: The Redwood Coast Riders, Point Arena, CA The Mendocino County H.O.G. Association, Ukiah, CA The Iron Pigs, Lakeport, CA and numerous, weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and private parties.