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*Winners of the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame "Best New Blues Band", Oakland CA, March 2010. *Nominated
by the Bay Area Blues Society (Oakland, CA) for the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge, Memphis TN. January,
2010.
*Showcased band in the River Rock Casino T.V. commerical, Geyserville CA, September 2009.
*Featured
Showcase Entertainment for the November 2008 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
*KBSC-TV Recorded Concert
Broadcasts, live at Everett's Bar & Club, June 2008.
*Nominated for an "Outstanding Musical Achievement"
award (contemporary category) 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 is the professional name of the music duo
formed by Paul Anthony Steward (Son, born 1984) and Richard James Steward (Father, born 1951) from Clearlake Oaks, CA. Pomo
Indians of the Elem Indian Colony. Richard had grown up around music all his life, learned to play guitar and sing. He mostly
admired the Blues & Soul. When Paul was a young teenager, Richard taught Paul 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 had played around with various bands in the beginning, gaining exposure and experience,
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 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.
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".
Paul Steward-(Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Sax, Harmonica, Trumpet,
Ukulele) is also a Pomo Indian and member of the Elem Indian Colony Tribe. Paul had music around him all his life through
his Father and family but only began playing guitar in his mid-teens. His Dad taught him his first chords and tricks then
told him “you learn the rest” so he began copying the guitar solos and leads of B. B. King and of Wayne Bennett
on some old Bobby “Blue” Bland tunes. In High School, Paul rose to prominence in his school jazz band earning
awards and praise that led to a 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 at the Santa Rosa Junior College.
One of Paul's aspirations is to become a music teacher. 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 tribute of 3 great country stars, 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 is currently working on and studying Gospel music, 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.
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.
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 for Paul so that someday they could, "take the show on the road"! That day is today.
Of
noteable 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".
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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
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
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
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 Union Room, San Francisco, CA
...to name a few.
CASINOS:
River Rock Casino, Geyserville, CA (the house band for over 4 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
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
BLUES
SOCIETIES:
The Bay Area Blues Society, Oakland, CA
The Sacramento Blues Society, Sacramento, CA
The Sonoma
County Blues Society, Santa Rosa, 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
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
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.
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