The Water Is Wide – FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

2012 – This cd was unveiled at the Tenth Annual Harp Guitar Gathering, held in Dallas last November. It was a complete surprise to me and a very amazing one. The subtitle is “A Tribute to Stephen Bennett”. Uh….., that’s me. To say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. I have a limited number of copies of this cd to offer for those of you who might be interested in having one. There are 15 tunes on here, ranging from compositions written for this cd – to arrangements of my tunes – to a couple of arrangements of other tunes specifically created for this project. The artists are: Gregg Miner, Andy Wahlber, Don Alder, Mike Doolin, Pete Bradshaw, Frank Doucette, Carter Lancaster, Jim Bennett, Larry Berwald, Hirokatsu Takei, Joe Morgan, Scott Burwell, Tommy Emmanuel and Kim Person. Andy McKee wrote the intro. It was an amazing thing that these folks (and many others helped out too) did for me and I will always be grateful for the honor, as well as continue to try to live up to it.

Price: $15.00

High Street

2012 – A collection of 14 original tunes: Mamanita, Adventure Dog, Harp Guitar Guy, High Street, Chocolate Mo, Honey Bee’s Lament, Song For Michael, Sacagawea, Buster’s Verklempt, Cemetery Ridge, Down A Kansas Road, Welcome To New Rome, Tres Padres and Tipping Point.

Price: $15.00

Cool Tunes for Harp Guitar

2012 – My arrangements of: The Rohan Theme (from Lord Of The Rings – The Two Towers), Theme from the Magnificent Seven, Not Fade Away, Peggy Sue, Theme from High Noon, Inchworm, Nature Boy, Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers, Someone To Watch Over Me, Lullaby (by George Gershwin), Theme from To Kill A Mockingbird and Gymnopedie #1 by Erik Satie.

Price: $17.00

Further Beyond Six Strings

2011 – After the first convention for harp guitars was held ~ The Harp Guitar Gathering ~ I co-produced a cd compilation of cool harp guitar music called Beyond Six Strings. The Gathering is heading into its 10th annual event in 2012 and as we are further along in time, here is a brand new collection of new harp guitar tunes, sometimes solo and sometimes in combination with another instrument. It’s called Further Beyond Six Strings. I have a tune called Tipping Point on this new compilation from the Harp Guitar Music label. There are lots of other cool new tunes here as well, from an assortment of some of the world’s best harp guitarists!

Price: $15.00

Christmas Present

2011 – Here is a collection of 16 seasonal tunes featuring the harp guitar, sometimes solo and sometimes in combination with other instruments. This is a compilation from the Harp Guitar Music label and my brother Jim and I have a duet on here. It’s the absolutely beautiful theme from the animated film The Snowman, titled “Walking In The Air” If you haven’t seen this wonderful film, it’s a treat! Jim and I really nailed it with this take! This is a collection of all new arrangements for harp guitar that is out just in time for the holidays!

In-A-Gadda-Da-Stephen

2010 – A collection of 14 rock tunes (1967-75) for solo harp guitar, along with one tune for baritone guitar. Light My Fire, Incense & Peppermints, The Wind Cries Mary, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Born To Be Wild, White Room, Honky Tonk Women, Can’t Find My Way Home, The Court Of The Crimson King, Teacher, Behind Blue Eyes, Theme For An Imaginary Western, Time/Breathe, Soon and You Really Got Me are featured.

Price: $17.00

GOOD WOOD

2009 – A celebration of Stephen’s great-grandfather’s 1909 harp guitar turning 100 years old! It features tunes that were around when this fantastic instrument was new, and other than one tune of Stephen’s, the newest tune on here is from 1916.

And his great-grandfather (born 1885) makes an appearance on this cd as well.

Price: $15.00
ON SALE FOR $8

ALERT THE AUTHORITIES

2008 – Be afraid, be very afraid. This is Stephen’s vocal cd. A collection of a dozen songs, three of them by SB, including the infamous “Dumpster Love”. It’s sure to be a hit somewhere. Mongolia perhaps…

News flash, it’s not that bad!

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $7.50

BROTHERS

2007 – A collection of a dozen tunes, all written by Stephen and/or his brother Jim (a great piano player!!!) or the two of them jointly. Twelve duets for guitar and piano ranging from rollicking to reflective….

FINGERSTYLE FINESSE

2006 – Fingerstyle Finesse is a two cd-rom guitar course that includes breakdowns of five of Stephen’s original tunes and much more. In forty segments, Stephen emphasizes the importance of the melody in all aspects of playing and composition and shows you how to skillfully integrate harmonics and leverage the backbeat. The expert camera work lets him deftly demonstrate a variety of techniques, such as new ways of working with a capo. Stephen’s hints on playing and composing original material will help you “finesse” your playing and improve your compositional skills.

REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS WON BEST SOLO GUITAR ALBUM AT THE JUST PLAIN FOLKS MUSIC AWARDS SHOW IN AUGUST 2009!

2006 – The House of Love and Friendship, Cherry Blossom Time, One Day, Long Forgotten Chambers of the Heart, Theme For An Imaginary Game Show, The Breasts of the World, Feel Like a New Man, Dance of the Fireflies, Reverie, Katude, Miss Generosity (for Sandra Bullock), W.M.D., The Moon Tonight, Varus Has a Bad Day, Jack & Elaine, Jonathan

Price: $15.00

CHRISTMAS

2005 – Lots of harp guitar and some 6-string too. Good King Wenceslas, Hark, the Herald Angels We Have Heard On High, Conventry Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Wocum Yole, In the Bleak Midwinter, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, O Little Town of Bethlehem, The Christmas Song, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Walking in a Winter Wonderland, What Child Is This, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

THE BEATLES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR

2005 – Lots of harp guitar, some 6-string, and even a tune on the resonator guitar. A Hard Day’s Night, All My Loving, Hey Jude, Yesterday, In My Life, Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, If I Fell, Penny Lane, Blackbird, Eight Days A Week, Hello Goodbye, Here, There and Everywhere, Strawberry Fields Forever, Something, All You Need Is Love

Price: $17.00

EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN

2004 – Burnside, Libby’s Tune, C is for Cloe, Xenia, Faith’s Waltz, I Believe, Everything Under The Sun, Elephant’s Dance, 96 Per Cent, Tenochtitlan, Filtration Blues, Funk 47. Mostly solo, but with occasional bass and drums added.

Price: $15.00

MUSIC FROM TSENACOMMACAH

2003 – The first 6 tracks form the Powhatan Suite, comprised of solo and ensemble guitars augmented by occasional bass and percussion. The remaining 9 tracks are a mixture of solo 6-string, harp guitar and slide, and of course – ukelele…

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $8

Price: $15
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HARP GUITAR – A COMPILATION

A DOUBLE CD that includes 29 tunes, all previously released on other cds from 1992-2004, assembled here in one collection. Some of the tunes are: Perestroika, Merry Christmas, Mr. Gorbachev, Westphalia Waltz, Sea Rose Beach, Carl and August, Cornwall, Winfield, At This Moment, Thornton’s Creek, Lysekil, Old Growth, Lt. Col. Cloud-Catcher, Lonesome John, Tom and Sally, Issoudun, The Eye of God, Bridget O’Malley, Oregon, Run, Cathy Freeman, Run/Advance Australia Fair, Late Last Night, Color Line, A Meditation, Magic Andrew, City On the Hill, I Will Remove Myself Farther From You, November, Everything Under The Sun, Elephant’s Dance, Tenochtitlan.

TEN

2002 – Solos on 6-string, harp guitar and resonator, along with one duet with myself (steel and harp guitar). America, the Beautiful, City On The Hill, Alpine and Coco, Lady Bird, Flawless, Linda Gets A Brand New Dog, Magic Andrew, Detective Chief Inspector, Via Camuzzoni, Col De Lauteret, Atlanta Blues, A Meditation, Going Home

SLIDE AREA AHEAD

These are some of the tunes recorded on my 1930 National Steel Guitar from 1992 – 2002. They were all previously released on various cds but are now gathered together as a tribute to this wonderful instrument.

Price: $15

RIVER

2001 – The title tune features Tommy Emmanuel and “Bridget O’Malley” features mandolinist Steve Smith. A Walk On Winkfield Row, River, I Knew It Was You, The Most Beautiful Sky, Late Last Night, Color Line, Middle-Aged White Guy Blues, Waltz For A Maple Tree, Little Martha (Stewart), Run, Cathy Freeman, Run/Advance Australia Fair, Oregon, Bridget O’Malley, The Travis Crawl

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $8

Price: $15
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TUNES

2000 – Fingerstyle guitar, flatpicking, harp guitar, or slide guitar on 14 tunes, 11 of them original. All solo, except for one duet with myself. Balcony Boogie, Afton Mountain, C.E.O., Issoudun, Adirondack Lullaby, The Swingset, Blackberry Blossom, Wheelbarrow Boogie, Fields Of Plastic, Indian Nation, Westphalia Waltz, Good Dog, Remember, The Eye Of God
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NO NET

1999 – “…Brilliantly encapsulates everything he loves about acoustic guitar.” Acoustic Guitar Magazine – June 2000. Tuesday Blues, In Memory Of Joe LaMastro, The Water Is Wide, My Backyard, Cooley’s Reel, Tom and Sally, Bad Dog, Chain of Fools, Southwind, Blue Monk, Richmond, The Funeral March of a Marionette, Your Song, Paris in April

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $8

Price: $15
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HARP GUITAR

1998 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE “This is a gorgeous CD…” Mr. Guitar , (publication of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society).

Price: NO LONGER AVAILABLE

BENNETT & GURLEY

1997 – This release was a collaborative effort between Stephen and Bill Gurley, a talented multi instrumentalist. Includes the original recorded version of A Most Beautiful Sky. Emerald City, Julia Delany, Baby Boy, For Beijing, This Virginia Town, Hole in the Wall, Homecoming, Weave and Way, A Lock of Her Hair, On the Sunny Side of the Street, Evil Sky, The Most Beautiful Sky

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $7.50

PICTURES

1996 – “One of the most listenable CD’s you can find”… The Walnut Valley Occasional (the publication of the National Flatpicking and Fingerpicking Championships). Included in Acoustic Guitar Magazine – Hit List – June 1997. 6 AM, Suite For Slavomir, Cornwall, Life’s Too Short, Linda’s Garden, The Forest Floor, Black Rock Shuffle, Carl and August, The Easy Winners, Annabel Lee, Kristina, The Star of the County Down, On the Water, Heliotrope Bouquet, Just a Thought, 2 AM

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $8

Price: $15
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GUITAR TOWN

1994 (with some material from Stephen’s first recording, TANGIER MORNING, released in 1988) – Included in Acoustic Guitar Magazine – Hit List – February 1996; Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine – Picker’s Picks – June 1995. Storm King, Amazing Grace, Tangier Morning, For Linda, Sea Rose Beach, Redwing/You Are My Sunshine, Sarajevo, Nearer My God to Thee, Cowboy Dave, You Really Got Me, Waltz (For My Mother), Stardust, Song For Sue, Is This Mexico Or What?, Merry Christmas, Mr. Gorbachev, Greased Pig

Price: $15

SOLOS & DUETS

1992 – “Full of sterling guitar instrumentals” – Guitar Player Magazine – July 1992. Begin The Beguine, Perestroika, Medley – Massa’s In De Cold, Cold Ground/Battle Cry Of Freedom/Battle Hymn of the Republic/Tenting Tonight, Can We All Get Along?, Strawberry Fields Forever, Imagine, Emerald City, Firetrucks, Kites and Keys, Baby Boy (with brother Jim at the piano), Snowflake Reel, Harlem Nocturne, Bear’s Tune, ‘Round Midnight

OVERSTOCK SALE!!! $8

THE NUTCRACKER SUITE SUITE FOR GUITAR ORCHESTRA

1990 – “There are a number of ‘Nutcracker’ recordings – none is more passionate, vibrant or joyous than Stephen Bennett’s.” George Maida – WCVE, Richmond Public Radio – June 1997.

BEYOND SIX STRINGS

2006 – This is a cd produced by myself along with Gregg Miner and John Doan. It’s on Gregg’s Harp Guitar Music label HGM
My contribution to the cd was the tune November (also available on my titles Music From Tsenacommacah and the Harp Guitar Compilation double cd. Other artists are Tom Shinness, Iwan Hasan, Andy McKee, Dan LaVoie, Andy Wahlberg, Gregg Miner, James Kline, John Doan, Stacy Hobbs, Muriel Anderson, Bill Dutcher and Larry Berwald.

CHRISTMAS PAST – Holiday Harp Guitar Classics

2006 – This is a cd on my friend Gregg Miner’s Harp Guitar Music label HGM
My contributions to the cd are In The Bleak Midwinter, Silver Bells and Auld Lang Syne (these are also available on my titles Christmas and The Nutcracker Suite For Guitar Orchestra. Other artists are William Eaton, Gregg Miner, John Doan and Stacy Hobbs.