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Stephen Webber

@stephenwebberr

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Musician, Producer, Humorist, Professor Emeritus at Berklee College of Music

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Always great to hang with Sting! I love his reaction to the mural : “Wow, I’m right in the middle; look at those neck muscles!” It was cool to have the Police man back at the Station. @theofficialsting @ryannavamedia @mikelglass @stephenwebberr @thepolicebandofficial @berkleenyc @berkleecollege @berkleealumninyc taken in Power Station at Berklee NYC by @stephenwebberr

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5 years ago

Congratulations to @jacobcollier on the release of Djesse Vol. 4; some of which was recorded here at Power Station a few years back! Jacob would pop into my office to borrow a guitar or my bass uke while working feverishly across the hall in Studio G. Wonderful to catch up with Jacob and hear him deconstruct the tracks in his record! taken in New York City by @stephenwebberr

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2 years ago

Remembering how much fun it was to trade jokes with Steve Martin backstage at MerleFest a few years ago 😁 “STEVE -a documentary in 2 pieces” is out now on Apple+, and does a great job of capturing what a brilliant departure Steve Martin’s comedy was when he was coming up in the 70s. Here we are backstage at Merle Fest several years ago. Steve’s impact on the culture is hard to fathom! taken in MerleFest by @stephenwebberr

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3 years ago

Human extinction...Climate change...AI Cyborgs...Since we don't seem to be in a hurry to solve any of this, here's a feel-good ironic song about it.

Consider this my futile attempt to get us to USE OUR BRAINS.

Little Brains

Long ago the dinosaurs wore feathers as they roamed the planet
Chillin' out in classic Jurrasic Style
They grew as big as busses and they never brushed their teeth
'Til a comet lit the sky up as they
Stared in disbelief - and they thought

Ain’t this really crazy
Ain’t this just insane
They didn’t see it coming, those dinosaurs couldn’t do a thing
With their little brains

Now the dinosaurs are viscous matter that we humans drill for
Spilling everywhere as we come through
We burn them in our motors and we send them to the skies
It’s so easy to get voters to embrace their own demise
I’m thinkin’

Ain’t this really crazy
Ain’t this just insane
This time we saw it coming, but we didn’t do a thing
With our little brains

In ten million years this planet may be run by mutant cyborgs
Mining plastic fossils for their wealth
They’ll vaporize our essence for some kinky cyborg brew
We’ll be extra effervescent as we’re turned to cyborg poo
You might think

Ain’t this really crazy
Ain’t this just insane
The Universe will do it’s thing, all we can do is sing
And try to use our
Maybe not defuse, our
(but) Try to use our brains

- Stephen Webber BMI by @stephenwebberr

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9 days ago

Flex Music Blog: Stephen Webber turns screen fatigue into a joyful call for connection on new single ‘Here We Go’

There's something wonderfully unfashionable about the message at the centre of ‘Here We Go’: close the laptop, leave the house and spend some time with actual people.

Stephen Webber’s latest Ukelately single turns that simple idea into an exuberant acoustic rush, pairing humour about post-pandemic habits with a broader reminder that community still matters. The result is bright, playful and knowingly ridiculous in places, but never frivolous.

The artist has always understood that social commentary lands better when it is attached to a memorable tune, and ‘Here We Go’ proves the point. The ukulele provides the rhythmic backbone, but the arrangement quickly grows into something far more expansive, with fiddle, dobro and drums giving the track a restless country-folk momentum.

Casey Driessen and Andy Hall are especially effective, their rapid exchanges injecting real fire into the song without overwhelming its easygoing personality. Caleb Gilbreth keeps everything moving with a loose but energetic groove, while Zahara’s closing vocal brings a welcome sense of lift and celebration.

The humour about Zoom calls and half-dressed home working gives the song an immediate familiarity, but beneath the jokes sits a genuine concern with disconnection. It's not pretending the world’s problems can be solved by simply going outside. But it does argues for something smaller and perhaps more achievable: showing up for one another.

In a period where isolation and digital overload have become easy subjects for despair, Stephen Webber chooses movement, laughter and communal energy instead.

‘Here We Go’ is spirited, witty and packed with musicianship, but its best quality is its warmth.

Stephen Webber makes the case that reconnecting can simply begin with getting dressed, stepping outside and singing with whoever happens to be there.

#StephenWebber #ZaharaAnnettePhilip #HereWeGo #NewMusic #SongReview by @stephenwebberr

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14 days ago

POP BOP OF THE WEEK - "Here We Go!"

WOW - blown away by this incredible review from bops.blog!

"Here's a song that throws the doors wide open. "Here We Go" positively bursts with that joy of stepping back into the world.

Powerhouse vocalist Zahara, also known as Annette Philip, joins the fun with real fire, riding a warm arrangement that blends Americana roots with a bright, danceable pop sensibility.

There's craft in every corner of it. Unsurprising given the pedigree here, but what lands hardest is the sheer feel-good energy. A total joy.

Stephen Webber is an Emmy-winning composer, Grammy-nominated producer, author and educator, and one of the genuine innovators in modern music.

Appointed Professor Emeritus at Berklee in 2025, he led the effort to save and retool the iconic Power Station studios, served as an A&R consultant for Universal Music Group, and authored Turntable Technique, the first book to teach the turntable as a musical instrument.

A multi-instrumentalist who's recorded and performed with everyone from Emmylou Harris to Bela Fleck, he brings all that experience to bear here without letting it crowd the song.

A true polymath, but it's this little banger that shines bright this summer."

#StephenWebber #ZaharaAnnettePhilip #HereWeGo #NewMusic #SongReview taken in New York City by @stephenwebberr

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a month ago

“Here We Go”- here’s the full song! Thank you to all of you who have streamed the track and watched the music video. We’re over 500k views on YouTube!

What a collaboration of world class musicians:
@zahara.is.me - vocals
@andyhallmusic - dobro
@caseydriessen - fiddle
@calebgilbreath - drums

The San Francisco Bay Area dancers:
@_amitdances
@ishika_dance
@ishamidancecompany
@ektadoshii
@saffatt
@butterywombat
@agnithamohan
@sophiiach
@mlowedancekitty
@hector.jaime09
@vincent.hwang

Videography:
@honnafzal

Thank you to all! I’d say more, but maybe “Here We Go” was best described here:

“The song’s invitation to show up, face one another, sing, and participate in life feels timely without sacrificing its playful spirit. Its accompanying San Francisco video, featuring dynamic choreography and energetic movement, further reinforces the central idea of breaking free from screens and embracing shared experiences.”

-Splendiferous Pioneer

#StephenWebber #HereWeGo #NewMusic #MusicVideo #Songwriting taken in San Francisco, California by @stephenwebberr

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Fiddler @caseydriessen of the Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp stretches out on “Here We Go.”

Music. Movement. People finding each other. And Fiddle!
Song streaming everywhere. Full video on YouTube.

#StephenWebber #HereWeGo #CaseyDreissen #Fiddle #NewMusic taken in San Francisco, California by @stephenwebberr

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2 months ago

Grateful to have @andyhallmusic of the Incredible String Dusters slay on the Dobro!

Andy is a master of his instrument - thanks for your blistering solo, Andy.

“Here We Go!”

#StephenWebber #AndyHall #Dobro #HereWeGo #NewMusic taken in San Francisco, California by @stephenwebberr

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2 months ago

“Here We Go” has been out for a week, and the response is astonishing - So grateful this song is resonating with so many folks!

Despite the insanity of the world right now, we can still come together and spread love!

Let’s see what the future brings; as @zahara.is.me sings “It’s up to us!”

#StephenWebber #ZaharaAnnettePhilip #HereWeGo #NewMusicFriday #MusicVideo taken in San Francisco, California by @stephenwebberr

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2 months ago

“Here We Go!”

Turn it up! Move your body! Join the chorus!

“Here We Go” is available now on all major platforms. Link in bio.

The new single is here featuring the incredible @zahara.is.me and a music video with cast of San Francisco Bay Area dancers from the @ishamidancecompany.

#StephenWebber #ZaharaAnnettePhilip #HereWeGo #NewMusic #dancevideo taken in San Francisco, California by @stephenwebberr

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2 months ago

“Here We Go” Music Video is Live!

San Francisco provided an epic backdrop for the “Here We Go” music video which was choreographed and directed by @_amitdances and @ishika_dance of the @ishamidancecompany and features 10 of the Bay Area’s most incredible dancers!

Link in bio to check out the full version!

Enjoy “Here We Go” and let us know if it brightens your day. Share with a friend, share to your story, and drop a comment!

Creative Direction: @_amitdances & @ishika_dance
Videography: @honnafzal

Dancers:
@ishika_dance
@_amitdances
@ektadoshii
@saffatt
@butterywombat
@agnithamohan
@sophiiach
@mlowedancekitty
@hector.jaime09
@vincent.hwang

#herewego #ukelately #stephenwebber #musicvideorelease #newmusicfriday taken in San Francisco, California by @stephenwebberr

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