SkyEarth Orchestra
Progressive rock / world fusion band from central Florida. Features unusual as well as traditional instruments including didgerido, tamboura, Celtic harp, bodhran, electric violin, sax, electric and acoustic guitars, drums, bass, synths, and multiple vocals.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Central Florida based musician Steve Reel has been performing everything from jazz fusion to progressive rock since the 1970s. In the 1990's he began exploring the realms of celtic and world music.
Steve released his first New Age / World Music recording, Wheel of the Year in 1997. This was followed by Celtic Knights in 2003 with more of a Celtic Rock Music flavor. Since then, Steve has joined forces with his wife Cathie (Celtic harp, keyboards, and bodhran), Chris Doolin (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Daya Devi-Doolin (vocals, guitar), Larry Z (electric violin), cliff Shooker (bass and saxes), Eddie Joiner (drums, mandolin) and James Thomas (didgeridoo) to form the SkyEarth Orchestra. They are busy working on a new recording.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We are currently performing in Florida. We absolute love playing live, and the resposnse has been wonderful. Our live show includes state of the art LED lighting, multimedia projections and a lot of enthusiasm.
Your musical influences
Yes, Jethro Tull, AfroCelt, Peter Gabriel.
What equipment do you use?
Didgeridoo, electric violin, Irish harp, bodhran, tabla, acoustic and electric guitars, drums, bass, saxes.
