“You’ve got good songs.  I mean really good songs.  That’s why all those people came out.” –

Billy Joe Shaver – CMA Songwriter Hall of Fame

"" 'The Journey' is an elegant collection of pure atmospheric moments, which from the spontaneously opening rocker, "Money & Fun", until the final piece, The Animals traditional "House of The Rising Sun" in a completely different form, has you hooked. When Power somewhere halfway through picks up the harmonica in the superb roadhouse rocker "Running For The Border", the clouds before the moon disappear and slowly it becomes apparent that "The Journey" is so good that it is totally a treasured possession."  -                                                                                                                  Rootstime, Belgium

I'm really impressed with this album. Not only, as I mentioned at the beginning of this review, is Steve an excellent songwriter (I particularly liked the tongue-in-cheek style of some of the lyrics) but he can also turn his hand vocally to any type of music from Rock to Blues to Gospel to Ballads ~ and he manages the transition between these different genres with the greatest of ease too! As an example of Americana/Alt-Country/Roots music, this CD is highly recommended…" - The Stillwater Times

"Steve has  given us  an excellent album full of music reminiscent of the glory days of  the  Byrds, the Burritos, and the early Eagles - yet grounded in sounds that purists and Buddy Holly fans could easily identify  with...." - Alan Rockman, L.A. music columnist.

 "I'm making it my mission in life to get these songs heard." -

John David, CEO, Javelin  Records

From "Chasing the Rising Sun" , a history of "House of the Rising Sun"  by Ted Anthony, Associated Press national writer and editor -

"Most Danceable:  Of hundreds of versions, Power’s rendition is one of my short-list favorites; as Melissa Swingle of the Moaners put it, it’s utterly inappropriate for the subject matter and, at the same time, absolutely perfect.  The recorded version, with Ian Lawrence on the pedal steel guitar and banjo, is unlike any other. With this song, that’s saying a lot. I’ve danced with my wife to it. It somehow manages to tell a sad story and leave you happy. " 

"... Power's colourful life oozes from all the songs, where his Tom Russell type delivery meets Willie Nelson with a touch Waylon.
It's all good stuff.... he manages to combine straight ahead rock with some excellent ballads." - Americana UK

“Power’s songs are strong and authentic...” - British Blues Connection

“Last night I reviewed the entire album from first note to last and find (Steve’s) songwriting skills & style on equal with all the greats. 

Will be airing on my shows...”

Eddie Russell – Outlaw for Peace Radio, Columbus TX

“VERY cool!!!! .. actually like it VERY much!!!.. ...sounds like an update/refreshed/own version of the  *Outlaw* sound .. Nelson, Williams Jr., Jennings .. airplay guaranteed!” – Lord Litter,  RSN Radio

              “I’ve never heard of him.” – Jim Ed Norman, President, Warner Music/Nashville