HUNDREDS RECORDS and the music of Steve Peisch

Steve Peisch is a prolific and eclectic songwriter and composer living in Harvard, MA. On September 18, 2022, Peisch presented a full-scale recital of his music at the New England Conservatory in Boston; the event received a standing ovation. The concert took place in the wonderful Jordan Hall and featured David Pihl, piano, Maria Ferrante, soprano, and the young pianist KeXin Tian.

Steve Peisch and the music performers at Jordan Hall

KeXin Tian, Maria Ferrante, David Pihl, Steve Peisch

Peisch's eponymously-named rock band from the 80s–the steves–reflected his interest in the punk, metal, and minimalist music of that era. Vintage recordings were recently re-released by Iron Lung Records, and these recordings were dedicated to Steve Arey, a great drummer and the original steve. Included are three vinyl 45RPM records and six digital downloads from that period, featuring the song “Jerk!” that was described as “the best punk song ever written” by Stephen Savage.

the steves album cover

Peisch's recent band, blue box set, opened for Andy Pratt, Jim Weider, Beatlejuice, and The Fools and was recorded by Brian Charles at Zippah Studios in Boston. Peisch's piano music was recently featured in a piano department concert at the New England Conservatory, and his compositions for piano have been performed extensively by David Pihl and recorded by Peter Kontrimas at PBS Studios. His art songs have been performed and recorded by Charlotte Russell and Maria Ferrante, and his songs in country, pop, and rock styles have been performed and recorded by Suzanne Buell and Sherée Dunwell. On May 1, 2022, Peisch presented a full program of his vocal and instrumental music at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. On June 22, 2023, he presented a full recital of vocal music in Volunteers Hall in Harvard, MA, and he is looking forward to a performance of a choral piece by the Westford Chorus in May 2025 under the direction of James Barkovic.

Steve Peisch's extensive and diverse music catalog is available on HUNDREDS RECORDS in both web streaming and digital download formats.