Stepchyle

Stepchyle Biography

Stepchyle is a 7 piece hard hitting Funk/ Soul band based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. The band offers popular hits and dynamic originals that will get people jumpin' out of their seats and on to the dance floor. The Stepchyle sound is fresh, featuring funk, soul and jazz fusion. Packed together with a solid rhythm and horn section, soaring vocals and soloists, they are a show loved by many. George Taylor (lead vocals, guitar) along with Kris Craig are the sweat behind the Stepchyle project. Together, they have a wealth of experience and have shared the stage with such talent as Jerry Doucette, Roy Gaines, Wild Child Butler, Don Johnson and many more. George and Kris have been working together on many projects over the last 10 years. Stepchyle has become one of their most creative projects and the duo is excited about its sound and success. With many years of experience in Florida and the South Eastern U. S., George has opened or played backup for such artists as Millie Jackson, Johnny Taylor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool and the Gang, The Ohio Players, Albert Collins, Robert Lockwood Jr. and Teddy Pendergras. While based out of Florida, George worked 9 years with his own band, "Tutch" , whose style (similar too Stepchyle ) was a heavy Funk and R& B base with Jazz overtones. He became band leader with blues artist Lucky Peterson in 1989. A competent lead and backup vocalist as well as guitarist, George Taylor has become a practiced professional with a versatility that is not restricted or limited to any one musical style.