The Cliffnotes
Bio
The band's fearless leader Cliff Stepp, has a long and checkered musical history.
He managed and wrote songs for a blues duet that was signed and produced by B.B. King. Next he managed and wrote for Pure Prairie League who went on to do at least 10 albums for RCA and give Vince Gill his first national exposure as a guitarist/singer in the band.
During this period Cliff performed under the name "T.P. Waterhouse" and his act was pure comedy; featuring original songs like, "The Bellybutton Song," "My Dog Likes Children (Especially for Breakfast), "Let Me Be Your Midas Man," "Volcano Vagina," and other local favorites.Now he can be found performing on the Central Coast of California dishing out a blend of blues, Americana and humor... either as solo, with his six-piece band, The Cliffnotes, or sitting in with other local legends.
"They (The Cliffnotes) really get the party started! It's hard to describe their blend of rockin' blues, some country tinged with a dash of sixties sensibility and humor. At one point I turned around and realized that my 84 year old Dad was up and dancin'... that was a first!"
- Shannon O'Neill, Owner/Winemaker, Maloy-O'Neill Vineyards
- Shannon O'Neill, Owner/Winemaker, Maloy-O'Neill Vineyards
