StealHead

Went fishing with Taj last year….he’d yell at me “Pat, keep the line tight! Keep the line tight, Pat!!!!”

Wow! What a great year of music it has been.

I started writing this last week, but couldn’t send it. Because what I wrote didn’t really capture what 2025 meant to me as a musician in the Bend community. I fully realize how truly fortunate I am to live within a community of such an open, caring, thoughtful, and talented group of musicians. And the idea that they would lend their talents to this project blows my mind. Bend is an awesome town full of awesome people. Let’s not ever forget that.

Case in point: the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving at Silver Moon, there was a perfect blend of great improvisational music, a warm and receptive audience, and holiday vibes that flowed through the crowd. We feel blessed to play music for our community and appreciate the warm support and solid dancing. Brother Gabe brought sweet vocals, signature licks and the heat while doing his “civic duty” aka Jerry Duty. The Soul Sistahs’s always up the vibe and bring the perfect blend of harmonies to complete the musical puzzle!

I want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate people who have worked with us this past year and supported us through the years…. I think Johnny Springer and I have been performing together for over 15 years. Johnny is my musical brother and always keeps the beat going. Patrick Ondrozeck is, well Paddy O….the man who absolutely destroys’ the keys and keeps it light during rehearsal with his ear for music and his light-hearted fun personality. And Kyle Swantek is Steady Eddie on the bass….Cool runs with a great attitude. I can always count on Kyle to give me a knowing smile during a jam that helps bring up the mood and free up the music.

I’d like to recognize all the people who played with us and supported us this year:

Soul Sistahs: Laura Frieberg & Jen Lande

Jerry Duty: Gabe Johnson, Connor Bennet, Travis Ehrnestorm, David Pettibone, Pete Kartsounes, Mark Ransom , Mike Bealeau, Jarrod Donatelli

Support: Good Vibes Studios (Sound and Rehearsal Studios), Milkman Amps, Miggie (Sound), Marianna (Sound)
Jeshua Marshall (Booking), Jon Theesen (Sound), Chip Fieberg (Sound), Chelsea Mayer (Merchandise Manager), Erica Swantek (photographer )

I’d like to thank my family for their support and encouragement in pursuing music over the years: Liza, Chelsea, and Peyton.

2026 is gonna be a great year for StealHead. Stay tuned!

StealHead with the Soul Sistahs
Jerry Duty: Brother Gabe Johnson

Join us for a Homecoming & Thanksgiving Celebration,
honoring community, music, and one of the most gifted jam-band guitar players in Bend — Brother Gabe.

Expect the full JGB spirit: Motown, reggae, gospel, classic rock with deep grooves, soaring solos and a night of warm, grateful energy.

📅 Wednesday, November 26
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Silver Moon Brewing – Bend, OR
$15/$10 if you have a student ID

Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday spirit.
This one’s going to be special.