A Bev with Stev

This is the second single from the forthcoming album with The Mill Island Band. It’s a fun, uplifting tune that absolutely goes off live.

Lyrically, I wanted to tackle the heavy dose of nostalgia and the societal scapegoats constantly pushed on us—something I haven't heard much of in modern songwriting. I’m quite proud of the narrative and the lyrics on this one.. I didn't phone it in!

The track lived a few lives to get here. It started as a folk tune written in NYC (always hands me great melodies), then turned into a chuggy Springsteen thing for a minute. It finally found its place when the band had a great riff and groove that I put the song inside of, turning it into something that doesn't sound like anything we've done before I’d say

The Culprits

Steve Mahoney Music: Acoustic guitar, vocals

Mysterious A-list actor cameo (the guy in the bar)

Juan Bakero: Bass

Greg Bracken: Guitar & backing vocals

Ashley Hallinan: Drums

Gabriella Romano: Backing vocals

Jim Morton: Lead guitar (his first appearance with us—he actually plays the solo backwards live, no studio reverse trickery)

Mark Stonell: Keys, all keyboards & backing vocals

Check it out. See you in Vegas X

Me & The Mill Island Band have a brand new single arriving on Friday, July 24th: 'Who Put That Smile On This Face'.

We’ve been making our third big band album.. our magnum opus.. and we’re starting at the end.. this is the closing track and a big hug

On this cover you’ll find all my smiley creative partners over the years.. as well as all the great musicians and friends that are on this new album.. it takes an army! x

credits

released July 24, 2026

Written, Arranged & Produced by Steve Mahoney

Steve Mahoney - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Cowbell

Emily Moment - Vocals

Ashley Hallinan - Drums

Greg Bracken - Electric Guitar, Mandolin

John Baker - Bass

Mark Stonel - Piano, Vocals, Claps & Percussion

Recorded by Jon Clayton at OneCat Studio, London

Mixed by Jon Clayton

Go Mad (Nov) by A Bev with Stev

Episode 73 of a ABWS!

Live from Sir Richard Steele pub.. a stones throw from ‘Supernova Heights’ this is the ‘Oasis Episode’

Mark Wilkins is a musician, marketeer, creative and Oasis fan from London. Having been at all of the celebrated oasis shows in history.. Mark has a unique and insightful perspective on the band and the music.

We tackle such questions as;

What was our first oasis experience?

What music did we hear first?

Did we become musicians coz of oasis?

How did we get back from knebworth in 96?

How did we get tickets?

What was so good about the 90’s?

Pre and post reunion gig thoughts

Fave tracks and albums

Is mark a Noel or Liam guy?

What are our Liam and Noel encounters?

Mark makes music as The MAW Experiment:

https://on.soundcloud.com/evarNBjyZlpQ0Gy6eQ

ABWS Original Oasis Merchandise for sale:

https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Del-and-Rodney-Asis-by-terrysilver89/173898008.IZGJF

Episode also features music from:

Travelling Shades ‘Some Might Say’:

https://youtu.be/mTOY3hxoJF8?si=tE7ERDbkbPHO5blf

Molto Montavani ‘Champagne Supernova’:

https://youtu.be/6miXm9gmA6Y?si=ysijGFtIozJ_99o8

Jack Spencer ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’:

https://youtu.be/SB2W1JZTXB8?si=9T6yXTwC972p1Sna

Welcome to Episode 72! Join me at a Central London curry house with pals Marcus & Antonio.. for an educational chat on music teaching. Learn about the highs and lows of the profession, how they got into it, the future of it, the challenges, the songs they teach, why music is important, along with some funny experiences. Also some essential topics covered.. how to address a modern man, the 'final boss of teaching' in Carlisle, the best Madonna curry puns & more! x

New Live album from Steve & The Mill Island Band 'The Biddle Bros Bootleg' out May 16th 2025, exclusively on Bandcamp.

Pre-order now: https://steve-mahoney.bandcamp.com/album/the-biddle-bros-bootleg

Hello to you and hello to May 2025.. this is A Bev with Stev!

This episode starts with a phone call between myself and Neil Young. We discuss the bootleg nature of the new Steve Mahoney & The Mill Island Band album 'The Biddle Bros Bootleg'.. Neil is initially unhappy that this live album is being released..

Also join me and Olga a fellow improv comedy course student.. Live from London Bridge, we discuss why we started doing improv, how we've found it.. as well as about Olga's journey as a Latvian in London..

Thanks to Olga, Neil Young, Mac and Dan Baker for the Jovi Raggae: Living on a Prayer - A Reggae Cover

Hey there.. it’s been a while!

In terms of the absence.. all is revealed within! For now A Bev with Stev is back.. first episode recorded last summer with the ‘Events Ladies’.. in just getting back in gear.. lookout for new episodes from the world of improv, social media & reality TV

On Episode 69 of ABWS.. I'm delighted to bring you a very special guest.. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN!

Join me with Jesse Jackson of Setlusting Bruce' pod as we go through my story & Springsteen.. How his music came into, remained, influenced and changed my life.. with my upbringing, teens, concerts attended around the world, how Bruce music influenced my music, writing & performance.. as well as of course my favourite songs, albums, moments and encounters with the E Street Band!

Also first witness & enjoy a very high energy 'Mac & Me' for August

My new album 'Roadtrip III' is out now everywhere from here: https://album.link/i/1690202514

Mac & I discuss my new album 'Roadtrip III' whilst watching tennis in Paddington Rec. Check out Roadtrip III in full: https://album.link/i/1690202514