Steve Lawson - just me, a lot of the time, though just as often these days I'm playing in a duo with an unbelievably great singer, Lobelia , or my brand new trio, lawson/dodds/wood.
IF YOU'RE GOING TO ADD ME, SEND ME A PERSONAL MESSAGE WITH IT, PLEASE!! If you don't send me a message, your request will be denied. "hey, listen to my songs!" does not constitute a message. That's just spam. Talk to me. Go on, I dare ya! :)
Occasional other co-conspirators include BJ Cole, Cleveland Watkiss, Theo Travis, Julie McKee, Jez Carr, Patrick Wood, Michael Manring and others. (my other project is The Recycle Collective, featuring all of the above players).
If you are interested in booking me for a gig, please send me a message, I'm sure we can work something out...
Influences
musicians/bands - see my last.fm profile for a look at what I've been listening to lately!
authors - Douglas Coupland, Toni Morrison, CS Lewis, Alistair McIntosh, Barry Green, Dave Gorman, Danny Wallace, Stephen Nachmanovitch, Mike Ridell, Rich Hall etc. etc.
Stuff - cats, the sea, politics, spirituality, the bbc, conversations, beauty, pain, hope, grace, travel, comedy.
Well, you're here now so click the 'play' button... but just in case you've not got any speakers on your computer -
One guy with a bass making very unbasslike noises.
A combination of many of the influences above, with more obvious nods towards Bill Fris/ell, Bri/an En/o, Robert Fr/ipp, Michael Man/ring, John Mart/yn, Jo/ni Mit/chell, Victor Wo/oten, Eber/hard Weber, David Syl/vian, Pat Meth/eny, and others in that vein.
It's all instrumental, and all the solo albums are recorded live in the studio.
"Steve Lawson is a brilliant musician.I've known about him and listened to him for many years. He may not be one of the most famous bassists but he is definitely one of the most talented." - Victor Wooten
"I highly recommend [grace and gratitude]. As Steve's playing and concept grow he makes ever more gorgeous and engaging music that really demonstrates the expressive depth of the bass. The richness of this music makes for a rewarding listening experience on all levels and I think Steve's approach represents a real step forward for the art of solo bass." Michael Manring (solo artist)
"Lawson's writing and his phenomenal command of the possibilities of looping creates a compelling and surprising variety of sounds one would never imagine the bass capable of producing." - JazzWise
"...Steve's complex array of sound and rare, intimate touch are rapidly turning him into one of the most influential bassists in the world."
- Bass Guitar Magazine (uk)
"This is some of the most beautiful, deeply felt music that I have heard performed on any instrument, let alone bass guitar...Steve Lawson has made a record with just a bass guitar that is moving, musical--hell, listenable! A feat I would have heretofore thought impossible." - Pure Music Magazine
"When I first heard Steve Lawson it made me go home and practice my bass again, it was inspiring to hear his use of bass loops with great melodies. He doesn't play like a bass player, he plays like a musician. I am going to rip off every idea he has ever had!!"
- Matt Bissonette (bassist to the stars)
"one of today's most inventive and original sounding voices on the electric bass. He is a pioneering innovator in the art of looping."
- cliff engel, www.bassically.net
Hi steve how have you been? Nice sounds to greet me when i look at your page. thanks. I have a new song on my page that has piccolo bass and a fretless solo. you might like it....keep up the good work! darin
workin' on the pick up. so far have the same mics as in my gibson.....2 mics and a transducer under the bridge....we'll be trying out the RMC so I can hook up into the VG 88 or something crazy. we'll see what happens! miss U!
It was my pleasure to meet all of you guyz, the seminar was a confirmation for my understanding of the industry and I uploaded my tracks to BBC server, step I would've never done before I attended the session...thank you for all ur help and encouragement, it's priceless-)
Hey Steve, Just dropping by to say hi and enjoy your cool tunes - love your style. Really enjoying the 'Love Is A Battlefield' vid!!! Have a great weekend! - Jerome
Hi steve, great meeting you also and loved your music. I'm in rainy DC, the light blew out so it dam and quiet, except for the rain. Dayan and Steve are gigging here with me (and my cold that is ok with the blues but little else).
All the best
Nancy
I did find you in YouTube. The ASCAP conference had a Gibson jam room open in the evening for any and all members to attend: songwriters/musicians. They had it stocked with guitar's, bass instruments, keyboards, etc. It was jamming and people were even using the furniture for drums, etc. There were some hot bass players there and I really have a love for good and unusual bass. So...started looking for good bass players on YouTube. I am a lyricist/songwriter who is also starting to perform, etc. Also, have family in Northern Ireland and have traveled to England many times, so I hope to hook up with you and hear you in person. Right now, I'm in the studio working on fine tuning a few singles for personal release. Blatancy...(Ethan Arnold)
Thanks for the friendship Steve. It's slide guitar actually :-) Love the woody tone you get, and will definitely be coming along to check it out live. Keep posting the blogs - great stuff.
Hello Steve, Thanks for adding me. It’s a pleasure to have you among my friends. I'm enjoying your wonderful contemplative music. With best wishes and greetings from Stockholm Davor Kajfes
Steve!! You are the "lovely-est" man in the world. Thank you so much for your kind words and friendship. Should have CD's in about 3 weeks. Will get a couple off to you ASAP!! Can't wait until we get to play together again!! xox - TJ
