Steve draws from the different musical styles that inspire him and brings them under the broad genre of Rock & Blues. At times, hints of pop, jazz and progressive rock sprout from the music, but the roots are Rock & Blues.
Favorite Groups include: Allman Brother's Band, Mark Knopfler, Steely Dan, Little Feat, Yes, Pink Floyd, The Police, Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Doobie Brothers, and many others.
Some of Steve's favorite guitarists include: Larry Carlton, Steve Howe, Pat Metheny, Walter Becker, Mark Knopfler, Jerry Garcia, Eric Johnson, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Currently, Steve is performing solo shows around the Twin Cities area and is also performing with his band "Thunderheads".
Aside from other personal music projects, he helped form the band in 1995.
As a member and major composer for the band, he co-produced and wrote several of the songs on the band's first CD entitled Primitive Hope in 1996.
In 2006, he produced Thunderheads' newest album "Can't Stop Time", which includes several of Steve's songs and was released Spring of 2007.
Steve likes getting involved at all stages of the writing and recording process, including producing, arranging, mixing, and designing the promotional/packaging artwork.
Video "Grip of the Black Gold"
His songs have been played on local radio and TV programs, including a recent clip on The Will Steger Foundation's "global warming 101 website", where his song "the grip of the black gold" is discussed including a link to the song.
Steve is available to perform either as a solo act, as a duo/trio with other musician friends or with his full band "Thunderheads" at nightclubs, coffee houses, private parties, corporate functions, receptions, etc.
Steve - It was awesome seeing you play last weekend. I'll have to see you guys down in your town sometime. I think we'll plan it out with Tina. Take Care - Dan
Hi Steve, thanks for stopping by yesterday. I enjoyed listening to your music again today. The photo you use for 'Road Trip' looks like places I visit often. Tell me what Curt is up to. Is Slow Locust still together? I wish you would come out here and record in my studio. -Jeff
