Steve Cunningham - guitars, lap steel, baritone slide
Influences
David Lindley, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Jan Hammer, Michael Brecker, Thelonious Monk, Dave Tronzo, Derek Trucks, The Campbell Brothers, Wes Montgomery, Larry Carlton, Aubrey Ghent, Tom Morrell, Lee Jeffries, Hounddog Taylor, Allan Holdsworth, Prince, Steve Howe, David Bromberg
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Rochester, NY native Steve Cunningham began playing guitar at age 14, where he was influenced by such diverse artists as Led Zeppelin, Pat Metheny, Yes, and the Brecker Brothers, as well as classical and bluegrass music. In '95, Steve relocated to Atlanta, where he began playing the lap steel, immersing himself in the styles of David Lindley, western-swing great Tom Morrell, and Sacred Steel player Aubrey Ghent.
One of the most in-demand guitarists on the Atlanta scene, Steve performs over 200 dates a year playing jazz, R&B, rock, funk, country, blues, pop and gospel among other styles. He has played with Grammy nominated Susan Tedeschi, long-time members of the James Brown band, and Grammy Award winner William Bell, as well as opening for Jeff Beck, The Barenaked Ladies, Kool and the Gang, Dream Theatre, The Four Tops, Chuck Mangione, and Blondie. In addition, he has performed at the Southeast Emmy Awards, The World Series, and headlined at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Steve is a first-call session player, playing on hundreds of local and national CD releases, TV and radio commercials, and movie soundtracks. He has recorded for Coca-Cola, Ford, IBM, Cartoon Network, Microsoft, CNN and NASCAR to name a few, as well as recording with the London Symphony Orchestra.
So it's 2:00 a.m. I'm flipping through channels and I end up on"The Family Feud".Just so happens it's an older episode with Richard Dawson hosting....I've been laughing for 10 minutes! Good stuff.
Steve ~ Hi! Just peeking in to see what you're up to and to show some love. My daughter and I have been loving SLIDE and RUSTIC SPIRIT! You'll forever be associated with this special time of our lives (she just turned sweet SIXTEEN)! I hope all is going well with you and that we see you up here again very soon! Blessings & love, Teri
Steve, I just came by for some inspiration. Because of an injured finger I'm playing nothing but slide myself for a while (Old Silvertone 6-string lap steel). After hearing your demonstration tracks all I want to do is practice! Brilliant pickin...KB
