For gigs that are not specifically marked, Steve will be performing with "Kolvane". "Kolvane" consists of Kolvane on guitar and lead vocals, Steve on piano, organ, and vocals, Gary Keany on drums, and Curtis Christian on bass and backing vocals. "Kolvane and Kerin" is a duo with Kolvane on guitar and vocals, and Steve on piano, guitar, and vocals. "Atomic Gumbo" is my own group, which focuses on Louisiana style music and originals. Performing on recorded songs on this page are Jerry Lejeune on drums, Chad Willis on bass, and Steve on piano, vocals, and guitar.
In the spring of 2005 Steve Kerin got in his car in Lafayette, Louisiana and pointed it west. After camping and gigging his way through deserts, truckstops, bars, and nightclubs he decided to park it in Portland Oregon. Born and raised in the Heart of Cajun Country, Steve discovered piano at the age of four. While studying classical music in college, he discovered such New Orleans piano greats as Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and James Booker. Steve soon found himself playing regularly with such Louisiana greats as "Big Daddy" Harry Hypolite, former guitarist for Zydeco great Clifton Chenier, as well as Grammy nominated songwriter David Egan. In 2005 he played at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival alongside such artists as Randy Newman and The Black Crowes. He is a true student of the New Orleans style, and his playing is complex and dense. His voice has the gruff quality needed to 'sound' like New Orleans. Steve's piano performances have been with groups as varied as his musical talents -from . . . Jazz . . . to . . . Rock . . . to . . . Blues . . . to . . . Classical . . . to wherever his talent and soul take him.
Hey. Thanks for the add :) If you like my stuff, I'll be playing at Mississippi Pizza in Portland on December 8th at 7pm. Anyways, THANK YOU very much for your support and have a great week.
Sorry you didn't get the Muddy Award ....but you had my vote. And to be selected as one of the top three Keyboard players in Portland is a great honor .... thanks for all dem blues, dan
Dear Steve Kerin: Congratulations on your songs. Keep up the good work. May your musical career be successful. Please, accept a fraternal embrace from your Brazilian admirer,
Hey Steve, enjoyed the Mardi Gras weekend gig...rocked. You said to let you know when Jason's band would be passing through your neck of the woods. They will be in Portland March 27th and Seattle March 28. You can check the couple week tour dates on their site "Dark Meat" which you can find on my friends page or by googling. Peace, b.
