Steve Kunzman: Guitar, Dobro, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, Percussion, Vocals.
Musicians who often support Steve for recording and performances include:
Adam Krass - Violin & Vocals:
Bo Child - Mandolin:
Eric Plotkin - Bass:
Greg Molyneux - Bass & Vocals:
John Kurgan - Bass/Percussion:
Guy DeRosa - Harmonica:
Mark Hill - Guitar:
Jessie Holiday - Vocals
Tom Rosenthal - Sax/Guitar/Vocals
Gregg Peluso - Drums/Vocals
Rich Poliner - Keybaords
Influences
Influences are many and diverse. These include: Rosanne Cash, John Carlini, Jerry Garcia, John Hammond, Steve Earle, Beatles, Tony Rice, David Bromberg, David Grisman, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Kenny Burrell, Steve Forbert, Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, John Hiatt, Peter Rowan, Leo Kotke, John Prine, Guy Clark, Tom Waits, Sam Bush, Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Bruce Cockburn, Lyle Lovett, Little Feat, Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Stepen Stills, Frank Zappa, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, the Band, Robbie Robertson, Dan Hicks, Stephen Fearing, and so many more.
On a hot summer night, a warm spring evening, cooling fall dusk, on the porch - front or back -in the winter by the fire, this is the music. Warm, from the heart, soothing, a little weary. Steve has entertained this way all through Europe, Israel, and, of course, the US. People's porches, homes, by the pool, by the pond, and on stages of coffee houses, bars and community centers. Steve's first CD, Find the Moon, presents a rich palette of acoustic sounds and textures, with an array of styles that keep the listener interested, but grounded in thoughtful words, the natural sounds of the instruments and Steve’s voice. The songs tell of unexplained loss of friends (Sandro), the loss of childhood dreams (Play As I Play), and the loss of a beloved pet (Howl at the Night), but also of the fullness of love (Hold You Everyday, and Lay Down with Me), a life shared (This One’s A Sea), and the love and caring of a child (Let’s Find the Moon.)
"Steve brings a level of sensitivity, skill and instinct that is totally original and beautifully honest. I was, and remain, a fan of Steve's writing, playing and singing." --Rosanne Cash
