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
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
Thanks for your friendship! Please send us any music or other entertainment that you would like to see featured on the RED BANANA, and keep checking back to our webzine for updates!!!
xx "On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where'd you get that banana?" - Mitch Hedberg
NEW SONG DEMO"ON AND ON" WHEN LADYS THINK THEY'RE RIGHT... Body: SONG DEMO"ON AND ON" WHEN LADYS THINK THEY'RE RIGHT... THEY NORMALLY ARE ...AT LEAST IN THE END.
IT'S BETTER TO ADMIT OUR FAULTS THEN BE BITTER AND STUBBORN AND BEGIN TO MEND!PLEASE LISTEN AND COMMENT! =THANKS
If you like bluegrass, please tune into my radio show if you're ever near a computer on a Wednesday afternoon... I'm the host of "Something Borrowed; Something Bluegrass" on the Bluegrass Mix (www. bluegrassmix. com) from 4 to 6 PM Eastern time. I'd be honored if you drop by my page and give a listen to my tunes! Stop by and say hi some time!
HARD TO SHOW LUV ? NEW SONG DEMO "POT OF STEW" PLEASE CHECK IT OUT! mY GRANDMOTHER HAD A HARD TIME SHOWING HER LOVE SO SHE'D COOK WITH ALL OF HER LOVE...
Thanks for being a friend. Enjoyed your music, great tunes. Love the intro on Play As I Play, is that banjo or mandolin I hear? Whichever it is, I like it! Thanks for sharing. Stop by my page anytime. Liz :)
HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you! Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!! I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT ….love it !! Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!! If you can find the time check out my music too (thnx)
hEY IT'S BEEN CRAZY ...STILL WANT TO PLAY THOUGH...LETS GET A FEW DAYS THAT'LL WORK...
OH MY CARRIL PARIS PRASA AND BODINE!!!LOCK THE DOORS! BUT COME IN FIRST!
American Roots LIVE presents "Writers in Raritan" the Solo, Acoustic, Original, Singer-Songwriter Showcase-series every Wednesday night 8:30 pm at DeCicco’s, 10 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869 ph 908 203-1000, hosted by Nasty Ned & JR Bradfield ...your bartender's name is Joe.
Hey I see Jessica has found you as well...She's actually playing weds. w/ me at Writers in Raritan...I left you a message...Be in touch...and be well! Peter
Thanks for the friend request, Steve. Your feel and touch on the instruments is great! I'll have to take more time soon to listen to more of your songs!
