Al Green, Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, Little Walter Jacobs, James Cotton, Sonny Boy Williamson, Stevie Wonder, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lonnie Mack, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Slim, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmie Vaughan, The Meters, Sly and The Family Stone, James Brown, Otis Redding, Toots and The Maytalls, Solomon Burke, Lazy Lester, Son House, Sam Cooke, The Golden Gate Quartet, John Prine, Hank Williams, George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Paladins, Solomon Burke, Lazy Lester
An intensely energetic and powerful performer, Steve Marriner’s incorporation of various styles of Blues with that of rock n’ roll, has him night after night grabbing audiences from their seats and moving them to their feet.
Widely recognized as one of Canada’s finest harp players, Steve has toured and performed at prestigious festivals, concert halls and clubs in Canada, the US, UK and Australia with acoustic bluesman Harry Manx. He’s appeared on a number of other artists’ recordings including Harry Manx, JW Jones Blues Band, Steve Dawson, and Chris Kirby to name a few.
The 24-year-old’s debut album Going Up (2007) showcases his range of talents with well-crafted original songs, strong vocals, dynamic harp and kickin’ grooves.
Enthralled with the harmonica at an early age, Steve studied the great Chicago harp players while immersing himself in the music of Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf, Lazy Lester and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. At age 14, he won the Ottawa Blues Harp Blow-Off and a spot on stage at the Ottawa Cisco Blues Festival, and they’ve invited him to play every year since. His notoriety as a seasoned harp player also netted him several nominations at the Maple Blues Awards. In 2004, the Ottawa native met bluesman Harry Manx who heard Steve and invited him to play on stage with him at the prestigious Chicago Blues Festival -- of which he received a standing ovation.
Feedback from fans and industry insiders over the course of the world tour with Manx inspired Steve to book time in the studio and make a record of his own. Along with singing and blowing harp, he also features his guitar work on several tracks. Steve’s original tunes are delivered with passion and emotion. Rooted in the tradition of the blues while weaving elements of rock n’ roll, Steve’s role as producer allowed him to blend modern ideas with traditional sensibility to create an intensity that mirrors his own strong personality. The result is an album that touches on many of his influences while remaining as unique as its creator; diverse, energetic and dynamic.
Bonjour Steve Thanks for the friendly add What a good sound I really appreciate your music Welcome in France in November I'll try to come to listen you Best wishes from France (Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 ) Pascal
Hey, when you're out in BC, I'll be in Vancouver from May 20 - 24th workin w/ Steve Kozak...... I see you have a few days off the same as me..... we should hang in BC..... ALWAYS a good time.
