Acoustic: Preston Reed, Don Ross, Stephen Bennett, Billy McLaughlin, Alex DeGrassi, Michael Hedges, Richard Leo Johnson, and Peter Finger....
Electric: Edward Van Halen, George Lynch, Vinnie Moore, Warren DeMartini, Satch, Randy Rhodes, Yngwie Malmsteen, Angus Young, Eric Johnson, Ace Frehley, Jeff Watson, Brad Gillis, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Steve Vai, and Michael Schenker.
Sounds Like
Preston Reed, Thomas Leeb, Andy McKee, Billy McLaughlin, Stephen Bennett, Don Ross, Michael Hedges, Richard Leo Johnson, Peter Finger, Todd Haygood, Michael Gulezian, Tommy Emmanuel, William Ackerman, Alex DeGrassi, Isato Nakagawa, Martin Posen, Chris Proctor, Leo Kotke, and Ed Gerhard
Steven Dillon's solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar sound is uniquely his own. Written with passion and emotion, his songs are stylishly filled with guitar wizardry. This self-taught musician combines Folk, New Age, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, and Heavy Metal into an original, eclectic blend of instrumental
music.
Steven cut his musical teeth on Bluegrass and by the age of 14 was exercising his musical skills on a 12-string guitar: writing and recording his own songs. However, after attending a Van Halen concert, his attention quickly turned to the electric guitar. Steven honed his licks and techniques studying the works of Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, Joe Satriani, Vinnie
Moore, and many others.
Following a 10-year hiatus from the guitar, during which time he completed a college degree and became a software engineer, Steven was the victim of a near-fatal car accident. This life-altering event made Steven feel as if he had been given a new lease on life and inspired him to return to his first love--writing music and playing the acoustic guitar.
His fingerstyle guitar influences include Preston Reed, Don Ross, Billy McLaughlin, Peter Finger, Stephen Bennett, and similar Narada and Windham Hill guitarists. "I believe that my style and sound have been shaped by my past as well as musicians who were inspired by Michael Hedges. I'm sort of a second generation Hedges'-influenced player," smiles Steven.
Steven's sophomore release, Radio Flyer, once again showcases his broad background and highlights his progressive acoustic style. From the groove-based Goochland Shuffle and Tumbleweed to the contemplative Voyager, as well as the soothing tune A Walk In The Park, there is something for all acoustic guitar enthusiasts.
Hey Steven! Thanks a lot for the kind words my friend, and for taking the time to check out my tunes! I really appreciate it and it means a lot coming from a musician of your caliber. Excellent tracks here! Tumbleweed is great and definitely struck me as I listened through... great compositions and playing! Truly inspiring story behind it all, as well... very cool! I am doing my best on the video stuff... time hasn't been on my side as of late, but playing a few straight through would definitely be fun (and a lot easier on my brain... lol). Thanks again for the compliments! More soon...
Hi Steven, thanks for the add and your nice comment.You play a very good fingerstyle guitar with nice tunes. Wish you all the best for 2008. Greetings Karlheinz Fey
I liked your music very much. Thank you for the compliment, although I think the tone on What I Have to Offer is terrible (what was I thinking?). Best of luck!
Steven Thanks for visiting my site and your supportive comments. All in all, it seems to me like you have carved out a really unique sound that is reflective of your various influences. Keep at it! In this solo guitar business, it's easy to get in ruts and sound like others. You DON'T ! Blessings David
Hey Steven, thanks for the add, and thank you for listening! - Your tunes from 'Radio Flyer' are really nice; great tone, too - I just love 'Tumbleweed'. - Much success, and a healthy, happy new year! Peace, Nick
Hey Steve! Your stuff sounds awesome! What kind of guitar are you using on your recordings! Your stuff sounds great anyway!
Anyway thanks so much for the kind words!
I will have the music video to "Alone in the Dark" online really soon along with some demos to songs that will be on my forthcoming EP, so keep checking back for that stuff!
Hello! I figure, what's the point of adding friends if you are not going to have a listen to what they have to offr musically, if they are artists, so, bit by bit, I am making my way through profiles. I now come to this one and I must say that I love every track I've listened to, without exception. I'm just a keyboaedist and plyer of woodwinds, so I don't really know much about finger picking, other than what I do on autoharp, which is not the same as guitar. Nevertheless, I do believe I have a ken ear and what I hear here is not meaningless ramblins on the fretboard, but vry melodic, making for an emotionally compelling listen. Refreshing to discover that music like this is still being made.
Eh Steven! I hope all is well. My latest CD is for sale through Attic Records at shopatticrecords.com/ spread the word. there is a link on my page as well. Thanks for your support, as an unsigned artist funding all your own endeavours it's hard I am sure you know what I am talkin about. Take Care out there! I am still loving your sound!
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