The guys I play with are sidemen who play for the highest bidder so all are extremely versatile and talented musicians. They're in high demand so it usually seems like they need to be booked even before you have the gig!. "Distant Thunder" is what I call the guys who are with me at any show I play. When I'm privileged to have them, guys like Chad Melchert, Dustin Roy, Ryan Davidson, Karac Hendrics, Darcy Johnstone, Lizzy Hoyt, Matt Grier and David Aide, just to name a few, will grace me with their presence.
Influences
At a very young age, I was amazed by my family members who sat around and jammed, as well as church musicians. As I pursued my career, and my musical interests widened, I began to look back at all my influences from the radio such as April Wine, Brian Adams, Trooper, Loverboy, Def Leppard, Journey, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Eagles, George Strait, Alan Jackson and more. I was even inspired by some old Gospel folk such as Jimmy Swaggart, and Elvis.
My inspirations today come from anyone who just loves to play, not for money or fame, but because we love to feel the music that revives the soul.
Sounds Like
I've performed my own music for years and also have a lot of singers and bands that I cover when I'm on stage. So now I sound like... everyone at once (haha). No, I sound like... Steve Rain.
October 24, 2008: The Prayer Song won Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year at the Gospel Music Association Canada's 30th Annual Covenant Awards in Calgary. September 16, 2008: "Steve Rain and Friends: Let It Rain" has been nominated in two categories for the Gospel Music Association Canada's 30th Annual Covenant Awards: The Prayer Song has been nominated for Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year and Let It Rain has been nominated for Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year. Steve's songwriting reflects the things he holds close and dear to his heart, his life's journey and his hopes for the future. Steve has written over 200 songs, has performed for numerous venues across Northern and Western Canada, and takes part in regular tours for empowering and inspiring Aboriginal Youth in Canadian communities affected by the Residential School Legacy. Steve has been pleased to take the stage with legendary performers Trooper to redo one of their own songs called “Last of the Gypsies" and has been featured on APTN’s “Beyond Words”. Steve won “Male Artist Of The Year”, and “Best Album Cover” at the 2007 Alberta Aboriginal Awards show. Steve played the Edmonton Folk Festival August 2007 and received excellent comments from professionals in the field. Steve launched “Steve Rain and Friends: Let it Rain" in October 2007 and has a country project in the works throughout 2008.
yes sir same here! i'm looking forward to great instruction from you and lots of experience in the different fields of minstry! pray that everything works out, thanks!
Hey Steve, Kelly here from Coyote Pass, Just stopping in to say hey and hope all is going good with you and all your family, I'll let you know when my new CD is done, Hope this summer. Have a great day and God bless you all, Kelly at the Pass.
Hey Steve, Kelly here from Coyote Pass, Just wanted to say hi and wish ya well, We have been busy and are on the road for a week. Five dances and three stage shows, Having a great time and playing some good country music, I am getting ready to do my first solo CD in around May or so, Looking forward to it, All original material, I'll keep ya posted, God Bless ya and keep singing that good country and gospel music, I play most Teusday nights at the Risen Ranch Cowboy Church in Carthage Missouri, We have a blast, It's in the Civil War Arena, Horses, dogs and all, haha, Have a good week my friend, Kelly at the Pass.
We're pleased to announce that The Prayer Song won Country/Gospel Song of the Year at Gospel Music Association Canada's 30th Annual Covenant Awards held in Calgary on October 24, 2008. Congratulations Steve!
