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I have been fortunate to have lived a life connected to music in all its forms - from my earliest public appearances as a young classical guitarist and composer, through extensive performing and recording experience as a solo folk artist and Celtic musician, and years as lead guitarist with a wide variety of musical groups playing chamber jazz, acoustic folk and blues, and electric rock and roll, in venues from New York to Boston, and from the Berkshire Hills to the fjords of Norway. I believe that all of the world's musics are like the streams that feed a great river - flowing to and from a common source, each with its individual character, but all ultimately connected. I love nothing better than to dive into these waters, letting them mix and mingle in ways that surprise the senses and delight the soul.

I have performed on concert stages, in churches and taverns, coffee houses, art galleries and music festivals, as well as private engagements of all types (solo acoustic guitar can add a truly magical element to weddings and other significant occasions). In 2003 I was honored as one of three winners of the Boston Folk Festival's first annual Songwriting Contest for my song Cold Harbor. That same year I released my first solo CD, entitled Whistle Stop Town; my second solo CD is currently in production, with a release expected in 2009.

In my solo performances, I combine classical and Celtic guitar instrumental excursions with traditional Appalachian and Piedmont blues styles, as well as Scandinavian, Brazilian, West African, Elizabethan and Rennaissance influences. I perform original songs alongside adaptations of the work of contemporary songwriters like Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson and James Taylor, giving the audience a taste of something new, while also bringing new life to familiar sounds. I strive to connect with the audience in a shared musical experience that is fun, varied, and engaging, condensing complex arrangements down to one voice and guitar without compromising the musical depth and sophistication of the song, and never letting the mechanics of music-making detract from the joy of the music itself.

I can supply all necessary sound reinforcement, scaled for venues ranging from the most intimate rooms to large festival stages, without ever allowing the equipment to detract from the ambience or intrude on the space. I also maintain an active network of professional musicians upon whom I can call to join me for events that call for a larger ensemble. Whether you are seeking an intimate solo guitar backdrop, a small acoustic ensemble or vocal performance, or a full concert or function band, please contact me via the e-mail link on this site's home page, and we'll match the music to the moment.

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	Steve's Biography I have been fortunate to have lived a life connected to music in all its forms - from my earliest public appearances as a young classical guitarist and composer, through extensive performing and recording experience as a solo folk artist and Celtic musician, and years as lead guitarist with a wide variety of musical groups playing chamber jazz, acoustic folk and blues, and electric rock and roll, in venues from New York to Boston, and from the Berkshire Hills to the fjords of Norway. I believe that all of the world's musics are like the streams that feed a great river - flowing to and from a common source, each with its individual character, but all ultimately connected. I love nothing better than to dive into these waters, letting them mix and mingle in ways that surprise the senses and delight the soul. I have performed on concert stages, in churches and taverns, coffee houses, art galleries and music festivals, as well as private engagements of all types (solo acoustic guitar can add a truly magical element to weddings and other significant occasions). In 2003 I was honored as one of three winners of the Boston Folk Festival's first annual Songwriting Contest for my song Cold Harbor. That same year I released my first solo CD, entitled Whistle Stop Town; my second solo CD is currently in production, with a release expected in 2009. In my solo performances, I combine classical and Celtic guitar instrumental excursions with traditional Appalachian and Piedmont blues styles, as well as Scandinavian, Brazilian, West African, Elizabethan and Rennaissance influences. I perform original songs alongside adaptations of the work of contemporary songwriters like Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson and James Taylor, giving the audience a taste of something new, while also bringing new life to familiar sounds. I strive to connect with the audience in a shared musical experience that is fun, varied, and engaging, condensing complex arrangements down to one voice and guitar without compromising the musical depth and sophistication of the song, and never letting the mechanics of music-making detract from the joy of the music itself. I can supply all necessary sound reinforcement, scaled for venues ranging from the most intimate rooms to large festival stages, without ever allowing the equipment to detract from the ambience or intrude on the space. I also maintain an active network of professional musicians upon whom I can call to join me for events that call for a larger ensemble. Whether you are seeking an intimate solo guitar backdrop, a small acoustic ensemble or vocal performance, or a full concert or function band, please contact me via the e-mail link on this site's home page, and we'll match the music to the moment.
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