Steve credits the inventor of the accordion for his eventual inspiration and desperate need to take up guitar at age ten. ( No offense-beautiful instrument, it is! ) His six-string career started with his first public playing and singing performance in Sister Mary Joleene's sixth grade class."If I had a hammer......." - Wow, what a rush! Ever since that pivotal day, the music continues. Born and raised in Downey, California ( the musical birthplace of the Carpenters ), Steve has performed in a wide variety of musical forms - jazz, gospel, country, numerous Top 40 bands; with trios, duos, and solo. He has appeared at numerous coffee houses, fine eateries, church concerts, private parties, and recording sessions. A highlight has been taking the stage of the Coach House and the Galaxy Theatre in Southern California, opening for the likes of the Little River Band, Dave Mason, Randy Meisner (Eagles), Kenny Rankin, and Richie Furay, among others, with his friend and recording artist Jay Nixon. After much prompting from friends, he released "a little unplugged", a musical offering of six original Contemporary Christian songs, with all tracks performed and recorded by Steve on his 8-track analog home studio. His apprehension to release a simple, home-spun, "less than 24-track" project proved irrelevant as it was, and still is today, very well received. These days finds Steve currently working on new material in varied styles for himself as well for other artists and film placements. He continues to showcase his original music and enjoys taking a cover tune and adding his signature sound to it.