The vibrations of wood and string, the resonance, the shaped breath and wind are the musician's creative muses. Vocals, pianos, guitars, mandolins, didjeridoo's, drums, dulcimers--I find bits of my soul in each and grow as I learn about each connection. And--I find their echoes in the souls of others as you listen. I'm a traveling musician, a commissioned composer, a music educator, recording producer and publisher. In performance, I weave mountain and hammered dulcimers and guitar with a variety of unusual instruments to create thought-provoking, smile-inducing, toe-tapping acoustic experiences. I have sung and composed for religious communities, union halls, picket lines, inter-faith retreats, mountain-top youth camps, as well as the more familiar venues: festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, house concerts, bookstores, charity benefits and showcase concerts. I Celebrate Life with music, come celebrate with me!
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Steve Plays Colorado Dutch Hop at the Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat, on You-Tube Dulcimerica Video Podcast #64 Thanks to Bing Futch! Steve leads "Shortnin' Bread" in the jam at the Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat, complete with a snippet of his Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer Class on You-Tube Dulcimerica VIdeo Podcast #59 Thanks Bing! (look for the back of my head)
To learn more about instruments, accessories, recordings, to learn to play music, for books, Dulcimer Builders webpage and more visit my recording/teaching/recording home: Owl Mountain Music, Inc Come visit the Owl Mountain Music Mercantile at Shop at the Mercantile!
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