Growing up along the shores of Lake Erie in the small city of Toledo, Steven was interested in three things: the Detroit Red Wings, sci-fi literature, and rock and roll.
With developing interests in music and literature, Steven had a prominent preoccupation with the library. He came home from weekly visits with borrowed CD treasures like Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. He marveled at how the music made him feel, and it captured his curiosity.
Steven’s father encouraged his musical interest by enrolling him in piano lessons at the University of Toledo (UT). Learning the fundamentals of music theory deepened his relationship with the sounds he heard from his Sony Walkman.
The bass wizardry of Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, and John Deacon was a catalyst for learning the instrument. But the final push was the 1998 release of Bela Fleck and the Flecktone’s “Left of Cool” album. That year, Steven decided to be a bass man.
Steven studied music intensively at UT. He focused primarily on jazz but eagerly broadened his listening to other music. Through local jam sessions, he connected with the musical community and began freelancing as a bassist in 2006.
Steven performed all over the world and continues pursuing new experiences to learn and grow. He’s thrilled to be part of the new musical project with John Hern, Frankie Turner, and Mark Sentle and is looking forward to what their collaborations will bring!