Raised in Vancouver, Steve moved to Toronto in the mid-80's, where he developed his music through a series of bands, from original R&B to alternative to rockabilly, honing his songwriting skills along the way. His musical influences have ranged from Tom Petty to Steve Earle, James Taylor to Vince Gill, and the world at large.

After releasing two original albums (the first on Quantum Records, and second on True North/ Sony garnering a Juno nomination for "Best Male Vocalist"), Steve's songwriting ability caught the interest of Nashville publishers, with a style that crosses between and edgy "alt country" and folk.

The past three years have found Steve co-writing with some of country music's best, and recording with artists ranging from Michelle Wright to Charlie Daniels. In 1998, Steve showcased in Toronto (Festivals & Events Ontario) and Nashville (where his performance during the Chet Atkins Musicians Days was filmed for the Bravo channel's special "Keeping the Music Alive"), and in Feb '99 at the Folk Alliance Conference in Albuquerque, NM and Canada's CCMA Conference in 1999 and 2000.   His showcases caught the attention of numerous presenters, and Steve has been touring Canada on the casino, festival and club circuit.  His video, "I Just Don't Know Anymore", was released February 2000 and continues to be played on CMT.

Steve is now enjoying great success with his second country album "Small World" and has been named the Canadian Country Music Associations (CCMA) Independent Male Vocalist of the Year for 2002. Steve will be touring the festival in "The Songwriter Tour" this Fall, along with Lisa Brokop and Jamie Warren.

Modest and genuine, Steve has a certain magnetism; when he walks into a room, he changes it. With an open nature and an infectious sense of humor, Steve's stage presence is electrifying and his musicianship has earned him the admiration of his peers.