Steve Stefanowicz Afternoon Delight CD

The press has dubbed him "the human jukebox". He calls himself a “reluctant tenor.” He claims he knows over a thousand "cover" songs. But, that's not the only thing he knows. A consummate showman, Steve Stefanowicz knows how to delight audiences with his unique blend of acoustic guitar, rich vocals and sharp wit. Steve has been blind since birth. He began playing the guitar at age four, when his father would tune the guitar to a chord, hold Steve on his lap, and sing along while Steve strummed the guitar. At age twelve, Steve became seriously interested in studying the guitar, and began taking lessons. He went on to study classical and jazz at Central Washington University. Originally, Steve gained notoriety as lead guitarist for his 1980s Tacoma band, Blind Ambition. In 1984, while playing with “Malice”, the lead vocalist failed to show up for a gig, and Steve’s vocal talents were called upon. He became aware that he enjoyed singing nearly as much as playing guitar, and picked up the acoustic for a stint on “the Steve and Ron show” at Wilson High School. During college, Steve formed a classic rock cover band called “Rock Slide,” with bassist, Tony Cooper. Upon returning from college, he put together “Smilin’ Jack,” who enjoyed regional success throughout the West Coast in the early 1990s. Since their breakup, Steve has focused on his solo career as a singer/songwriter, but does enjoy performing with the band when the opportunity arises.His performances feature both original music and “cover tunes” that keep the crowd singing along. With a wide range of influences, including James Taylor, Warren Haynes, Bonnie Raitt and Black Sabbath, Steve brings a broad menu of musical choices to his fans. Steve organized local favorites Blind Ambition, Rock Slide, Big Love, and the Steve Stefanowicz Band, along with his recent Duo project. He also founded the well-known regional band Smilin' Jack. His CD releases include Vortex Bluz, Lies My Sister Told You, On The Feast Of Steven, and his 2004 release, Time, which have all received regional radio attention. He has performed with Lou Rawls, Sam Andrews' Holding Company, Blue Spark, Junkyard Jane, Garth Reeves, and Cliff Eberhardt. Steve has also shared billing with Savoy Brown, Kansas and Elvin Bishop. Showing his flair for musical diversity, he is also vocalist for the nationally acclaimed big band, The Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra. He was named "Blues Man of the Year" at the 1998 Tacoma Blues Festival. The Steve Stefanowicz Band has been featured on the nationally syndicated “Locals Only” on the WB Network. In November 2007 Steve will release his second holiday album “Midlife Christmas,” featuring a blend of classic and contemporary holiday favorites. He is beginning work on a collection of original music for release in early 2008."Steve Stefanowicz is a 36-year-old guitarist, singer, songwriter and single dad. The fact that he is blind doesn't keep him from being a professional musician or from having a clear sense of what's important in his life. A lot of musicians dream of breaking into the big time. Stefanowicz dreams, too, but his top priority is still in preschool." - Rick Nelson, The News TribuneVisit Steve's website at: http://www.stevetunes.com for calendar, updates, sound clips, and info.