At this stage in his career, performer/producer Steve Lewis
has
a lot of irons in the fire. As a composer and songwriter his work
strides the thin line between idiom and innovation, irony and brutal
honesty. Using traditional song forms and genres to communicate
the musical truth, he bursts out of the box with a creative and
unique voice.
Whether producing records for musical compatriots (King Wilkie, Heath Green, Rev. John Delore) or playing his ass off on the guitar, Steve is a power to behold. Steve is forging a unique sound in the folk/Americana world at the moment, while his background includes a prodigious output in the funk and afrobeat world with such groups as Downright and The CFG. Funk and R&B pioneer Ona Watson has described Steve as “the funkiest white boy I know.”
Whatever it is you hear coming from the direction of Steve Lewis,
you’ll want to sit up straight and pay attention!