STEVEN MARCHI, a self taught musician, singer/songwriter was raised with a passion and love for music. He was attracted to the edgy simplicity of rockers such as Tom Petty, but was fully drawn in when he heard the songs of one particular lyrical genius, Jim Croce. Steven Marchi began writing his own songs. His pursuit of listening to a variety of music and writing in deep thought became his way of expression. He began hanging around the blues scene of Indianapolis, Indiana where he graced the stage at the world famous Slippery Noodle in 1999. Shy and insecure was his way as he drew himself into a shell of private sessions of self reflection and the world around him. He headed back home to the blues scene of Chicago where struggling musicians with delicate souls, yet deep seeded with music, embraced him. Floored by his run in with the blues legend Buddy Guy and one Chicago favorite, Larry McCray, Steven Marchi really focused on the blues, but his soft touch and demeanor with his guitar and voice left no room for the fire of the "Screamin' Blues". The more subtle expressions of Jim Croce, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison and Nick Drake continued to draw on him and open his soul to a new union within himself.
Eventually Steven Marchi headed south to Atlanta, Georgia where he really saw what alternate tuning and finger picking was all about. Entering the acoustic scene he began playing at Eddie's Attic, a posh little venue of eclectic musicians. Steven Marchi's edgy pursuit of get to the point writing with clever hooks and imagery have become his way. He continues to share his talents and his own style of music wherever he can.
Currently living in Atlanta, It has become apparent that somewhere along the way, although not rock, not blues, or folk, but in the mix, a blend of truth and passion for life and the experiences we all yearn to express now speaks. Steven Marchi is the new voice of awareness.
Please feel free to visit my production company and venue.
Sold Out Productions
the 585 Venue
