STEVE LINDSLEY

With the acoustic scene saturated with artists these days, Steve's music has carved out its own special niche. Beginning with his debut CD, Among the Weeds and Wheat, and his second recent release, While I'm Here, Steve successfully weaves his unique hybrid of acoustic folk and alternative into every song. He has been described as "...a versatile singer/songwriter whose music conveys his heart and soul."
A native North Carolinian, Steve learned music by ear and took to the guitar and piano at an early age. He began writing songs in adolescence and honed his skills during his college years at Wake Forest. After enduring the cover gig scene for a couple of years, Steve withdrew from performing and concentrated on expressing himself through his own music.
"It had gotten to the point where playing other people's songs wasn't that gratifying for me. I had never really felt confident about my own stuff, but I began to realize that if I were going to develop as a musician I would need to focus more on my songwriting."
Stints in Richmond, VA and Atlanta gave Steve the chance to meet other people and experience a wide diversity of musical influences. Particularly impactful were the two years Steve lived in Decatur, an Atlanta suburb known for its strong acoustic scene. "I felt very much at home there musically. I met people like Shawn Mullins who were doing exciting things with acoustic music. For me, that was the catalyst that brought about some major changes."
In the spring of 1997, Steve co-produced and released his first CD, Among the Weeds and Wheat, containing 10 original songs. He continued with his second release, While I'm Here. For this CD he enlisted the help of some significant "movers and shakers" in the music business, including co-producer Chris Rosser (who has worked with David Lamotte) and CD graphics designer Carol Norton (Shawn Mullins). The project was mastered by Grammy-award winner David Glasser, whose resume includes the likes of Woody Guthrie and the Dave Matthews Band.
Things continue to stay busy for Steve, as he compiles new material for his first CD in eight years. For the past six years Steve has performed in a duo act named the acoustic blend ( MYSPACE.COM/ACOUSTICBLENDMUSIC ) with Ken Davis. Steve also enjoys playing with fellow Mayberryans Jerry Chapman and Danny Lloyd.
Steve and his wife, Lorie, live in Mount Airy, NC - otherwise known as Mayberry from "The Andy Griffith Show." Together they reside with their two dogs, two cats, and two sons.