Steve Sutherlin

Steve Sutherlin, AKA: Alaska Steve, AKA: Mr. E.S.Songwriter Steve Sutherlin grew up in Alaska. Alaska is the 49th state of the United States of America, home to most of the nation’s bald eagles, and the source of delicious wild Alaska salmon.Sutherlin writes music and plays music wherever opportunity beckons. He is currently collaborating with artists in Alaska, Nashville, Los Angeles, New Zealand and Houston.Sutherlin’s first Album, "Instinct" was released in 1993. Instinct was recorded live to tape --on 24 track analog -- at the Fireside Studio in Nashville.Sutherlin appears on vocals and guitars with Us, the Band. Us, the Band released an Album, “Made in Alaska” in 2004. He plays djimbe hand drums with a Jazz quartet, and with various pop, blues and hick-hop artists. Often, Sutherlin is on stage as a solo act. "As a solo, it's easier to get everybody to the gig." At times Sutherlin appears live with other players or bands,Sutherlin was a founding member of the Anchorage-based rock band, Brade. Sutherlin has played most festivals and venues in Alaska. He was also a part of A.C. Gold, and Spoonerism.Sutherlin has a substantial catalog of rock, blues, country, and roots/Americana, written primarily over the last two decades.Sutherlin is a writer with credits in newspapers, magazines, books, web sites and music. Sutherlin’s film credits include associate producer of Cine Golden Eagle winning documentaries including “Eating with Your Eyes.” Sutherlin writes songs in many genres and locations. "When I write a song, my life gets better." He has welcomed the opportunity to work with a number of talented co-writers. He is finishing -- at a measured pace -- a fourth EP, live to analog at Bayou Recording in Nashville. Happy and Blue Horizon are part of that effort and likely to be included in the collection.