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Steve Young

About Me


------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Hiya folks! I am a London based Session Guitarist. Since February 2007 I have been playing for the Artist - Darren Hayes (formerly of Savage Garden). As a band we toured the UK, Australia twice and America twice. The Time Machine Tour was one of the most ambitious stage events to be produced for some years and attracted attention from Production magazines and thrilled Fans alike.
The worldwide tour included a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall, Trafalger Square, the Birmingham Symphony Hall (considered Europe's leading venue), the Sydney State Theatre, Brisbane's QPAC Arena, The Roxy Theatre LA, The House Of Blues - Toronto and many, many more. A full 5:1 surround sound/Hi-Def DVD of the concert is now available. Filmed at Brisbane's QPAC arena, the DVD reached No 1 in the UK charts during its first week of release. In addition to the band gigs - myself and Darren embarked on acoustic promo tours also in the UK, AUS & USA. These tours included countless performances at Radio stations, TV networks, Charity events, sold out venues in New York and Philadelphia and a hugely successful in-store tour of Borders outlets across America.
In addition to guitar duties with Darren I also Session and Co-Write for the pop industry. I am currently working with the Writer/Producer Tom Nichols who wrote 'Black Coffee' for the All Saints and has also written for - JLS, Dani Harmer, Kylie, Hall & Oates, Tom Jones, S Club 7 the Sugababes and many more. We are in the process of writing and recording for newly signed Artists who you should be hearing from in the near future.
During the week you can find me at the Playsomething Rock Academy in Ware. Hertfordshire, where I teach Rock Bands to strut their stuff. Kids and Adults the school has over 500 pupils and is the 2nd largest independent music school in the UK. Check my myspace dates for events and 'end-of-term-gigs' which are open to the public.
Of course, as any jobbing full time musician knows, for my bread'n'butter I also play in the corporate entertainment arena. As a solo artist playing acoustic covers for Parties, Weddings, Social Events etc - more of this can be seen on my website www.stevaladiva.com
You can also hire my three piece rock band called The Three Madonnas. Go to the link in my Top Friends for more details. Finally, i have also teamed up with the awesome singer Lucy Lawson to create a duo called ***Starlight***. Again, check my Top Friends for more details.
Cheers and hope to hear from you soon :)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/24/2006
Band Website: www.stevaladiva.com
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

'I want you', Rick Nowels and Squished Frogs!!!

Well hello.......I've some time to kill so decided to tell you about my weekend. In reverse order, I'm currently sitting in the Hotel Lobby of Lochgoilhead Hotel which is in a tiny, one street, villag...
Posted by on Tue, 26 May 2009 03:03:00 GMT

Showcase with Myself and Owen in Covent Garden

Hello folks,If your free on Weds April 15th and in the London area I will be performing a 30 min set with Owen at Belushi's Bar in Covent Garden. LondonIts free to get in and we will be doing a couple...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:37:00 GMT

A Love That You Don't Know

Well hello!!So, during half term my old mate Ray Williams (A.K.A Ray2zed) came up for a couple of days and we wrote and recorded a song called 'A Love That You Don't Know'.... its on my profile for yo...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:16:00 GMT

Sometimes you think your on your own.......

...... then you find something that makes you realise that some one has ALWAYS been there before you. Listening to the radio one morning, going through my usual ritual of-how many more weddings can I ...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Rock Skool - Drums & Xmas

Hiya,It a lazy sunday, i'm laying on the couch trying not to think about getting ready for my gig tonight in London. I've still got an hour or so its all good.Firstly, i'd just like to add this youtub...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:44:00 GMT

I Miss You - A Poem

I miss you so muchIt hurts to sleepIt hurts to wakeOh, but its the best for usAll these tears and lonely nightsMakes us strong, helps us see the lightAnd all those that know bestPeacefully sleep in th...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:07:00 GMT

A day with Robbing Williams....

....for your enjoyment.During 2004-2005 I used to play in a Robbie tribute band called - Robbing Williams. We played over 250 dates per year all over Europe. During the summer of this year I rejoined ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:51:00 GMT

New tune on YouTube for you.... :)

Thought I'd share my cold with you all. The song is called Close Your Eyeshttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=japFTqpbjsswww.youtube.com /stevaladivaEnjoy (spot the cheeky cough)X
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:48:00 GMT

Autumn & Snow

.... What a great combination. I took a picture from my window - (its in my pics as I can't figure out how to add it here?) According to my gadget on the window ledge its 4.1C outside so I think i'll ...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:23:00 GMT

A little video for you....

Hiya.So i thought I might try out the iMovie on my mac and make a little video. Its a new song I'm working on so its a bit rough and I had to record it about 100 times before I got all the words right...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:50:00 GMT