STEVIE TOMBSTONE

STEVIE TOMBSTONE SINGER/SONGWRITER/GUITARIST Born in rural Georgia, Stevie learned the ropes playing country ,gospel,blues and then punk/rock n roll as a youth in Atlanta. In the twenty-odd years since has become an accomplished performer, both solo and with his band. Stevie currently sports 2 full-length solo releases besides his published work with The Tombstones (Stevies 1980s swamprockabilly Band). In his early days as a Tombstone, Stevie penned the collge radio anthem and regional hit "Nobody", which was later recorded by punk icon Stiv Bator. In the early 90s Stevie purchased a headstone to mark the alleged resting place of blues legend Robert Johnson. The episode created a good deal of controversy in the blues community, but was eventually swept under the rug by his erstwhile handlers. Stevie left the Tombstones in the late 90s and toured as the supporting act for Jason & the Scorchers in Europe, opening the door for his solo career. Bouncing back and forth between Atlanta, Nashville and Austin in this era Stevie recorded the "Second Hand Sin" and "Acoustica" EPs and settled in Texas in mid-2000. His full-length debut CD "7:30 am"(2003/Saustex) showcased his singing ability and continuing growth as a songwriter. The CD spent 6 weeks in the top ten of XM Radios Channel 12 (X-Country) charts, including 2 weeks at 1. 2004 brought the the Cash tribute /compilation" DEAR JOHHNY" featuring Stevies version of "Folsom Prison Blues" which received airplay and great reviews following its release. Stevie played a number of West Coast tour dates with Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti in support of the disc. 2006 found Stevie back at the helm of the Tombstones for a national tour to support the release of "Twang from the Grave"(2005/Saustex). This disc featured cuts from the 88 release "Preachin, Prayin, Guitar Playin", and spawned appearances on several compilations worldwide as well as two independent films introducing him to a whole new audience. Stevies bandmates over the years have been a veritable whos who of underground and nationally recognized players, featuring members of Circus of Power, Wilco, the Georgia Satellites,and Jason & The Scorchers . He has also had the honor of sharing the bill with the likes of Leon Russell,the Stray Cats, Greg Allman ,Willie Nelson ,Drive By Truckers & the Ramones just to name a few. Calling Austin his home for the last 7 years Stevie briefly relocated to upstate New York to work on tunes for his next solo release with bassist and better half Melissa"Killene"Tombstone. As well as writing a few tunes and producing for several upcoming releases for other independent artists Stevie has also been a sideman on guitar and bass for many Texas based indy acts .The two now live in Atlanta Georgia. His live shows feature tunes from "7:30 a.m.", a few Tombstones numbers and selected cuts from his just released "Devils Game" collection(2007/Saustex) which includes his 1999 release "Second Hand Sin", his 2000 live CD "Acoustica" and various odds and sods. Stevie's recent show in Syracuse New York was broadcast in its entirety on xm satellite radios "wired in" in June 08