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Steve Forward

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About Me


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:: Gear / Equipment
:: Steve plays and endorses Ernie Ball Guitar Strings. Check him out on their main artists page under "F" ! - www.ernieball.com/artists
:: Steve Plays Fender Guitars Mainly - www.fender.com
:: Steve also plays Gibson guitars - www.gibson.com
:: Steve Plays Jackson Guitars - www.jacksonguitars.com
:: Steve is proud to play Marshall amplification and pedals - www.marshallamps.com
:: Steve uses Jim Dunlop Wah Pedals and Dunlop 1.5mm Picks..
The Purple Ones !! - www.jimdunlop.com
:: Steve also plays Dimarzio pickups - www.dimarzio.com

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/25/2006
Band Website: steveforward.com
Band Members:
:: Guitarist/Vocalist Steve Forward splits his time up between gigging, recording and teaching.

:: For more information on Steve click here - Biog

:: To Chat about Steve's Gig's, Albums, or Gear click here - Forum

:: Live Gigs - Steve on Tour...

:: Steve Forward is a Classic Rock Guitarist/Vocalist who plays regularly on the South-East Essex Circuit.

:: He plays mostly Classic Rock Covers from Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Dire Straits, Queen, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Doobie Brothers, Paul Weller, Oasis, Cream, Status Quo, Kaiser Chiefs, Thin Lizzy, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, The Doors, Prince, and many more..

:: He currently is enjoying success on the circuit being a solo rock guitarist, but in the future will augment his live career with the addition of a bass player and drummer, to form the Steve Foward Band, enabling him to play much larger events/festivals/tours.

:: Check out where Steve Forward is playing live next using the Gig guide on the right - for more information or to book Steve Forward for your event or venue please call 07849 278188 or email him at : [email protected].

:: Now Available- Live CD's..

:: LIVE 1 - Live CD now available.

:: LIVE 2 - Live CD now available.

:: LIVE 3 - Live CD now available

:: Listen to Steve playing "Red House"....

:: Guitar Lessons

:: Steve is a registered member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors teaching grades 1-8 - RegistryofGuitarTutors

:: Steve is also a renowned Guitar Teacher, having taught guitar at the M.I. Guitar Insitute in 1996 after gaining (Hons) on their Diploma Course.

:: Whilst at M.I. London he got to attend seminars by Jennifer Batter ( Michael Jacksons guitarist ) , jam and play with Chad Smith ( Red Hot Chilli Peppers ) and play with Bernard Purdie ( Barry Whites Drummer ) .. After graduating he remained at M.I. briefly teaching part-time there, whilst performing live on the London circuit.

:: He has also taught at Schools, 6th Form Colleges and Universities over the years. Holding a 4 year teaching position teaching A-level performance in London, as well as an evening lecturer in association with Hertfordshire University.

:: He continutes to teach guitar via. Music Virtuosity, approved faculty there include Stu Hamm, and at his home. Steve has taught countless guitarists from all levels..

:: Check out Steve on Music Virtousity -
www.musicviruosity.com

:: For more information and free guitar lessons, video lessons, downloads etc.. check out Steves teaching page here - Free Guitar Lessons

:: Some previous students have left their comments about Steve as a guitar teacher.. check them out here - Student Comments

:: Check out Steve Forward giving a short guitar lesson on how to play one of his original tracks - Shine, taken from 7even Bridges 2 Cross, his debut instrumental CD.

:: Shine Guitar Lesson

:: Guitar Albums

:: Steve also continutes to write and record his own albums at his home studio, and currently these are distributed through iTunes, Sony Music, Yahoo Music. His music is distributed through Tunecore.

:: His own tunes regularly make it into his sets at gigs, and both his albums are always available to purchase at gigs.

:: His third album " Alive " will feature more song-orientated tracks with Steve's vocals making it onto each and every one of his future albums also..

:: 7even Bridges 2 Cross

:: Album : 7even Bridges 2 Cross
:: Released : Dec.2003
[re-issued Mar.2007]

1 - My World
2 - 7even Bridges 2 Cross
3 - In The Dark At Last
4 - Shine
5 - Running Into Minds
6 - Hollow
7 - Far Reaching Sun

Overture

:: Album : Overture
:: Released : Aug.2004
[re-issued Mar.2007]

1 - Grand Opening
2 - Far Far Away
3 - Lucifier Crucifier pt.I
4 - Lucifier Crucifier pt.II
5 - Solitude
6 - This Place Is Gonna Blow
7 - Kama Sutra
8 - Automatron
9 - A Time To Celebrate

Alive

:: Album : Alive
:: Released : T.B.A.

:: Videos

:: Misirlou

:: Brothers - Original Track

:: 'Cause we've ended as lovers

:: All Along The Watchtower

:: Crossroads

:: Contact Steve -

If you are interested in booking Steve for your venue/rock night/event or festival then please get in touch.

[+44]07849 278188
[email protected]
www.steveforward.com

Influences:
:: So here I am, involved in this business we call "show".. its certainly given me my fair share of ups and downs.

:: As to where I "fit in" in the music climate, I really havent a clue, I just try to play whatever im playing with as much feeling as possible.. wether im playing a cover tune or one of my own songs..

:: Hey if you come to one of my gigs, come up and say hi! its always nice to meet new people..

:: The Main Reason I started playing guitar is because of hearing Jimi Hendrix play. Dont think theres been anyone since him whos been as impacting. Maybe Van Halen, etc.. Then Clapton... Heres a list of my influences and bands I like..

:: Fave Artists

Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Jeff Beck
Mark Knopfler
Eddie Van Halen
Gary Moore
Brian May
David Gilmour
Jimmy Page
Ritchie Blackmore
Robert Fripp
Randy Rhoads
Joe Satriani
Yngwie Malmsteen
Steve Vai
Allan Holdsworth
Zakk Wylde

Loads more.....Anyone who can play well, or anything that catches my ear.

:: Fave Bands

The Police/Sting
Queen
Pink Floyd
Led Zeppelin
The Who
10cc
ELO
The Feeling
Kasier Chiefs
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
ABBA (yes ABBA!)
Metallica
System of a Down

..again way too many to list, as long as the songs are great.

Sounds Like:
:: Classic Rock Guitar / Blues

Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

50th Solo Gig

It was on February 16th in Colchester - The Fox and Fiddler..  a great night..  Lots of people were in the mood for a dance.. as always ! i was thinking... a year ago if someone said id be ...
Posted by Steve Forward on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:36:00 PST

sage advice - dick dale and the magical properties of water..

ive just seen Dick Dale talking about the music business and advice he had for any up and coming musicians..   the man speaks 100% truth .. I make my very last number on my solo gigs "Misir...
Posted by Steve Forward on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:53:00 PST

Happy New Year...

Just a quick heads up to everyone out there who has supported me over this last year..  2008 promises to be my busiest year ever.. with some heavy gigging coming up ( again! )  i plan on tak...
Posted by Steve Forward on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:26:00 PST

relying on people..

heres a BIGGIE for you all to listen up to... musicians..  never rely on anyone..  do it all youself...  you have total control and can be as busy as you want to be.. its awesome, and e...
Posted by Steve Forward on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:30:00 PST

Happy Days

Hi All, Had some great gigs this weekend, big thanks to Geoff & Sarah at the cross keys in Hatfield Peverel, and also to Everyone at the Bull in Colchester, was a nice night .. Ill be back at the...
Posted by Steve Forward on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:15:00 PST

success and music.. what does it mean to you ?

hello everyone..  It's been a long time since ive posted a blog on myspace, but well after a long time sorting things out, its time for me to keep you all up to speed on whats been happening.. F...
Posted by Steve Forward on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:28:00 PST