"When I was a kid I got a guitar, bought Beatles Records, watched Elvis Movies and listened to my Dad play his Crosby & Sinatra records. I guess I was taking it all in. Then I heard Jim Croce and started writing songs." Steve's first gig was his 6th Grade Variety Show singing "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head." In High School (Maine South) he began performing in Jazz Band and school dances, his church's Sunday Services (Mary Seat) and Chicagoland "Ground Round" Restaurants with his buddy. "We were probably responsible for those closing down."

With a degree in Communications & Music from NIU, his passion for Performance & Songwriting  has included singing and performing with his own bands and top Chicago Orchestras & Big Bands at Performance Arts Theatres across the Midwest, The Alpine Valley Music Theatre, The Copernicus Center, Navy Pier, Italian Festivals, Milwaukee Summerfest, Charity Galas, Weddings, Special Events and Concerts across Chicago & The Midwest.