Artist description A "gumbo-type" mix of roots, country-rock, blues and folk. If you had to "label" his music you might be reminded of Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Lucinda Williams or Little Feat with some Don Henley and Miles Davis thrown in.

Music Style pop, blues, country, folk, jazz,instrumental

Musical Influences Jackson Browne,Bonnie Raitt, Delbert McClinton, Nanci Griffith, Jerry Jeff Walker, Little Feat

Similar Artists Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Lucinda Williams, Eagles, Delbert McClinton, Dirt Band,

Artist History After surviving open heart surgery, veteran bandleader and singer/songwriter, Steve Goldberger released the CD, "Come From the Heart" which was recorded live over three nights in the spring of 2000. As Steve splits his time between Toronto and Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario Canada, he has been dubiously dubbed the "fringe local". These days, in between Steve's other freelance gigs, the Fringe Locals have found a regular home for themselves at the Angel Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Feathers Pub in Toronto, where they appear just about on a monthly basis. The personnel has settled into a regular ensemble of players which varies slightly from gig to gig. The arrangements are tighter yet still have the same fresh adventure. They have released two new albums in 2002. The first of which "THE NIAGARA RHYTHM PROJECT", contains new all original instrumental compositions. It is getting a great response and is already getting radio air play on stations all over the globe. The second album, "Gumbo Dreams" is Steve's first solo album of all original "singer/songwriter" material. Steve was heavily involved in writing music in his Black Creek Band days (mid 70's) and even won a Genie award (Canada's version of the "OSCARS") for best original score in 1975. Now, finally after thirty years of playing other writer's tunes and a lifetime of experience, he has gotten back to writing again. The songs cover the wide range of styles that have influenced him over the years resulting in a "gumbo-type" mix of roots, country-rock, blues and folk.

Group Members Steve Goldberger, Bass & Vocals, Eric Mahar, guitar & vocals, Herb Neslon, keyboards, Penner Mackay, drums & percussion, David Norris, drums

Albums Come From The Heart, The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rhythm Project, Gumbo Dreams

Press Reviews "5 stars From the heart - and it works'It's gotta come from the heart, if you want it to work', in the words of Susana Clark and Richard Leigh on one of the tracks on this wonderful CD. And this one certainly does come straight from the heart in more ways than one. It's a great live, idiosyncratic, intimate, fun performance. There are lots of local and personal references to the places around Hamilton and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, where Steve Goldberger and the Local Fringe hang out. It doesn't matter if you don't know the area, though - heck, I live on a different continent altogether -the guys make you feel as though they're playing just for you, singing to you, smiling at you. Such heart. And no wonder - apparently Steve Goldberger came up with the idea for this CD while he was recovering from heart surgery and he donates $2 from each sale to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. If you like your music a mixture of rock, folk, blues and jazz, you'll love this. The tracks are mostly cover versions from the great singer-songwriters of our time - Dylan, Nanci Griffith, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, but I bet you haven't heard them covered like this before with Mr Goldberger's own two cents added to the mixture. Steve Miller's 'The Joker' may never be the same again. And the one original composition, 'Weekends with the Local Fringe' really rocks! This is a highly enjoyable CD. I defy you to just listen; you have to sing along. It's just a great evening with the boys. I do have one complaint, though. The last track, Charlie Parker's 'Yardbird Suite' starts out great and then the tape fades out. Hope they'll have room to include it all on their next album"...His voice and the music is as comfortable as a pair of good, broken-in Levis and he and his band, the Fringe Locals, are obviously having a GREAT time making their music .... I have really enjoyed it -- took a taped-down version on the road to Maine and back; it travels quite well! " -C.L. in Atlanta "Well let me tell you I was feeling quite shitty recently and I put on your CD. Exact song was "Weekends with the Local Fringe" and then "Last of the True Believers". ....Anyway after listening to those songs I felt better (ok I had a little wine with it.) But suffice to say, I like your music and it makes me H-A-P-P-Y!!! ...." -R.D. in Toronto "Hi folks: I just received Steve Goldberger's CD Come From The Heart. It is a terrific live recording of some marvelous songs including two of my Nanci Griffith favorites Fly by Night and Last of the True Believers. They are two of Nanci's best and Steve does a wonderful job. I always loved Fly by Night and wished to hear Nanci perform it live, but never did. Steve's performance allows me know how it would sound live. I think that particular song could have been as popular as Outbound Plane if it had received radio play. Thank you Steve and Nanci for some great music." - J.T. in Maine

Location Toronto, ON - Canada

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