Artist description Guitarist Steve Wheeler's unique blend of jazz and rock influences make for a unique and fresh sounding sonic expereince. Drawing from the latest loop-based compositional tools while keeping an eye to the classic guitar tones of the past, Steve has crafted an EP sure to please fans of a wide variety of musical genres.

Music Style Jazz, Rock,

Musical Influences Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Will Ackerman

Similar Artists Rippingtons, Larry Carlton

Artist History A love of music, a passion for excellence, and a desire to share and communicate musical ides are the forces which drive Steve Wheeler, one of middle Tennessee's foremost electric and acoustic guitarists. While growing up in Lake City, Florida, Steve was exposed to a variety of music styles. As a young child, he heard his sisters playing Beatles and Beach Boys records and tuning in to the Top 40 radio stations of the day. In high school, he began performing publicly in the Columbia High School jazz ensemble. After graduation, he became involved in several area hard rock and Top 40 cover bands while attending a local community college. He also attended a Full Sail Recording workshop, and briefly studied jazz guitar at Jacksonville University. In 1985, Steve decided to move to a major recording center to pursue a full-time music career. Finding New York and Los Angeles too intimidating, Steve decided to opt for Nashville, not only for the music industry presence but for Belmont College, who at the time was one of only a handful of colleges offering a "music business" degree.  A series of personal setbacks forced Steve to leave Belmont after only two years. Finding a "day job" to make ends meet, Steve continued to work with several area performers, including the progressive rock band Seven, vocalist Julie Anne Piper, and country band Carolyn and the Rhythmatics. It was this steady work that helped Steve sharpen his playing skills in a variety of musical styles and settings. The 1990's brought tremendous changes to Steve's professional and personal life. While on the road as a computer systems trainer during the week, he became involved with the praise and worship band at his church, First Baptist Nashville, and later at Crossroads Community Church. In 1996, he married Leslie Bryson of Russellville, Arkansas and completed his BA degree in Management and Human Relations from Trevecca University. His oldest daughter, Mary Katherine, was born in 1998, and the twins, Sophie and Blair, arrived three years later.  During this time, Steve has been focusing on writing, arranging, engineering, and producing original compositions. He feels, however, that his greatest strength lies in helping other musicians sound their best, whether it is performing in the role of band member, arranger, co-writer, or engineer. Currently, Steve is seeking opportunities to perform in and around Nashville as a band member or session musician.

Group Members Steve Wheeler: all instruments

Instruments Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer

Location Franklin, TN - USA

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