Artist description Singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Vansak was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, home of steel mills and the Jackson 5. Sandwiched between Chicago and miles of farmland, Vansak experienced many different lifestyles and musical styles. A veteran of the Midwest music scene, his bands have run the gamut from rhythm and blues, folk, Motown soul, pop, and rock. All of these influences and more affect his latest release, "A Different Road". The ten track CD is the follow up album to 1997's "Permanent Red" and again features the Joe Roberts Band (Bill Hayden - piano and organ, Mike Sluga - drums, Aaron Yakovetz - bass). Vansak handles all guitar and lead vocal duties and is the sole author of all songs. From the rock sounds of "Rocks and Bone" and "Mountain of Pain" to the street soul of "Peace with the Night", Vansak and company once again show musical diversity.

Music Style Rock / Singer-songwriter / Alternative / American Music

Musical Influences Dylan / Stones / John Lennon / Springsteen / U2

Similar Artists Tom Petty / Pete Yorn / Ryan Adams / Dave Matthews

Artist History July 1995 Steve Vansak forms the Joe Roberts Band August 1997 Releases debut CD Permanent Red September 1997 Band embarks on local tour to promote CD release November 2001 Second CD A Different Road is released January 2002 Band again plays live dates in support of album release January 2003 Releases a remixed/remastered version of debut CD Permanent Red

Group Members Steve Vansak - Vocals, all guitars Eric Canchola - Drums, percussion Bill Hayden - Piano, organ Mike Sluga - Drums Aaron Yakovetz - Bass

Albums Permanent Red, A Different Road

Press Reviews Local musician takes his act to the Internet Reviewer: Great Lakes Publishing Source: Great Lakes Publishing, Writer: Andre Salles, Date: January 3rd, 2002Vansak, a low-key, agreeable sort, makes music that falls under much the same description. "A Different Road" ranges from the straight ahead rock of "Rocks and Bone" to the acoustic tinged Americana of "Mountain of Pain". It draws from a number of mainstream rock influences, and is the type of CD that most people who hear it end up liking. "A Different Road" is the best Vansak has done yet!! Reviewer: The Times (Hammond, In) Writer: Tom Lounges The Times (Highland, IN), Writer: Tom Lounges, Column: Local Scene, Date: December 28, 2001Arriving at press time to cap off the flood of local releases with a bang was "A Different Road". This latest 10-song set from singer/songwriter Steve Vansak is the best this talented Valpo native has done yet. Album Review - Permanent Red Reviewer: Midwest Beat Writer: Dave Grove The new 11 song release, along with three bonus tracks, from Steve Vansak is by far one of the most diverse albums. Vansak, along with a full backing band this time around, deliver an excellent album with something for everybody.

Location Merrillville, Indiana - USA

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