Steven Dillon
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Solo Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitarist who's passion and emotion produce a fresh, unique, progressive, eclectic sound tastefully filled with guitar wizardry.Band/artist history
Steven Dillons solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar sound is uniquely his own. Written with passion and emotion, his songs are stylishly filled with guitar wizardry. This self-taught musician combines Folk, New Age, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, and Heavy Metal into an original, eclectic blend of instrumental music.
Steven cut his musical teeth on Bluegrass and by the age of 14 was exercising his musical skills on a 12-string guitar: writing and recording his own songs. However, after attending a Van Halen concert, his attention quickly turned to the electric guitar. Steven honed his licks and techniques studying the works of Edward Van Halen, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore, and many others.
Following a 10-year hiatus from the guitar, during which time he completed a college degree and became a software engineer, Steven was the victim of a near-fatal car accident. This life-altering event made Steven feel as if he had been given a new lease on life and inspired him to return to his first love--writing music and playing the acoustic guitar.
His earliest fingerstyle guitar influences were Don Ross, Billy McLaughlin, D.R. Auten, Stephen Bennett, and similar Narada and Windham Hill guitarists. "I believe that my style and sound have been shaped by my past as well as musicians who were inspired by Michael Hedges. Im sort of a second generation Hedges-influenced player," smiles Steven.
Stevens debut CD, First Of All, showcases his broad background and highlights his progressive acoustic style. From the flying fingers, technically challenging, roller-coaster ride of "Flyin Low" to the emotional, dedication song, "Rustys Spirit", there is something for all acoustic guitar enthusiasts. His unique compositions have the ability to conform to the listeners mood, being either soothing or stimulating. The tone of First Of All is deliberately up close and personal. "I wanted the listener to feel like I was actually playing in their living room, rather than in an expensive studio. Essentially, its a live performance because I recorded everything in one take and didnt use any studio tricks like punch-ins, overdubbing, or cut and paste."Have you performed in front of an audience?Currently, Open Mic Nights in the Hampton Roads area.
Your musical influences
Don Ross
Billy McLaughlin
Richard Leo Johnson
Narada Guitarists
Windham Hill GuitaristsWhat equipment do you use?
Steel String Guitars. I'm currently looking for endorsements for strings, picks, guitars, amps, etc. contact me if interested.Anything else?
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Back for a nother listen and great stuff, Like the Bensusan feel and Hedges is in there. Take trip to my site and listen to a new version of watchtower. Leave a message.
BillBest of both worlds is going on my station, and probably the rest if it's this good!!. Touch of the Issac Gillory
Beautiful
PaulHappy Holidays Steven to you and yours. Tom KingHi there
Loced your stuff, if the big blue was not in the way I think we could gat some music thing going.
Very Redborn and Jansch with abit of Bensusan.
I have been busy and have some material "Katrina's Somg amd I lost your love" but to name 2. Take a listen and see what you think.
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Hi Steve,I hear you stil have the great tunes In here.Very good Steve.It's been awhile,Check me out when you get time. Best Regards Tom