Steve Katz is a New York-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist who performs regularly at music venues throughout the city.
Raised in Belgium, Katz has played guitar since he was 14 years old. “I knew from the very first chord I learned that making music was my calling.”
While growing up in Brussels, Katz was a music junkie and spent countless hours listening to Pink Floyd, Santana, the Eagles and Supertramp – his mother’s favourite band, and an influence for which Katz remains eternally grateful to her. Music stores became his second home and Katz set out on an endless journey of discovering new artists from all genres – a journey that has guided and shaped his own development as a musician today.
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Katz has drawn inspiration for his diverse style of music and through his extensive world travels. He has an ongoing love affair with India and plans to return there in the future.
Beautiful and rich melodies along with his own distinctive style of guitar work compliment Katz’s soulful voice.His style can be likened to Cat Stevens, Jose Gonzalez, Damien Rice, David Gray and James Blunt.
Experimenting and creating new melodies are at the heart of Katz’s passion for songwriting and hope, love and existential questions are common themes in his songs.Steve Just released his first EP – Barricades!
“I sense that Steve Katz is on the verge of commercial breakthrough with his music”
Joe Ross, CDinsight.com
“Barricades should serve as a perfect demo to intrigue any record company”
Wes Britton, BlogCritics.com
“His smooth voice and musical versatility are showcased in his songs”
Dana Feldman, Beatweek Magazine
“I always say that really good music— the music that is far above the norm— defies genre. These five songs are defiant as hell.” Frank Gutch, Rockandreprise.net referring to his new EP “Barricades”.
“Steve has returned with his first EP “Barricades” and it showcases his guitar/vocal workings to excellent effect.Higherplanemusic.com
Barricades can scare, challenge and stop us from achieving goals. They are everywhere and often invisible. I’ve gone through many barricades in my time—physical and emotional ones that stood between me and my goals. Had I failed to go through any of them, this cd would never have been made
… Writes Katz on his CD cover
This is just a little bit about Steve Katz… you’ll find the rest in his music.
Website: www.stevekatzmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveKatzMusic
Twitter: @SteveKatzMusic
