Since 2006, Steevan Mars has been on the NYC/NJ original music scene as a solo acoustic performer. His music is a melodic blend of acoustic pop, rock and Americana. He’s released two EPs, one of which was produced by Tim Quick (guitarist on Broadway’s Rock of Ages, Lion King and Spider-Man). Steevan’s music falls into the vein of guitar-driven alternative-pop, produced with a full band.
The core of the songwriting is of the acoustic singer-songwriter variety with influences ranging from Neil Young to Ryan Adams. This is what the Steevan Mars Band brings to the live circuit, forgoing loudness for melodic harmonies thanks to the vocal support of Joanna Quick (yes, wife of Tim), and trading electric guitars for electric cello. The songs have a whole new feeling live and the band is introducing new songs (written by Steve) every night. A good song can be played many different ways and Steevan Mars delivers Beatle-esque melodies with catchy hooks and emotional lyrics – stripped down to their original acoustic form.
Not one for ambiguity, Steve writes meaningful, heartfelt lyrics that are intended to be a shared experience with the audience – poetry with a universal message: love, loss, loneliness, hope, hurt – we’re all in this together. Steevan has performed at legendary NYC venues including The Bitter End and Kenny’s Castaways, along with the iconic Jersey-based Blues and Folk institution, The Stanhope House.
Steevan will be performing in Philadelphia on Friday March 9th at Tin Angel with Ian McGlynn and Katie Barbato also on the bill.
10 pm.
