Biography (continued) Right after high school, his mother took him to a Christian church where TV evangelist and prophet Kim Clement was visiting. At an altar call, Kim made a prophecy about Steven’s life saying “The Lord is working a miracle in this man’s life right now; he has no idea what the Lord is going to use him for.” Around that time he became the front-man and co-writer for a band that he would perform in for over 12 years. The band’s name began as Liquid Groove then became 34Below, named after the 34th meridian, where the city of Carlsbad lieson a map. While Steven lead the band, they produced 5 CDs (distributed by EMI) spawning national radio airplay, and securing them bookings at key venues like House of Blues and Coors Amphitheater. Steven wrote over 200 songs, played over a thousand shows, was featured on radio and TV, and toured in 47 states, including the national Wyland Environmental Tour. Steven's singing has been on MTV's Road Rules, ESPN's Surfer Magazine Live, Beyond the Boundaries, the soundtrack from Wanted, and the Sycuan Casino TV Commercial. He has played with the national acts Sugar Ray, Vertical Horizon, The Calling, Five For Fighting, Gin Blossoms, Lit, Hootie and the Blowfish, Dishwalla, Switchfoot, Jason Mraz, The Pat McGee Band, A.J. Croce, the highly-touted top comedian Carrot Top, and many others. He has also personally worked with engineers Mike Plotnikoff (Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Cranberries,) and Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Augustana, Five for Fighting). Suddenly, in late 2005, Steven became very ill with Meningitis. As a result, his life completely changed. Although he could no longer perform with the band, his profound faith increased, causing a domino effect leading to an invigorating profound sense of Christian faith and spirituality, a thriving solo career where he could make his own songwriting decisions, and to marrying his long-time girlfriend Kellee who now manages his career. He now had time to slow down and find out what mattered most. He attends church regularly, sometimes singing in his church's worship service, and now is a guest worship leader in many churches in southern California such as The Rock Church in San Diego and Horizon Christian Fellowship in Rancho Santa Fe. When you listen to Steven’s new album, you’ll hear the bright optimism of his words and compassion of his tender voice. Moving tunes like “Good Thing” and “Please Please” jump off the CD to reveal an honest singer-songwriter making the very most of his refined craft. Steven’s outstanding musicianship and vocal nuancing make him shine among contemporary artists: listen closely, then become a believer.