Hailing from Coleraine, Steven moved to Newcastle Upon Tyne in 2004 to study on a degree course in Jazz and Popular Music. He graduated from the course with First Class honours, and subsequently returned to Northern Ireland, where he maintains a busy teaching and performing schedule. In recent years he has performed and recorded albums with many acclaimed artists, notably Kate Rusby, with whom Steven performed in Hyde Park to an audience of over 58,000 people, and also Damien O’Kane, working as a core band member on “Areas of High Traffic”, which was nominated for the ‘BBC Folk Album of the Year’ award. Stevens guitar playing has been praised in major national music publications such as “Guitar Techniques” and “Guitarist” magazines.” His ability to mix modern and traditional accompaniment makes for a very exciting and vibrant player. Steve also has a very busy teaching schedule. North Coast Trad is delighted to have Steve as our guitar tutor!
