Eric Steffensen

Eric Steffensen is a 30 year old Atlanta based singer/songwriter. With just his voice and an acoustic guitar Steffensen has captivated audiences in Atlanta as well as internationaly. Often compared to Cat Stevens, John Popper (Blues Traveler) and Phil Collins, this dynamic and gravelly voiced young performer draws on a wide variety of influences. Melding elements of rock, folk, jazz, blues and classical Steffensen molds a sound that is both comfortingly familiar and uniquely original.

Througout Steffensens lyrical themes, listeners are drawn to contemplate their own spirituality, self-improvement and mental awareness. Based on personal values and philosophies that were developed while a tarot reader in coffee shops he sharply crafts the lyrics to act as a catalyst between performer and listener. So emotive and visual are his lyrics that listeners are helpless not to stop and ponder the world from a new and wider perspective then that of their normal daily routines.

Currently in the studio, production of Steffensens long awaited freshman release, EVOLVE, will be released?Spring 2004. Whether playing live for an intimate coffee house audience or delivering hit singles via the internet to an international audience, Steffensen has developed a fan base that is diverse and loyal. By utilizing the tools of the internet he has had the pleasure of collaborating with artists from Texas to the UK. A limited number of samples are available online via his website at http://www.tarotkid.com/

"Inspired and melodically emotive songs to build the social conscious"