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Steven endorses and plays Xaviere guitars, He also |
Steven endorses and plays Xaviere guitars, and Alden Guitars. He also uses Hamer, Ovation and BLB sound. He uses Guitarhead pickups. He also often plays a [[Fender]] [[Telecaster]] custom and a Yamaha SBG2000. |
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===Amplifiers=== |
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The Steven Springer lead guitar tone is produced by a [[humbucker]] equipped guitar (Gibson/Yamaha/PRS) with no tone control, into a [[Line 6]] amplifier |
The Steven Springer lead guitar tone is produced by a [[humbucker]] equipped guitar (Gibson/Yamaha/PRS) with no tone control, into a [[Line 6]] amplifier and processor |
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===Effects=== |
===Effects=== |
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For his distinctive electric guitar sound, Steven does not use many [[guitar effects|effects pedals]]. He uses a slight reverb for some songs, as well as some delay for other songs. |
For his distinctive electric guitar sound, Steven does not use many [[guitar effects|effects pedals]]. He uses a slight reverb for some songs, as well as some delay for other songs. |
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==Partial Discography== |
==Partial Discography== |
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Steven Springer (born Steven Anthony Springer on September 23, 1951) is an American guitarist and songwriter known for his innovative smooth guitar style. Steven is best known for being a member of the Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band and for playing with Sir Lancelot Pinard, Arizona-based band Sanctuary, and his current musical project Tropicooljazz.
Background and Early Career
Steven Springer grew up in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He started a band while in high school, and quickly became a very popular and sought-after guitarist, and was a regular fixture at local dances and parties. He left Trinidad to attend college at the Mayfield College, Sussex, England.
Music Career
Sanctuary
After graduation, Steven moved to Phoenix, Arizona and formed a band called Sanctuary, which rose to fame, winning local awards for “Band of The Year” for three consecutive years, as well as “Album of the Year,” during the 1980’s.
Sir Lancelot
Steven Springer and Brian Pinard performed as "The Knights of The Holy Trinity" to accompany Brian Pinard's uncle, famous calypso artist Sir Lancelot. They recorded Sir Lancelot's final album, called "Pinaryhymns - Religious Calypso."
Trinidad Calypso Band
Touring worldwide, Springer was a featured artist at the 1988 World’s Fair in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, performing with the Trinidad Calypso Band.
Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band
Upon returning to the United States, Springer moved to Michigan and joined Hugh Borde’s world famous Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, performing and recording with them for over ten years. While in Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, Steven performed with Robert Greenidge, Othello Molineaux, and Marcus Belgrave and also shared the stage with The Wailers, Eek-A-Mouse and Arrow.
TROPICOOLJAZZ
Inspired by his visit to Trinidad, Steven Springer decided to write and record some new songs, featuring a new style of jazz he dubbed "Tropicooljazz," which was a melting pot of all of the music that has influenced him: calypso, soca, jazz, reggae, latin, blues, rock and R&B. He recorded the first Tropicooljazz CD by collaborating with musicians from all over the world via the internet. Steven then followed up that release with another visit to Trinidad and another CD release, "Tropicooljazz 2" which featured more songs that were written about and inspired by Trinidad and Tobago, as well as his personal battle with cancer. Normally known for his instrumental releases, "Three Came For Me" features vocal tracks by a wide variety of well-known Caribbean and jazz artists. "Tropicool World" features a unique collection of songs which highlight Steven's world music background, while continuing to develop the Tropicool sound.
Music Videos
Steven Springer has released many innovative and award-winning music videos, several of which can be viewed online.
"Legend of Springer" music video
"Monkey Brains" music video
"Fire For Glenda" music video
"Bob & Peter (jazz version)" music video
"Carnival" music video
"How the West Was Won" music video
"All Kind Ah Ting" music video
Awards
Steven was chosen “Best Guitar Player,” every year from 1990 to 1993, at the annual Detroit Music Awards.
Influences
Growing up in Trinidad, Steven was inspired by the melodic lilting sound of soca and calypso, and he started playing guitar at a young age. Steven was intrigued by the fusion of many different cultures and beautiful natural features of Trinidad. Steven loved to listen to the steel bands perform at Carnival. After hearing The Ventures records and seeing The Merrymen perform he quickly learned to play guitar.
Personal Life
Family
Steven is married to Denise Dooley, and they live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was formerly married to Karen Bronski, who passed away due to cancer. He had three children with his first wife: Venissa, Sarah and Johnpaul.
Cancer
In 2005 Steven was diagnosed and treated for cancer, and the cancer went in to remission. In 2007 cancer once again appeared, this time in his lungs. A trip to Trinidad in 2008, helped his cancer go in to remission [1], however he was then once again diagnosed with cancer in 2010. Steven is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. He often performs at fund raisers and benefits for cancer societies around the world.
Equipment
Guitars
Steven endorses and plays Xaviere guitars, and Alden Guitars. He also uses Hamer, Ovation and BLB sound. He uses Guitarhead pickups. He also often plays a Fender Telecaster custom and a Yamaha SBG2000.
Amplifiers
The Steven Springer lead guitar tone is produced by a humbucker equipped guitar (Gibson/Yamaha/PRS) with no tone control, into a Line 6 amplifier and processor
Effects
For his distinctive electric guitar sound, Steven does not use many effects pedals. He uses a slight reverb for some songs, as well as some delay for other songs.
Partial Discography
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary 2
Sanctuary 3
Sir Lancelot
Pinardhymns - Religious Calypso
Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band
Trinidad Tripoli Live
HOTLIKEFIRE
NiteFlight
Nite Flight Caribbean
Speaking Out
NiteFlight.us
TROPICOOLJAZZ
Tropicooljazz
Tropicooljazz 2
Three Came For Me
Tropicool World
Solo
Caribbean Casino
Caribbean Collection 1
Caribbean Collection 2
Satisfyingly