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STEVE POLTZ


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Steve Poltz (born February 19, 1960) is a Canadian-born American singer-songwriter and guitarist based in San Diego, California. He is a founding member of the indie-rock band The Rugburns and is best known for co-writing the #2 Jewel song "You Were Meant for Me". He appeared in the video, and has worked with Jewel on many occasions, such as tours, her platinum and diamond albums, and singles. As a solo artist, he often performs acoustic-only "good old-fashioned sing-along" shows. His songs have been noted for their simple melodies and satirical lyrics.

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stevepoltz Twitter 2/24 @ 8:31 AM
stevepoltz - I’m so excited to announce the Bohootenzie Song School & Folk Fest 2023. Yes, we are returning to Joshua Tree, CA t… https://t.co/cV7LrwZWAK
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stevepoltz - Headed to @folkalliance and I’m excited to see everyone! https://t.co/qzReGvpaql
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stevepoltz Twitter 2/1 @ 11:04 AM
stevepoltz - Super excited to announce this! Ill be playing @BluesfestByron and have extended my Australia tour. See ya Easter W… https://t.co/21DTWJESWj
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Imogen Clark Releases 'Not Christmas Here' Single With Steve Poltz Photo Imogen Clark Releases 'Not Christmas Here' Single With Steve Poltz
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023

Imogen Clark releases “Not Christmas Here,” upholding her traditions of releasing an original Christmas single each year. Showcasing her unique take on the holiday season, the song was written with legendary troubadour Steve Poltz and recorded at Peter Frampton’s Studio Phenix in Nashville with a ca...

Steve Dawson Has His 'Eyes Closed, Dreaming' on New Album Photo Steve Dawson Has His 'Eyes Closed, Dreaming' on New Album
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

Eyes Closed, Dreaming, the newest album from Steve Dawson is, without reservation, a pinnacle and career highlight for the Nashville-based Canadian musician. With its melodies, inspired instrumentation and soulful vocal performances, Dawson’s newest music soars effortlessly over the very high bar he...

Nicki Bluhm to Release New Album, AVONDALE DRIVE Photo Nicki Bluhm to Release New Album, AVONDALE DRIVE
by Marissa Tomeo - March 30, 2022

Compass Records proudly announces Nicki Bluhm's sophomore solo release Avondale Drive, out on June 3. The Bluegrass Situation premiered the first single 'Love To Spare' here. The song will be live on all DSPs on April 1. The album pre-save link can be found here.  ...

Steve Poltz Releases 14th Solo Album 'Stardust & Satellites' Photo Steve Poltz Releases 14th Solo Album 'Stardust & Satellites'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022

Produced by Oliver Wood and Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers, Stardust & Satellites is Poltz’s 14th solo album, and comprises another exuberant, thoughtful batch of songs that celebrate life in all of its stages — including his effervescent new single, “Can O’ Pop.” Listen to the new album now! Plus, c...

Steve Poltz Shares 'Can O' Pop' from Upcoming Album Photo Steve Poltz Shares 'Can O' Pop' from Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

Veteran troubadour Steve Poltz has shared his effervescent new single, “Can O’ Pop.” Produced by Oliver Wood and Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers, the exuberant, syncopated track is joined by an official animated video, directed by Boston-based artist/animator Duncan Hatch (Galactic, American Authors)....

Steve Poltz Announces North American Tour Dates Photo Steve Poltz Announces North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021

Veteran troubadour Steve Poltz has announced a series of upcoming live dates. The North American headline run kicks off with a very special album release party celebrating the arrival of his eagerly awaited new LP, Stardust & Satellites, set for Nashville, TN’s City Winery on February 22, and then c...

Todd Snider Announces 2021 Tour 'Return Of The Storyteller' Photo Todd Snider Announces 2021 Tour 'Return Of The Storyteller'
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021

Beginning this month, Snider will embark on his 'Return of the Storyteller” tour, an extensive cross-country trek that includes more than 50 live concert dates taking place throughout the remainder of 2021....

DelFest Announces Lineup for 14th Annual Festival Photo DelFest Announces Lineup for 14th Annual Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021

The festival features Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sam Bush, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Lil Smokies, Della Mae, and more....

STEVE POLTZ Premieres Quarantine Video with Rolling Stone Country Photo STEVE POLTZ Premieres Quarantine Video with Rolling Stone Country
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020

Songwriter/humorist Steve Poltz's new digital single 'Quarantine Blues' is included in this week's Rolling Stone Country music picks....

Steve Poltz Shares New Video 'Quarantine Blues' Photo Steve Poltz Shares New Video 'Quarantine Blues'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 29, 2020

Cult hero Steve Poltz is known for his unhinged live performances, incredible way with a comedic lyric and ability to spin a ripping tale....

Anya Marina to Release 'Queen Of The Night' On September 25; Shares New Single 'Can't Photo Anya Marina to Release 'Queen Of The Night' On September 25; Shares New Single 'Can't Nobody Love You'
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2020

On September 25, Anya Marina will release her new album Queen Of The Night....

Dustbowl Revival Release Live Quarantine Video For 'Nobody Knows (Is It You)' Photo Dustbowl Revival Release Live Quarantine Video For 'Nobody Knows (Is It You)'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 08, 2020

Eclectic Los Angeles-based ensemble have produced a creative quarantine live performance video of all of the band members in their individual homes with dancing fans from across the globe, for their recent release 'Nobody Knows (Is It You).'...

High Sierra Music Festival Announces Ziggy Marley, The Disco Biscuits, Lukas Nelson, Photo High Sierra Music Festival Announces Ziggy Marley, The Disco Biscuits, Lukas Nelson, and More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 27, 2020

Celebrating its 30th year in 2020, High Sierra Music Festival is continuing to add to its milestone-year party, returning to Quincy, CA, on July 2-5, 2020. Today's lineup addition appeals to as broad a range of fans as ever before, all the while keeping true to High Sierra's legacy; an environment t...

THE MASTERSONS Premiere New Song 'Spellbound' Photo THE MASTERSONS Premiere New Song 'Spellbound'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020

Americana duo The Mastersons, aka Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore, address the current state of the nation with their new song 'Spellbound,' premiering today with Billboard. They discuss the sentiments behind the track in an exclusive Billboard interview....

THE MASTERSONS Premiere 'Eyes Open Wide' From Their New Album Photo THE MASTERSONS Premiere 'Eyes Open Wide' From Their New Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 21, 2020

Singer-songwriters/multi-instrumentalists The Mastersons are premiering the first single from their upcoming Red House album, NO TIME FOR LOVE SONGS, today with The Bluegrass Situation. When they're not touring the world as valued longtime members of Steve Earle's band the Dukes, the musical and mar...

High Sierra Music Festival Reveals Initial Lineup For 30th Year Celebration Photo High Sierra Music Festival Reveals Initial Lineup For 30th Year Celebration
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020

High Sierra Music Festival, madre of all west coast festivals, is back for its 30th iteration in 2020. Outliving early North American festivals of the 90s and persevering through the commercialized festival onslaught of THE 2000S without selling out to anyone, HSMF returns to Quincy, CA, on July 2-5...

Sixthman Announces Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples To Headline Music Festival At Sea Photo Sixthman Announces Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples To Headline Music Festival At Sea
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2019

Coming off an incredible sold out 12th year of Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, this floating music festival at sea continues to innovate with a diverse lineup. Music legends Tweedy of Wilco and Mavis Staples will be joined by Rodney Crowell, Soggy Bottom Boys, Anderson East, Lake Street Dive, Buddy ...

MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists Photo MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019

From its first incarnation in 1993, MerleFest's annual Chris Austin Songwriting Competition has seen the likes of Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt, and Martha Scanlan rise to the top of an always competitive field of up-and-coming songwriters. Legendary songwriters have presided over the competition from...

Molly Tuttle's New Album Available via NPR's First Listen Now Photo Molly Tuttle's New Album Available via NPR's First Listen Now
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019

Award-winning songwriter-guitarist Molly Tuttle's debut album, WHEN YOU'RE READY, can now be heard in its entirety via  NPR's First Listen. Already crowned 'Instrumentalist of the Year' at the 2018 Americana Music Awards on the strength of her debut EP, Tuttle has broken boundaries and garnered the ...

MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup Photo MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the 2019 lineup for their beloved Late Night Jam.  Sponsored by The Bluegrass Situation and hosted by Chatham County Line, this year's Late Night Jam will feature Molly Tuttle, Jim Lauderdale, The Brother Brothers, Donna the Buffalo, Presley...

Experimental Americana Artist William Harries Graham Releases New Album JAKES Today Photo Experimental Americana Artist William Harries Graham Releases New Album JAKES Today
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019

Austin-based, indie Americana artist William Harries Graham is thrilled to release his brand new album, “Jakes,”today. Recorded and mixed by platinum, Grammy-award winner Stuart Sullivan at Wire Recording in Austin, Texas, the record features William Harries Graham on lead vocals and guitar, Mike Me...

Molly Tuttle Shares New Animated Video For Song Co-Written With Jewel and Steve Poltz Photo Molly Tuttle Shares New Animated Video For Song Co-Written With Jewel and Steve Poltz
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019

Award-winning songwriter-guitarist Molly Tuttle has released an animated video for her new song, 'Million Miles.' Taken from her eagerly anticipated album WHEN YOU'RE READY, the new track features Jason Isbell on backing vocals and Sierra Hull on mandolin, and got its premiere via American Songwrite...

MerleFest Adds Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, and More Photo MerleFest Adds Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Del McCoury Band, The Casey Kristofferson Band, and David Holt. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wil...

Steve Poltz Premieres PHARMACIST From His New Album SHINE ON Photo Steve Poltz Premieres PHARMACIST From His New Album SHINE ON
by Tori Hartshorn - February 07, 2019

Songwriter Steve Poltz is premiering a new song from his upcoming album, SHINE ON, today with Relix Magazine. The track, 'Pharmacist' is a whimsical take on what might happen if a person were to develop a crush on their local pill dispenser. As always with Poltz, the song marries clever wordplay wit...

Molly Tuttle Shares Lead Single From Debut Album Photo Molly Tuttle Shares Lead Single From Debut Album
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019

Compass Records has announced the eagerly anticipated debut album from award-winning songwriter-guitarist Molly Tuttle. When You're Ready arrives everywhere on Friday, April 5th....












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