Meet Steven Sweeney

Today we’d like to introduce you to Steven Sweeney.

Steve was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Steve’s music is a blend of country, rhythm & blues, rock, and soul music, Steve just recently signed with BMI as a songwriter and is currently booking shows to promote his newest self-titled album.

“This might be one of the best records I’ve heard in years! Every song I want to play on the radio.” – Mark V. from Nash Icon

Early Years:
Born Steven in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Steve Sweeney grew up as the middle child of a construction worker. Always interested in music, Steve was raised on his parents’ record collection, which included such artists as Marvin Gaye, The Eagles and James Taylor.

When he was 12, Steve’s dad would bring him to local barrooms, where he would realize his true passion for music, after hearing one of his biggest musical influences, Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye. Singing along with the song for the locals that couldn’t get enough, asking him to sing it over and over again.

Steve burned to pursue a musical career, and he sang continually, forming and joining singing groups throughout Boston in the 90s; Recording demos during this period that quickly caught the attention of local music producer Andy Mendelson from Syncro Sound formerly owned by The Cars and music manager Dolores Sanborn, which would land him a deal with music legend Lennie Petze (CBS Records) former vice president at Epic records , Portrait Label, Electra, Uni.

Fast Forward:
It all started with a song, after hearing Sam Hunts, Make You Miss Me Steve was ready to write his record, back in the studio again! Before the completion of his record, Steve picked up right where he left off, once again drawing the attention of local radio and producer (Joe Clapp) rekindling relationships. The train was back on the tracks faster and better than ever.

With Steve’s passion and talent and Dolores’s nothing can stop our attitude, the sky is the limit to how far this will go. Playing an intricate part in setting in motion as Executive producer on the project, Dolores was adamant about doing a full album. Taking on the responsibilities of arranging the mixing and mastering of the album. Knowing how critical it is for the final product she set out to find the best. Landing Mike Pietrini from Vortex Sound studios.

“Steve’s self-titled new album of twelve songs all written by Steve Sweeney with so much passion, cleverness and energy, it will keep you wanting more”

-Mike Pietrini from Vortex Studios

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The Music Industry is tough; It has not been a smooth road. One of the challenges/obstacles that Steve faced was signing a record deal with A&R music legend, Lennie Petze, but then later losing it due to unforeseen circumstances out of his control.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
Steve is a singer/songwriter whos true passion is for music. What sets him apart from the rest, is his blend of music genres when writing and performing the material.

Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
Driving in a Volkswagen Bug in Upstate New York to visit my father listening to 70s rock.

Contact Info:

• Address: 155 Webster Street Hanover, MA 02339
• Website: https://www.stevesweeneymusic.com/home
• Phone: 7818123347
• Email: stevesweeneymusic@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevesweeneymusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevesweeneymusic/
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GzrmMDBfLrRkt6iHqIuYJ

Image Credit:
Michael Sparks Keegan

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