Steve Lawson is one of the most respected solo bass guitarists around - his innovative use of looping technology has garnered him plaudits from across the globe, and lead to tours across Europe and the US and radio airplay in over 20 countries.
His solo albums demonstrate his melodic multitracked approach to solo bass performance, with all the layers being added in real-time via the use of Looping technology. His latest album is currently downloadable from the Amazon.com MP3 download store
As an influential and forward thinking looper, he was invited to consult on the feature set for the world's leading hardware looping device, the Looperlative LP1 and has demonstrated it in the UK, US and across Europe. He's also an endorsing artist for Modulus basses< and Accugroove amplification.
Read the quotes below to hear what other people have been saying about Steve's music -
"...one of the most influential bassists in the world" - Bass Guitar Magazine.
"Steve Lawson is a brilliant musician. I've known about him and listened to him for many years. He may not be one of the most famous bassists but he is definitely one of the most talented." - Victor Wooten
"The richness of this music makes for a rewarding listening experience on all levels and I think Steve's approach represents a real step forward for the art of solo bass." - Michael Manring
"Lawson's writing and his phenomenal command of the possibilities of looping creates a compelling and surprising variety of sounds one would never imagine the bass capable of producing." - JazzWise
"...Steve's complex array of sound and rare, intimate touch are rapidly turning him into one of the most influential bassists in the world." - Bass Guitar Magazine
"When I first heard Steve Lawson it made me go home and practice my bass again, it was inspiring to hear his use of bass loops with great melodies. He doesn't play like a bass player, he plays like a musician. I am going to rip off every idea he has ever had!!" - Matt Bissonette (bassist to the stars)
"one of today's most inventive and original sounding voices on the electric bass. He is a pioneering innovator in the art of looping."- cliff engel, www.bassically.net
"This is subtle music that demands your undivided attention." - www.aural-innovations.com
For more info on Steve Lawson, see www.stevelawson.net, or check out Steve's blog at http://stevelawson.net/blog.
