
Steve Gunn

Steve Gunn (born in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States) is an American singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn.
He studied art and music at Temple University before moving to New York City.
Gunn was formerly a guitarist in Kurt Vile's backing band, The Violators.Gunn has stated that his musical influences include Michael Chapman, La Monte Young, Indian music, John Fahey, Jack Rose, Robbie Basho, and Sandy Bull.In 2021 he as a solo artist was inter alia part of the Newport Folk Festival in July.
His album Other you (Matador, 2021) comprises 11 tracks all written by himself, among them an instrumental duet with harpist Mary Lattimore. A reviewer stated: "However dreamy it gets, you stay wide awake throughout."
Albums
2008
Sundowner
2009
Boerum Palace
2010
Camel Throat
2013
Time Off
2014
Way Out Weather
2016
Eyes on the Lines
2017
Dusted
2019
The Unseen in Between
2021
Other You
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Reviews / Live
Live Review: Steve Gunn
"Gunn's fluid guitar sounds like a gentle breeze rustling among the leaves."
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"The exceptional music and consummate playing alone was a transportive experience."
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He's solo and intimate with 'Eyes On The Lines'
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Reviews / Album
Album Review: Steve Gunn - Eyes On The Lines
"...a rewardingly immersive and freewheeling guitar rock record."
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