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Steve Poltz

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Steve Poltz (born February 19, 1960) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is a founding member of the indie-rock band the Rugburns and collaborated on several songs with singer Jewel, including the 1996 single "You Were Meant for Me", which reached number 2 in the US.As a solo artist, he often performs acoustic-only "good old-fashioned sing-along" shows.

Albums

1998 One Left Shoe
2003 Chinese Vacation
2007 The Barn
2008 Unraveling
2008 Traveling
2010 Dreamhouse
2012 Noineen Noiny Noin
2014 The Accident
2016 Folksinger
2019 Shine On
2022 Stardust and Satellites
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Upcoming Gigs

12 MARCH 2026
STEVE POLTZ
Brunswick BallroomBRUNSWICK VIC
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2 APRIL 2026
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2026
Byron Events Farm TyagarahTyagarah NSW
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Steve Poltz
Features / Music
Steve Poltz On Getting The Most Out Of Crowd-Surfing
"Somebody will always grab your ass and squeeze it."
News / Music
Steve Poltz Has A Love Affair With Australia – He Just Announced Another Tour
Reviews / Arts
Steve Poltz - Folk Singer
"An ode to the broken iPhone delivered with impressive vocal acrobatics and mastery of the looping technique is one of many stand-outs."
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Live Review: Steve Poltz - Mojo's Bar
Steve Poltz, along with The Poontangos, entertained by jumping off stage at Mojo’s Bar.
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Live Review: Steve Poltz, Kelly Menhennett - The Jade Monkey
"During his show he really showed his ability to connect with the audience with both satirical and thought-provoking songs."
Features / Music
Watch The World Go By
"I think we should bomb their country; we should bomb Sweden."
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Steve Poltz Names Australia Tour Dates
The veteran singer-songwriter will be here next month
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Steve Poltz - The Fly Trap
He has a way of capturing an audience that draws you in and holds you there in a trance like state, only breaking for moments of extreme laughter.
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