JOEY G DRUMS
Joe G started his professional career at the age of 17 when he got the job of drummer in the band "Steam"in 1969. Then in 1973 he began a four year tour playing R&B and top 40 music with the band "Astrix".
In the year 1975 Joe formed the band "Upper East Side" and toured for two years from New York to Florida.
Following in 1977 Joe formed a dance band called "East Coast Committee" and spent two more years touring.
Then in 1980 Joe joined the band "Flavor"that signed with "Jamie Records" playing local concerts. Joe also appeared on "The Jerry Blavit Show" (in Philadelphia). Joe recorded an album in the old "Capital Records Studio" with "Flavor". He also landed a spot in the 1982 movie "Bronx Warriors 1999".
In 2003 and joined the band "Dillinger" and has performed throughout the Daytona area with many local bands.
Then near the end of 2006 Joe formed the band "Steam the Band" taking time to find the right personnel line up and near endless practice has produced one of the best bands in the area; performing the best of Motown, Funk, Blues, Soul, Classic Rock.
JONATHAN ROWE KEYBOARDS
Jonathan was born in Louisville, KY into a musically talented family. He considers himself very lucky to have been surrounded by talent all his life, up to and including today, in his current band, STEAM.
Jonathan has been practicing his instrument for 25 years. He claims to still be learning everyday. He credits his amazing band mates past and present for his current level of expertise and enjoyment, and can't wait to learn more from them eveytime he gigs with them.
He is amazed sometimes when he considers the path that has been traveled to result in STEAM's creation as one of the Best Bands in the Country. "For us to have an original member in Joey G our drummer, a Trumpet that blew with the Four Tops, a Sax player that played at Radio City Music Hall, Guitarist plastered all over rock Magazines, a flat out monster on bass, and a lead singer that sounds Like Aretha revisited, it's truly amazing how we all came together!!"
WARREN SUPER SAX PLAYER
Warren Stephens Jr., introduced to the saxophone in Junior High School at the age of 12 his “Basement Band” emulated James Brown. Relocation in 1969 to South Carolina he learned to play tuba and trumpet. Saxophone was and still is his first love.
Back to New York in 1973 now an experienced musician he played at local nightclubs doing Soca, Reggae and R & B. An engagement with Millie Jackson spurred his desire to have his own recording band called "Legend". This led to professional recordings with Ricky West (Kool & The Gang), Marvin Sease (Candy Licker), Kenton Nix (Heartbeat), and most recently Jeff Smith (Family Stand). Work on a Japanese commercial titled (Never Give Up Your Dream) fulfilled a dream. While playing on the streets of New York in 1991 he received his first opportunity to travel to Paris, France.
Joining the "Eturnity Band” in 1994 where he played a major role, he mastered his technique of playing saxophone on his back while being spun around on the floor. His work with The Eturnity Band lasted 13 years helping them to become a leading entertainment force on the East Coast. Eturnity traveled not only across the United States but also around the world.
Corporate clients such as Revlon, Solomon Smith, Aon, Pepsico, Metropolitan Life, The Westbury Music Fair and Time Magazine's 75th Anniversary lead to engagements with Chevy Chase, Jim Belushi, Rick James, Michael Jordan and Quincy Jones.
When not doing corporate events, weddings filled in the open dates. Quite a stir was caused when two high profile clients wanted the band for the same time period. But contracts prevailed and Jerry Seinfeld's sisters' wedding won out.
When Quincy Jones needed entertainment for the wedding of Courtney Ross widow of former CEO of Time Warner off to Italy went the Eturnity band. Dignitaries such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Steven Spielberg were present. It was a honor and a pleasure when Patti Austin and James Ingram joined them on stage to do a number.
As a solo entertainer his repertoire also includes his vocal rendition of New York - New York, Wonderful World and Give Me A Kiss (To Build A Dream On) just to name a few.
Relocation to Central Florida gave him the opportunity to start his own agency – JR Productions. Working with one of Central Florida's veteran groups "The Hamptons" (Orlando) was his initial contact. His newest group called "Forte" a 4-piece jazz ensemble along with his association with Silva Entertainment (Orlando) promises to set Central Florida on fire.
NICOLE MARIE DOLISON VOCALIST
Nicole has been singing since she was three, just before she started talking. She was born in Mt. Holly, N.J. raised by Claude and Edith Dolison.
Nicole enjoys writing songs and making up her own lyrics for her music. She also loves doing duets and up-beat rhythms in music.
Nicole moved to Palm Coast, Florida in 1986 at age of 10; and always dreamed of making singing her career.
Her passionate voice and friendly smile made the group "Steam the band" more like peace & harmony. Nicole has a 4.5 octave vocal range and enjoys what she loves to do, and that is music.
Ralph Tullo Guitar Player
Originally from Miami Florida is one of the areas most exciting guitarists. Recording from Miami to Daytona Beach for Artists such as Maddax, Mistreater, Dimension Giver, Ball and Chain Blues Band, Double Barrel Band, Larry Long Project, Silent Thunder, Muuks and Have-Not-Music.
Beyond being an accomplished studio guitarist, Ralph is also an accomplished song writer and arranger. He started out playing guitar and performing at about the age of 3, there was a time when he played a mean string bass and he also sings, but his specialty is making his black, road weathered Les Paul (known to friends as "Mad Max") whistle and sing through a screaming Marshall. "Ralphie" is most known for his outstanding live performances.
When Ralph is not burning up the fretboard, you may have seen him burning up the streets in his '73 Mustang convertible, "Silicone Sally." RIP
KEN SLY BASS PLAYER
Kenny got his start on the bass at a jam session at age 14. He was blaring along as the trumpet player, then grabbed the bass only to pluck out a groove for the "real" bassist and never let it go after that. The jam went all day and night and the trumpet was blown away by the bass. Kenny discovered his real deal in music making, and bought that bass a week later for $50.00, the best investment he ever made. Having to beg his parents, he got an amp too. Kenny lived in Puerto Rico and Latin music was the norm, but 12 years of school on a US Army Base allowed him to borrow records and jam with many of the "stateside" kids that had music from country to heavy metal and many islander musicians turned him on to jazz and "fusion" of sorts. Kenny's exposure to so many varieties and styles gave him a mixture of influences which he incorporats into his own brand of bass playing... Listen and enjoy. Kenny Sly credits a recording on a nationally released album.
STEVE TRUMPET
Steve has been living and working as a professional trumpet player in the Central Florida area for twenty-five years. A native of Kentucky, he graduated from the University Of Kentucky, and went on to receive a Masters from the Eastman School Of Music in Rochester NY. Steve has worked in a wide range of jobs, from traveling worldwide working on cruise ships and touring with The Four Tops and The Temptations, to playing for Wayne Newton and Louie Mandrell in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He was also a member of the house band at the Hard Rock Live Theater in Orlando backing up many different national acts. Steve spent many years working in bands on riverboats based out of New Orleans, and is well versed in traditional dixieland jazz. He now lives in Mount Dora FL, and enjoys working with the band Steam, and playing in a variety of jazz ensembles.
He has just released his first solo CD "Mahogany Hall Stomp".
Motown/Soul/Rock Acts Played
Four Tops (National Tours, Las Vegas)
Temptations (National Tours. Las Vegas)
O-Jays
Spinners
Mary Wilson
Aretha Franklin
Dixie Cups
Little Anthony
Frankie Vallie
The Coasters
The Platters
The Drifters
Spencer Davis
Edgar Winter
Rick Derringer
Eric Burdin
Frankie Avalon
Frankie Ford
Freddie Cannon
Leslie West (Mountain)
Mike Pinera (Iron Butterfly)
Ronnie Spector
Tommy Roe
Pat Travers
Gene Chandler (Duke Of Earl)
Melanie
Lou Christie
Jimmi Jamason (Journey)
The Diamond
Shirelles
The Tokens
Sam Yhe Sham
Bobby Kimball (Toto)
