"Steve Strongman's new CD 'Blues In Colour' is one of the strongest Canadian releases in a long time. It's on my Galaxie BluesTime Top 10 and getting lots of airtime on CBC Radio. The spirit of Mel Brown lives on with the soulful, precise and always tasteful guitar playing of Steve Strongman. He's also a natural singer and gifted harp player who writes great original material."
- Holger Petersen, Host - Saturday Night Blues, CBC Radio 


"Following his performance at last year's Festival in the Guitar Explosion concert, Steve Strongman found himself with a whole new crew of admirers. It's no surprise to find him back on the bill this year: he brings impeccable blues-rock guitar melodies, emotion-charged vocal harmonies, stylized and authentic compositions, and a warm and vivid stage presence. His second album, Blues in Colour, was released this spring to a sensational response! Make way for the Strongman!"
- Frederic Poulin, Montreal Jazz Festival - 2009

"Honey is as tight a blues guitar album as you'll find anywhere in this country."
- Graham Rockingham, Hamilton Spectator

"The songs truly bristle with energy, showcasing everything Strongman has been renowned for, but magnified ten-fold."
- Ric Taylor, View Magazine

"Steve is widely revered amongst musicians as a guy who can truly do it all: an electrifying performer whose stage presence is second to none, a fantastic vocalist, and a guitarist of awesome technique and artistry. With his fabulous CD Honey, you can add great songwriting to this list of reasons why Steve Strongman is so greatly admired."
- Dave Murphy (piano, harp - Jeff Healey Band)

"I first heard Steve at a local Hamilton bar a few years ago. He blew me away with his talent and musical expertise. When I heard he was cutting a record, I knew right then I had to be involved. Thankfully we hooked up and the rest is history. Steve's music exhibits soulfulness beyond his years. He has paid his dues, refined his skills and is truly one to be mentored!”
- Terry Townson, trumpet - Delbert McClinton, Colin Linden, Colin James Little Big Band.

Download a PDF of Steve's feature in Hamilton Magazine (cover pictured at right)

Download a PDF of Bob Mersereau's Top 100 Blog (in which Steve is featured)

2011 - nominee Maple Blues Awards "Guitarist of the Year".
2010 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Male Vocalist of the Year”.
2010 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Guitarist of the Year”.
2010 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Blues Record of the Year” “LIVE AT THE BARN”
2010 – nominee Hamilton Tourism Award – Entertainment Ambassador of the Year.
2009 – WINNER Mel Brown Blues Award
2009 – WINNER Hamilton Music Award “Blues Album of the Year” Blues in Colour.
2009 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Male Artist of the Year”.
2009 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Male Vocalist of the Year”.
2009 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Guitarist of the Year”.
2009 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Record of the Year” Blues in Colour.
2009 – nominee Hamilton Tourism Award – Entertainment Ambassador of the Year.
2009 – Hamilton Spectator Award – “Top 40 Achievers under 40 years old”
2009 – nominee – MAPLE BLUES AWARDS Guitarist of the Year
2008 - nominee – MAPLE BLUES AWARDS Guitarist of the Year
2008 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Blues Album of the Year” Honey.
2008 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Male Artist of the Year”.
2008 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Male Vocalist of the Year”.
2008 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Guitarist of the Year”.
2008 – nominee Hamilton Music Award “Record of the Year” Honey.
2007 - nominee – MAPLE BLUES AWARDS BEST NEW ARTIST


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