SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar.ABOUT
From the time M. Steven picked up his first guitar at the age of 12, he knew that he wanted to do nothing else. He would spend the rest of his life writing and singing songs.
He started singing professionally before he was out of high school, and released his first record (they were called that back then) before he graduated. Recorded on the Holy Kiss label in Nashville, owned by CCM pioneer Randy Matthews, it was M Steven's first real taste of Music City's Record "Business". He left the "Business" soon after and has worked as an 'independent' ever since. One might say that M. Steven was an advocate for INDIE artists, before it was popular to be an INDIE.
Over the years, he has shared the stage with many big names in the business - even a few legends. However, if you were to ask him about these things, he will brush all that aside and direct the conversation away from himself and onto His God.
Often asked to describe his music, All he will tell you at first is that he is a simple man who writes and sings for Jesus.
"My music is very simple. I sometimes wish that I could go into the studio and record some fancy tunes with a bunch of background musicians and stuff. But so far, the Father as only allowed me to remain simple. Just me. Just my Guitar. When you buy a CD with my name on it, it will be what I sound like live. Not me with the London Symphonic Orchestra behind me." He chuckles..
"Life is filled with a lot of questions." he says. "I try to write and sing about the answer." and he believes that Jesus Christ is the ONLY answer to ALL the questions that life throws at us. "Ultimately," he continues "Jesus IS the answer to everything. He REALLY is!"
You will often find him wearing a T-shirt and Jeans. He tells people that his favorite T-shirt is one that says: "I am the Wretch the Song Refers to."
He knows and understands the grace and mercy of God more than most perhaps. "Over the years I've walked in some pretty sad, lonely and dark places."
"I write about some of these things and about the wonderful place where we will be going one day!" He continues. "Heaven is one of my favorite subjects!"
"I also try to have fun! Being a Christian has its ups and downs but it sure is an adventure! There are times when we experience broken hearts and walk through some deep valleys - life is like that for everyone - but there are wonderful times when being a Christian is a blast too!"
His music is inspired and is sure to bless you. Its purpose is to lift your heart and draw you closer to a heavenly Father who loves you more than words can express.
Be blessed!
- Screen name:
- M. Steven Smith
- Member since:
- Sep 15 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 30
