Taking inspiration from classic Pop, Reggae, Jazz, and Funk, writer- producer- singer Steve Appleton crosses genres to create a sound that is totally distinctive, fresh and original. <br /><br />Born in Surrey 21 years ago, Steve started playing piano aged 7, and with the help of his family, quickly discovered a talent for music. <br /><br />By his teens Steve was playing guitar as well, and started to write and record his own music at home in a bedroom studio. “I had a low budget setup, but enough to master the basics of production,” says Steve. <br /><br />Aged 15, Steve got a job in a restaurant in London’s Soho, playing jazz piano for four hours a night, twice a week as diners ate fine French cuisine. “This was where I discovered my love for playing live music, and getting paid for it was a bonus. I used to improvise a lot and made sure a song never sounded the same twice” says Steve. <br /><br />Steve’s talents were quickly spotted by manager John Black. “I watched Steve develop himself to the point I knew we were ready to approach labels”, says John. There was immediate interest from several, but RCA were always the first choice. <br /><br />Steve’s influences come from all genres. “I like Bob Marley to Shy FX, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Nas and most things in-between, I don’t discriminate” says Steve. <br /><br />Steve has recently taken his unique sound onto the live circuit, where he is winning audiences from across the country. <br /><br />One listen to Steve Appleton would dispel any notion that he is ‘just another singer-songwriter’. There is no one else who makes pop music quite like his. Check him out at www.steveappletonmusic.com <br /><br />management / booking enquiries: bookings@blackgoldmanagement.com