Music has always been a driving force in Steve Shanholtzer's life. He has played in various bands from Northeast and central Florida since the '70s and has had the honor of sharing the stage with many notable artists including Gregg Allman, Pete Carr, and Pat Travers, to name a few.
Steve has mentored workshops alongside Jerry Douglas, Josh Graves, and Rik Emmett. He has also opened for Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night. Dave Mason, Molly Hatchet, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Nighthawks, Blackfoot, Buckwheat Zydeco, Jimmy Thackery, John Hartford, Jake Shimabukuro, and Southside Johnny.
Steve's new CD "Blues That You Choose" is available for purchase now. This recent offering has a blues backbone and incorporates the diversity of influences he's accumulated throughout his life. Each song is a new turn in the road.