Steve Evans San Francisco Bay Area musician Steve Evans is one of the most sought after bassists because of his ability to adapt his playing technique across a wide spectrum of musical genres. He has backed numerous icons of R&B including Etta James, Bo Diddley, Mary Wells, Charlie Musselwhite, Big Mama Thornton, Tracy Nelson, Lee Dorsey. Pee Wee Ellis, The Drifters, and rock artists Bob Weir & Kingfish, keyboardist Brian Auger, Joan Baez, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Maria Muldaur, Swiss pop star Phil Carmen (featuring Dire straits drummer Pick Withers) and more. He has earned the respect of peers, not only because of his talent, but with his infectious personality and humorous demeanor. Don’t let that fool you for whether in the studio or on stage Steve and his axe are no nonsense! In the last decade and a half, Steve has recorded and/or toured nationally and internationally with numerous guitar greats including slide guitar virtuoso Roy Rogers, Pat Travers, Harvey Mandel, Coco Montoya and more. In the midst of Steve’s hectic schedule, he also finds time to give lessons to individuals who are seriously dedicated to learning the Electric Bass. His former students include Chris Chainey (Alice in Chains, Alanis Morrissette (and Juan Alderete of the Mars Volta, who mentions Steve as a major influence in a recent issue of Bass Player Magazine on which Juan graces the cover. Currently touring with: Elvin Bishop, Chris Cain Toured and recorded with: Roy Rogers (5 CDs), Coco Montoya (2 CDs) Recent Recording Projects: Pat Travers Power Trio CD2- CD, Tyler Nelson- Great White Guitarist (new CD) Also Performed or Recorded with: Henry Butler, Howard Wales(2 CDs), Jesse Colin Young, Tom Johnston (Doobie Brothers ), Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis and the News), Barry Finnerty(Miles Davis, Crusaders, Brecker Brothers), Bonnie Hayes, Tim Kaihatsu, Jimmy Pugh, and Kevin Hayes (Robert Cray Band), Jerry Miller(Moby Grape), Terry Haggerty (Sons of Champlin) Endorsements with: Warwick Basses & Amplifiers, Dean Markley Strings, Bergantino Speaker Cabinets, Schroeder Speakers, Tone Tubby Speakers, Jim Dunlop Effect Modules