Steve Slade stands out in my book as a gifted singer, songwriter, and performer. He's got a remarkably versatile voice and ain't afraid to use it. He makes every song his, especially the smooth croonin' tunes. He's got a great touch with a harmonica, a sure feel to his guitar playing, and he's a master at combining both to draw a song to a sweet, lingering ending - you can't always tell whether the sound you're still hearing is in the air or just in your head. His songwriting gives you the feel of a song you already know, not because it's predictable but because it resonates with how you feel and what you unconsciously want to hear; he's got original approaches to familiar themes, and an ear for the rhythm, and a heart behind the lyrics. His stage presence invites the audience along for quite an enjoyable ride.

Don Osburn - Deep Roots Music Festival, Wolfville NS

Steve Slade's songs touch you  -  heart, mind and soul.  He delivers a wide versatile range of material with an irresistably pure honest voice that lingers to haunt you long after the song is done.

Jack Sheriff; Owner/Promoter

Kipawo Arts Centre, Wolfville NS

Lunenburg Opera House, Lunenburg NS

 

My students really loved working with Steve. He taught them a lot in a short period of time and motivated them to learn more about sound recording. Immediately after Steve's time with us, my students recorded a live radio drama and it turned out great.

Monty Sheffield, IA Teacher, Wolfville School, NS

When I first came up to Whitehorse a number of years ago, on my way out of town I picked up a sampler of local musicians. And I heard a couple of songs on that album that turned me around. I spent the next few years asking every musician I knew if they'd heard of this songwriter, and no one had. And eventually I came back to the Yukon and everyone knew him. And I got to hear more of his songs - he's one of the finest songwriters I know. I'm going to do one of his songs now. It's called "Jenny" by Steve Slade.

Aengus Finnan at the Frostbite Music Festival 2004

Gifted with a rich, full voice he is equally at home singing traditional folk and blues or belting out a host of jazz standards, which he embellishes with some pretty impressive "harp" playing. But, in my opinion, the brightest moments in his performances come when he displays his considerable talent as a singer/songwriter. One minute he can have the audience laughing and the next moved to tears, as he sings of people he has met and stories that touch us all.

Ray Tucker, President

    Folk Society of Whitehorse

Steve's songs show insight into the human condition, both literally and musically. As a singer his powerful vocal skills deliver a detailed picture that can leave no doubt in the listener's ear.

   Annie Avery, Artistic Director
   Frostbite Music Festival

A brilliant songwriter... a great set... the song "Choose Me" is dynamite!
   Patrick Kelly, Artistic Director
   Southeast Alaska State Fair

You are a songwriter!
   Sylvia Tyson

I wish I had a voice like that...
   Dave Peckell

You shouldn't be allowed to write songs like that...
   Gary Fjellgaard

".... a true songwriter"
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The man who almost stole the show from Valdy and the Shuffle Demons is back...
   Whitehorse Star

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