Stewart is a guitarist with many influences (Chet Atkins, BB King, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, and Bob Seger). He has been cultivating his craft for over 30 years. Performing in house bands in New Orleans, Atlanta and his native Charlotte, he has toured the US, Canada, and the Caribbean in Top 40/Funk/R&B Bands, opening for such acts as the Little River Band, Kansas and Jefferson Starship. From his clean, angelic, intricate Blues stylings to his searing, angry on the edge, harmonic squawks, Stewart is a consummate guitarist/vocalist who draws from his melting pot of styles and genres, to create a dynamic and unforgettable musical experience.

 

Music for all types of occasions; private parties, wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals. Stewart performs in restaurants, cocktail lounges, private clubs, and coffee houses providing Solo arrangements, Duets, and full band ensembles.

 



 

Objectives

• To live my life in and through my music as a performer, song writer, recording artist and instructor

• To equip my students with all the necessary tools, insight and motivation to enable them to reach their full potential and to enjoy the gift of music.

 

Profile

 

Lead Guitar Player in Junque Gallery which recently released its 3rd CD of original music entitled “Pronounced ‘Junk’” produced by Grammy nominated and award winning producer/engineer Mark Williams. Many songs from this CD  were written by Stewart and composed by himself and the Junque Gallery band.

Opened for and/or played in conjunction with bands like Kansas, Jefferson Starship, Linda Rondstadt, The Tempations and Ernie K. Dow.

 

Skills Summary

• Performing Guitarist

• Guitar Instructor

• Recording Artist

• Song writer

 

Professional Experience

• Performed in almost every musical setting imaginable – including Clubs, Showcases, Concert Stages, Theater Productions and Big Band

•  Began playing guitar at the age of 11.

• At age 16, started performing in local clubs playing blues and country music.

• High School “battle of the bands”.

• After High School, spent 6 years touring the United States, Canada and the Caribbean playing in a variety Show band called “Centre Stage” for the Adam’s Mark, Hilton, Marriott and Holiday Inn circuit under the management of Limelighters music group based in Memphis, TN. 

• From there to New Orleans playing Jazz, Blues and Soul music in the legendary clubs on Bourbon Street.

• House band for 10 years in local clubs and in Myrtle Beach and Atlanta

• Studio musician on countless CD’s