Born and raised in Ithaca, Steve first became interested in playing guitar at the age of 9. After teaching himself for 3 years, Steve began guitar lessons at age 12. In only 2 years he put together his first band, Kold Steel. In addition to lead guitar and vocals, Steve's range of talents include bass guitar, piano, keyboards, harmonica, banjo, sax and drums, as well as writing lyrics and composing music.

Formerly Steve organized and played with Current Set of Standards (CSOS) and Central Music Company (CMC). Steve also played guitar, keyboards and harp with Bernie Milton and the Soul Patrol, and keyboards with Big Daddy and the Dukecains.

In 1996, Steve created the band Under Construction, based on the philosophy that each musician equally share in the spotlight, be encouraged to excel, and share in mutual respect of each other's talents and differences. "If a musician doesn't have fun playing in this band, it's their own fault, said Steve." We are Under Construction and will always be under construction for the rest of our lives."