Artist Antics with April Steve Arvey Bass Player & Cigar Box Guitar Player

🎸 In this episode, we talk with the legendary Steve Arvey—a bass player, cigar box guitar pioneer, and electrifying bluesman whose music channels the raw power of American roots, the innovation of handmade instruments, and the grit of the Delta.From Chicago to international blues festivals, from juke joints to YouTube, Steve has carved a singular path through the heart of music history—one note, one string, and one story at a time.Steve’s decades-long career as a working musician has brought him to stages with blues greats, jazz legends, and countless local heroes. But what sets him apart isn’t just his talent—it’s his commitment to preserving and evolving the traditions of roots music through the unexpected voice of the cigar box guitar. A fierce advocate for DIY instruments and accessible music-making, Steve has become a global ambassador for cigar box culture, mentoring players, building instruments, and performing with an unmistakable blend of groove, grit, and groove-soaked storytelling.🎶 Before he was known worldwide for his cigar box stylings, Steve cut his teeth in the tough blues clubs of Chicago, backing icons and earning his place in the lineage of American music. His bass playing is foundational, funky, and full of feel—anchoring any band with a deep musical intuition and respect for the groove.His YouTube channel takes you behind the strings and into the soul of his journey—sharing performances, instrument builds, live jams, gear experiments, and conversations with fellow makers and musicians from around the world.Whether you're a blues lover, cigar box enthusiast, or just someone looking to reconnect with music that means something, Steve’s channel is a front-row seat to a lifetime of passion, creativity, and groove.🎤 Join us as we explore what it means to make music with your hands, your heart, and whatever you’ve got lying around the garage.👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to follow Steve’s musical adventures, learn the stories behind the strings, and support the ever-growing world of cigar box and roots music.Support the channel – https://pay.artistanticswithapril.com. Your support keeps these stories alive! Connect with Steve Arvey:Guest Steve Arvey:🎸 Support the music – https://www.stevearvey.com/donate📦 Get a custom cigar box guitar – https://www.stevearvey.com/shop📲 Book Steve for performances or workshops – [email protected]🎥 YouTube – @SteveArveyOfficial📸 Instagram – @steve_arvey🌐 Website – www.SteveArveyMusic.com📘 Facebook – Steve Arvey Music📧 Email – [email protected] April Paige:Owner & Fine ArtistApril Paige Fine Art LLC🌐 www.AprilPaigeFineArt.com📱 c 941-586-6550Follow me on social media:📸 Instagram – @April_Paige_Fine_Art📌 Pinterest – @AprilPaigeFineArt📘 Facebook – @April Paige Fine Art🎥 YouTube – @AprilPaige-AAWA🎶 TikTok – @April_Paige_Fine_Art🐦 Twitter – @AprilPaigeFA🌐 Bluesky – @AprilPaigeFineArt.bsky.social🔗 LinkedIn – April Paige LinkedIn#SteveArvey #ArtistAnticsWithApril #CigarBoxGuitar #RootsMusic #DeltaBlues #DIYInstruments #BluesRevival #GrooveAndGrit #CigarBoxNation #BassPlayer #MusicThatMatters #HandmadeSound #StorytellingThroughSound #AmericanMusic #ModernBluesman #LiveFromTheGarage #PlayWithPurpose