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Steve Poltz

The Woods
Portland, OR

He trick-or-treated at Liberace's house and was Bob Hope's favorite altar boy. Anecdotes like these go well with a fistful of peanuts at a cocktail party. But on top of these add that this person also co-wrote the longest-running song on the Billboard Top 100, had a debut solo album that earned three and a half stars in Rolling Stone, and was awarded the title of "San Diego's Most Influential Artist of the Decade" at the San Diego Music Awards. What you end up with is one of the most engaging, twisted, and prolific songwriters of our time - Steve Poltz.

He recorded his first solo effort, "One Left Shoe," for Mercury Records, and Rolling Stone gave it high marks for its clever lyrics and contagious melodies. Songs like "Kicking Distance From Your Heart," and "I Thought I Saw You Last Night" showcase the depth of his songwriting talent, and particularly his knack for layering lyrics of vivid images between his inimitable acoustic melodies.

Steve has taken his talent, his sincerity, and a well-honed work ethic, and put together his latest solo album, "Chinese Vacation." This album is a tribute not just to his gift for songwriting, but also to the blood, sweat, and tears that run through each song. It features a song titled "I Killed Walter Matthau," which is paralyzing in its beauty, and which is guaranteed to take the listener far, far away from wherever they find themselves listening. This album has already garnered considerable attention from his legions of devoted fans, and it is sure to reach a whole new audience with its warm and hopelessly melodic pieces.

Minimum Age: 21

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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