Steve is a one-man band, overdubbing his compositions both in jazz (steel drum!) and pop/rock (featuring his unique and sometimes disco-high voice). He's also drummed and/or fronted bands (including one in college with your host Mark). The common thread through all of this is a love of his craft: a dedication to creation in the studio, whether or not anyone hears the result.

We discuss "P.I." from his last original full pop album to date, Acoustinaut (2002); his jazz number "Perseverence" from the 2013 EP Where You Going with That?; and "Darkness" from his full-band album BAMF! (1997). Plus we hear the 2012 single "Warren Zombie Apocalypse." Get Steve's music at www.cdbaby.com/Artist/StevePetrinko.

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