Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, guitarist Steve Romig is a genuine musical journeyman. He’s been writing and performing for a large part of his life. He’s had his ups and downs yet despite any hurdles, continues to do what he loves to do … write and perform music.
Career highlights for Steve have included John Farnham recording two of his songs, “Take You Back” and “Sometimes”. He has won numerous songwriting awards for a song called “Way Down Homeless Blues”, including the ISC and Billboard awards in the blues category, and Blues performer, band and song of the year in 2007 for the same song at the Tasmanian/Victorian blues awards.
In 2011 he appeared on Australia’s Got Talent and got through to the 2nd Semi-Final singing his own song “Silent Wonder”. Steve’s enjoyed some notoriety as a result and numerous hits on his Youtube channel.
Until recently, Steve had recorded and co-produced three of his own CD’s with Mike Kelly, Doug Brady and various others. He’s played slide guitar on Glen Shorrocks acoustic CD, titled Meanwhile. He co-produced and played various instruments on Jim Keays Resonator CD and worked with Russell Morris on Russell’s Sharkmouth album.
In July 2023 Steve released yet another album, this time self-titled and probably his most accomplished work to date, showcasing his songwriting skills. It features some of Melbourne’s hottest session musicians including Roger McLachlan on bass, Gerry Pantazis on drums, Andy Cowan on Keys with Lucy Gale as special guest vocalist.
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips sat down with Steve Romig at Empire Music Studios in Heidelberg for an in-depth chat about his career, gear and his new album as our Musician of the Month for January 2024. Photos and video assistance by Jason Rosewarne. Thanks to Empire Music for the use of their facility.
Find out more about Steve Romig at https://steveromig.org/
