Apr 13, 2024
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On this Steve Bell interview, Steve shares his journey from being a
musician in clubs to becoming a successful solo artist. He
discusses receiving the Order of Canada, the impact of his father's
work as a prison chaplain & lessons learned from his experiences in
the prison environment and how they shaped his perspective on
forgiveness and empathy. He also talks about the pivotal moment
when he decided to step out on his own and pursue a career as a
solo artist. The importance of being open to the universe and
listening to the whispers of God, moving into the “wisdom years,”
and realizing every moment is sacred and enchanted. How he and his
partner er built Signpost Music… the emotional experience that
inspired the song 'Moon Over Birkenau' and the transformative power
of spending time in nature. Steve reflects on the magic of flow in
musical performances and shares some of his most memorable musical
experiences… the importance of humility and gratitude, treating
others with kindness and respect, and learning from difficult
times. Unexpected turns in his life, the toughest decisions he's
had to make, and the importance of setting boundaries in
relationships. He shares the best advice he's ever received, which
is to make peace with powerlessness, becoming more settled and less
anxious, and loads more very cool and sincere wisdom
Steve is a Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter who’s released 22 LPs
over a 34-year career, with independent sales exceeding 400K units.
Add 4 concert videos, 5 songbooks, recorded masterclasses & more
than 3,000 live shows, and you have a massive body of work. Steve’s
mostly known as a faith-inspired singer-songwriter, who is also an
exceptional finger-style guitarist. Steve’s won 2 JUNO awards,
numerous Western Canadian Music and Covenant awards, and a Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. In 2021 he was recognized with
the Order of Manitoba, and in 2022 he was inducted into the Order
of Canada, which is an prestigious service award given to people
whose service helped shaped Canadian society, and whose compassion
has united communities. Steve’s most recent LP is an instrumental,
called No Words, which came out in 2023. Steve lives with his wife,
Nanci, in Winnipeg Manitoba