about steve hung
Bio
Steve Hung is a fingerstyle guitarist and one-man band who was born and raised in Texas, but has been living in the Mid-Atlantic for over a decade. He has been compared to Shakey Graves, another one-man band act who stomps on foot percussions while simultaneously picking the guitar and singing a mixture of folk, blues, and old country. His guitarwork has been compared to Chet Atkins, and highlights his speed, accuracy, and intricacy.
During Steve's career, he has supported internationally acclaimed guitarists such as Mike Dawes and Olli Soikkekli, won the regional Deer Creek Fiddler's Competition, and has been praised by other highly acclaimed guitarist such as Peppino D'Agostino, Toby Walker, and Shaun Hopper.
Steve's influences include Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Justin Johnson, Shakey Graves, Ry Cooder, John Fahey, and Leo Kottke.
Notable gigs
• Local support for International Guitar Night 2020 at Gordon Center in Owings Mills, MD. Headlining acts were Mike Dawes, Olli Soikkekli, Jim Kimo West, and Cenk Erdogan.
• AcoustiFest 2020 at Melodee Music Store in Sterling VA. Past performers include Doyle Dykes, Laurence Juber, Woody Mann, and Shaun Hopper. Event was postponed due to covid.
• Blue Plate Special at 89.9 FM WDVX Knoxville, TN.
• Winner of Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention Guitar Category.
Quotes
"His guitar playing is other-worldly, and his abilities are off the charts. Steve Hung is someone you should pay attention to if you like excellent guitar playing." - Brian Campbell, DCAtHome.com
"Nice mix of styles, techniques, with a real authentic flavor." -James Fidlon, Ph.D Music University of Texas
"It was really great having you here, and really great guitar playing." -Tamim Islam, Channel 69 Arlington Independent Media
"Good job Steve!!!" -Peppino D'Agostino, voted best acoustic guitarist Guitar Player magazine readers
"Nice Playing" -Toby Walker, NY Blues Hall of Fame
"Freaking great!" -Shaun Hopper, winner of Winfield National Fingerpicking Championship
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