Steven was named a Semi-Finalist in the 2023 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world. Fewer than 15% of entries are selected as semi-finalists.
The Bluegrass Situation included Steven Gellman's Jewish Christmas, along with songs from Wynonna Judd and Brandy Clark, in their BGS Wraps 2023 feature calling the song “an adorable and delightfully cheesy holiday song – as all of the best holiday songs are – that reminds us how cultural traditions blend and transform, not only in the American “melting pot,” but all around the world, too.”
Steven’s new song, “California (For Kate),” was included in a special, themed episode of the Stranger Songs radio program on CKCU in Ottawa, Canada.
“It was actually that song [California (For Kate)] that reminded me I've been meaning to do a Kate Wolf show. Kate was a friend of mine. Met her in '77 and brought to Montreal to play at my folk club in the '80s.” - Mike Regenstreif, Radio DJ
The Bluegrass Situation - the world’s largest community for American roots music, culture, and lifestyle - is now premiering the video for “Little Victories” off Steven's new album, All You Need. Available now! Order your copy here.
"[All You Need] is unquestionably warm, full of realistic and relatable concepts, and top shelf instrumental backing." - Jim Hynes, Making A Scene Independent Music Magazine
Steven was featured on The Faces of New Market, MD - a site dedicated to introducing the great people of our community to each other and the world, one smiling face at a time.