Stephen Wheeler

I love to play acoustic versions of popular songs from artists like Tom Petty, James Taylor, The Band and more. I love to find alternate ways to play great bands in my own ways.

I’m a singer songwriter with over thirty years of experience. I started performing in dive bars at the age of fifteen and played festivals with over forty thousand in attendance. I play mainly solo acoustic gigs at weddings, country clubs and private events. Recently released an original album “when crying comes easy” with proceeds benefiting the American Lung Association and The Ronald McDonald Charities.

The Concert Chronicles
July 10, 2024
“She Says She’s Not Afraid“ is a soulful and poignant track that tells a powerful story of facing mortality with courage and resilience. With its emotive vocals and heartfelt lyrics, the song explores themes of acceptance, liberation, and the search for peace in the face of uncertainty. The song opens with a gentle acoustic guitar riff that sets a contemplative tone from the start. Wheeler’s soulful vocals enter shortly after, carrying the listener through the Heartfelt narrative with sincerity and depth. The instrumentation is minimalistic, yet evocative with suttle flourishes. Of piano and strings, adding layers of emotion to the music. As the song progresses, the arrangement builds in intensity with swelling chords, and emotive, vocal harmonies, creating a sense of catharsis and release. The dynamic shift in the music mirror, the emotional journey of the lyrics, capturing the highs and lows of the human experience with raw authenticity.

I provide my own sound system rated for 500 people event. If you have an event requirement of more than 500 guests please contact me with specific information.