Stevie Tombstone

Born in rural Georgia, Stevie learned the ropes playing country ,gospel,blues and then punk/rock n roll as a youth in Atlanta. In the twenty-odd years since has become an accomplished performer, both solo and with his band. Stevie currently sports 2 full-length solo releases besides his published work with The Tombstones (Stevies 1980s swamprockabilly Band). In his early days , Stevie penned the collge radio anthem and regional hit "Nobody", which was later recorded by rock icon Stiv Bator. In the early 90s Stevie purchased a headstone to mark the alleged resting place of blues legend Robert Johnson. The episode created a good deal of controversy in the blues community, but was eventually swept under the rug by his erstwhile handlers.After an ill fated deal with Relativity records Stevie left the Tombstones .In the late19 90s he toured as the supporting act for Jason & the Scorchers in Europe, opening the door for his solo career.
Bouncing back and forth between Atlanta, Nashville and Austin in this era Stevie recorded the "Second Hand Sin" and "Acoustica" EPs and settled in Texas in mid-2000. His full-length debut CD "7:30 am"(2003/Saustex) showcased his singing ability and continuing growth as a songwriter. The CD spent 6 weeks in the top ten of XM Radios Channel 12 (X-Country) charts, including 2 weeks at 1. 2004 brought the the Cash tribute /compilation" DEAR JOHHNY" featuring Stevies version of "Folsom Prison Blues" which received airplay and great reviews following its release. Stevie followed with a number of West Coast dates with Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti in support of the disc. 2006 found Stevie briefly back at the helm of the Tombstones for a national tour to support the rerelease of the bands earlier material. Leaving the band for the final time he married Tombstones bassist Melissa"Killene" Tombstone and returned to his solo work.
.Stevies bandmates over the years have been a veritable whos who of underground and nationally recognized players, featuring members of Circus of Power, Wilco, the Georgia Sattelites, & Jason & The Scorchers. He has also had the honor of sharing the bill with the likes of Leon Russell, Texas legend Johhny Bush, Chip Taylor,Greg Allman, Willie Nelson ,Drive By Truckers & Rosie Flores, the Stray Cats, & Southern Culture on the Skids just to name a few. After living in Austin of and on for the last 8 years Stevie relocated to upstate New York , Atlanta and most recenlty Northwest Arkansas. He is presently working tunes for his next solo release , as well as writing a few tunes and producing for several upcoming releases for other independent artists . His live shows feature tunes from "7:30 a.m.", a few Tombstones numbers and selected cuts from his just released "Devils Game" collection(2007/Saustex) which includes his 1999 release "Second Hand Sin", his 2000 live CD "Acoustica" and various odds and sods. Stevie's recent show in Syracuse New York was broadcast in its entirety on XM Satellite radio's "wired in" in June 08