Willem Moller and Steve Louw are 2 amazing artists who have amazing songs and stories to tell
-They will be at the The Alma Cafe on Saturday night 23 November -starting 8pm
I chatted to Steve last night ahead of the show
When are you happiest?
Playing guitar either on stage or in the studio.
What does music mean to you?
It is a way to move into another world.
What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work ?
Writing songs, to hear music that came in from the universe.
Are you Famous ?
No.
What do you think of Influencers ?
Probably just part of culture.
What drives you…. Ego or Humility?
Humility.
Any funny moments on stage?
Yes,when the bass player had to play the opening riff of I Wonder about twenty times before Rodriguez came on stage, but the audience still went crazy.
Your heroes?
Barack Obama, Dalai Lama
Which living person do you admire most and why?
Dalai Lama for his humility, humour and wisdom.
What is your most treasured possession?
My home.
It’s your round what are you drinking?
Whiskey
Dream gig to do?
A NYC club gig.
What makes you stand out?
My one pupil is bigger than the other one.
Nicknames?
Stevo/Stevie
If you were not a musician what would you do?
Be involved in Nature Conservation.
5 Favourite albums of all time ?
Music from Big Pink
Abbey Road
Kind of Blue
Blood on the Tracks
After the Goldrush
Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Chinatown
What song changed your life?
There are so many great songs but I don’t think any are life changing.
Who do you love?
My Family
What is your favorite word?
Love.
Favorite Fashion Garment
My leather flying jacket
Your greatest achievement?
Making it this far down the track.
What do you complain about most often?
Traffic.
What is your fear?
Confined spaces.
Happiness is?
The wide open plains of the world.
On stage I tend to?
Play guitar and sing.
If you are walking on stage for a keynote speech alla Barak Obama what song would you use and why?
Born to Run,it is inspirational, and has a great riff.
The best life lesson you have been taught?
Work hard and be humble.
Do you get worked up whilst watching a sports game on TV ?
Yes
Where would you like to be right now?
Where I am,here at home.
Do you do charity work and if you do –what do you do ?
I am involved in nature Conservation.
Wishes and dreams ?
To keep writing songs and making albums.
Martin Myers 
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