Steve Lanza bio

Steve Lanza -- fiddler, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Steve has spent over 30 years performing in various
San Francisco Bay Area musical organizations. From classical to middle eastern, rock n’ roll to country &
western, he has explored many of the creative currents that comprise the California music scene. One of the
highlights of his journey was a stint with “Peter Rowan and the Free Mexican Air Force” in the 80's. More
recently, he served two years with the alternative country band – “Buckeye,” adding his fiddle chops on two
highly regarded albums with them. He is currently playing with the bluegrass/country band, "3 Mile Grade."
Their debut album is nearing completion and will feature a couple of new songs by Steve.

Mario Cipollina -- bassist. His contribution to “Huey Lewis & the News” as a founding member barely taps the
surface of his all encompassing skill on the bass guitar. After 15 years with “the News,” he’s decided to free
himself creatively to explore other musical realms. Recently, he’s been busy recording his first solo album, but
took time out from that project to lend his incredible musicianship to “Ancestral Songs.”

James Nash -- lead guitarist, mandolinist. This gifted musician is currently recording and touring with the San
Francisco bluegrass band, “the Waybacks.” Keep an eye on this fellow, he’s definitely carving out a special
niche in the world of new-acoustic music.

David Freiberg -- recording engineer, harmony vocalist. He was a founding member of “Quicksilver
Messenger Service,” then went on to play bass and keyboards with the “Jefferson Starship” for many, many
years. His wisdom and musicality added immensely to the emotional depth of “Ancestral Songs.”