Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz was born February 19, 1960 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Poltz was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and later immigrated with his family to Pasadena, California; ultimately moving to Palm Springs, California. He attended the University of San Diego, where he received a degree in political science. He met guitarist Robert Driscoll and the Rugburns were formed. He is a founding member of the indie-rock band the Rugburns and collaborated on several songs with singer Jewel, including the 1996 single You Were Meant for Me, which reached number 2 in the US. Poltz and his bandmates developed a local and national cult following by playing coffeehouses and bars. While performing dates at the Innerchange Coffeehouse in San Diego, he formed a relationship with Jewel, frequently opening for her on tours, co-writing songs, and appearing in her music video. In 2000, Poltz was awarded the title of San Diego's Most Influential Artist of the Decade at the 2000 San Diego Music Awards. As a solo artist, he often performs acoustic-only good old-fashioned sing-along shows. In 2016 he and his wife, Sharon, moved to Nashville, where he discovered that he actually does like the Nashville co-writing thing. Steve Poltz's irreverent humor, engaging stage presence, and gift for crafting catchy, emotionally honest songs have made him a beloved figure in folk and acoustic music, known for his ability to connect with audiences through both laughter and heartfelt storytelling.

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