"Music comes from the sounds around you," says Rambling Steve Gardner, blues musician, and photojournalist, as he enlightens us about the aspects of blues music. Steve considers the blues to be the "mother of music" in the United States, giving birth to genres such as jazz, country, and bluegrass. It is the essence of putting the living experience into the beats. Growing up among a family of "storytellers" with an appreciation for music and dancing, Steve was drawn to it; first, a guitar that he self-taught to play left-handed, and then a harmonica in high school. After university, Steve pursued photojournalism, and his stories about covering significant world events are fascinating. He is a natural storyteller, so sit back and enjoy the lively details worthy of a documentary. Steve is channeling his musical talents into workshops for the younger Japanese generation. Being his best self on the worst day is genuinely a Steve-ism. Thank you for sharing your stories, Rambling Steve!

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Homepage: www.ramblingsteve.info