Steve has blended his high energy style with the soulful vibe that runs through the great city of Houston.
Steve spent 10 years as the harp man fo
r the legendary Houston band Jerry Lightfoot and The Essentials.After the
Essentials broke up Steve spent a few years as a sideman with Matt Leddy & The Meatcutters before forming Steve Krase & The In Crowd. Steve Krase & The In Crowd were winners of the 2004 and 2005 International Blues Challenge, moving on to the finals in Memphis both years.
Dubbed “Houston’s fire-breathing dragon” by the Blueshound from 90.1 KPFT radio, Steve Krase plays live in the Greater Houston area venues.
For his 2013 CD “Some Day”, Steve worked with award-winning talent, such as James Henry, “Spare Time” M
urray, and guest appearances by Tommie Lee Bradley on vocals and Eric Demmer on saxophone.
The CD features hard-hitting lyrics with influences by The J Geils Band, Wilko Johnson, and the antics of Pub Rockers “Dr. Feelgood.”
