The Steepwater Band - Clava (2011)

Blues rock band formed in Chicago, IL in 1998, performed their first concert at Phyllis’ Musical Inn in Chicago on October 29, 1998.

In 1999 the band met singer-songwriter Michael Connelly, who collaborated with them on their inaugural effort, the five-song EP Goin’ Back Home.
Connelly departed in October 2004, and the band and Mike’s Artist Management ended their relationship in early 2005.

In 2012 the founding members Jeff Massey, Tod Bowers and Joe Winters were joined by Eric Saylors. In October 2018 Tod Bowers left the band to join Davy Knowles' band and was replaced by Joe Bishop.