Steve Brosky has achieved near legendary status throughout the Lehigh Valley and it’s surroundings and it’s just a wonder why he’s never reached those lofty heights nationally. He should. To call Brosky merely a “singer/songwriter” demeans the man’s work. He is a writer of slices of life as seen through the cock-eyed, slightly skewed gaze of a man who’s seen more than you and I might ever hope to or want to.
In the tradition of Tom Waits and a deeper thinking Bruce Springsteen, Brosky “Chronicles” life as seen through his own eyes or the eyes of characters he’s known, met or created himself. Cynicism, optimism and humor reside all at once in Brosky’s tales of life. A great American story teller with a twist of irony right here in our own state.
Possibly the best thing about Steve Brosky is that he is smart enough to surround himself with top notch musicians, not that he needs to, and humble enough to give them their opportunity to show their stuff. And do they ever! Jimmy Meyer on guitar plays Mike Campbell to Brosky’s Tom Petty and plays the most melodic, toneful guitar solos that always contribute to the song without ever overshadowing it. The rhythm section of John Kacmarcik (bass) and Wayne “Paco” Maura form the perfect “loose”/ tight rhythm section for Brosky’s varied musical styles and Dan McKinney’s keyboards “and everything else” add just the right flavoring to each song. No matter what your musical preference Steve Brosky
“Chronicles” is a terrific CD that everyone should own. Appreciate this incredibly talented homegrown writer of life’s fortunes and misfortunes.www.stevebrosky.com