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WHALIE NOMINEE FEATURE INTERVIEW: Steve Elci

Steve Elci
Nominated for "Best Solo Singer/Songwriter"

Interview by Corrine Jensen

1. How would you describe your sound/the music you’re making in 10 words or less?        
Children's pop music...New London style!

2. Of all my songs, the one that...
A. people tell me they like the most is: "Supergirl"
B. is my favorite to perform is: "Train"
C. holds the most meaning for me is: "Evening Star"

3. What is the best advice you've ever received?
The best advice I ever got was "Keep Writing...don't stop" - Tor Hyams

4. What song or artist is your guilty pleasure?
Bryan Adams baby!!!

5. If you could collaborate with any New London County musician/singer/group/artist who would it be?
Uncle Flatty

6. What do you do when you’re not making music?
Love my wife and kids!

7. What do you think has been your biggest success in the last year?
Placing second in the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest... twice!!! Opening for Dan Zanes was also a bonus!

8. How did you feel the moment you found out you were up for a Whalie?
I was very honored! I was also very pleased that the Whalie academy is open to the idea that children's music can rock too!

9. If you could walk down the ‘red’ carpet with anyone/thing, who/what would it be?
My wife... and no one else! She's the best!

10. How are you going to celebrate post-Whalies
My hopes would be to celebrate with all the other talented artists... they feed my inspiration... and soothe my soul!