Leucadia resident, Steve White, was a beloved singer, songwriter, and blues guitarist who passed away in April 2011 at age 61. Steve developed his own style as a one-man band, playing baritone guitar in non-standard tuning with a percussive hand technique and pinky slide, along with an amplified footboard and killer blues harp. Steve played across the United States and toured Europe twice a year, performing for thousands of people who knew and loved his music. He played many times for San Diego Folk Heritage and was always generous with his time, helping to set up and tear down for many SDFH concerts, when he didn’t have a gig of his own. SDFH is dedicating March 15, 2026 (the day after his birthday) to remembering Steve. From 4 to 6 p.m., his friends and fellow performers Joe Rathburn, David Beldock, Shawn Rolhf and Steve Denyes, Luisa Corredor and Ignacio Arango, and Larry and Jo Ann Sinclair will be singing some of Steve’s songs and some of their original songs about Steve. Afterwards, Alda Lael, Steve’s life partner, will be hosting a reception with vegetarian food, followed by a showing of Clint Burkett and Tom Zizzi’s documentary film about "Steve, Painting the World with Music." Please join us in remembering a man who left us way too soon. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/steve-white-memorial-concert-and-documentary-screening/
