Episode 1: Steve Marin

Steve Marin

Born into a musical family, Steve began playing music at the age of 6 and quickly developed his skills as a musician. He became a professional musician at age 14.

After learning wind and stringed instruments, Steve dedicated himself to playing drums & percussion, specialising in Afro-Latin music. He established himself as one of Australia’s most respected drummers and multi-instrumentalists.

In 1998, Steve was part of the New South Wales youth Orchestra. Later that year, he joined the Musica Viva in Schools program which comprised of 200 shows per year for primary and secondary schools across Australia. Steve studied at the Conservatorium of Music, Australia in 2000 under the tuition of Fabian Hevia, (Jazz Outreach Program). In 2003 he joined Dirty Dancing, the musical. The show toured Australia for 13 months and the UK for 2 years in which he recorded the Cast Album which went platinum in the UK. 

Steve has played with and supported such bands as Kelis (USA), Ozomatli (USA), Cubanismo (Cuba), Elio Reve (Cuba), Los Van Van (Cuba), Los Lobos (USA), Sharon Jones and the Dapkings (USA), Africando (Africa), Illapu (Chile), Australian Idol winner Damien Leith, Veneno, Barefoot Divas, Diana Rouvas, Pato Lara, Tigramuna, IOTA, Smoke and mirrors, Cabaret the musical, Dirty Dancing on stage (Australian tour), The Bodyguard musical and many others throughout Australia, England, Belgium, Italy, Canada, USA, France and New Zealand. Steve has played at festivals including Pole Pole (France), Continental Drifts (UK), Hong Kong Arts Festival, Knockengorroch (Scotland), Jambalaya (NZ), Byron Bay Bluesfest (AUS), Sydney Festival and many others around the world.

Steve has been a core member and co director of Veneno for 17 years and continues to be recognized as a leading light in the Australian music industry

We sat down at his home with some really good coffee, and ripped in. 

Recorded at Wetherill Park, NSW 21/09/18.