Performance(s):
Friday, October 19, 2007: 8:00 p.m.
Born Stephen Paul in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of a steelmill worker, Esteban saw his first guitar in a
shop window when he was 8 years old. His uncle bought it for him and Esteban says, "It never left my hands."
From that moment on, he focused on the guitar, teaching himself to play and practicing every spare moment.
Esteban's dream was to be able to express his deep inner feelings through his music. He attended college,
and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1972, majoring in guitar and English literature. 1968, his first
year at university, was the first year guitar was offered at Carnegie Mellon, and the guitar teacher was a cellist
with the Pittsburgh Symphony. He really was not an accomplished guitarist, so Esteban was basically on his own
once again, teaching himself. He stunned the juries with his amazing self-taught technique, playing his
own compositions and performing the Spanish gypsy flamenco-style guitar.
In 1979, Esteban was in an automobile accident and was hit by a speeding drunk driver. He lost his ability to play
the guitar for 10 years, because of severe damage to his left arm and hand. By 1990, through dedication and
love of music, he began to again play the guitar he so loved.
Since then to the present day, Esteban has topped the Billboard charts many times with his numerous
albums, videos and DVD's, and has had first-time music history successes never before accomplished by any
guitarist. He has been on the front page of the Wall Street Journal for his famous appearances and
record-setting album sales on Home Shopping Network. Esteban enjoyed a full feature article in People Magazine
as well as thousands of accolades from newspapers, magazines, and dedicated fans everywhere.
He created a musical instrument division for affordable, quality guitars, and one of his big dreams has come true:
hundreds of thousands of children and adults who never played before are now playing music.
His concerts are memorable moments of the heart, and whether he performs solo or with his band, the
reviews are sensational and the expressions of the inner soul run deep, for the glory of all.
Tickets on sale now. For more information about Esteban, check out
his website at www.estebanmusic.com. Or watch the video below.
Cost:
$30
Flex: $27
Seniors: $27
Buffalo State faculty/staff: $27
Student Rush: $15 (cash only), available one hour prior to show only with valid student ID.
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