Stephen K. Morris

Stephen K Morris - Americana Songwriter - Storyteller.
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Friends and Fans consider Stephen's shows witty, thought-provoking, fun, honest, and entertaining. He has been performing original works for almost 20 years. As a full time musician and performing 200 + shows a year in Dancehall's, Bars, Restaurants, Festivals, and House Concerts, Stephen has perfected the delivery of his songs and developed an intricate and dynamic guitar style.

Stephen’s lyrics will make you chuckle and grin while others will have you considering darker sides of life. No matter the light or dark in his lyrics he always seems to find a “cup half full” resolve. Stephen says, “I tend to have a cup half full but, chipped on the rim outlook”.

Stephen's sophomore album, “the hustler’s fool”, will be released february 17th, 2019.
“The Hustler’s Fool” will have 11 new original songs and one retake from his previous release “Borrowed Times”. The Album was recorded and mixed at La-Z-L Studio in Kingsland, Texas by Mr. Larry Nye and was mastered by Mr. Bill Johnson in Austin, Texas.

The backing musicians on “The Hustler’s Fool” include legendary Texas songwriter Gary P. Nunn, Mike Blakely, Larry Nye, Corby Schaub, T-Roy Miller, Shan and Annie Kowert (ShAnnie Band), and John Reeve who guarantee a great sound and production behind Stephen’s finely crafted songs.

Larry Nye has recorded and produced many great songwriters through the years such as Willie Nelson, Steven Fromholz, Rusty Weir, Larry Joe Taylor, Mike Blakely, and Ryan Bingham.

Within “The Hustler’s Fool” you will find Stephen's songwriting direct and on point covering topics ranging from Love to Loss, Gambling (The Hustler's Fool) and Drought (Higher Water), Depression, the thirst for a good drink (Riding on This Wagon), and nostalgic memories of a long left behind childhood home (Foley Drive). You can hear hints of Stephen's strongest musical influences throughout the album (Tom Waits, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, James McMurtry) while he stands firm on his unique and polished approach to delivering his original stories and songs.