STEPHEN PETER RODGERS
IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, AND ARTIST whose WORK HAS SHAPED AND SUPPORTED THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SCENE FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES.
Steve is truly a renaissance man and has been a mainstay figure in the New Haven music scene for decades. From his early days as frontman of New Haven's indie rock band Mighty Purple to founder of the influential Space venues in Hamden, Stephen Peter Rodgers has followed a winding creative path. After decades championing other artists, he returned fully to songwriting in 2020, creating and producing music from his Tiny Bunker Studio in Connecticut.
Stephen is currently signed to Bigger Beast Records and will be releasing new music throughout 2026. Over the past year, Steve has been immersed in rediscovering himself as a songwriter, musician, and producer.
The release of the single Stay You imarks the first release from a new batch of songs and serves as an introduction to a full-length album scheduled for release in 2026 on Bigger Beast Records. Rooted in reflection and creative renewal, songs like Stay You, Perfect Story, and Pray and Listen offer an early glimpse into the direction of what’s to come.
Steve’s songs are shaped by faith, hope, and a whole lot of lived experience. He sees music as something meant to bring people together, and he welcomes connection. So enjoy the songs, come to a show, say hello, and be part of the story.
