Steve Calzaretta is a country pop rock artist with roots in Arlington Heights, Illinois, now calling Southern California home. Blending classic country storytelling with rock vocals and heartfelt songwriting, his music is both familiar and fresh.
Steve Calzaretta is a singer-songwriter whose sound lives at the crossroads of country soul and pop rock edge. Growing up in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and now calling Southern California home, Steve brings a Midwestern heart and West Coast vibe to everything he creates.
His music is influenced by the storytelling strength of Kenny Rogers, the grit and swagger of Travis Tritt, and the heartfelt melodies of Tim McGraw. Layered into that is the timeless power of rock icons like Elvis Presley, Steve Perry, and Rik Emmett—artists who shaped his love for big vocals, driving guitars, and emotionally charged performances.
As a songwriter, Steve is drawn to authentic, lyrical storytelling. Whether channeling the raw honesty of Travis Tritt or the soaring emotionality of Steve Perry, he crafts songs that speak to real life—love, heartbreak, hope, and redemption. His songs feel like a front porch conversation or a late-night highway drive—deep, honest, and always from the heart.
From small-town roots to a bold, genre-blending sound, Steve Calzaretta is carving out a space all his own—where country meets rock, and every song is a story worth telling.
