Steve Dave began playing the guitar at the age of 8 and has since grown into a versatile professional guitarist with over three years of live and session experience. He is currently a core member of the popular Chennai-based rock band Mangas and the Mango Men, who have performed at leading festivals and venues across Chennai, Trichy, and Rajasthan, including the Circle of Love festival.
Previously, Steve was the lead guitarist for playback singer Sam Vishal’s band, The Bachelors, performing proshows across Tamil Nadu and accompanying several renowned playback singers. His journey in the independent music scene includes collaborations with bands such as Orderealm, Pavlov’s Truth, Gooth, The Elaneer Collective, and Ritesh Pillai. His active involvement in the Chennai music circuit also extends into artist and event management.
Alongside his performance career, Steve is passionate about sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians. A former Loyolite, he mentored the Loyola music club, represented the college at cultural festivals, and continues to inspire students through his teaching. He also serves with the worship team at City Rock Church, reflecting his deep-rooted belief that his musical journey is guided by God’s grace.
As a guru, Steve combines his professional stage experience, deep musical understanding, and mentoring spirit to nurture the next generation of musicians.
