Steve Derthick
Film, Music, and Poetry
Journey with Giovanny
I’ve always dabbled with songwriting, but it wasn’t until my 60th birthday that I first sang in public. I sang because I had a story to tell---the story of my friendship with a Colombian man named Giovanny, and his 3,000-mile journey to the US. I wrote a series of songs which became an album, and the album became the soundtrack for a film, Journey with Giovanny. You can watch the 48-minute film, see individual music videos, and learn more about the journey here.
Waterside
After completing Journey with Giovanny, I recorded a series of songs I began decades ago. As I worked on these songs, I realized they painted a portrait of my experiences with romantic love, and this became the theme of the album. You can listen to my album Waterside and watch the music videos here.
Angels
I am currently working on my third album, Angels. It is a series of songs dedicated to my loved ones and those most vulnerable in this world. You can hear my most recent song, Calling Angels, and check out other songs as they emerge here.
My Story
I spent my childhood exploring the sandstone cliffs and wooded trails of my home town of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, just outside of Chattanooga. I wrote my first poem for my Mother when I was ten, and I've enjoyed storytelling through verse and rhyme ever since. To learn more about me, click here.
Poetry
My book Stones from the Tumbler features 40 poems I compiled on my 40th birthday. You can read them and other more recent poems here.
Podcast
My podcast, Consider the Lyrics, features my reflections on life through the lens of lyrics, and you can listen to it here.
