Stephen Inglis is a versatile artist. He crosses genres, yet his music always radiates integrity.

Born and raised in Honolulu, he plays Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitar. He records and tours with the most respected traditional musicians. Stephen is the 2021 recipient of the Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award (Honoring those who perpetuate the art if Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar) giving him his third nod at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards; Hawaiʻiʻs highest musical honor. 2021 seeʻs Stephen showcasing his electric guitar chops and rock and roll side with two singles and videos: "Music Is A River" and "Nothing Left To Prove." His duet album with legend Dennis Kamakahi, Waimaka Helelei ia 2012 winner of the aforementioned award , and the CD is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Barely out of his teens, Stephen formed a group with legendary Grateful Dead drummer, Bill Kreutzmann. Along with his strong respect for tradition, Stephen is a creative innovator. His album Slackin on Dylan opened up new territory for slack key, winning him a Hawaii Music Award. He has made three albums of his own singer-songwriter originals, acoustic and electric. His latest album, Cut The Dead Some Slack, Grateful Dead interpreted Slack Key style, has been garnering rave reviews worldwide.

Stephen lives the music life to the full: club gigs, concerts, festivals, touring, recording. 

Stephen keeps expanding his musical range. And he is a great collaborator, always open to finding common ground in melody and harmony. Stephen Inglis gathered some of Hawaii and the words finest Musicians to form the Stephen Inglis Project. You couldn’t ask for a much better whisper from the universe into the ear of a songwriter. - Dennis McNally- Grateful Dead publicist, author and historian

"Inglis is a genre-bending, genre-blending chameleon, and, the fluidity and ease with which he navigates such a wide spectrum of influences is truly exceptional” Evan Morgan The News Hub