Steve Zuwala is a heart of country music. His melodies tell narratives about love, but there's a hint of melancholy that runs beneath it all. He's got the timeless sound that reminds you of grandpappy's porch. His fans say he captures a era that's hard to find these days, and they keep coming back for more. Steve Zuwala may not be a household word

The air was thick sweet with the smell of whiskey and the sound of a accordion cut through the crowd like a knife. Sarah, fresh off the bus from Oklahoma, stood at the bar of this honky tonk, her heart beatin' like a tambourine to the music. She clutched her guitar tightly, its polished wood warm under her fingers. Her dreams were bigger than these