Stephen playing his cigar box guitar at the New Music Gathering at Portland State University.

Stephen playing his "Play Me" sculpture at the New Music Gathering at Portland State University with his "Sister 7 Strings" sculpture on deck.

Stephen at the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon with his "1 String Thing" instrument

Stephen performing with his cigar box guitar at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Oregon

Stephen and Rich Hinrichsen at The Old Church Concert Hall in Portland- photo by Julie Keefe

Stephen and Rich with guest musicians Hector and Jordi at the Musiques Disperses Festival in Spain- photo by Ben Sussman

Stephen with Robin Kallsen at Turn, Turn, Turn in Portland, Oregon- photo by Christopher Shotola-Hardt

Stephen at sunset- photo by Farzin Dehghan