 In 2005 Steen moved to Southern California to pursue a career as a professional drummer.In 2006 he toured with the indie rock band The Elected, and in 2007 he toured with Annie Stela who opened for Paolo Nutini.In the time he has been in California, Steen has also worked with bands such as Suburban Legends, Paperface, Victory Season, The Secret Mind, and Upperville and was a member of the band Power Animal.