Singer, Musician, Entertainer, Musicologist, Historian, Collector of Great Songs.
“Honestly, I feel I play music regularly for the finest niche audience there is. They listen, they sing what they know, they are attentive, they understand music, and they love it, and they completely get it when they spot talent or someone just going through the motions. They share their musical knowledge willingly and with mutual gratitude and attitude.
“The Roots of Americana“
The talent buyers I deal with to get to my audience I consider partners for the same cause and that is to align with me in the ability and need to serve that audience. With it comes long term and trusted business relationships and partnerships in a shared success.
It’s not really at all stage lighting style glamorous but for me it sure is a superb retirement career. It requires health, music and business skills. It just makes sense. I’m truly blessed.”
The Power of Music is strong!
Vintage Folk Music, Classic Country. Classic Pop Hits from the 1930s to the 1970s, the best in early rock & roll.
One of the most IN DEMAND performers for senior audiences of all types in the Chicago area. A HUGE and always growing repertoire of music. Great songs from a great era. Learned, played, interpreted, and performed with a whole of lot of experience, know-how, and experience.
“The Voice That Remembers” “Old School Cool”
MUSICAL MEMORIES!
WELL RESEARCHED “LISTEN & LEARN” PROGRAMS.
An experience that is both fun and informative!
Lively and Memorable! The best in Chicago Area Senior Entertainment!
“Musical Memories! The Magic of A Song”
VARIETY! MUSIC TO PLEASE EVERYONE. NO TWO SHOWS THE SAME!
AN EXTREMELY WELL RESEARCHED SHOW THAT CONNECTS WITH THE POWER OF MUSIC!!!
From VERY active seniors to group memory care music therapy. Warm, pleasing vocals and expert musicianship.
Senior communities, residences, independent living, assisted living, memory care specialist, park district & township senior centers. Senior Clubs and luncheons!
All of my programs are available for any event.
Want to see happy faces singing along? Watch one of Steve’s lively SENIOR PROGRAMS! One of the most popular and in-demand in the Chicago area.
ENTERTAINMENT! No event is too large or too small. Private Events, luncheons, parties, etc. Reasonable/Realistic Fees
Chicago, suburbs, and beyond……………
“Chicago’s Mr. Americana”
Singer, troubadour, musician, entertainer, musicologist, collector, and caretaker of songs.
A VOICE THAT REMEMBERS!!!!
Steve Justman has been performing Americana, folk, and popular music in the Chicago area and neighboring midwest region for many years and has been singing since he was 3 and a musician since he was 12. Steve is a collector of songs as well as other artifacts of Americana. Entertainers of all types influenced him, the kind and variety rarely found today. Steve showcases his collection of songs in his performances, singing and interpreting a mix of traditional and popular folk, pop standards, early rock & roll, rockabilly, Americana, and classic country that people might know while focusing on connecting with his audience and engaging entertainment.
Steve has performed and entertained in many of the best folk and acoustic music venues in the Chicago area as well as concerts and programs at many public libraries, festivals, and concert series, along with many community and special events for appreciating audiences of all ages. More than just a folksinger, Steve has proven to be one of the most popular entertainers in the Chicago area for all kinds of senior communities including 55 & Over, independent living, assisted living, and memory care as well as community, park district, and township senior centers and clubs. Steve is a performer who has presented his Roots of Americana themed programs for thousands over the years of happy library patrons at Chicago area public libraries, the best listening rooms anywhere!
Steve has performed and appeared live on WGN radio on Rick Kogan’s Sunday Papers show as well as WDCB Public Radio’s Folk Fest with Lilli Kuzma. He has also appeared on Internet and college radio stations as well as local cable television.
Steve is available to perform for all kinds of venues, senior groups, community and private events, public library programs, festivals, house concerts, and parties.
Steve Justman is also currently performing as bassist for the Johnny Cash tribute band American Cash.
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING “AMERICAN CASH” https://www.americancashband.com/
ALL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR *ANY* EVENTS! ALL PROGRAMS ARE TRULY 100% LIVE AND IN-PERSON!!
ALL ARE PUBLIC LIBRARY and SENIOR AUDIENCE PROGRAM FAVORITES!
Listen & Learn Programs & Concerts.
VERSATILE! ENTERTAINING! ENGAGING! VALUE! EXPERIENCED!
BOOKING NOW FOR 2024 AND 2025!
*Musical Memories! The Power of a Song!
A Senior audience favorite! A huge VARIETY of Hit Parade classics, Early rock & roll, classic love songs, classic country, vintage folk music & sing-alongs. No Two Programs are ever the same! Guaranteed to please everyone in the room! Many songs that are well known but others DO NOT perform.
A huge repertoire!
“The MUSIC and INFLUENCE OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT and JOHN DENVER”
Two of the all time greatest!
Two great legacies of popular folk singer/songwriters timeless music!
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*SONGS OF ADVENTURE!
Songs that tell a story of an event at sea, in the old west, a famous historical battle, strange places, etc.*The HISTORY OF AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC
The heartbeat of musical Americana*The MUSIC and INFLUENCE of GLEN CAMPBELL
His Compelling songs & story!*THE MUSIC and INFLUENCE OF PETER, PAUL & MARY and THE KINGSTON TRIO
The story and songs of the two most influential folk music groups that put guitars and banjos in the hands of millions and teaching millions the songs to sing and play.*THE MUSIC AND INFLUENCE OF WILLIE NELSON
Singer, songwriter, a musician’s musician.*THE MUSIC AND INFLUENCE OF JOHNNY CASH
A one of a kind American Legend
*The Music & Influence of STEVE GOODMAN and JOHN PRINE
Two Chicago Legends*THE ROOTS OF AMERICANA
1920s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s! Vintage Folk, Country, pop & early rock & rockabilly favorites. A remarkable and ever-growing repertoire and changing program presentation! The story of the branches of American pop music and how they tie together.*THE MUSIC AND INFLUENCE OF HANK WILLIAMS
Classic Americana, penned by a legend*THE MUSIC AND INFLUENCE OF PETE SEEGER
Celebrating A Legacy!*SONGS OF THE AMERICAN RAILROADS
Everyone loves trains!*POPULAR FOLK MUSIC’S FAVORITES
The American folk music songbook!*THE 1950s/1960s JUKEBOX!
Great music that has really held up with time!*CAREFULLY SELECTED TUNES FROM THE 1960s/1970s!
Very Carefully!*POP! GOES the COUNTRY!
Favorite country “crossover” to pop hits made famous by the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, many more!*SONGS OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, AND TRAVELING
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Hi Steve,
Everyone loved your program. Below are a few of the comments:
“I loved it! This is the kind of music I grew up with.”
“Talented entertainer!”
“What an absolutely, wonderful concert. You are amazing and your story incorporated into the music was perfect!”
“Very good. I enjoyed Blueberry Hill and Tennessee Ernie Ford tunes.”
“Great performer”
Thank you for a wonderful program!
Arlington Heights Memorial Library Senior Center Branch
Hi Steve!
I wanted to let you know that I have received several calls to let me know how much people enjoyed having you perform for us last week. Everyone has been raving about how happy they were singing along with you! They want you back in the future and I’d have to agree with them! Thanks so much for being a pleasure to work with.
Laura Wassinger
Soar@Dorr
Dorr Township
“Thanks again for such a great concert on Sunday. The audience was so engaged. I was pleasantly surprised that so many clapped and sang along. They don’t always respond so well. You brought out the best in them. Lots of happy smiles.
Janet Collins
A staff member told me that a couple of patrons came up to her and commented about how much they enjoyed the music drifting downstairs while they browsed the bookshelves, so we reached even more folks.
I’ll be in touch about another concert for next year.”
Adult Programmer
Rolling Meadows Public Library
“My feedback from when I’ve seen your show on the Memory Care floor is that it is wonderful! I know it is sometimes a tough crowd to play for when sometimes they aren’t as responsive as another crowd would be, but the way you interact with them is wonderful and the songs you play are perfect. I would definitely like to continue having you there once a month, and continue having you for our IL/AL residents every couple of months as well. “
Jessica Natalie……Trulee of Evanston
Hello Steve,
Sydney Jarol
I wanted to thank you again for your excellent program yesterday afternoon, The Music and Influence of Johnny Cash. It was a perfect way to celebrate his birthday, and it seemed to me as though everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves! We have gotten some wonderful feedback through our online survey, and I have shared a few highlights below:
· “Loved it!”
· “Interesting information about Johnny Cash – Steve played a good selection of his music.”
· “[Presenter was] Funny, smart and personable.”
· “Steve obviously does a lot of research. I’ve seen him multiple times and I learn something new each time. He always is able to engage the audience. He’s never had the audience included in a song that he did today—it was the first time and it went over very well.”
· “[Presenter] Connected with the audience and did a nice blend of history with music.”
· “He was very talented, and got the audience involved. Would see him perform again.”
· “Thank you, I enjoyed myself. I felt the people around me were tapping their toes or keeping time with the music.”
Many thanks for providing this great program to our community!
All the best,
Programs & Exhibits Coordinator
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
“There’s an intimacy at a place where Steve is playing that I think really enhances the entertainment experience.”
Rick Kogan – WGN Radio and the Chicago Tribune
“The feedback that I am hearing is that you were engaging, professional, and talented. They appreciated your variety of musical selections; something a little different than the standards; but familiar. Sounds like everyone had a very good time; and they want you to come back again.”
Village of Victory Lakes of Lindenhurst
“Thanks again for sharing your time and talent last night to play live on the Folk Festival show on WDCB. You played wonderfully, and I have gotten a number of e-mails about last night’s show expressing appreciation for your live spot.”
Lilli Kuzma – WDCB Radio Folk Fest Program
“I have let time get away from me and did not tell you how great your concert of Hank Williams music was. I enjoy your music and will always recommend you to any programmer.”
Jane Connors-Geddes, Antioch Public Library
“Thank you for providing the Park Ridge Public Library with the wonderful Vintage Folk and Classic Country music program. Our patrons were thankful that we invited you to present this program. Your song choices, singing, and playing were great, and you were so engaged with the audience. The standing ovation was well earned!”
Laura Scott, Adult Programming Librarian, Park Ridge Public Library
“Thank You!!! Everything was great! It was just what we wanted, and everyone seemed to enjoy!
Highland Park Senior Center
Made for a fantastic day!”
” I always have good feedback for your performances.”
Activity Coordinator Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
“Glad to have had you here. Folks enjoyed the show very much.”
Chris Vallillo, Hickory Ridge Concert Series
“Steve took us on an entertaining tour of the musical world of the 1950s and 1960s that had members of the audience tapping their feet.I enjoyed Steve’s banter between songs almost as much as the songs themselves. I know it is tough for some performers to play alone, as he does, and keep the listeners engaged. He seems a natural.”
Rick Roche – Thomas Ford Memorial Library
“ Once again, thank you so much for all the joy you brought to the Skokie Art Fair this weekend. Your performance was just great. Please keep Skokie Art Fair ’09 on your calendar, July 11/12.”
Barb Willerman – Skokie Art Fair Chairperson
“Thank you for making our March show so wonderful.“
Fannie Floros – Singer Spotlight Unplugged, Uncommon Ground on Clark St., Chicago
“Steve Justman gave an excellent performance at Wilmette Public Library earlier this month. He sang, played guitar and banjo and gave interesting background about the artists who made the songs famous. He was able to handle a crowd that ranged from 2 year-olds to seniors. I would not hesitate to book him again.”
Bonnie Forkosh – Wilmette Public Library
“Thanks to you for bringing us some great songs! I look forward to working with you again in
Carol Kania, Downers Grove Public Library
the future.”
“Thank YOU for the lovely afternoon of music and history. It was a wonderful program and I’m very happy to pass along a recommendation for you to the other library programmers. Your repertoire is impressive, as well as your ability to perform requests not originally on your playlist. The audience loved that! Thank you again and I would love to have you out here at Algonquin again!”
Lisa Guidarini, Algonquin Area Public Library
“Thank you very much for providing an enjoyable afternoon of music to our patrons.Your presentation of familiar songs was greatly appreciated by the audience. I will certainly recommend you to other libraries.”
Laura Hirshfield, Evanston Public Library
“Chicago-based folk singer Steve Justman had the audience on its feet end of July. He ended his concert at Lakeside Melodies with two standing ovations.“
Lakeside Melodies Resort, Three Rivers, MI www.lakesidemelodies.com
“You were great last night, from pitching in to help us with the microphone and set up to zeroing in on the kind of music the audience could all relate to. You were personable and pleasant and a great singer/musician to boot. Thank you on behalf of the AAUW ladies. We really appreciated your coming and performing so nicely. You made me, as a program person, look good! I will keep your name handy!”
Sally Brickman, American Association of University Women
“We loved your wonderful big voice and selection of songs!”
Roselinde Davis, Rolling Meadows Public Library
“Thank you for a very entertaining concert of Vintage Folk and Classic Country music last Sunday. The Library audience seemed to enjoy the music selections in a veritable trip down Musical Memory Lane with many old favorites.”
Nancy Brothers, Morton Grove Public Library
For booking or any other information, feel free to get in touch!
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: (708) 287 – 8846