STEVE

ABOUT ME

How It Started

I've been playing piano since I was 11 years old. Started out on an out of tune piano in my parent's garage. I originally wanted to teach music but found that my true passion was in playing piano and performing. Music is meant to be shared in public spaces. Whether that's in the form of having it quietly played at a nice dinner or having it scream-sang in a bar full of drunken strangers, it's a truly beautiful thing that should not be undersold. I feel extremely grateful for being able to provide that for people.

What I Do

I am available for piano sing-a-longs, private events, background piano playing, or putting on a full-fledged audience participatory show. I have played the entire gamut of venues from high-end restaurants on the Chicago River to local dive bars that serve $1.50 drafts, and I adjust my shows/piano playing accordingly.

Future Goals

I hope to continue to grow and get the chance to play at more bars, restaurants, and private events in the future. I have a strong passion for playing piano and performing so being able to do that more is my dream. Seeing the smiling faces of people passing by while I'm playing background piano, or seeing the beers swinging side to side as I'm singing Piano Man by Billy Joel gives me so much joy and reminds me how beautiful a world we have!