Recommended Based in Bedfordshire but travels UK wide
Steve is a fantastic entertainer with excellent credentials. Performing over 200 gigs per year (worldwide) you can be sure of a memorable, world class act from this seasoned professional. Prices: From £300+
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"My experience of booking through Alive Network was seamless and very professional.
Steve Young on the night was very friendly, flexible and accommodating to our needs. He was very adaptable and knew what songs to play and when. I chose a song he did not have on his playlist and he learnt it specially for me, I was extremely touched and grateful.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve."
Line up:Standard Line Up = Solo: 1 x Vocals, 1 x Acoustic Guitar Duo: 2 x Vocals, 2 x Acoustic Guitars Rock Trio: 3 x Vocals, Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar and Acoustic Guitar
Highlights * World class solo vocalist/guitarist and all-round entertainer * Hits from The Beatles & The Eagles through to Crowded House Snow Patrol and Green Day * Fantastic credentials having toured all over the world with established artists * TV appearances include Top Of The Pops CD:UK MTV TRL ITV Disney C4 & GMTV * Fully self contained with Professional PA system and lighting rig as standard * Equipment used to record what Steve plays - Creating layered tracks live * Steve encourages the audience to play percussion and sing with him too * Song requests can be learnt for first dance etc. FREE of charge * Music between sets free of charge * Available UK wide and internationally.
Please note: Steve is often called upon for tour and session work. Should an offer come in for a confirmed date, Steve guarantees to provide a deputy of equal quality to take his place or, the client can receive a full refund.
The Artist Steve is a highly recommended Corporate Entertainer. With over 20 years of playing experience and with an average of 200 gigs per year you can rest assured that he will deliver a performance you'll be talking about for a long time to come . Since 2007 Steve has performed alongside Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) as his guitarist - touring in Australia America Canada Europe and the UK. More recently Steve has been working as Musical Director for West End star Ramin Karimloo (Phantom, Les Mis) touring the UK & USA with his Musical Theatre/Pop/Rock group.
In addition to ‘live’ touring Steve has performed on many TV & Radio stations worldwide. Your event As standard Steve travels with a fully professional Mackie PA system. Ranging from a small 50W Acoustic vocal amp for background music right up to a full size 2000W rig for large rooms and a rowdy atmosphere (however at this point you may want to consider his fantastic band - Youngstar). There is also a tambourine and spare mic on hand in case anyone wants to join in. In addition to his PA Steve brings a small LED lighting rig. A larger rig can be requested at the time of booking.
During sets background music will be supplied via an MP3/Laptop. You may also use your own playlist provided it is on an MP3 player or Laptop. Solo Duo Trio Combinations Steve can also also perform with a Male or Female backing vocalist and/or a three piece band.
Owen Stephen is an amazing solo act in his own right plays bass for Steve's band 'Youngstar' and for the Artist - Darren Hayes. With Owen and Steve you get a lively duo with two guitars two lead vocals and plenty of fun in between.
Gemma is a pure diva boasting an amazing voice. Singing for over 10 years she provides a fun and vibrant visual dynamic to Steve's solo act. Gemma sings Lead & harmonies along with some good old tambourine shaking. If thats not enough you can hire Steve's band Youngstar - a rocking powerful three/four piece that leaves you in no doubt the party has arrived. Lights Smoke Machine and whole lotta' jumping around.
If that all sounds a bit too much you can have a stripped down acoustic band. Steve & Owen on Vocals Bass and Acoustic guitar and a steady beat from the drummer using specialist 'quiet' sticks called 'Hot-Rods'. Suitable for a more sedate smaller venue but still more than up-beat enough to have a good boogie.
It's a little bit like making your own Pizza. Ask your Alive Network agent for more details of all the above combinations fees and set lists.
Song List On the day you can highlight 20 or so songs from the main list below and Steve will fit them in. If you need a specific song learnt e.g. for the first dance etc. just remember to mention it during the pre-event check or when you book.
Finally on the day you can expect a professional attitude from Steve Young including Punctuality Politeness and Smart Appearance. If you have any doubts that Steve is the man for the job; just take a moment to read the client comments at the end of this profile.
International Performances Steve has performed weddings, corporate parties and toured in Australia, America, Canada, Vietnam, Malta, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Canne and most cities in the UK. TV, Radio and DVD performances: Radio 2 (Wogan, Jo Whiley), Top Of The Pops, CD:UK, MTV, TRL, ITV, Disney, C4 & GMTV, V Graham Norton, Parkinson, CH11 News (NYC), Chicago Morning News, Sunrise (AU) and Rove (AU). The Time Machine Tour - DVD filmed at the Brisbane QPAC Arena (which reached No1 in the UK DVD charts). Live Radio Performances on most Major and Regional stations in the UK, USA & Australia.
Previous Artists Darren Hayes (former frontman of Australian duo - Savage Garden) Ramin Karimloo (theatre star of Phantom, Love Never Dies, Les Mis) Lionel Richie (UK promo tour) Peter Andre (Australian Pop singer and reality TV star) Danielle Spencer (Australian Singer/Songwriter and wife of Russel Crowe) Lizzy Pattinson (singer from German hit makers Milk & Sugar, UK act Aurora, and sister of Twilight star Robert Pattinson Mark Owen (Member of UK band Take That) Delta Goodrem (Australian pop star and actress) Dane Bowers (Another Level)
Previous Venues The Royal Albert Hall Wembley Arena The Shepherds Bush Empire The O2 Indigo The O2 Wireless Festival Hyde Park Jubilee Concert The Isle Of Wight Festival Trafalgar Square The Royal Festival Hall Birmingham Symphony Hall Glasgow Royal Theatre Gateshead Sage BB Kings - New York The Rose Theatre - Toronto The Roxy Theatre - Los Angeles The Sydney State Theatre - Australia Brisbane QPAC Arena - Australia Marcanti - Amsterdam Plus many more.....
Steve Young 's Set List / Repertoire
Please note that Steve recommends 2x 60mins sets or 2x 45mins for the ideal evening event.
NB: New songs are added regularly so ask your agent for any specific song requests when booking.
50s/ 60s All You Need Is Love - The Beatles A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Believer - The Monkees Daydream Believer -The Monkees First Time I Ever Saw Your Face - Johnny Cash Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash Get Back - The Beatles Hard Times - Ray Charles Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles Hey Jude - The Beatles House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals I Feel Fine - The Beatles Lola - The Kinks My Back Pages - Bob Dylan Mr Tambourine Man - The Byrds Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel Mustang Sally - Joe Cocker Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones I walk The Line - Johnny Cash Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley Stand By Me - Ben E King Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel The Thrill Has Gone - BB King Thats Alright Mamma - Elvis Presley While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
70s Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers American Pie - Don Mclean Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton Behind Blue Eyes - The Who Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen Dancing In The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy Easy - The Commodores First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart Hand Jive - Eric Clapton Handbags And Gladrags - Rod Stewart Hotel California - The Eagles Horse With No Name - Neil Young Hush - Deep Purple Is This Love - Bob Marley I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton Jealous Guy - John Lennon Knocking On Heavens Door - Eric Clapton Layla - Eric Clapton Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers The Man Who Sold The World - David Bowie No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley Rockin In The Free World - Neil Young Running On Faith - Eric Clapton Starman - David Bowie Streets Of London - Ralph McTell Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Sknyrd Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond Stuck In The Middle - Stealers Wheel Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver The City Of New Orleans - Johnny Cash The Gambler - Kenny Rogers The Guitar Man - Bread The Joker - Steve Winwood Unknown Legend - Neil Young Whiskey In The Jar - Thin Lizzy White Xmas - Sex Pistols Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
80s 500 Miles - The Proclaimers Ever Fallen In Love - The Buzzcocks Englishman In New York - Sting Everybody’s Talking - Harry Nilsson Fairy Tale In New York - The Pogues Feel Like Making Love - Bad Company Fields Of Gold - Sting Friday I’m In Love - The Cure Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd Free Falling - Tom Petty Livin On A Prayer - Bon Jovi Man On The Moon - R.E.M Message In A Bottle - The Police Nothing Ever Happens - Del Amitre Ordinary World - Duran Duran Patience - Guns ‘n’ Roses Respect - Erasure Romeo & Juliet - Dire Straits Running To Stand Still - U2 Summer Of 69 - Brian Adams Sweet Child O Mine - Guns ‘n’ Roses Walking In Memphis - Mark Cohn With Or Without You - U2
90s 74-75 - The Connell’s Sit Down - James Angels - Robbie Williams Amazed - Lonestar Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz Babylon - David Grey Be Mine - David Grey Basket Case - Green Day Bitter Sweet Symphony - Richard Ashcroft Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House Breakfast At Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something Champagne Supernova - Oasis Creep - Radiohead Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis Feel - Robbie Williams Good Riddance -Green Day
How Long - Paul Carrick Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls Losing My Religion - R.E.M Lucky Man - The Verve Mr Jones - Counting Crows One - U2 Rocks - Primal Scream Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry Secret Smile - Semisonic Something To Me - Paul Weller Still Got The Blues - Gary Moore/Eric Clapton Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton There She Goes - The La’s Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers Weather With You - Crowded House Wonderwall - Oasis
00s A Team - Ed Sheeran Better Together - Jack Johnson Blowers Daughter - Damien Rice Breakdown - Jack Johnson Cannonball - Damien Rice Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers Can’t Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Clocks - Coldplay Crazy - Gnarles Barkley Everybody’s Changing - Keane Fill My Little World - The Feeling Good People - Jack Johnson Green Eyes - Coldplay Golden Touch - Razorlight Hey There Delilah - Plain White T’s High & Dry - Radiohead Hurt - Johnny Cash I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs I’m Yours - Jason Mraz I'm Yours - The Script Mad World - Gary Jules Mr Brightside - Killers Red - Daniel Merriweather Run - Snow Patrol Sail Away - David Gray Smile Like You Mean It - The Killers Superstar - Jamelia Take Your Mama - The Scissor Sisters Times Like These - Foo Fighters The Importance Of Being Idle - Oasis Valerie - The Zutons You're All I Have - Snow Patrol What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
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25/03/2013 Steve Young
"My experience of booking through Alive Network was seamless and very professional.
Steve Young on the night was very friendly, flexible and accommodating to our needs. He was very adaptable and knew what songs to play and when. I chose a song he did not have on his playlist and he learnt it specially for me, I was extremely touched and grateful.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve."
Customer review by Sally Parsons
16/03/2013 Steve Young
"Thank you so much for last night, you are a very talented musician and singer who personally I could listen to for hours. I received lots of positive feedback from my guests, and I sincerely hope we did not totally destroy too many good songs!!
I am more than happy to leave a testimonial if asked by your agency and would have no hesitation in recommending you in the future.
All the very best.
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Customer review by Sally Parsons
15/03/2013 Steve Young
"Great service and fantastic musician.
I would happily use Alive Network and Steve Young again"
Customer review by Sue Till
02/11/2012 Steve Young
"Overall our expectations were met and even more so on the night, Steve was amazing and made our wedding party utterly amazing and his version of our song 'first day of our lives' by Bright Eyes was absolutely brilliant, he nailed it!!!
We would like to add a big thank you to Steve Young for adding to the magic on the best day of our lives, cheers Steve you ROCK!!!
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Customer review by Barry Purcell
30/10/2012 Steve Young
"The booking was very easy – Alive Network confirmed the booking immediately. The information provided was very clear and the payment process was also straight forward.
We found Steve to be very professional and an outstanding performer! He played to the crowd and we all danced the night away! I would certainly recommend Steve Young to anyone wanting an acoustic guitarist/singer for a party/wedding etc – he was fabulous.
Regards
Toni Browning
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Customer review by Toni Browning
10/09/2012 Steve Young
"Hi Steve,
I wanted to get in touch and thank you so much for all the effort you put into our wedding reception entertainment. You were outstanding!!
Everyone commented how good you were and you kept the dance floor full (although I will be the first to admit I dont take much encouragement).
A special thank you for singing our first dance, it blew me away.
Although I'm sure you are not struggling for bookings I will not hessitate to recommend you or infact book you again if such an occaision arises (have no intention of marrying again though!!)
Darren and I felt we didnt get to thank you and say goodbye properly on the night so I hope this goes someway to explaining how pleased we were.
Many thanks again
Susan and Darren Beasley
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Customer review by Susan and Darren Beasley
21/08/2012 Steve Young
"Steve was absolutely perfect for our Ruby wedding garden party. He played all our (and our friends) favourites. The music was performed well and no one complained that it was either too loud or too modern for their tastes. All feedback was positive As promised by Alive Network Steve rang before & we never had any doubts that he would let us down. "
Customer review by Glen Miller
18/07/2012 Steve Young
"Steve provided a great peformance for our family party and Steve made the afternoon for many of us! We were dissappointed that we were not able to book Steve for three sets that day due to him having another booking, but both sets he did play were thoughtfully put together and included several songs that we had asked for.
A big thank you to Steve for learning a very special request at such short notice!! Would definately recommend him. "
Customer review by Client name withheld on request
03/07/2012 Steve Young
"The booking and arrangements were clear and straight forward and handled in an efficient friendly manner. Steve Young arrived and set up without any fuss and his performance was widely applauded by everybody there. Without hesitation we would definitely book him again!"
Customer review by Julie
26/06/2012 Steve Young
"Steve was just great - and was complimented by quite a few guests and others wanted the name of your website .
Live music makes a party - and for mine the weather was awful so everyone had to stay in the tent- but Steve tailored it so that people could still talk. One guest said they wanted to clap at the end of each song , another that he had a beautiful voice.But the music was strong enough to make it atmospheric. I chose Steve from the few demos but also the reviews on the website and I would say they accurately reflected his performance.From beginning to end he 'sorted' the music and helped make the party.
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