The great singers of years past can be heard again in their songs! Steve Johannessen's love for this music is evident in his singing. These great love songs originally sung by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and others are the heart of his performances. Sung with emotion and nuance, these great songs come alive for you once more!

You can experience these wonderful songs at your club, your next event, or your next house party. LEARN MORE

"Please contact me - I will be happy to discuss your event needs. Please call well in advance to secure your preferred date. Come by and see me personally at one of my scheduled events. I look forward to speaking with you!" - Steve

• The Song List
• About Steve Johannessen
• Scheduled Appearances

• Contact & Scheduling
• Download Music Examples
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Special Appearances

(Above)A song from a live jazz performance on November 16, 2017 to support the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Library in Cashiers, North Carolina. The song is called "Blue Night" and is an original composition in a style he calls "conversational jazz". This was the first performance of this song written in August 2017. With no vocal the video is boring but the music is beautiful!

(Below)A September 2016 performance with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Recent Testimonials From Happy Clients

2018 • Lin Sheffield/Marketing & Events/The Bascom

"Steve Johannessen is a fabulous entertainer. He wowed our crowd at The Bascom for our Up, Up & Away Gala with his interactive crowd pleasing skills and his smooth sound. Steve is also very professional in presenting himself and great to work with. Definitely would use him again!

2016, 2018 • Billi Black, Rotary District Governor

"Dear Steve - Thank you for sharing your time and amazing talent with us at the 2018 District Conference in Kingston, Tennessee. You were stellar!!" Appearing April 2019 at the District Convention in Greenville, SC for the third time

2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 • Margaret Eichman, CWO Executive Director

"Steve - Your music truly complemented the evening at the Cullasaja Women's Outreach Celebration of Giving Gala at the Canyon Kitchen in Cashiers. It made the gorgeous setting even more enjoyable. Our guests were enamored with your range of vocals. It felt like we had a star-studded cast entertaining... and indeed, we did have star-quality talent in you! As an artist it is clear that each song lives in your heart. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us. It made the evening an incredibly special event!" Appearing September 16, 2019 for the sixth time

2014, 2015 • Stephanie Edwards, Executive Director, Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce

"Hi Steve - thanks again for joining us and for sharing your musical talents at the Chamber's recent annual Christmas meeting. At every step you were right on cue with the program and your interaction with the audience was greatly enjoyed. We appreciate you helping us to welcome in the holidays!"

2014 • Jenny S. Holland, UBS Financial Services

"Steve performed at a client event for us, held at the NC Arboretum. We were very pleased with Steve's talent as well as his professionalism. He interacted well with the clients, and took several requests. We received great comments from our guests. Steve was easy to work with and we would highly recommend him to others."

Singing With Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Watch Steve Johannessen singing "Ive Got You Under My Skin" with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra on September 25, 2016! This is my third season.

Singing at Buck's Cafe

This is a live cellphone video shot in May 2014 at the beginning of my first season. This appearance was in a little coffee shop here in Cashiers called Buck's Coffee.

Steve Johannessen Classics Program

Download this PDF of an example of a typical program handed out at each appearance. The program contains a list of all the songs in Steve's songlist and a little bit of background info about Steve.