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Jacques Steyn
Male Singer
(3 Reviews)
Also Performs As: Function / Party Band, Guitar Singer, Solo Guitarist
Country: South Africa
Based In: Cape Town, Western Cape
Performs: Nationwide
From: R2000
Country: South Africa
Based In: Cape Town, Western Cape
Performs: Nationwide
From: R2000
I have solo, band, cabaret, music theatre, etc. experience. I sing, major in keyboards, and do finger-picking guitar. I also have my own arranged backtracks to perform as one-man band.
Presently I preform the following programs - but can of course design many different
Description
Versatile, virtuoso singer, guitarist, keyboardist, composer, arranger. Jacques performed in many genres ranging from intimate continental cabaret and large crowd rock concerts, solo performance at arts festivals to blues bands, rock bands to folk duos and trios, light classics and choirs, music theatre to a capella and jazzy singing... all depending on the project.
Genres:
* Light cross-over classics
* Ballads
* Pop rock
* Jazzy rock
* Music theatre
* Blues
* Cabaret
* Lounge / bar music
Set-List
Different set-lists are offered in different programs - total list contains 300+ songs (repertoire available at http://steyn.pro/JacquesSteyn-Repertoire.pdf):
-- Up close and personal. A 2 hour journey through all-time favorites, and the stories behind them. Goes particularly well with wine...
-- Served chilled. Easy Listening - a mixture of genres ranging from folk, pop, ballads and cross-over light classics
-- Timeless. Light Classics and timeless ballads - crossover music
-- Golden Oldies - popular music of the past 100 years
-- Smooth Beatles with a Twist - famous and
... lesser known Beatles' songs
-- Just keys - lounge and piano bar - 2 hour program
Biography
Jacques' own compositions have featured on radio, TV and at arts festivals. He is a professional musician, and was a professor of multimedia at a university.
Reviews (3 Reviews)
Jacques Steyn - Male Singer - Cape Town, Western Cape
Event Location: Galway, Krugersdorp, South Africa
Event Type: Up Close and Personal
10th June 2018
Jacques Steyn has an extraordinary passion for music and one can feel the soul when he sings. Great songs to listen to and he has a gentle way of portraying his music that you feel totally captivated in his world. Will definitely recommend his music.
Jacques Steyn - Male Singer - Cape Town, Western Cape
Event Location: Galway, Krugersdorp
Event Type: Up Close and Personal
10th June 2018
Jacques has a fascinating in-depth understanding of music and a musical understanding in all genres of music which exited the entire audience. The freshness of the sounds he produced illustrated that he is a true specialist.
Jacques Steyn - Male Singer - Cape Town, Western Cape
Event Location: Galway, Krugersdorp
Event Type: Up Close and Personal
10th June 2018
Jacques Steyn's approach to enchant through music is amazing. His debonair attitude to deliver a masterful music experience is well accomplished. Jacques is able to elevate the listener to enjoy a wide range of music genres producing various emotions. He brings an edge of musical perfection to any occasion making that occasion memorable through the musical journey undertaken.
Experience
Some highlight performances include:
-- Own compositions and performance was featured on national television program, called Music from within
-- Radio interview for original music compositions
-- Cast member of the musical Mame, which ran for 6 months and more than 1000 performances in the prime theatre of the city Johannesburg
-- Choir member of the Wagner production of the Flying Dutchman in the State Theatre in Pretoria
-- Full-houses for cabarets performed at national arts festival in Grahamstown
-- Performed in bands at rock and at blues festivals
-- Numerous self-produced shows i
... n many different genres
Previous Clients
-- State Theatre in South Africa
-- SA Broadcasting Corporation
-- Corporates
-- Own productions
Suitable for
Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions
Additional Information
Member of SAMRO (Music Rights Organization)
Member of CAPASSO
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