Barron Steffen

Please join Barron and his Big Band in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 27, 2010 for the Governor’s Ball of New Mexico. The event features the band with the proceeds from the gala all going to three children’s charities. Last year, almost 500 people attended, including two past governor’s and several state senators and congressmen. In the course of its history, it has raised more than $400,000 in total for children’s organizations. Tickets are on sale now at nmgovernorsball.org.

Vibrant, engaging performances feature the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Nat King Cole, and Harry Connick, Jr., to name just a few. Barron, a classically trained singer, grew up amidst the influences of his opera-singing mother and family friends such as Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. It translates. Take one look at some of his video excerpts and you’ll see and hear for yourself why people feel like they have discovered something truly special after an evening with his band.

Absolutely, the BEST way to know if a band will provide you with the unique musical experience that you envision for your event is to watch them perform live. So, please watch and listen to Barron and the band's live performances noted above.

Simply stated, Barron Steffen’s music brings the romantic jazz standards to life. Swing, Big Band, Italian, as many are saying, he is better than Michael Buble. Just ask regular clients, "If you think Michael Buble is bringing it back, you should hear Barron Steffen. Barron brought the house down for our Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day celebrations. I can’t say enough about the special energy and talent he and his band bring to an evening. I would not hesitate to hire him for our biggest events."

I perform with my band not only as quartet, but also as quintet (one horn added), 8-piece (3 horns and guitar added), and 10-piece (Big Band sound: 5 horns and guitar added). It adds quite a different level of thrill to experience this genre of music at those levels, and it definitely has everyone up dancing. To meet a specific budget, we can also look at reducing the number of players or restructuring the time played. I have almost always been able to meet a client’s needs and budget once we have spoken together about the options available for providing you with your ideal evening. We also travel to your events that are out of state with appropriate lodging and travel.

There is no other band in the area but ours that can do the great American songbook, standards music, at a level that is commensurate with Sinatra, Buble, and Connick.

Professional, flexible, Barron’s talent and performances offer a rare opportunity to experience this music in a way seldom seen, today. Add a 3 or 5-piece horn section for a true Big Band sound and the atmosphere can effortlessly move from intimate to electric, depending upon the needs of your evening. For smaller venues and budgets he also offers trio and quartet formats. For the highest quality jazz, most experienced performers, and greatest flexibility in meeting your needs, contact us today and let us know how we can make your event the memory of a lifetime!

The quote listed here is negotiable and will vary depending upon further details about your event. To give you a better sense of the factors that go into determining our bids, here is a brief summary: 1) the number of musicians; 2) the length of playing time; 3) whether or not the venue is providing the sound equipment and sound technician; 4) any travel expenses; and 5) the day of the week/holiday/high-demand.

Here are a few reviews:

"There is not enough room here to describe what an excellent performance Barron Steffen and his Band put together for us. Barron was fantastic in the way he worked with us to put together the set lists and the right kind of music together for our wedding (not to mention learning and writing music in Italian!). He then put together an amazing band, culminating the evening with two sets from a ten-piece Big Band that was out of this world. They were INCREDIBLE. It is hard to imagine *anyone* putting together a better performance. We have since received so many compliments... What can I say, they stole the show! Thanks Barron!"

-Tracy F, 7/4/2009, The Four Seasons Hotel, Teton Village, WY

"If you think Michael Buble is bringing it back, you should hear Barron Steffen. He is better than Buble. Barron brought the house down for our 2008 Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day celebrations at Nissis. I can’t say enough about the special energy and talent he and his band bring to an evening. I would not hesitate to hire him for our biggest events." -Teresa Taylor, owner of Nissi's, in Lafayette, Colorado, Voted in 2006 "The Best Place To Hear Live Music" in Boulder County.

"Barron's music is passionate and real. His voice is unique and soulfully expressive, ..." - Bob Skoro, Exec.VP Creative/A&R for PolyGram/Mercury records (now Universal Music)

Gigmasters Client Feedback and Customer Ratings (from our most recent client) On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate Barron Steffen in terms of their professionalism? 5 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate Barron Steffen in terms of their overall talent? 5 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was Barron Steffen in handling special requests for your event? 5 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend Barron Steffen to a friend? 5 And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with Barron Steffen? 5

• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• The Way You Look Tonight - Tony Bennett
• Our Love Is Here to Stay - Louis Armstrong/Harry Connick Jr.
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
• Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra
• Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
• That's Amore - Dean Martin
• My Funny Valentine - Tony Bennett
• You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
• It Had to Be You - Frank Sinatra/Harry Connick Jr.
• I Get a Kick Out of You - Frank Sinatra
• Fever - Bobby Darin/Michael Buble
• Embraceable You - Frank Sinatra
• Call Me Irresponsible - Frank Sinatra/Michael Buble
• As Time Goes By - Tony Bennett
• Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra/Michael Buble
• God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday
• Moon River - Bobby Darin
• Night and Day - Frank Sinatra
• Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Dindi - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• I’ll Be Seeing You - Frank Sinatra
• Old Devil Moon - Finian's Rainbow - musical
• On a Clear Day - Tony Bennett
• The Second Time Around - Frank Sinatra
• The Shadow of Your Smile - Lou Rawls
• They Can't Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
• What'll I Do
• I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Face - Tony Bennett
• Just In Time - Bobby Darin
• I Got Rhythm - Gene Kelly
• For All We Know - Donny Hathaway
• All the Way - Frank Sinatra
• How Long Has This Been Going On?
• Here's That Rainy Day - Sammy Davis Jr
• In the Wee Small Hours - Frank Sinatra
• Watch What Happens
• The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
• Santa Claus is Coming to Town
• Let It Snow
• Silent Night
• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• I'll Be Home for Christmas
• Baby, It's Cold Outside
• Merry Christmas, Baby
• White Christmas
• For Once in my Life - Michael Buble
• That's Life - Sinatra
• You Make Me Feel So Young - Sinatra
• The Best is Yet to Come - Buble
• Moondance - Buble/Van Morrison
• My Funny Valentine - Buble
• Pennies from Heaven - Sinatra
• The Summer Wind - Sinatra
• Buona Sera - Louis Prima

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• There is not enough room here to describe what an excellent performance Barron Steffen and his Band put together for us. Barron was fantastic in the way he worked with us to put together the set lists and the right kind of music together for our wedding (not to mention learning and writing music in Italian!). He then put together an amazing band, culminating the evening with two sets from a ten piece Big Band that was out of this world. They were INCREDIBLE. It is hard to imagine *anyone* putting together a better performance. We have since received so many complements... What can I say, they stole the show! Thanks Barron! -- Tracy F, Teton Village, WY, 7/4/2009
• We had Barron Steffen and his band play for our wedding reception and couldn't have been happier. He was professional and personable- not to mention his amazing voice and the great playing of his musicians. They brought the life to the party. I highly recommend you hire him! -- Brittany M, Denver, CO, 6/6/2009

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