Performance Options
Performance options range from a solo act all the way up to an eight piece band (or larger!) with a song list that combines the best of modern music with the classics you know and love. Musical styles mainly include Pop, Soul/R&B, Funk, Rock and Jazz.
Full Band Show
The full band called, Steve Balesteri and the Uptown Sound, is a group that features some of Western New York's top musicians teaming up to create an incredible live show. The group also features an in-band DJ, providing the perfect mix of live and recorded music at their shows. Not only does this allow them to have a virtually unlimited song-list, but it also allows them to keep the party going even when the band is taking a break! They are able to seamlessly transition between the band and the DJ to create a non-stop party atmosphere!
Primarily an eight piece, the group consists Steve Balesteri on Lead Vocals and Guitar as well as a Bassist, Drummer, Keyboardist, Percussionist, 2 Horns and a Female Vocalist. The group can perform as small as a trio and even has the ability to expand to a larger ensemble complete with more horns, guitars and even strings!
Whether it is a cocktail hour at a premier event performing jazz standards or a full out dance party performing the latest dance hits straight off the Billboard Charts, The Uptown Sound featuring Steve Balesteri is the perfect choice for any event.
Performing as an acoustic solo act, duo or trio, Steve is able to give audiences a wide range of music from Pop to R&B, to Rock, Country and even Jazz. Utilizing looping and vocal processing technologies, even a solo performance is filled with layers of percussion, bass, guitars and vocal harmonies! When combined with other multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, the result is a surprisingly full, dynamic sound from so few people. These options are the perfect choice for a wide range of events where space or budgets might not allow for the full band including cocktail hours, wedding ceremonies, restaurants, lounges, private parties and more!
When performing in this setup, Steve is able to tailor both the songs and the sound to fit the vibe of wherever he is playing, from intimate gatherings to full out dance parties and can seamlessly transition from one to the other without missing a beat, all while keeping his signature sound!
Versed in the classics with songs from artists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and modern day crooner Michael Buble, Steve utilizes backing tracks to perform for a wide range of events. This is the perfect option for venues where space is a concern but you still want that big band sound!
Steve is also able to perform many Italian and Spanish favorites as well as classical pieces; perfect for Themed Parties, Wedding Ceremonies and special events!
Steve Balesteri and the Uptown Seven Song List
CONTEMPORARY HITS
24K Magic - Bruno Mars
All About that Bass - Meghan Trainor
All of Me - John Legend
Attention - Charlie Puth
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Cake By the Ocean -DNCE
Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Cheerleader - Omi
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Daughters - John Mayer
Despacito - Luis Fonsi ft Justin Bieber
DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love - Usher
Don't - Ed Sheeran
Everything - Michael Buble
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell
Havana - Camila Cabello
Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble
Hey, Soul Sister - Train
Hold On, We're Going Home - Drake
Home - Michael Buble
Hotline Bling - Drake
I Don't Like It, I Love It - Flo Rida
I Don't Wanna Know - Maroon 5
I'm Not the Only One - Sam Smith
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Jealous - Nick Jonas
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Latch - Sam Smith ft. Disclosure
Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Love Me Now - John Legend
Love on the Brain - Rihanna
Love on Top - Beyonce
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Not a Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Rude - Magic!
Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
Sexyback - Justin Timberlake
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Sugar - Maroon 5
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Suit and Tie - Justin Timberlake
Talk Dirty to Me - Jason Derulo
That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Wake Me Up -Avicii
Want to Want Me - Jason Derulo
What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber
CLASSICS
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Bad Girls - Donna Summer
Beginnings - Chicago
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blame It On the Boogie - The Jacksons
Brick House - Commodores
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Lauryn Hill
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
December 1963 - Frankie Valli
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Give It To Me - Rick James
How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I'll Be Around - The Spinners
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
If You Want Me to Stay - Sly & the Family Stone
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
Ladies Night - Kool and the Gang
Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
P.Y.T. - Michael Jackson
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Spooky - Classics IV
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Turn the Beat Around - Vicki Sue Robinson
Use Me Up - Bill Withers
What's Going On? - Marvin Gaye