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Steve Berkemeier, Jackson, MI

Places Steve Has Performed

posted March 30, 2014   category » References
Some Of The Places That Steve Berkemeier Has Performed

Cascade Falls Family Concert Series - Jackson
Cascarelli's - Albion
The National Strawberry Festival - Belleville
The Wayne County Fair - Belleville
The River Raisin Festival - Blissfield
Bella Notte Ristorante - Jackson
The Festival of The Forks - Albion
The Jackson Summerfest - Jackson
The Nor'Easter Folk Festival - Mio
The Clinton Fall Festival - Clinton
The Mid-Summer Festival - Trenton
Flavor Fruit Farms - Cement City
The Night Light - Jackson
Cherry Creek Winery - Brooklyn
The Jackson Coffee Co. - Jackson
The Arts Festival - Grand Rapids
The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee - Jackson
Spring Festival Ox Roast - Eaton Rapids
Summer Fest - Hastings
Ella's Patio Concert Series - Jackson
The Fall Festival - Fowlerville
The Jackson Family Fall Festival - Jackson
The Cappucino Cafe - Lansing
The Jackson Civil War Muster - Jackson
Swingin' At The Shell Concert Series - Albion
The Traffic Jamin - Grass Lake
Lone Oak Winery - Jackson
Art In The Park Concert Series - Brooklyn
Concerts In The Park - Grass Lake
The Hard Knock Grill - Jackson
Music In The Park Concert Series - Belleville
The Roadhouse - Jackson
Picnic In The Park Concert Series - Jackson
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Songs

posted March 30, 2014
This is a partial listing of cover songs that I perform. For those of you not yet familiar with seeing me play, it will give you some idea of what you can expect to hear.

Against The Wind - Bob Seger
All For You…Sister Hazel
America...Simon & Garfunkel
American Pie…Don McLean
Annie’s Song…John Denver
Another Saturday Night…Same Cooke / Cat Stevens
A Pirate Looks At Forty…Jimmy Buffett
A Thousand Miles From Nowhere - Dwight Yokum
As Tears Go By…The Rolling Stones
Atlantic City...Bruce Springsteen
Back Home Again…John Denver
Bad Bad Leroy Brown...Jim Croce
Breakfast At Tiffany’s…Deep Blue Something
Brown Eyed Girl…Van Morrison
Bye Bye Love...The Everly Brothers
Carolina In My Mind...James Taylor
Cats In The Cradle…Harry Chapin
Change In The Air…Clint Black
Changes In Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes…Jimmy Buffet
Cherry Cherry…Neil Diamond
Circles...Harry Chapin
Coat of Many Colors...Dolly Parton
Come A Little Bit Closer…Jay and The Americans
Come Monday…Jimmy Buffet
Comes A Time…Neil Young
Cotton Jenny…Gordon Lightfoot / Anne Murray
Could I Have This Dance?...Anne Murray
Danny’s Song…Kenny Loggins / Anne Murray
Devoted To You…The Everyly Brothers / James Taylor & Carly Simon
Different Drum…Linda Rondstat & The Stone Ponies
Don't It Make You Want To Go Home...Joe South
Drift Away…Dobie Grey / Uncle Kracker
Every Day…Buddy Holly
Father & Son …Cat Steven
59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)...Simon & Garfunkel
Fire & Rain…James Taylor
Folsom Prison Blues…Johnny Cash
For Baby For Bobbi…John Denver
Forever & Ever Amen…Randy Travis
Four Strong Winds…Neil Young
Garden Party…Rick Nelson
Give A Little Bit - Supertramp/Goo Goo Dolls
God Bless The U.S.A….Lee Greenwood
Goodbye Again…John Denver
He Went To Paris...Jimmy Buffett
Heart of Gold…Neil Young
Hello In There…John Prine
Homeward Bound…Simon & Garfunkel
I Am A Rock...Simon & Garfunkel
I Fought The Law…The Bobby Fuller Four
If Tomorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
I'm A Believer,,, Neil Diamond / The Monkees / Smash Mouth
Imagine…John Lennon
I Only Want To Be With You… Hootie & The Blowfish
I’ve Got A Name…Jim Croce
Kentucky Woman…Neil Diamond
King Of The Road...Roger Miller
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door…Bob Dylan / Eric Clapton
La Bamba…Ritchie Valens / Los Lobos
Last Kiss…J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers / Pearl Jam
Lawyers, Guns, and Money...Warren Zevon
Leaving On A Jet Plane…John Denver / Peter, Paul, & Mary
Let It Be…The Beatles
Lookin' Out My Back Door...Creedance Clearwater Revival
Margarittaville…Jimmy Buffet
Moon Shadow…Cat Stevens
Mr. Bojangles…The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Mr. Tambourine Man…Bob Dylan / The Byrds
My Hometown…Bruce Springsteen
Oh Boy…Buddy Holly
Operator…Jim Croce
Paradise…John Prine / John Denver
Peaceful Easy Feeling…The Eagles
Peggy Sue…Buddy Holly
Piano Man…Billy Joel
Pink Houses…John Mellencamp
Please Come To Boston…Dave Loggins
Poems, Prayers & Promises...John Denver
Poncho & Lefty…Willie Nelson – Merle Haggard
Remember When...Alan Jackson
Ring of Fire...Johnny Cash
Rings…Lobo / Leo Kotke
Rocky Mountain High…John Denver
Seven Spanish Angels...Ray Charles & Willie Nelson
Sheila…Tommy Roe
Sloop John B….The Beach Boys / The Kingston Trio
Slip Slidin' Away...Paul Simon
Small Towns… John Mellencamp
Southern Cross…Crosby, Stills & Nash
Substitute…The Who
Sunshine…Jonathan Edwards
Sunshine On My Shoulders...John Denver
Sweet Baby James…James Taylor
Take Me Home Country Roads…John Denver
Teach Your Children…Crosby, Stills & Nash
Tequila Sunrise…The Eagles
The Boxer…Simon & Garfunkel
The City Of New Orleans…Steve Goodman / Arlo Guthrie
The Dance…Garth Brooks
The End Of The Innocence…Don Henley
The Eve of Destruction…Barry McGuire
The Gambler…Kenny Rogers
The Garden Song…Dave Mallot
The Sound Of Silence…Simon & Garfunkel
The Time Of Your Life…Green Day
The Times They Are A Changin'...Bob Dylan
The Weather Is Here I Wish You Were Beautiful...Jimmy Buffett
The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald…Gordon Lightfoot
This Land Is Your Land...Woody Guthrie
This Old Guitar…John Denver
Three Wooden Crosses…Randy Travis
Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
Today…John Denver
Thunder Road…Bruce Springsteen
Turn The Page...Bob Seger
Vincent...Don McLean
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker / Old Crow Medicin Show
Wake Up Little Susie...The Everly Brothers
Wasted On The Way...Crosby Stills & Nash
What A Wonderful World...Louis Armstrong
Where Have All The Flowers Gone…The Kingston Trio
Who’ll Stop The Rain?…Creedance Clearwater Revival
Wild Flowers In A Mason Jar…John Denver
Wild Montana Skies…John Denver
Wild World...Cat Stevens
Wonderful Tonight...Eric Clapton
You’ve Got A Friend…James Taylor / Carol King
       
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Biography

posted March 30, 2014
Growing up the youngest of nine children, Steve Berkemeier was exposed to a wide variety of music that has had a lasting influence on him as a singer, songwriter and performer.
It was during the seventies, when singer/songwriters dominated radio airwaves, that Berkemeier first learned to play the guitar. He formed a number of bands at home in Michigan and while attending the University of Dayton in Ohio and worked as a disc jockey at an oldies station after graduating.
Eventually, Berkemeier settled in as a solo act, performing on the six and twelve string guitar.

"I was always impressed by performers like John Denver, James Taylor and Harry Chapin, who could entertain audiences with just their voice and guitar, and I realized that was what I wanted to do" Berkemeier says.
While he is often compared to those performers the influence of rockers like Bruce Springsteen, and John Mellencamp is also apparent in Berkemeiers music.

Berkemeier has also enjoyed success with his own songs. A The Seventh Son a recording of original works includes the autobiographical title cut and explores the love for and devotion to his wife Margaret (You Are My Life), the evolution of long term friendships (I' m Still Here) and the challenge of living up to one' s potential (This Day).

Dave Hoger, entertainment editor of the Jackson Citizen Patriot wrote "the songs on "The Seventh Son" showcase an artist who has the ability to weave the right words with the right emotion into a first-rate album that deserves to be heard."

Another original composition, the rollicking "Great Lake Splendor" (The Michigan Department of State) became that agency's theme song. Berkemeier recorded a version that was used on the department's web sight as well as for a video played in Secretary of State offices all over Michigan. Berkemeier also performed the song live at appearances by Secretary of State Candice Miller in more than 40 Michigan communities.
Berkemeiers's latest CD "Playing Favorites" is a collection of some of his most frequently requested songs along with some of his personal favorites by artists who have been an influence to him.

For more than 15 years now, Berkemeier has combined the strength of his original songs with popular, classic and contemporary songs by other artists, to entertain audiences all over the State of Michigan and Ohio. His frequent appearances at area festivals and venues have made him one of the region's most popular entertainers
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Places Steve Has Performed

posted March 30, 2014
Some Of The Places That Steve Berkemeier Has Performed

Cascade Falls Family Concert Series - Jackson
Cascarelli's - Albion
The National Strawberry Festival - Belleville
The Wayne County Fair - Belleville
The River Raisin Festival - Blissfield
Bella Notte Ristorante - Jackson
The Festival of The Forks - Albion
The Jackson Summerfest - Jackson
The Nor'Easter Folk Festival - Mio
The Clinton Fall Festival - Clinton
The Mid-Summer Festival - Trenton
Flavor Fruit Farms - Cement City
The Night Light - Jackson
Cherry Creek Winery - Brooklyn
The Jackson Coffee Co. - Jackson
The Arts Festival - Grand Rapids
The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee - Jackson
Spring Festival Ox Roast - Eaton Rapids
Summer Fest - Hastings
Ella's Patio Concert Series - Jackson
The Fall Festival - Fowlerville
The Jackson Family Fall Festival - Jackson
The Cappucino Cafe - Lansing
The Jackson Civil War Muster - Jackson
Swingin' At The Shell Concert Series - Albion
The Traffic Jamin - Grass Lake
Lone Oak Winery - Jackson
Art In The Park Concert Series - Brooklyn
Concerts In The Park - Grass Lake
The Hard Knock Grill - Jackson
Music In The Park Concert Series - Belleville
The Roadhouse - Jackson
Picnic In The Park Concert Series - Jackson
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References - What folks I have worked with have to say about my shows.

posted March 30, 2014   category » References
 

Hello Steve:
I just wanted to take a moment and share with you some of the feedback that we received this fall after your 3rd visit to Flavor Fruit Farms. As you know our customers range from the very young to the young at heart (60+) and it seems that you appeal to them all. Even the teenagers on my staff fight over who gets to work outside on the days that you are there.
I can honestly say that there isn't any other entertainer that we have invited to make three appearances in the same season. It seems that you are able to connect with such a wide range of people and your variety of music is so vast that even after multiple visits your performances are fresh and exciting.
I can't believe that it's been almost 8 or 9 years that we have been working together. Our philosophy is very simple, "create a fun filled afternoon for the whole family" and it seems to be working. We have been in business now for 47 years and it great to see the 3rd and now 4th generations of customers that continue to make their way out to the farm to create new memories and continue with old traditions.
Thanks again for making Flavor Fruit Farms a special destination, and being a part of our fun filled family afternoons.
Sincerely,
Steve Meckley
Flavor Fruit Farms
Somerset Center, MI

 

Steve,

Thank you again so much for singing tonight.  We couldn't have asked for a more perfect artist to kick off this new community event.  You Truely are an amazing performer and I'm hoping you will consider another evening sometime later on in the summer.

Thanks again & best rergards.

 

Joe DeBoe

Grass Lake Music In The Park Series





Thank you Thank you Thank you
I just wanted you to know how much you were appreciated! I got sooooo many
compliments this evening. Two fellas that never say anything good asked for you
to come back really soon. I was really impressed also and loved singing along
with you, even from the kitchen. I look forward to your next session.
Thanks again for sharing your beautiful voice and guitar!

Gina - Care Community Battlecreek, MI





On behalf of the Downtown Development Authority, I would like thank you for your performance at our Picnic in the Park lunch-hour event. As you know, this event has become a tradition during the summer in Downtown Jackson and is filled with great talent. However, your performance is always one that our attendees look forward to due to your great interaction with the crowd and the selection of music. The music you choose seems to be the just the right fit for our attendees even though they include children, downtown employees, and our senior residents.

Once again, you provided us with a first-rate performance and are so cooperative to work with. I wish you the best of success and I will continue to recommend you to other presenters that I come in to contact with.

Sincerely,
Deborah Weid
Executive Director
Jackson Downtown Development Authority




Dear Steve, Belated thanks to you for being part of our 2nd annual Holiday Auction. As always, we enjoyed your performance and it set a festive mood for the day. I hope we can make you a "regular" at our 3rd, 4th, etc... auctions to come! 

Barbara Streed 
St. Peters School - Eaton Rapids




Hi Steve, I wanted to let you know that I very much appreciated working with you last Summer. I thought you performance was great and you were a pleasure to work with! That really means a lot to me! I hope you will consider coming back to Belleville next Summer. I would especially love to have you at the Strawberry Festival. 

Carla Gibson - National Strawberry Festival





As Coordinator of entertainment for Flavor Fruit Farms, I book a variety of musical act for their Fall Family week ends. For the last several years, Steve Berkemeier has been the performer that we most look forward to having in our line up. Steve consistently delivers a top notch show that appeals to all age groups. His wide selection of songs, and interaction with the crowd, has made him a favorite of our customers. Steve is very professional in all aspects of his work, provides his own sound system and is a pleasure to deal with on a personal level. I would highly recommend Steve Berkemeier to any one in need of live musical entertainment.

Don Orvos - Entertainment Coordinator
Flavor Fruit Farms - Cement City, MI




Hi Steve, Just wanted to thank you for the great job you did singing at the anniversary party. Everyone really enjoyed it. My mom seemed to especially enjoy it as she asked us to request several songs. I hope we have an opportunity to enjoy your music again in the near future and if we have more parties I will definitely be in touch!
- Sheila Cobb




"For an enjoyable evening of original pieces and audience favorites, Steve Berkemeier is one of the best in his field. Not only is his music conducive to socializing but it also has a toe tapping effect. Such a creative and talented person would add to any gathering. Steve performed at Theater Coffee and was a huge success. Our regular customers enjoyed him tremendously, and so did all of his following. We would be pleased to have Steve perform again for us"

- Kathleen Eriksen Theater Coffee/Otello's Ristorante Former President- Jackson Downtown Development Authority



Good morning, Steve!
 
We would like to have you come on Saturday next year rather than Sunday. People LOVE you and the style of music you play for us, and we want to expose you to a larger audience so that even more Festival attendees can enjoy you!

Ivylynn Olson
St. Peters Church
Eaton Rapids, MI





"Steve's mix of contemporary and classic music was an instant success with our clientele. The enthusiasm for Steve's performance style was matched only by an appreciation of the personality of the man himself. I believe it was the combination of music selection, performance style, and ability to establish a rapport with the audience that caused the increase in our lounge business." - David Smart - Holiday Inn of Jackson


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Working With Steve To Make Your Event A Success

posted March 30, 2014

It has always been my goal when working with you folks who provide entertainment to the public or your own private party or organization to do everything possible to make the event successful not only by my standards but more importantly yours.

 

The fact that I have continued to work with many of the same clients during more than 20 years of performing is an indication of the level of success that we have managed to achieve.

 

During the time that I have been performing as a singer and guitarist, I have developed a professional presentation of contemporary, classic and original acoustic music that appeals to audiences of all ages.

You can take a look at my references and places played pages to get a better idea of my experience and what people have come to expect of my shows and working with me.

 

Other benefits that you can expect when working with me


Assistance in promoting your events including flyers, media listings, a mailing list and now this web sight where I can link to your sight if one is available.

Over 20 years experience in providing dependable, professional, live entertainment.

A wide selection of popular, recognizable songs that people are familiar with and enjoy. (No long breaks or extended musical "jams" as filler.

I am easy to work with and promise you that no one will work harder to make your show or event successful. I am looking forward to working with you.

 

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