Keeping Up With Steve

FRIDAY JULY 24

Wedding Ceremony in the Broderie at Phipps Conservatory. PopRock Electric Violin.

SATURDAY JULY 25

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour at Trillium Woods in New Castle. PopRock Electric Violin.

MONDAY JULY 27

Monthly concert at Concordia Lutheran in Cabot PA. Solo Strolling Violin.

THURSDAY JULY 30

Funeral graveside service in Munhall. PopRock Electric Violin

FRIDAY JULY 31

Marketing event at Ridgecrest Living in McCandless. Strolling Violin.

Public gig at DeBlaze Steak House at 131 E. Main St. in Carnegie from 6-9 PM. PopRock Electric Violin. Reservations suggested. Ask to be seated where the music will be. Usually downstairs. Plenty of street parking and an open lot across the street.

SATURDAY AUGUST 1

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour at The Atrium in Prospect PA. PopRock Electric Violin.

SUNDAY AUGUST 2

Birthday Party at South Hills Country Club. PopRock Electric Violin

THURSDAY AUGUST 6

125th Anniversary of the City of Farrell PA. Downtown stage. PopRock Electric Violin 6-8 PM. Free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AUGUST 7, 8 and 9

One of my favorite weekends of the year. I will be playing baseball at PNC Park and at the Upper St. Clair Community Field as part of our Pirates Baseball Fantasy Camp Reunion and the Field of Dreams Charity Tournament. Friday morning my game at PNC Park is at 10:00 AM. You must have a ticket., They are free but I would have to mail them to you. The Field Of Dreams is also free. My games are at 8:30 and 4:45 PM on Saturday. On Sunday we have the early game at 8:30 AM and then, assuming we win and make it to the championship game, we will play at 2:00. Open to the public. No ticket rerquired.

MONDAY AUGUST 10

Luncheon concert. Concordia Lutheran of Cabot.

FRIDAY AUGUST 14

Birthday Party at Springwood Conference Center. Strolling Violin & DJ – coming out of DJ retirement for this one.

SATURDAY AUGUST 15

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour at The Grand Estate At Hidden Acres. PopRock Electric Violin

SUNDAY AUGUST 16

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour at The Woods At Eisler Farms in Prospect. PopRock Electric Violin then DJ Matt takes over.

THURSDAY AUGUST 20

Fundraiser at Greystone Manor in Gibsonia. Strolling Violin.

FRIDAY AUGUST 21

Wedding welcome reception at Hotel Monaco. PopRock Electric Violin.

SATURDAY AUGUST 22 Doubleheader

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour at the Grand Estate at Hiden Acres in Freeport. PopRock Electric Violin.

Wedding Reception Dance set with DJ Loyal at the Omni William Penn Hotel. PopRock Electric Violin.

MONDAY AUGUST 24

Monthly lunch concerts at Concordia Lutheran in Cabot PA. Strolling Violin

WEEK OF AUGUST 24-28

We were supposed to be visiting our daughter in San Diego but she had to change plans so I did not take anything. Let me know you need me or can refer me to someone.

SATURDAY AUGUST 29

Wedding Cocktail Hour and Dinner at the Omni William Penn Hotel. PopRock Electric Violin

MORE THIS WEEK

We will also have performers at the Harper Event Venue in Meadville, on Friday and Saturday, Salvatore’s in Baldwin, Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, a private residence in Sarver, Waterdam Clubhouse in Canonsburg, Glass On Enchanted Acres in Dennison OH, Carnegie Museum Music Hall Foyer and Shannopin Country Club.

RECENTLY

Recently we have performed at Greystone Manor, Hotel Monaco, Bella Sera Event Villa, Grand Estate At Hidden Acres, Omni WIlliam Penn Hotel, Bramblewood, Heinz Chapel, Bar Marco, Mansions On Fifth, St. Peter Catholic Church on the North Side, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Hall And Haven in Hookstown, Phipps Conservatory, Sheraton Hotel At Station Square, City Of Farrell, South Hills Country Club, Heinz Chapel, University Club, Carnegie Museum Founders Room, Mansions On Fifth, Shady Elms Farm, The Frick Museum, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, The Atrium in Prospect, DeBlaze At 131 in Carnegie, St. Mary Cemetery in Munhall, Ridgecrest Senior Living, Heinz Hall, Homewood Cemetery, Cherry Runn Lodge in Homer City, Heinz Chapel, Williams Country Club in Weirton, Caparella’s Restaurant in Uniontown, Trillium Woods in New Castle, Phipps Conservaory Broderie Room, St. Barnabas Senior Community, Lighthouse Pointe, Seneca Village, Franklin On Penn, Rivers Casino, Sanaview Farms in Champion PA, Oak Lodge in Stahlstown, Seven Springs Mountain Resort., Rivercrest Farms in Dover OH, Valencia Woods, Avenue In Sarver, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in Oakdale, Lemont, Longue Vue Club in Verona, Heinz Chapel, Del Frisco’s Restaurant, Allegheny County Courthouse, Grand Hall At The Priory, Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown, Bella Terra Vineyard in Hunker PA, Max’s Allegheny Tavern, Pittsburgh Field Club, Brookside Country Club in Canton OH, Hyeholde in Moon Twp.,Gervasi Vineyard in Akron OH, Sober Barn in Leechburg, St. James Church, Laube Hall in Freeport, Lakeview Resort in Morgantown WV, The Pennsylvanian, a private residence in Canonsburg, The Barn At Ligonier, Hartwood Acres, Horse And Hounds in Enon Valley, a residence in Champion PA, The Woods At Eisler Farms, Deblaze At 131,Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Heinz History Center, Lemont, National Aviary, Duquesne Club, Renaissance Hotel (now The Atterbury) , Armstrong Farms, Oak Lodge in Stahlstown, Laurel Hideaway, Longue Vue Club and Glass On Enchanted Acres in Dennison OH.

PUBLIC SHOWS

Friday September 11. Daria and I will do an Electric Violin Duo performance at Jackson’s Restaurant in Hilton Garden Inn At Southpointe from 7-10 PM. Open to the public. Plenty of free parking. Reservations suggested, (724) 743-5000

WEDDING SHOWS AND OPEN HOUSES

Nothing planned right now.

ONLINE SHOWS

Nothing scheduled right now but will be announced.

LATEST VIDEOS

“Opalite” PopRock Electric Violinist Steven Vance https://youtu.be/L3ZXMbMuNMk?si=6xitoaC4I94xOcMC

Jazz Pianist Eric B plays “Fly Me To The Moon” https://youtube.com/shorts/PiE9eQMWDVo?si=6QDCoGGlFMUcJ_2V

Steve plays “So Easy” by Olivia Dean https://youtu.be/JO9QqFnJI6o?si=6LJdmgSjoMe3E2EK

Electric Violinists Dasha and Joyce play at a Bride Show. https://youtube.com/shorts/CfxGD9Pong0?si=hKWa2vkxU35uihqt

Super Sax Man Andrew blows up a wedding reception https://youtube.com/shorts/qOkvsLiw1Pc?si=guR3zV8ra0A0blp2

Electric Violinist Steven Vance plays “Stargazing”

Extreme Strings Quartet plays “La Vie En Rose”

STRIO Electric Violin plays “Pink Pony Club”

Electric Violinist Steven Vance plays “Don’t Stop Believin”

PopRock Electric Violin Duo plays “Perfect”

STRIO Electric Violin Trio plays “Espresso”

STRIO Electric Violin Trio plays “A Thousand Years”

STRIO Electric Violin Trio plays “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” at the Omni William Penn Hotel

Electric Violin Duo plays “I Am Yours” at Phipps Conservatory

Traditional String Trio plays “Young Prince And Princess” from “Scheherazade” by Rimsky-Korsakov.

Daria plays “Explosive” by the Bond String Quartet

Steve plays “Annie’s Song” by John Denver on Electric Violin.

Lina plays “Wake Me Up” by Avicii on Electric Violin https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZdBIxLekR1o

Double the fun with our Electric Violin Duo playing “Over The Rainbow”.

Steve gives you a boost with “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter on Electric Violin.

The big dance song from “Barbie” by Dua Lipa. Steve plays PopRock Electric Violin on “Dance The Night”

“I Am Yours” by Andy Grammer on Electric Violin.

Our new PopRock Electric Violin Duo plays “Hallelujah”

Steve plays “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” on Electric Violin.

Violinist Charles May plays the Lindsey Stirling arrangement of “I Saw Three Ships”

Steve plays “The Scientist” by Coldplay.

PopRock Electric Violin. String Trio plays the Tango “Por Una Cabeza”

Steve plays “Concerning Hobbits” from “Lord Of The Rings” on Electric Violin

“Chemical” by Post Malone Steve live at US Steel Plaza

“Unholy” by Sam Smith with Steve on the Electric Violin

Steve plays a new favorite “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle on Electric

Violin Violin, Cello and Keyboard Trio plays “The Rains Of Castamere” from “Game Of Thrones”

“Wildest Dreams” played on Electric Violin with a backing tracks by Steve

Electric Violinist Lina plays “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”

PopRock Electric Violinist Joyce plays “Shape Of You”

Steve with the No Bad Juju Band Highlights” of 8 songs on 2 1/2 minutes

Our AAA String Trio plays “Rondeau” by Mouret

Tessa plays “Canon In D” on Piano

Cadillac Jazz Trio (Sax, Keyboards and Bass) plays “All The Things You Are” at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

See over 700 more videos on our YouTube Channel. Enjoy !

LATEST REVIEWS – see more than 1,000 reviews on The Knot and Wedding Wire

“Thank you all for making our wedding such a special and memorable experience. True professionals through and through. We had such an exceptional day experience and our day would not have gone as smoothly or “as to plaN’ as it did without DJ Matt and the beuatiful String duo music we were able to share with our guests.Definitely a night we will never forget.” Dan & Paula 4/12/26 Lemont Traditional String Duo. PopRock Electric Violin, DJ and Pix it Photobooth.

“The women at the luncheon loved him. He was on time and very professional.” Baptist Church Ladies Organization 3/28/26 The Corinthian Sharon PA PopRock Electric Violinist Steven Vance

“I wanted to reach out and wanted to say thank YOU  for being part of Dustin and Shelby’s wedding on Friday.  I really appreciate the care and professionalism you brought.I was So grateful to have worked with you, and I hope our paths cross again soon.” Stephanie Lead Designer S.R. Event Design 4/3/26 Allegheny County Courthouse SoloPianist Eric

“Daria did a fantastic job last evening… everything you promised. She was so delightful.” Arlene 12/13/25 Solo Violinist

I booked our saxophonist Andrew Young through Steven Vance entertainment and it was truly the best decision we could’ve made!! Andrew added so much energy to our dance floor and kept the party alive for hours! He is so kind and a joy to be around! I would recommend him a million times over! Thank you so much Andrew! You were amazing!” Amanda & Sheldon 10/25/26 Baileys Barn Super Sax Man Andrew

“Working with Steven Vance Entertainment was seamless from start to finish. Both our DJ and violinist were professional and talented. A special shoutout to our DJ, Mike Russell — he did an amazing job balancing music and conversation. Even my 92-year-old grandmother mentioned how much she loved that she could still chat with guests while enjoying the background music during dinner. Excellent experience all around!” Nick & Megan 9/6/25 Grand Estate At Hidden Acres PopRock Electric Violin & DJ

“Brad Riggio, Kevin Redford and Steven Vance were all phenomenal and preferred vendors which made us confident in our choice to pick them. My husband and I are so happy we chose to have our wedding here and would do it again if we could. I would definitely recommend Bella Sera to any couple wanting a special, perfect wedding!” Megan & Derek 7/26/25 Bella Sera Event Villa PopRock Electric Violinist Steven Vance

“Just wanted to let Steven Vance know how impressed we were with your music at our wedding. I gave a review on google, but wanted to share it here too to give my praise to Joyce. She was spectacular!” Shanna & Dane 6/28/25 Seven Springs Mountain Resort PopRock Electric Violinist Joyce

“I just wanted to say a big thank you for your amazing performance at our wedding. Everyone absolutely loved the violin and song choices – it really added something special to the day. Also, thanks for being so responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. It made everything that much smoother. Cody and I had the best time – so glad you were a part of it.” Aleksandra & Cody 5/24/25 Pinehall At Eisler Farms PopRock Electric Violinist Steven Vance and DJ Matt

“I can’t thank you enough for doing such a beautiful job with our ceremony! It was truly beautiful!”

Sydney & Connor 5/3/25 The Stables At Hartwood. Violin and Keyboard Duo

“I just needed to send a quick note to let you know what an amazing job Mike did for the event! My parents were so very thrilled! He went above and beyond to assist with the evening, made everything run flawlessly and was the perfect balance of professional and fun for the crowd! We couldn’t have asked for a better match and event! Thank you so much for making this happen and sending us Mike!”

Melissa 4/5/25 Lemont DJ Mike G

“You and the orchestras trio relay made the wedding extra special. It was lovely music and I loved it all.I would definitely recommend you as DJ and the (live) music we had at Tammy and Steve’s wedding.”

Lori Sutton Mother of the Bride 3/8/25 Tara Trio (Flute, Violin and Cello) and DJ Matt Grand Hall At The Priory