Seattle Live Musician for Hire | Acoustic Guitar & Vocalist for Events
Live Music That Fits the Moment
Every event is different. The music should be, too.
Steven Fletcher is a Seattle-based singer, guitarist, and unique solo performer. He brings decades of professional experience and hundreds of familiar songs to hotels, restaurants, weddings, corporate events, private parties, wineries, and venues throughout the Puget Sound.
From intimate acoustic guitar and vocals to creative live looping and the energy of a full-band sound, Steven adapts the music to the crowd, the setting, and the moment.
Hundreds of songs. One versatile performer.
One Performer. Multiple Possibilities.
Some occasions call for warm, unobtrusive background music. Others invite requests, conversation, and singalongs. Sometimes the energy of an event builds, and the music should build with it.
Steven can move naturally between all three—without changing performers, adding complicated logistics, or overwhelming the space.
Acoustic
Warm, expressive live music built around voice and guitar. Steven’s fingerstyle playing, strong vocals, and extensive repertoire are equally at home accompanying cocktails and dinner or connecting with an audience that wants to listen.
Live Looping
Familiar songs become one-of-a-kind performances as Steven builds selected arrangements live—adding percussion, bass, rhythm guitar, vocal layers, and lead guitar in real time. The result is spontaneous, musical, and much bigger than audiences expect from one performer.
Full-Band Sound
When the occasion calls for more energy, Steven adds professionally arranged accompaniment while keeping the lead vocal and guitar live. You get the feel and momentum of a band with the flexibility and compact footprint of a solo performer.
From polished background music to center stage—and anywhere in between.
Hundreds of Songs. No Cookie-Cutter Setlist.
Nearly two decades fronting The Dogtones, one of Seattle’s hardest-working cover bands, has given Steven a deep catalog of familiar hits and an instinctive ability to read an audience and find the right song for the moment.
With hundreds of songs spanning six decades, Steven isn’t locked into the same setlist every time he performs. He welcomes requests and chooses music that suits what is actually happening—not simply what was planned in advance.
That might mean James Taylor, Frank Sinatra, or The Beatles during dinner, Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac as the evening picks up, or Prince, Tears for Fears, and crowd-favorite singalongs when people are ready for something livelier.
The music can remain smooth and unobtrusive, become more interactive, or grow into a surprisingly full and energetic sound—all within the same performance.
Live Music for the Way Your Event Unfolds
Hotels, Restaurants & Lounges
Create an inviting atmosphere without overpowering conversation. Steven can provide sophisticated background music for dinner and cocktails, engage guests with familiar favorites and requests, or gradually raise the energy as the evening develops.
Corporate Events
From guest arrival and cocktail hour through dinner and an upbeat closing set, one performer can provide a seamless musical thread throughout the event. The setup is compact, self-contained, and easy to accommodate in conference, hospitality, and reception spaces.
Weddings
Live music brings warmth and personality to the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, or early reception. Steven can tailor the performance to each part of the day—and work comfortably alongside a DJ or band hired for later dancing.
Private Parties & Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, neighborhood gatherings, holiday parties, and special occasions all benefit from music that feels personal. A deep catalog and request-friendly approach make it easy to connect the performance to the people being celebrated.
Wineries, Resorts & Live Music Venues
Whether guests want to relax with a glass of wine, listen closely, request a favorite, or sing along, Steven brings the repertoire and experience to follow the audience wherever the occasion leads.
Professional, Experienced, and Easy to Work With
Great live music should make an event better—not make planning it harder.
- Decades of professional live-performance experience
- Reliable, punctual, and easy to communicate with
- Compact, self-contained sound system
- Professional sound at a volume that fits the occasion
- Smooth pacing with minimal downtime
- Flexible repertoire and requests welcomed
- Setup tailored to both intimate gatherings and larger event spaces
Steven is based in the Seattle area and performs throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Issaquah, and communities across the Puget Sound—with select travel available for destination events and recurring engagements.
Let’s Find the Right Music for Your Event
Tell Steven a little about the date, location, guests, and atmosphere you have in mind. He’ll help you choose a performance approach that fits—from intimate acoustic music to a more upbeat, full-band experience.
Every event is different. The music should be, too.