John Stevens to Guest on The Jimmy Star Show Wednesday August 28th, 2013

NEW YORK - Aug. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- John Stevens will be a featured guest on The Jimmy Star Show live radio show hosted by King of Cool, Jimmy Star along with Cool Man About Town Ron Russell to discuss his new music,  career and the industry at large. The Jimmy Star Show is radio's newest hit show, featuring the coolest in music, entertainment, fashion and pop culture, all from a fun industry insider perspective in a completely live, unedited fast-paced two-hour conversational format.

Considering his velvet voice, earnest green-eyed Buffalo charm, sharp suits, and his innate ability to produce finger-snapping, toe-tapping sounds, some might argue that American Idol 3 finalist John Stevens was born in the wrong era. But this 22 year old would beg to differ. He firmly believes it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing and he intends to show America that jazz, big band, and swing musicaren’t dead but are timeless and fun and that these genres appeal to people of all ages.



"When I was five I was introduced by my grandparents, Roy and Isobel Boller tothe Great American Songbook and classic tunes of Dean Martin, Cole Porter, Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, and, of course, my all-time favorite vocalist Frank Sinatra.There was something special about Frank. He was so unique and smooth with his phrasing. No one can perform like the Chairman Of The Board.

Because of friends’ encouragement to try out for American Idol and my own temptation of seeing the city that never sleeps, I convinced my mother to take me to New York City for the 3rd season “American Idol ” auditions being held at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. Thinking that I would not make it through the first round of tryouts, I planned out our week of sightseeing. This plan never took effect and I made it through not only the first round but all the way to the top six contestants. The show paved way for me to pursue my dreams. I spent the summer of 2004 touring with the “top 10 ” from season 3, appearing in 49 shows in 46 cities across the USA and Canada. I also had the opportunity to appear on several national television shows including: Ryan Seacrest Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman and Live with Regis and Kelly.

During October and November of my senior year in high school, I spent weekendsin NYC and LA recording my first album “RED ” produced by Steve Tyrell with Maverick Records. In December 2004 I did my first solo concert at the Atlantis Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas for Song Airlines, following their maiden flight to Nassau from NYC. I also performed for the 1st time with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Holiday Pops Concerts conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. In late winter 2005 I performed in Washington, DC for NAMM in a concert with the Commodores after lobbying Congress for support of music education in schools, a cause dear to my heart.

June 2005 brought the release of “RED ”, a five-day appearance at the prestigious Feinstein’s Jazz Club at The Regency Hotel, NYC and graduation from high school. I also appeared at Shea’s Buffalo, The Dakota in Minneapolis, Baton Rouge, The Grove in LA, and for the American Red Cross, Hunter’s Hope, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Essential Care (hospice for children), TheVariety Kids Telethon, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, The Buffalo Philharmonic for Victims of Katrina, and a fundraiser for my high school music department.

In 2009, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston,MA with a degree in Professional Music. Throughout the four years at Berklee, I had the opportunity to work with various faculty and students in projects and performances on campus. Outside of school, I was able to continue to perform the music that I love with a New England big band: The Beantown Swing Orchestra. I also performed on Silver Seas Cruises for John Hancock, at Paramount Studios for a private New Years Bash, and at Lowell Memorial Auditorium to raise funds for geriatric housing. Inspired by the curriculum that Berklee offered, I began writing compositions of my own, one of which debuted on my joint production of “ Home For Christmas ”, my second album.

From 2010 to 2011, I joined the staff of WICN 90.5 FM Jazz Plus, as an early morning radio DJ, hosting "A Tasteful Blend" on Thursdays and Fridays. I continue to tour and record as the lead male vocalist with the Beantown SwingOrchestra and Mighty Groove, a top 40 band. My newest project is my very own 7-piece band comprised of the best musicians in New England! We have currently completed 4 tracks for my upcoming album, Mr.

Nice Guy, a music video for the track "Intoxicated", and are playing regularly around New England. Much of the music is my own compositions, with obvious roots in Jazz and influences from other styles and artists such as The Beatles, RayCharles, & Paul Simon.


The Jimmy Star Show is pleased to showcase the expertise and talent of John Stevens  and all anticipate a fun and informative time talking with him about his music, career  and the entertainment industries at large.. Join King of Cool Jimmy Star, and Cool Man about Town Ron Russell as they have a playful and sometimes wild time with the talented featured guest!

To hear John Stevens  live on The Jimmy Star Show tune in to W4CY Radio on Wednesday August 28th, 2013 from 3-5 pm ET and 12-2 pm PT online at www.w4cy.com from anywhere in the world.

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