STEVE JINSKI

News just in ... Steve has been added to the bill for the Acoustic Stage at The Willowman Festival happening in Thirsk, North Yorkshire from Thursday June 18th to Sunday June 21st 2026. He will be playing on Friday afternoon with exact times and other details yet to be announced. It will be a solo performance from Steve with acoustic guitar and piano.

Keep an eye on the Gig Page for more information. While you are there, you might like to check out Steve's other 'live' shows this year and beyond!

Lots more information to follow but Steve has finished recording his new digital single 'Rollercoaster'. It will be released through Lucky Smile Records/Proper Music Distribution on Monday April 27th. Produced by Dave Maughan at Face Musical Productions with a contribution from Neil Harland on double bass double, the track features a strong lead vocal, lots of harmonies and of course acoustic guitars. Lyrically the song is a quietly uplifting message about connection, memory and presence. We hope you'll like it.

I hope you have all been enjoying the Christmas festivities, managing to get some time to relax, loosen your belts and generally over indulge ... a little. As New Year's Eve approaches, I am reminded of one or two past celebrations from many years ago and my father's attitude to all this 'drinking, smoking, singing and dancing'!! Here is a little recollection ... Happy New Year!!

As we enter the Xmas period, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you all for your support this last year. At a time when it feels like real, actual 'live' music is under threat, it has been lovely to still be able to play gigs up and down the UK. Your support, not only for me but for venues hosting 'live' music is so greatly appreciated.

I do believe music has the power to bring 'comfort and joy' to us all but there is so much more needed to heal the hate and social inequalities so prevalent in the world today. Have a happy, peaceful and safe Xmas.

Short Xmas message

January is always the bleakest month of the year so here is something to look forward to at the end of it! Steve's first gig of 2026 will be on Thursday 29th January at this superb little venue in Sheffield. Cafe No9 is fast growing a big reputation for great 'live' music. All the details can be found on our Gig Page and if you want to get your tickets now, go straight to wegottickets and book your seat. By the way, did we mention that buying concert tickets as Xmas presents for friends is a great way to have them love you even more!

I am proud to have been a member of the Musicians Union for all of my working, musical life. In recent years I have been privileged to be able to serve on the North of England Regional Committee and am continuing to do so. Whilst acknowledging that we work in a competitive industry, music is first and foremost about the joy of creating, playing, learning and sharing music together, long may this continue.