I will sing and play at your backyard party, corporate event, or wedding. With a BA in Popular Music Studies; opening slots for Monster Truck, The Mudmen, Olivia Lunny, Neon Dreams; and 1, 000s of gigs across the country under my belt, you can have confidence that I will provide the perfect compliment of background or interactive music to your event. I look forward to consulting with you and serving you for the best experience possible.
We couldn't be happier with Justin Maki at our wedding! His acoustic performance during the ceremony was magical, and his singing and playing throughout the reception captivated our guests. From older classics to current pop hits, his range is insane! Justin is not only an incredibly talented musician but also a genuinely wonderful person. His professionalism and enthusiasm made our day even more special. If you have the opportunity to connect with him, jump on it! Highly recommended!
Justin was absolutely amazing for our wedding reception. Professionalism and talented individual whom made the night for my wife and I. Can’t thank him enough for the music and aura he created for our special night. Thank you x million Justin!
When Michael Buble played in a talent show at the PNE many years back, I said to my friend after the performance, ¨Man that kid is so talented, he is going to be a big start some day!¨
Well I was right then, but truthfully I surely wasn´t certain of it.
Fast forward to 2022, I attend a Fleetwood Mac tribute show in Mexico, and I hear Justin Maki sing and play acoustic guitar and I said to my wife, ¨Man that guy can sing , he is so talented, he is going to be a big star one day!¨
We got a chance to meet and talk and told me he had songs on Spotify and his website, so I downloaded them and gave them a listen to.
Wow! I am more certain about Justin finding success then I was about Michael way back when. Justin has a superb voice that can travel up and down the scales with ease and power!
The thing I admire and enjoy most about him is the lyrics and music he creates for his own songs. They are catchy and very upbeat for the most part, but he can put soul and emotion through his words and voice to some of the ballads he has on his EP´s.
Follow this guy, I know I will be and cheering for his success every step along the way!
Seen Justin play live this past Friday and he killed it, definitely puts on a show you don’t wanna miss!!
Justin you are a gem. Such talent. Your sound is unique, memorable, classy and oh Justin👍😍.
I have known Justin for a while, and let me tell you, it is a TREAT if you find him playing at a local cafe and bar. Not only is he a brilliantly talented soul with music that will touch your heart, but he will often take the time to share a conversation with you.
His smile is infectious, and it is very much real. If you have the opportunity to see him - DO SO!!
All I can say is wow!!!! I was not expecting Justin Timberlake level of entertainment; however I don't think Timberlake can play guitar like Maki (or bass, or sax....) we are talking Prince level guitar. Maki's singing is crazy off the charts amazing. He has fantastic covers and his originals are incredible. How he is not a mega superstar is beyond me.
We have booked Justin a slew of times to play at our venue Palasad Socialbowl. Always super professional, and does an amazing job entertaining the crowds with his originals and tailored covers to the crowds desires!
Plus he just won FCLMA Best Pop Artist!
Love listening to this man sing and play guitar he is super talented and is clearly mastering his craft.
Justin has performed for us at multiple events. He is truly an amazing singer. He connects with his audience and always is the highlight at our events.
From covers to originals every song pulls you in. I saw him in a local restaurant and it was the perfect vibe for the scene!
We got to listen to Justin and his band last year and they were awesome! Great artists and great entertainment! Loved that they let us request some of our favorites! Highly recommend!
We have had the pleasure of having Justin Maki perform at our events. After the first experience and how our guests enjoyed the live music, we had to have him back. Everyone loves his music and the ambiance that is created from it. He is quite talented!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Japanese
Justin Maki is a London, ON based Pop/Easy-Listening artist, singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Justin is a thoughtful, yet scatter-brained, silly man with a Japanese upbringing. His music organically balances approximations to Allen Stone, Bruno Mars, and John Mayer.
Since officially committing to his solo career in 2012, Justin has played over 1,000 shows, released 2 EPs ("The Acoustic Diaries: Fight" and "Long Time Coming"), and has gone on 3 Cross Canada Tours, spanning Moncton to Regina. He has also competed in several competitions and won in Western University's Battle of the Bands in 2015, as well as the campus wide Western Voice competition in 2016. Justin has shared the (sometimes virtual) stage with industry heavy-weights like Monster Truck, The Sheepdogs, Neon Dreams, and Olivia Lunny.
Finally, Justin has performed at such notable events and venues as Canadian Music Week (Toronto, 2010), Summer Sunset Sounds (Grand Bend, 2019), Peak To Shore (Collingwood, 2019), Ontario Contact (Saint Catherines, 2019), and Budweiser Brew Gardens (London, 2020).
Can bring all my own gear, unless using onsite gear is an option and the latter happens to be more appealing.
Bruno Mars, Allen, Stone, John Mayer, Robin Thicke
Can bring all of my own gear, if necessary, but will work with provided gear.
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