As an acoustic performer I specialize in current pop hits to familiar classics. My work includes playing weddings, events, acoustic happy hours, acoustic brunch, and corporate holiday parties. I can play anything from a single special moment, and up to 5 hours for gatherings of any kind!
I cannot believe how easy it was to book entertainment for our event. The entire process from start to finish went so smooth.
Then there was MIKE JANSEN! He was AMAZING!! Mike's communication was always very professional. I felt very comfortable from start to finish. He was very prompt when it came to answering any questions before the big day. His talent I tell you, was a great addition to our event. Our guest was very entertained and had nothing but great compliments on him and his music. With the many different age groups attending our event, Mike was able to sing and play a variety of songs from Jimmie buffet to "The Neighbourhood", which is just what we needed. He arrived on time and was ready to rock & roll. I would definitely be looking for Mike the next time I need to book entertainment for our event! Thanks Mike, you were GREAT!!!
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Mike played at our wedding and it was perfect. Everyone was asking where we found him. He was on time, always responsive and a great guy with amazing talent. Five stars all the way!
Mike was AMAZING! He played the perfect music for our setting, which was a beer garden on the beach. He had an awesome list of acoustic covers and everyone was raving about how great he was! He was so easy to work with and very attentive to the feel of the crowd. I definitely recommend him for your event.
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Went to State Lake in downtown Chicago for a quick bite and a beer and stayed for over 2 hours just to listen to Mike. His voice is beautifully unique and his covers were uniquely his own yet true to the original. No dead moments during his set and a perfect, consistent performance. Oh and he plays the guitar really well.
Price Range: $300-1000
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Current radio hits, top 40s, Rock, Pop, Folk; Mike Jansen brings familiar tunes that a wide age group will enjoy. Mike loves to play all types of venues, private parties, corporate events, weddings, and festivals. He can also provide background/ceremony music for intimate occasions and perform anywhere from one special songs to 4 hours of music and entertainment.
I'd like to think curated my sound to cover a wide range of vocal styles. I have been playing acoustic gigs for 10 years. One of my main focuses is to switch between different genres and decades of music. With that it allows me to read my crowd or clients and play things that would keep the music interesting. I play cover gigs downtown Chicago witch often opens up opportunities to play weddings, private events, corporate events, happy hours, and street festivals. I have my own PA system so I can play anywhere and stay self sufficient. Send me a message and let me know if you have any questions!
I can play for as long as specified for our agreement. My sound system can be provided for additional use for speeches or additional music via Bluetooth. Total cost of the event is determined by, date, time, equipment needed, special requests, and travel distance.
| August 10, 2024 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 16, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| May 29, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 07, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| September 27, 2019 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| November 10, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 16, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
A………………………………………
Adam Sandler- Grow old with You
Adell- Someone Like you
Adell- Hello
Alanine Morissette- You Oughta Know
Alkaline Trio -Mercy Me
Alkaline Trio- The Radio
The Avett Brothers- Shame
The Avett Brothers- Love Like the Movies
The Avett Brothers- When I Drink
B……………………………………..
Bruce Springsteen- Dancing in the Dark
Billy Joel- Piano Man
Blink 182- Dammit
Blink 182- Whats my Age Again
Blink 182- All the Small Things
Bright Eyes- The First Day of my Life
Better Than Ezera- Good
Beyonce- Irreplaceable
Bobby Darin- Dream Lover
Bon Iver- Skinny Love
Brand New- Jesus Christ
The Butchies- Your Love
The Beatles- Blackbird
The Beatles- I’ve Just Seen A Face
The Beatles- Yesterday
Bon Iver- Skinny Love
Ben E King- Stand By Me
C……………………………………..
City and Color- The Girl
The Cure- Just Like Heaven
Chainsmokers- Paris
Chainsmokers- Closer
Coldplay- Yellow
Coldplay- The Scientist
Coldplay- Fix You
The Counting Crows- A Long December
The Counting Crows- Mr. Jones
The Counting Crows- Round Here
Cyndi Lauper- Girls Just Want To Have Fun
CCR- Have You Ever seen the Rain?
CCR- Bad Moon Rising
D………………………………………
David Bowie- Life on Mars
David Bowie- Hereos
Deathcab for Cutie- The New Year
Deathcab for Cutie- 405
Deathcab for Cutie- Styrofoam Plates
Deathcab for Cutie- I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Deathcab for Cutie- The Sound of Settling
Disneys Pochahontis Theme Song- Colors of the Wind
Dixi Chicks- Goodbye Earl
Don Henley- Boys of Summer
Don Henley- Heart of the Matter
E………………………………………
Eagles- Desperado
Eagles- Lyin’ Eyes
Ed Sheran- Photographs
Ed Sheran- Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheran- Shape of You
Elliot Smith- Say Yes
Elton John- Your Song
Everclear- Santa Monica
Everclear- Wonderful
F………………………………………
Francis and the Lights- May I Have This Dance
FUN.- We are Young
Foo Fighters- My Hero
Four Non Blondes- Whats Up
The Flaming Lips- Waiting for Superman
Fallout Boy- Sugar We’re Going Down
Frank Turner- Substitute
The Fugues- Killin’ Me Softly
G………………………………………
Gin Blossoms- Hey Jealousy
Garth Brooks- Friends in Low Places
Garth Brooks- The Summer
Gavin Degraw- Over You
Go Radio- Goodnight Moon
The Get Up Kids- Campfire Kansas
The Get Up Kids- I Wish You Were Here
The Get Up Kids- Out of Reach
Green Day- Basket Case
H………………………………………
I………………………………………..
Imagine Dragons- It's Time
Imagine Dragons- Demons
J……………………………………….
Julia Michaels- Issues
John Mayor- Who Says
John Mayor- Badge and Gun
Jason Derulo&Imogen Heap- Whatcha Say Hide and Seek
Jason Derulo- Next to You
Jimmy Eat World- The Middle
Jimmy Eat World- Hear You Me
Journey- Don't Stop Believing
John Denver- Country Roads
James Taylor- Carolina in my Mind
Johnny Cash- The Ring of Fire
Jon Bullion- Woke the Fuck Up
Jon Bullion- All Time Low
Justin Bieber- Love Yourself
K……………………………………….
Katy Perry- Firework
The Killers- When You Were Young
The Killers- Mr. Brightside
The Killers- All These Things That I’ve Done
Kenny Loggins- Dannys Song
Kesha- Die Young
Kings Of Leon- Use Somebody
L……………………………………….
Lumineers- Cleopatra.
M………………………………………
Mumford and Sons- Little Lion Man
Mumford and Sons- I Will Wait
Matt Kearny- Ships in the Night
Matchbox 20- Long Day
Manchester Orchestra- I Can Feel a Hot One
Maroon 5- Cold
Maroon 5- Payphone
Mike Posner- Ibiza
N……………………………………….
O……………………………………….
Of Monsters and Men- Sloom
Our Lady Piece- Clumsy
Old Crow Medicine Show- Wagon Wheel
Oasis- Champaign Supernova
Oasis- Wonder Wall
Old 97’s- Question
P……………………………………….
Peter Gabriel- Solsburry Hill
Postal Service- Such Great Heights
Piebald- The Rock Revolution
Phillip Phillips- Home
Plain White T’s- Hey there Delighla
Passion Pit- Take a Walk
Phil Collins- In The Air Tonight
Phil Collins- Paradise
Phil Collins- You’ll Be In My Heart
Q……………………………………….
R……………………………………….
Radiohead- Fake Plastic Trees
Radiohead- Karma Police
Rihanna- Umbrella
S……………………………………….
The Strokes- 12:51
The Strokes- Someday
The Smashing Pumpkins- Tonight
Sting- Fields of Gold
Sean Kingston- Beautiful Girls
Superdrag- Sucked Out
T………………………………………..
Taylor Swift- Blank Space
Taylor Swift- Shake it Off
Taylor Swift- Dear John
Taylor Swift- Your Belong With Me
Taylor Swift- Love Story
Tegan and Sarah- Call it off
Thrice- In Exhile
Third Eye Blind- Motorcycle Drive By
Third Eye Blind- Jumper
Tom Petty- Free Fallin’
Tom Petty- Won’t Back Down
U………………………………………..
U2- With of Without You
U2- I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
V………………………………………..
The Verve Pipe- Freshman
Van Morrison- Brown Eyed Girl
W………………………………………..
Willie Nelson- On the Road Agin
The Wallflowers- One Headlight
The Weakerthans- Reconstruction Site
Weezer- My Name is Jonas
Weezer- My Girl
Weezer- Say it ain't so
The Weeknd- I Can’t Feel My Face
The Weeknd- In The Night
X…………………………………………
X Ambassadors- Hold On
Y…………………………………………
Z…………………………………………
#…………………………………………
1st Vows- Kimono
21 Pilots- Tear in my Heart
I'd like to think that this is the part that helps me stand out from other acts that I see and support.
I try my best to mix things up so that in a crowd setting there is a wide spectrum of genres. I guess I would say I fell in love with Phil Collins, The Beatles, and The Eagles but I have a lot of fun playing current pop music like The Weeknd, Chainsmokers, and Coldplay.
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