Live Acoustic Entertainment for Every Occasion
Stars Resilient delivers high-energy acoustic performances, specializing in Alt+Rock and Pop hits from the ‘90s to today. Whether it’s a wedding, private party, corporate event, or venue gig, we bring a dynamic mix of nostalgia and modern favorites that get crowds singing and dancing.
With over 40 years of combined experience, we create the perfect vibe—intimate or lively. Our engaging style, versatile setlist, and professionalism make us the ideal choice for any event. Book Stars Resilient and let’s make your event unforgettable!
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insurance purchased per event.
Stars Resilient delivers high-energy, crowd-engaging acoustic performances, specializing in Alt+Rock and Pop hits from the ‘90s to today. Whether it’s a wedding, private party, corporate event, restaurant, winery, or senior community, we bring a dynamic mix of nostalgia and modern favorites that get audiences singing, dancing, and fully immersed in the experience.
With over 40 years of combined professional performance experience, we know how to read a crowd and create the perfect vibe for any event. Our stripped-down acoustic sound allows for versatility—providing an intimate ambiance or a lively, interactive show.
Why book Stars Resilient?
🎸 Unmatched Energy & Engagement – We don’t just play music; we create a shared experience that brings people together.
🎤 Versatile Setlist – From Green Day to Alanis Morissette to Chappell Roan, we deliver nostalgic hits and fresh favorites.
🎶 Customized Performances – We tailor our sets to fit the vibe and needs of your event.
✨ Professionalism & Reliability – With decades of experience, we ensure a seamless and stress-free booking process.
Let Stars Resilient bring the soundtrack to your next event—book us today!
Stars Resilient is an acoustic duo that redefines the art of stripped-down music. With Maria Jordan’s rich, soulful vocals and Joe Scurek’s masterful guitar work, they create an intimate and captivating sound. Maria brings raw emotion to every song, transforming popular hits into heartfelt acoustic renditions, while Joe’s 20+ years of experience and eclectic influences infuse their music with depth and artistry. Together, they craft performances that resonate deeply, offering a timeless yet fresh take on acoustic expression.
Audio Inputs: 2 microphones, 2 guitar inputs, and 1 keyboard input.
Power: We provide our own sound system, requiring access to one standard grounded outlet (110V).
Space & Staging: A performance area of at least 6x6 feet is preferred.
Lighting: We do not provide lighting; adequate venue lighting is required.
For larger events, we can discuss additional sound requirements to ensure the best experience. Let us know if you have any questions!
ABCDEFU - Gayle
Basket Case - Green Day
Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
Better Man - Pearl Jam
Breakeven - The Script
Breakfast at Tiffanys - Deep Blue Something
Cold Heart Pnau Remix - Elton John feat. Dua Lipa
Counting Blue Cars - Dishwalla
Creep - Radiohead
Delicate - Taylor Swift
Desperately Wanting - Better Than Ezra
Driving Sideways - Amy Mann
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town - Pearl Jam
Exs and Ohs - Elle King
Fast Car - Luke Combs
Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms
Good - Better Than Ezra
Good Riddance Time of Your Life - Green Day
Hand in My Pocket - Alanis Morissette
Hella Good - No Doubt
Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms
High Hopes - Panic! At the Disco
Higher - Creed
Hook - Blues Traveler
If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow
Inside Out - Eve 6
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Ironic - Alanis Morissette
Livin On a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Mr Brightside - The Killers
My Immortal - Evanescence
My Kink is Karma - Chappell Roan
No Rain - Blind Melon
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Rise Up - Andra Day
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Salvation - The Cranberries
Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
Shake it Out - Forence + The Machine
Shine - Collective Soul
Slide - Goo Goo Dolls
Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye
Someday - Sugar Ray
Stay - The Kid LAROI
Style - Taylor Swift
Sympathy - Goo Goo Dolls
Take on Me - a-ha
The Bones - Maren Morris
The MIddle - Jimmy Eat World
The Way - Fastball
The World I Know - Collective Soul
Two Princes - Spin Doctor
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
Whenever Wherever - Shakira
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yellow - Coldplay
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
Zombie - The Cranberries
Stars Resilient draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists who shaped the Alt+Rock and Pop scenes from the ‘90s to today. Our sound and performance style are influenced by:
🎸 Green Day – High-energy punk-infused rock with anthemic singalongs.
🎤 Alanis Morissette – Raw emotion and powerful storytelling.
🎶 Chappell Roan – Bold, modern artistry with infectious melodies.
🎵 Collective Soul – Melodic rock with dynamic instrumentation.
🍉 Blind Melon – Soulful alt-rock vibes with a nostalgic edge.
We channel the energy, passion, and connection these artists bring, creating performances that resonate with audiences across generations.
Performance Area: Minimum 6x6 feet of space (larger preferred for optimal setup). A flat, stable surface for equipment setup.
Power & Sound: One standard grounded 110V outlet within 10 feet of the performance area. We provide our own PA system and sound equipment (unless the venue provides adequate sound reinforcement).
Audio Inputs: 2 microphone inputs 2 guitar inputs 1 keyboard input
Lighting: We do not provide lighting. Adequate venue lighting is required.
Additional Considerations: Covered or shaded area required for outdoor performances to protect instruments and equipment from weather. Access to the setup area at least 30-60 minutes before performance time for load-in and sound check. If a house sound sy
Let us know if you have any special setup requirements—we’re happy to adapt to your event’s needs!
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