Kareem Steel

A versatile one man live act blending guitar, keyboard and vocals into a warm, polished show that fits any room, from relaxed sunset sets to lively evening crowds.

I read the audience and shape the energy accordingly: intimate and acoustic when the moment calls for it, full and driving when the floor wants to move. Every set is delivered with professional sound, clean transitions and a genuine connection with the listeners.

Reliable, punctual and easy to work with, I tailor song selection and pacing to each venue and event. Guests don’t just hear background music — they recognise songs they love and stay longer because of it.

My repertoire spans the songs people instantly recognise and sing along to, timeless classics and crowd-pleasers across rock, pop, soul and acoustic ballads. Think the warmth of Eric Clapton and Cat Stevens, the singalong magic of Oasis and Coldplay, the soul of “Stand By Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and the timeless pull of Santana, Sting and Pink Floyd.

I move comfortably between mellow, candle-lit moods and upbeat, feel-good energy, with arrangements built for live voice, guitar and keyboard. Whether guests want something to relax to over dinner or familiar anthems to lift the night, the music always feels both familiar and freshly performed.

With over a decade of performing and a deep, well-rehearsed catalogue of internationally loved songs, I bring dependable, high-quality live entertainment that keeps guests engaged and venues lively.

As a complete solo act on guitar, keyboard and vocals, I deliver a full sound with minimal setup, low logistical overhead and zero hassle, ideal for hotels, bars, lounges and entertainment venues. I’m professional, flexible with set times and song requests, and consistent night after night.

The benefit to you is simple: a richer guest experience, a livelier atmosphere, and an artist you can rely on to show up prepared and deliver every single time.

Classic Rock
Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb · High Hopes · Wish You Were Here · Hey You · Money
Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven · Kashmir
Deep Purple – Soldier of Fortune · When a Blind Man Cries · Perfect Strangers · Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming
The Beatles – Let It Be · Come Together · While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody · Don’t Stop Me Now · I Want It All · Another One Bites the Dust · Under Pressure · The Show Must Go On
Eagles – Hotel California
Dire Straits – Sultans of Swing · Money for Nothing · Walk of Life
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Simple Man · Sweet Home Alabama
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen the Rain · Bad Moon Rising
The Who – Behind Blue Eyes
The Animals – House of the Rising Sun
The Doors – Roadhouse Blues · Riders on the Storm · Light My Fire
Jethro Tull – Aqualung
Uriah Heep – Lady in Black · July Morning
Rainbow – Temple of the King
Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son · Dust in the Wind
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ · Separate Ways · Who’s Crying Now
Toto – Hold the Line
Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild
Free – All Right Now
ZZ Top – La Grange · Sharp Dressed Man
Ram Jam – Black Betty
Mungo Jerry – In the Summertime
Santana – Smooth
Derek and the Dominos – Layla
Rock & Roll · Soul · Funk
Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock · Blue Suede Shoes
Little Richard – Good Golly Miss Molly
The Champs – Tequila
Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack
Ben E. King – Stand By Me
Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)
Joe Cocker – Unchain My Heart
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Shocking Blue – Venus
Tom Jones – Sex Bomb
Hard Rock · 80s
Bon Jovi – You Give Love a Bad Name · It’s My Life · Runaway
Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine · November Rain · Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Scorpions – Still Loving You · Rock You Like a Hurricane · Big City Nights
Skid Row – Youth Gone Wild · 18 and Life
Whitesnake – Is This Love · Fool for Your Loving
Def Leppard – Hysteria
Europe – Rock the Night
Kiss – I Was Made for Lovin’ You
Van Halen – Jump
Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
Joan Jett – I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll
Bryan Adams – Summer of ’69
Aerosmith – Walk This Way
Neil Young – Rockin’ in the Free World
Eric Clapton – I Shot the Sheriff · Cocaine · Wonderful Tonight
Jimi Hendrix – Hey Joe
Prince – Purple Rain
Pop · Alternative
Oasis – Wonderwall
Coldplay – Yellow
Cat Stevens – Wild World
Chris Isaak – Wicked Game
R.E.M. – Losing My Religion · The One I Love
The Cure – Love Song · Boys Don’t Cry
Radiohead – Street Spirit (Fade Out)
Muse – Feeling Good · Time Is Running Out
Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
The Black Keys – Lonely Boy
Green Day – Boulevard of Broken Dreams
4 Non Blondes – What’s Up
Eagle-Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Roxette – Listen to Your Heart
Cutting Crew – (I Just) Died in Your Arms
Starsailor – Alcoholic
Gary Jules – Mad World
Morrissey – Let Me Kiss You
U2 – One
Sting – Englishman in New York · Shape of My Heart
Reamon – Supergirl
Incubus – Drive · Love Hurts
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication
a-ha – Take On Me
The Knack – My Sharona
The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go
Blue Öyster Cult – (Don’t Fear) the Reaper
The Hooters – Johnny B
The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Running
Bob Seger – Turn the Page
Bob Dylan – One More Cup of Coffee
Michael Jackson – Beat It
Jefferson Airplane – Somebody to Love · White Rabbit
Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name
Liquido – Narcotic
Blackfield – My Gift of Silence
Eurythmics / The White Stripes – Sweet Dreams / Seven Nation Army (mashup)

Turkish Rock (for Turkish & international crowds)

Bulutsuzluk Özlemi – Tepedeki Çimenlik · Sözlerimi Geri Alamam · Yine Düştük Yollara
Mor ve Ötesi – Yaşamaya Mecbursun · Gece
Pentagram – Sonsuz
Demir Demirkan – Zaferlerim
Yavuz Çetin – Yaşamak İstemem Aranızda
Şebnem Ferah – Yağmurlar · Bu Aşk Fazla Sana
Barış Manço – Anlıyorsun Değil mi
Kenan Doğulu – Tutamıyorum Zamanı
Tarkan – Biz Nereye
Burak Kut – Yaşandı Bitti
Pilli Bebek – Siyah Beyaz

Music Type:

Covers of well known songs

Live Music

Main Music Style:

Pop – Rock (2000 to now)

All Music Styles:

Pop – Rock (before 2000), Pop – Rock (2000 to now), Soul – Funk, Indie – Alternative, Vintage RocknRoll – Blues, , Hard Rock – Metal

Performance language(s):

English, Turkish

Size options:

1 musician(s)

Vocal options:

MaIe Singer

Instrument options:

Acoustic Guitar, Backing Tracks / Looper, Harmonica, Keyboard – Piano