STEVE JINSKI

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.

I had a fab time last night playing to another full house (it wasn't a very big house but I am not complaining) at Musicwonders in Chester le Street, County Durham. They are a not-for-profit Community Music, Arts & Wellbeing Centre with a team of professional musicians, wellbeing practitioners and educators dedicated to inspiring creativity and wellbeing. Through music, arts, and a variety of creative classes and workshops, they support people of all ages in learning, self-expression, and personal growth.

During a time when small venues are struggling to keep going, it was good to see the venue so well supported and from my perspective it was great to play to a very appreciative, listening audience. It was also really nice to have a few old friends turn up for the show too. Big thanks to Susan and Adam for putting the gig on. Good luck with it all

I had a great time last night at Lowther Pavilion with the added bonus of getting behind a grand piano. Big thanks to those who came to listen and a special mention for the staff and tech team who could not have been nicer and treated me very well indeed. It was also nice to have old friends pop over from Liverpool, great to see you wonderful people!