- Los Angeles, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- $500 - $10000
Karina B. said
“Beautiful voice! ”
Nelson Jenstad
Orange County Fair 2022
Overview
A Casual Ukulele Strummer
I was requested to bring my UKULELE and music to a wonderful senior's 80th birthday. We had a great time. Yeah, sing-alongs!
Or ~ for a more casual atmosphere, with my small PA amp and microphone, I can deliver a variety of music to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere.
I might *not* be your first choice if you want a brash and talkative "MC" kind of "event host" wearing a sparkly suit, but I can certainly accommodate if announcements or speaking is something needed for your event.
Reviews
2 reviews
Paul A.
November 25, 2025That's entertainment
I saw Nels playing Ukulele in Tustin. It was a lot of fun and would highly recommend doing so!
Hired as: Ukulele Player
Chuck G.
October 26, 2016It is my plan to track Enchated Motion Detectors
dr.iron1969chameleon.oenophile@g.mail offers greetings and salutations...your offerings to life senses both electronically and patitient 1984 jam sessions, the "Elctro-Residents....and the map to the Roxy is in the mail...10-25-2016!!!
Hey Jeff, Hey Greg, Thank you Noe for your hospitality, KSBR fm_"Just Chuck"...I was the first to put a Nelson Jenstad production on TV and radio-glad I was there for a $60.00 MS-10 now worth over 875..00 crazy. Still have Dr. Rythym-orig Sincere peace.
Hired as: Guitarist
Nelson Jenstad
Thank You, Chuck!! Thanks for your bright light of caring and awareness! You are an extremely special human being! I really appreciate your kindness and brilliant insights on art, music and the world! - Best Always!, Nelson. -
Booking information
Price range: $95.00 per hour. 2 hours max. extra for p.a.
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
What to expect
Mainly looking for home party, reserved dining, informal corporate gigs, and senior-center type gigs. A wandering minstrel style where I may find a group of party members perhaps around some seating and form a spontaneous sing-a-long.
About
Nelson Jenstad, living in So Ca (born in Minneapolis), is a multi-genre music creator, ASCAP composer member, and recording artist. Performances by Nelson Jenstad include Orange County Fair, Saddleback McKinney Theater, the Whisky-A-Go-Go, Japan Center San Francisco, Laguna College of Art and Design, and The Art Affair Festival in Laguna Beach. Jenstad has been teaching music, guitar, piano, and composition since 1995 in Orange County.
So why does he play gigs on Ukulele these days? ... He doesn't need to... "it's just a lot of fun!"
Additional booking notes
Not seeking professional stage work, although I am experienced in doing that. Please contact me for further details if needed.
Services offered
Set list
Nelson Jenstad, a song stylist. Sometimes with a bit of mistiness and chill, low-key approach to energy, but don't fret, there is a storm brewing underneath. And, with a collection of songs, some rock classics, a huge book of ukulele classics and "American songbook" tunes, some jazzy, some country, some folk, 1920s, 1930s, to 50s, 60s and into a few rock classics as well.
Example of songs for ukulele performance:
Ain't Misbehavin'
Blue Skies
When Your Smiling
Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
My Blue Heaven
Tonight You Belong to Me (The Jerk)
Freight Train (E. Cotton)
Johnny Cash (Folsom)
Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Neil Young)
Jingle Bell Rock
Here Comes Santa Claus
You Got A Friend in Me (Toy Story)
...many more
Influences and inspiration
Music from the 30s, 40s, and more, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Leon Redbone, Western swing, Folk, folk rock, dreampop, and classical to mention some of my influences.
Setup requirements
My show OKAY Ukulele - can be completely self-contained with my own power supply, mic and speakers
Other types of my programs require further logistics
I have a small P.A system for about 50 person crowd. Discuss extra fee.
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