Stewart Arp

Chicago, IL

$750 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Be My Mistake by The 1975

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My Original Song Hazel

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DUET with Molly - The Bones by Maren Morris & Hozier

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DUET with Molly - Until I Found You

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Overview

Experienced singer/guitarist who specializes in acoustic/pop/rock music. Perfect for cocktail hour entertainment, private parties, corporate events, and more!

Here are some things about me
- I provide my own pa system, microphones, and equipment
- I have 11 years of live performance experience.
- I live in the city limits of Chicago (West Loop)
- I studied music performance at Millikin University and graduated from the University of Illinois (GO ILLINI!)
- I am the singer of the Chicago indie rock group ZORILA.
- I am a content creator and internet personality (@beefstew312 on TikTok)
- I have three pet geckos, "slick, scuz, and spoons"


Reviews

4 reviews

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Erin D.

September 23, 2024
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The best of the best!!!

Stewart made our wedding absolutely perfect!! He played acoustic instrumental during our ceremony and was also our cocktail hour entertainment with the most amazing voice and talent! The song selections were perfect— I only had a couple special requests for the ceremony which he totally nailed, and the rest of his set list was amazing. He is very professional, responsive, and a genuinely good guy. So many people asked where I found him and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to join us in celebrating our wedding! If I could give him 100 stars I would! Thanks so much for making our day so memorable! :)

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Troy P.

January 17, 2022

Great Wedding Cocktail Hour Music!

We hired Stewart and Ashleigh to play during our wedding cocktail hour in July 2021. From our first contact with Stewart through our wedding day, he was extremely professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Him and Ashleigh put together a great setlist and were respectful of the space and event. They were also very flexible on the day of (originally planned on being outside, but rain forced cocktail hour inside). We had a 300 person wedding and they were a great addition to our evening. We would highly recommend them for your event!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Michael V.

January 14, 2022

Fantastic Evening of Live Music

Stewart and Ashleigh performed at my daughter’s 21st birthday party and were a huge hit. Not only was their musical performance amazing (both are super talented), but they also connected and conversed with the crowd throughout the evening, making it a memorable experience for everyone there. Great set list and they were able to work in a couple of requests as well. Highly recommend Stewart for your next event.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Josh H.

January 13, 2022

Unbelievable talent. Unbelievably kind.

Stew was absolutely perfect for my backyard cocktail party. He showed up 30 minutes early and was set up and ready to go right on time. He played a great mix of modern pop, classic hits, and a lot of early 2000s rock (which I LOVED!) He wasn't too loud and was very respectful, you can tell he loves what he does.

He is a looker too... LOL! 10/10 would recommend!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $750 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Stewart Arp has been performing at private events of all shapes and sizes for the past 11 years. He has established himself as a charismatic and extremely easy-going entertainer. Expect a goofy, personable entertainer that cares about his audience much more than himself.

Arp can play anything, but specializes in the following genres
- Modern pop: Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, etc
- Singer/Songwriter: Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Jack Johnson,
- Early 2000s soft rock: Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse, The Fray, etc
- Indie rock: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, etc
- Classic rock: Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, etc
- Modern folk: Hozier, James Bay, Bon Iver, etc
- Classic folk: Carole King, James Taylor, Ray LaMontagne, etc
- Modern Country: Zach Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Brett Eldredge, etc
and much much much more!

About

Thank you so much for considering me as an entertainment option for your private event! I consider it a HUGE honor and privilege to entertain your friends and family.

I offer 3 different booking options
- Just Me (me and my guitar)
- Duet (Me & my female friend Molly)
- Full Band (Me & my band ZORILA)

I can play anything, but specialize in the following genres
- modern pop: Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, etc
- Singer/Songwriter: Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Jack Johnson,
- Early 2000s soft rock: Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse, The Fray, etc
- Indie rock: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, etc
- Classic rock: Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, etc
- Modern folk: Hozier, James Bay, Bon Iver, etc
- Classic folk: Carole King, James Taylor, Ray LaMontagne, etc
and much much much more!

Unfortunately due to my busy schedule as a professional recording artist, I am forced to be very selective on the events I can play! Please, serious inquiries only.

Additional booking notes

Usually I provide my own sound! All I need is a reliable power outlet.

Past booked events

September 2024

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 7:00pm

Hebron, IN

September 2019

19

Thursday

Campus Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Alma, MI

Set list

modern pop: Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, etc
Singer/Songwriter: Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Jack Johnson,
Early 2000s soft rock: Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse, The Fray, etc
Indie rock: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, etc
Classic rock: Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, etc
Modern folk: Hozier, James Bay, Bon Iver, etc
Classic folk: Carole King, James Taylor, Ray LaMontagne, etc

Influences and inspiration

Modern pop: Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, etc
Singer/Songwriter: Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Jack Johnson,
Early 2000s soft rock: Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse, The Fray, etc
Indie rock: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, etc
Classic rock: Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, etc
Modern folk: Hozier, James Bay, Bon Iver, etc
Classic folk: Carole King, James Taylor, Ray LaMontagne, etc

Setup requirements

Depends on the show and the service you are asking for.

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