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Josh Skaja

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"We got so many compliments about you!" ...is what my clients often say. I play popular music from the 60s - 20s. I love to read the room and curate a playlist in real time, playing all the best songs from the last 65 years. I've played all over the US: • on TV, • at legendary venues, • with world-class orchestras, • leading a Grammy-nominated band, • for Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, & heads of state. But by far my favorite thing to do is transform ordinary events into extraordinary events. Have a look around. If we’re a good fit, I’d love to create an unforgettable experience for your next event. Think of me as your personal human jukebox—I don't take breaks, I know a ton of songs, and I love to read the room & adjust the playlist in real time, creating the perfect soundtrack for your event. U2 STP Oasis Prince Eagles Beatles Sublime Billy Joel Pearl Jam The Police Tom Petty Elton John The Killers Radiohead Paul Simon John Mayer Don Henley Taylor Swift Hall & Oates Johnny Cash Garth Brooks James Taylor Peter Gabriel Van Morrison Tyler Childers Jack Johnson Gin Blossoms Chappell Roan Jimmy Buffett Chris Stapleton Fleetwood Mac Counting Crows Zac Brown Band John Mellencamp Bruce Springsteen Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (and so so so many more) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Josh was AMAZING to work with! Will definitely be hiring him again." —Nimisha T ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Josh was great! Everyone loved him at our party. Very talented musician." —Tonya T ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Incredible singer, musician and man. His repertoire is jaw dropping. We are blessed to have Josh perform every year for our annual party." —Lanette M ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Loved the variety of music to dance and sing to! Wonderful entertainment!" —Cynthia R ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazingly talented, so entertaining, and a pleasure to work with. 1000% recommend Josh!" —Jackie K ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Extremely talented—we hire him for all of our company events. He sings such a wide variety of songs and he's really good at knowing his audience!" —Stacy S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Puts a smile on people's faces! The best!" —Dominic I ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An absolute delight to work with & an even bigger delight to listen to." —Natalie H ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "He knows ALL the songs." —David S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We had him perform at our daughter's wedding celebration. We love him!" —Becky & Greg B ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We've had Josh perform at our summer party for the past fourteen years. —Danny M ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "His voice is incredible and I'm pretty confident he knows just about every song you want to hear. Hired him for a private corporate event that people still talk about!" —Kim B ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "He reads the vibe in the room and caters to how the guests are feeling. After every experience our friends are asking for his number & raving about how much fun he was." —Mark M ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everyone loved him and I got so many compliments. He knows how to cater to the crowd, and has a huge variety of songs in his repertoire. Nicest and easiest guy to work with too!" —Anne K ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "He was engaging, played music they enjoyed, and was a crowd favorite amongst our group." —Kayte D ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "His knowledge of music is amazing and I have a hard time finding a song that he doesn't know. I'll be using Josh for years to come!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have been seeing Josh play for almost 20 years. He always puts on a great show." —Nathan L ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dynamic, full of joy, super talented, and always entertaining. He made our wedding day even sweeter." —Rachel C ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "His joy for music & his competence as a musician just shines through." —Ivan W ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It's hard to put into words just how special of a talent Josh is. And he just keeps getting better." —Bryan G ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful voice, talented musician, prompt & professional too. I highly recommend!" —Lisa S
Overview

Hired 15 times

Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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1 employee

19 years in business

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Wedding ceremony

Birthday party

Cocktail hour

Corporate event

Music genres

Pop / top 40

Rock / classic rock

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Variety

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Cynthia R.

Sep 29, 2024

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Loved the variety of music to dance and sing to! Wonderful entertainment!

Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Band • 3 - 5 • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Outdoors

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Robin S.

Jun 13, 2025

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Fabulous performer. Understands the importance of background music for corporate clients. Will hire again.

Details: Corporate event • 76 - 100 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • Variety • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Kayte D.

Aug 5, 2024

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Josh was a wonderful experience for our summer campers!! He was engaging, played music they enjoyed, and was a crowd favorite amongst our group that included 5-13 year Olds! Thank you for coming out !

Details: General event / party • 151 - 200 guests • 12 years old or younger • Band • Vocals • Guitar • No preference • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Variety • Outdoors

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Nimisha T.

Jul 10, 2024

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Josh was AMAZING to work with! Will definitely be hiring him again and all our friends at the party wanted his info! Josh was friendly, super amenable, had a great demeanor with guests, punctual, responsive, flexible - literally everything you'd want in a vendor. On top of that, he is sooo talented. His music was mellow yet fun (a perfect balance for a party!) but also upbeat. He engaged the crowd and most importantly, made sure we all had a great time. I highly highly highly recommend hiring him.

Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Band • No preference • Oldies • Pop / top 40 • Covers • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Kitty B.

Dec 3, 2024

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Josh was such a great hire! He played with NO BREAKS and was so happy and accommodating to requests - didn't need anything to help with set up, just was ready to rock and add great ambience. Hire him!!

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Band • Vocals • Country / bluegrass • Pop / top 40 • Covers • Rock / classic rock • Outdoors

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