Infotainment at its best! This opening presentation traces the roots of hit music…and the melding of Rhythm & Blues, Tin Pan Alley, and Hillbilly. Steve shares little known stories of the pioneers and how these genres wove together to become the music of our lives.

“Earth Angel,” “Sh-Boom!,” “Heart & Soul,” “Book of Love”…this is the music we grew up with…and dated to. Steve tells the story of how groups like The Crew Cuts, The Belmonts, The Platters, and even the Mills Brothers stoked the music of the 1950s…and how it all led to Motown! Steve shares the stories of the Supremes, Temptations, and all the groups of the day.

Steve’s encyclopedic knowledge of hit music is really on display here! The California Surf Sound. The Story of Soul. The Beatles & the British Invasion. How Country Became Pop. Steve shares the fun facts...and lots of personal stories of the era. Great music, great stories…a GREAT time!

Have you ever wondered what the words of “American Pie” mean? Or, what Elvis’ secret to success was? Or, how the Beatles made their unique sound? As a record producer and industry insider, Steve has the answers to these and lots of other little-known stories. This is where you will get the inside scoop.

Told as only a 30-year veteran of the record industry can tell it…Steve takes the audience behind the curtain as he explains the history of recorded music and the magic of the studio. From the pioneers to Frank Sinatra to the Classic Rock era and right up to what they’re doing in studios today. Steve’s wit and encyclopedic knowledge makes for a fantastic presentation!

The final installment of the previous presentation.

In this visit, Steve shares personal stories of his time with a number of history’s greatest stars…and the lessons he learned from them. Steve was in and around the entertainment business for decades. He hosted 7 radio and TV shows. He was a performer and recording artist. And, eventually, Steve headed a Nashville record label and music publishing company. Through the years Steve worked with some of the 6best-known stars in the world.

In this final presentation…listen to the music and test what you’ve learned. Lots of opportunities to join in on the fun as Steve plays snippets of songs and shares memorable videos as the audience plays “name that tune.” Don’t tell anyone, but there may be some prizes, too!

With over two decades as head Steve of a leading advertising agency and branding firm, Steve will show you how great ads are made…and how they work. Fun case studies and lots of visually exciting concepts!

Your Personal Brand is what people say about you after you've left the room. In this helpful and interesting visit Steve takes his 20+ years in the advertising and branding business and shows the audience the 8 keys to building an unforgettable personal brand to better communicate with the ones we love and lead. The PERFECT wrap-up presentation!

With decades of television experience of his own, this is the truly unique presentation where Steve explains about the lost Johnny Carson Show episodes, why I Love Lucy almost never made it on-air, how early westerns were made, and a fistful of other great stories.