Star Karaoke & DJ Services - Let's Get The Party Started!

STEVE LAING

Owner/Operator Of Star Karaoke & DJ Services

BIOGRAPHY

Steve was born and raised in Willowdale (North York), Ontario, Canada
and realized an early passion for singing when his grandmother enrolled him into the
Willowdale Presbyterian United Church Choir when he was around 10 years old.

image of Steve's group

Steve age 5 (back row) with a missing tooth

image of Steve's hockey team

Steve (Goalie) Age 21 (Final year of organized hockey)

In the spring of 1973, while attending Northview Heights Secondary School,
Steve joined a rock 'n roll band, calling themselves The Circuit Riders Band,
playing at bars, high schools, and promotional events locally.

image of Steve's band

Steve with his band at age 20 during a high school gig
(The "peach fuzz sideburns" era)

The Circuit Riders Band were a rock 'n roll cover band playing music from
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other 70’s rock bands.
In the 80’s The Circuit Riders performed a tribute to the Blues Brothers music
embracing their iconic Black Tie, Black Jacket, Black Sunglasses look.

image of Steve and The Circuit Riders Band in Blues Brothers Costumes

Cats Meow (March 11, 2006)

The Band still gets together to this very day, 52 years later,
not to perform but to continue their friendship and jam together.
Special remembrance to the band members who have passed;
Bob Brown (Lead Guitar), Ray Jansen (Lead Vocals), and Donny Grey (Keyboard).

In 1992, Steve and a partner, started Star Karaoke, while living in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

By 1996, Steve became the sole owner/operator of Star Karaoke & DJ Services,
entertaining in Bars, Legions, Community events and weddings, throughout Southwestern Ontario, Canada.

Steve is married to a loving and supportive wife Elizabeth,
and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

image of body of water and surrounding trees

Liz's Birthday Party October 25, 2024

Steve & his wife now reside in a quiet community in Norwich, Ontario, Canada.