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93rd Route 4:000:00/4:00
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East 8th 3:360:00/3:36
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Flowers of La Jolla 3:440:00/3:44
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Yuppie Boys 2:570:00/2:57
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North End Nights 3:590:00/3:59
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8:45 2:590:00/2:59
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Runaway 3:410:00/3:41
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Keep Me Close 4:580:00/4:58
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Airplanes 4:240:00/4:24
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Afternoon Rebellion 4:450:00/4:45
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0:00/4:37
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Matches 3:300:00/3:30
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Walden 4:070:00/4:07
Steve Rondo
bio
Rondo has built a following across the Northeast, touring beach towns, dive bars, and regional festivals. Songs like Flowers of La Jolla and Afternoon Rebellion showcase his blend of heartfelt storytelling and guitar-driven arrangements — music made for long drives and reflection.
A surfer at heart, Rondo brings coastal atmosphere into his songwriting. His songs mirror the ocean’s push and pull — building into anthemic choruses before settling into calm. Themes of freedom, uncertainty, and searching for direction run throughout his work, capturing the feeling of chasing waves and dreams.
Live, Rondo and his band balance raw emotion with communal energy. Highlights include opening for Dermot Kennedy in Portland, Maine in 2022, plus performances at Levitate Music Festival and 92.5 The River’s Riverfest, cementing their reputation as a rising live act in the region. His latest releases expand his sound while staying true to what defines it: honest lyrics, dynamic rock arrangements, and the wide-open feeling of life close to the water.
Steve Rondo’s music is for anyone navigating the space between where they are and where they’re headed — best played loud, windows down, somewhere near the coast.
Contact via steverondomusic@gmail.com
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Steve Rondo supporting Caiola
May 17th 2026 @ One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME
2024 Boston Music Awards- Songwriter of the Year - Nominee
2025 Boston Music Awards - Songwriter of the Year - Nominee
Steve Rondo opened for Dermot Kennedy
August 8th 2022 @ Merrill Theater - Portland, ME
In August of 2022 Steve was selected to open for Dermot Kennedy in Portland, Maine as a part of Dermot's US Headliner Support Competition.
UPCOMING DATES & TOUR HISTORY
TOUR HISTORY
2025 - Drom - (New York CIty, NY)
2025 - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA)
2025 - Ocean Mist (South Kingstown, RI)
2024 - The Mercury Lounge (New York City, NY)
2024 - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA)
2024 - The Press Room (Portsmouth, NH)
2024 - Stephen Talkhouse (Hamptons, NY)
2023 - The Chicken Box (Nantucket, MA)
2022 - Rockwood Music Hall (New York City, NY)
2022 - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA)
2022 - The Chicken Box (Nantucket, MA)
2022 - Bernie's Beach Bar (Hampton, NH)
2021 - The Chicken Box (Nantucket, MA)
2021 - Bernie's Beach Bar (Hampton, NH)
FESTIVALS
2023 - Levitate Music & Arts Festival (Marshfield, MA)
2023 - Riverfest presented be 92.5 The River (Salisbury, MA)
Press / Reviews
The Independent (RI): https://www.independentri.com/arts_and_living/article_52a1b5ba-72d7-4e91-a789-9fb1b1b159ff.html
CBS Boston Album Release Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVK0YTfFTM0
The Inquirer & Mirror feature: https://www.ack.net/stories/the-many-musical-faces-of-rocker-steve-rondo,35718?
CBS Boston WBZ feature https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/steve-rondo-band-visits-wbz-tv-ahead-of-show-at-brighton-music-hall/
NESN NBC The Hub feature https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/new-england-sounds-steve-rondo-on-music-inspiration-live-performances/3037118/37118/
Leaf Magazine feature https://leafmagazines.com/profiles/patient-of-the-month-steve-rondo/
Rock the Pigeon Music Blog feature https://rockthepigeon.com/2021/08/27/steve-rondo-reminds-us-to-chase-our-dreams-in-matches/
Allston Pudding feature https://allstonpudding.com/tap-into-steve-rondos-music-at-brighton-music-hall-on-jan-20th/
Belwood Music Blog feature: https://belwoodmusic.com/2021/10/23/top-tracks-steve-rondo-afternoon-rebellion/
Unheard Gems Blog Feature: https://www.unheardgems.com/post/walden-steve-rondo-review
