J. Golko LIVE (Logo)
J. Golko - Sax Fall (2022)

(Photo by Ross Feighery)

 

J. Golko joins Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago for “Anything Goes” (the music of Cole Porter) in their final week of performances on tenor sax and clarinet (February 2024).

2024

3/7 thru 3/10 - Chicago, IL - Anything Goes (Showband; Tenor Sax, Clarinet)

  • Porchlight Music Theatre



Mercury Theater in Chicago prepares for the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in the Broadway favorite “Jersey Boys” this March 2024.

 
J. Golkos performs sax, clarinet, and flute at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago for Porchlight Music Theatre's 2022 ICONS Gala honoring Donna McKechnie.

J. Golkos performs sax, clarinet, and flute at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago for Porchlight Music Theatre's 2022 ICONS Gala honoring Donna McKechnie.

Musical Physics by J. Golko - LIVE (Photos)

“Musical Physics: The Phenomenon of Resonance” is a musical presentation that was researched and developed by J. Golko for over ten years - making it’s debut in April of 2022.

J. Golko performs on bass guitar in the comedy musical "Rock of Ages" at Mercury Theater in Chicago - July thru September 2023.

J. Golko performs on bass guitar in the comedy musical "Rock of Ages" at Mercury Theater in Chicago - July thru September 2023.

Teatro ZinZanni - J. Golko Promo Dates April 2022

J. Golko joins the cirque-style, cabaret dinner show Teatro ZinZanni for a weekend in April 2022.

Past Shows

Gator Sax - Live! - with J. Golko

Gator Sax - LIVE! J. Golko listens in on reptilian scales.

The French Quarter, Disney World (2019)

J. Golko joins the emergency call list for Broadway in Chicago.

J. Golko joined the emergency call list for Broadway in Chicago as a woodwind substitute for the national tour of Hairspray (Feb. 2022).

The cast and crew of "Sophisticated Ladies" (2020)

The cast and crew of Sophisticated Ladies - Porchlight Music Theater (2020)

ForEverAfter - J. Golko on Tenor Sax

J. Golko performs as ForEverAfter - Vigneto del Bino (2021)

J. Golko LIVE - Dec 2021

J. Golko LIVE in Chicago - Dec 2021

Teatro ZinZanni - Cambria Hotel

Billy Elliott - Music Theater Works

J. Golko joins the circus-meets-cabaret dinner show "Luminaire" by Cabaret ZaZou for a few dates in October 2022.

J. Golko joins the circus-meets-cabaret dinner show "Luminaire" by Cabaret ZaZou for a few dates in October 2022.

J. Golko performs as a substitute on saxophones, clarinet, flute, keyboard, and shakers in "Luminaire" by Cabaret ZaZou in October 2022 at the Cambria Hotel in Chicago.

J. Golko performs as a substitute on saxophones, clarinet, flute, keyboard, and shakers in "Luminaire" by Cabaret ZaZou in October 2022 at the Cambria Hotel in Chicago.

2024

2/1 thru 2/4 - Arlington Heights, IL - Little Shop Of Horrors (Pit Orchestra; Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute)

  • St. Viator

1/21 - Chicago, IL - Anything Goes (Showband; Tenor Sax, Clarinet)

  • Porchlight Music Theatre

2023

12/20 thru 12/31 - Skokie, IL - Shrek The Musical (Pit Orchestra; Soprano Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute)

  • Music Theater Works

11/16 - Streamwood, IL - Musical Physics: The Phenomenon of Resonance

(An Original Presentation on Music Production Plug-Ins)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

10/6 thru 11/12 - Chicago, IL - Young Frankenstein (Pit Orchestra; Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute

  • Mercury Theater

7/14 thru 9/10 - Chicago, IL - Rock of Ages (Show Band; Bass Guitar)

  • Mercury Theater

7/5 - Streamwood, IL - Sound Effect Anatomy

(An Original Presentation on Music Production Plug-Ins)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

6/15 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

6/14 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

6/13 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

5/24 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

5/21 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/30 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/20 thru 4/23 - La Grange Park, IL - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe)

  • Nazareth Academy

4/9 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/6 - Streamwood, IL - Sound Healing: The Way of Vibration

(An Original Presentation on Vibrational Healing Practices)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

3/19 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

3/16 - Streamwood, IL - Growing Thoughts & Refining Ideas

(An Original Presentation/Workshop on Creative and Critical Thinking)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

3/9 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

3/8 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

2/19 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

2/16 - Streamwood, IL - Sound Effect Anatomy: The “Biology” of Music Technology

(An Original Presentation on Sound Effects and Plug-Ins Used in Music Production)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

1/15 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

1/5 - Streamwood, IL - The Nature of Harmony: Music, Beauty & Cosmic Balance (An Original Presentation on Artistic Philosophy)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

J. Golko hosts a productivity workshop called "Calendar Mastery" at Poplar Creek Public Library District in September 2022.

J. Golko hosts a productivity workshop called "Calendar Mastery" at Poplar Creek Public Library District in September 2022.

“The Nature of Harmony: Music, Beauty & Cosmic Balance” was researched and developed by J. Golko in 2022-2023.

“The Nature of Harmony: Music, Beauty & Cosmic Balance” was researched and developed by J. Golko in 2022-2023.

Build-A-Beat music production workshop by J. Golko

“BJ. Golko hosts “BUILD-A-BEAT” - an original, interactive workshop on Pro Tools audio software building an instrumental beat, from scratch, using pre-recorded samples.

"Musical Elements" was researched and developed by J. Golko, debuting at Poplar Creek Public Library District in May 2022.

"Musical Elements" was researched and developed by J. Golko, debuting at Poplar Creek Public Library District in May 2022.

“Sound Effect Anatomy: The “Biology” of Music Technology” is a presentation by J. Golko, debuting at Poplar Creek Public Library District in February 2023.

J. Golko performs baritone saxophone at GRAMMY Camp, hosted by the GRAMMY Foundation in 2007.

J. Golko performs on baritone saxophone at GRAMMY Camp, hosted by the GRAMMY Foundation in 2007.

Once Upon A Time…

J. Golko - Porthole Sunset on Quantum of the Seas

A view from the “Maestro Cabin” onboard the Quantum of the Seas (2019)

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On stage during a rehearsal for Newsies.

Northbrook Leisure Center (2019)

J. Golko on Earth Harp (2014)

J. Golko performs on the Earth Harp as the “Maestro of Sonic Odyssey” onboard the Quantum of the Seas (2014).

J. Golko - Tenor Sax (2009)

J. Golko takes a tenor sax solo during a fundraiser event (2009).

Berklee Singer Showcase - J. Golko on Tenor Sax

J. Golko on tenor sax with showband of Berklee College of Music’s Singer Showcase (2009).

GRAMMY Camp - Earth Wind and Fire Day

J. Golko (baritone sax) and other GRAMMY Camp students play with members of Earth, Wind, and Fire during a special masterclass session (2007).

2022

12/23 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

12/18 - Hawthorn Woods, IL - Welcome Christmas with Lake County Symphony Orchestra (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Flute, Piccolo)

  • Hawthorn Woods Barn

12/17 - Gurnee, IL - Welcome Christmas with Lake County Symphony Orchestra (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Flute, Piccolo)

  • Gurnee Community Church

12/7 - Arlington Heights, IL - Joy & Wonder Holiday Concert with Sounds Good Choir (Flute)

  • First Presbyterian Church

12/4 - Wheaton, IL - Joy & Wonder Holiday Concert with Sounds Good Choir (Flute)

  • Trinity Episcopal Church

12/3 - Evanston, IL - Joy & Wonder Holiday Concert with Sounds Good Choir (Flute)

  • First Presbyterian Church

11/17 - Streamwood, IL - Re-Design Your Resume with Canva (An Original Presentation/Workshop on Career-Building )

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

10/20 - Streamwood, IL - Wireframing Your Website (An Original Presentation/Workshop on User Experience [UX])

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

10/16 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/9 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/8 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/7 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/6 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/5 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/2 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

10/1 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

9/30 - Chicago, IL - Cabaret ZaZou (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

9/23 - Chicago, IL - ICONS Gala 2022: Honoring Donna McKecknie (Show Band; Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute)

  • Porchlight Music Theatre - Ritz Carlton Hotel

9/22 - Streamwood, IL - Calendar Mastery (An Original Presentation/Workshop on Productivity)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

8/18 - Streamwood, IL - Video Editing with Da Vinci Resolve 17 (Video Production Workshop Da Vinci Resolve Editing Software)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

7/21 - Streamwood, IL - BUILD-A-BEAT (An Original Music Production Workshop - Pro Tools Audio Software)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

7/17 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

7/16 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

7/9 - Madison, WI - Private Event (Action Heights)

  • The Atrium

6/24 - Lake Forest, IL - Private Event (Action Heights)

  • Winter Club of Lake Forest

6/19 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

6/11 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

5/26 - Streamwood, IL - Musical Elements: The Art of Music Notation (An Original Seminar/Presentation)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

5/20 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

5/19 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

5/18 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/21 - Streamwood, IL - Musical Physics (Part 1): The Phenomenon of Resonance (An Original Seminar/Presentation on “the Feeling of Music” & Vibrations)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

4/9 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/8 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/7 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

4/2 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

1/20 - Streamwood, IL - BUILD-A-BEAT (An Original Music Production Workshop - Pro Tools Audio Software)

  • Poplar Creek Public Library District

2021

12/29 - 1/2 - Wilmette, IL - Billy Elliot (Closed Early of Pandemic Causes)

  • Music Theater Works

12/26 - Wilmette, IL - Billy Elliot (Pit Orchestra)

  • Music Theater Works

12/23 - Wilmette, IL - Billy Elliot (Pit Orchestra)

  • Music Theater Works

12/11 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

12/10 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

12/2 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

12/1 - Chicago, IL - Teatro ZinZanni (Show Band; Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard/Synth, Shakers)

  • Cambria Hotel

11/20 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

11/13 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino (by reservation only

11/12 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino (by reservation only)

10/17 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino (by reservation only)

10/16 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

10/15 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino (by reservation only)

9/25 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

9/3 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

8/21 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

8/14 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

7/24 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

7/23 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

7/16 - Lake Geneva, WI - Wedding Cocktail Cruise (ForEverAfter)

  • Lady of the Lake

7/9 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

7/3 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

6/26 - Chicago, IL - Wedding Dance Music

  • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

6/19 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

6/18 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

5/15 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

5/14 - Antioch, IL - Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

4/24 - Antioch, IL - Private Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

4/23 - Antioch, IL - Private Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

3/27 - Antioch, IL - Private Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

3/26 - Antioch, IL - Private Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

2/13 - Antioch, IL - Private Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

2/12 - Antioch, IL - Private Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Vigneto del Bino

2020

  • Nov. - Lake County, IL - Wedding Ceremony, Cocktails, and Dinner (ForEverAfter)

  • Jan. to Mar. - Chicago, IL - Sophisticated Ladies (Showband; Bari Sax, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet)

    • Porchlight Music Theater

2019

  • Nov. to Jan. 2020 - Lake Forest, IL - Annie (Pit Orchestra; Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet)

    • Citadel Theater

  • Sept. to Aug. - Shanghai, China & Southern Japan - Sonic Odyssey (Headliner; Earth Harp Maestro)

    • Quantum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

  • Jun. to Oct. - Chicago, IL - Wedding Season! (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Shakers)

    • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

  • Jun. - Northbrook, IL - Newsies (Pit Orchestra; Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo)

    • Northbrook Leisure Center

2018

  • Jun. to Oct. - Chicago, IL - Wedding Season! (Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Shakers)

    • (w/ Andrew Blake Band)

  • Jun. - Northbrook, IL - The Wizard of Oz (Pit Orchestra; Bari Sax, Clarinet, Flute)

    • Northbrook Leisure Center

2017

  • Nov. - Riverside, CA - Avenue Q (Pit Orchestra; Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute)

    • Riverside Women’s Club

  • Oct. - Hollywood, CA - La Sorgente debut w/ Victor Vanacore (Production Assistant)

    • Ford Theater

  • Aug. to Sept. - Redlands Bowl, CA - Tarzan (Pit Orchestra; Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Flute)

    • Grove Theatre

  • Aug. - Houston, TX - Earth Harp for a Technology Expo (Headliner; Musical Director)

    • Westin Hotel

  • Jun. - Downtown Los Angeles, CA - 800ft Earth Harp Installation w/ William Close (Earth Harp Tech & Performer)

    • Grand Performances

  • May - Houston, TX - Earth Harp w/ William Close for a Corporate Event (Earth Harp Tech & Performer)

    • Magnolia Hotel

2014-2016

  • Oct. 2014 to Aug. 2016 - New York City, Caribbean Islands, Europe, Middle East, China, South Korea, Japan - Sonic Odyssey (Headliner; Earth Harp Maestro)

    • Quantum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line)

  • Apr. 2014 - Spain & Portugal - Headliner (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Flute)

    • Silhouette (Celebrity Cruise Line)

  • Jan. 2014 - South America - Headliner (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Chromatic Harmonica, Keyboard)

    • Infinity (Celebrity Cruise Line)

2011-2013

  • Feb. 2011 to Aug. 2013 - Planet Earth - Showband (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Misc. Hand Percussion)

    • Zaandam, Volendam, Rotterdam, Maasdam, Amsterdam, Prinsendam (Holland America Line)

2007-2010

  • May 2008, 2010 - Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music Graduation Concerts (Bari Sax)

    • Agganis Arena

  • Jan. 2007 to May 2010 - Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music Singer Showcases (Horn Section Contractor; Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax)

    • Berklee Performance Center

2007

  • Jul. - Glendora, CA - GRAMMY Camp Showcase Performance (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax)

    • Citrus College Entertainment Technology Complex

  • Jul. - Berkeley, CA - GRAMMY Foundation’s Starry Night ceremony honoring Quincy Jones (Opening Act; Alto Sax)

    • Straus Stadium at UC Berkeley

2006

  • Jul. 2006 - Glendora, CA - GRAMMY Camp Showcase Performance (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax)

    • Citrus College Entertainment Technology Complex