Justin Froese
Soulful songs.
Honest stories.
A room brought closer.
An intimate evening of original music with an award-winning California songwriter, expressive guitarist, and heartfelt voice.
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Live performances
The Earth Below
Live TouchMix Sessions · 2023 SongDoor Grand Prize-winning song
Finally Here
Live in Monterey, California · 2013 SongDoor Grand Prize-winning song
Slow It Down
NPR Tiny Desk Contest submission · 2025
Music that reaches for your heart.
Justin brings soulful vocals, nuanced guitar work, and groove-driven songwriting into a close, personal setting. His original songs make space for reflection, connection, and the simple pleasure of listening together.
For house concerts and listening rooms, the focus is the song: the melody, the story, and the feeling shared between artist and audience. Solo performances can include live looping, with duo and full-band formats available by arrangement.
— Justin Roberts, San Diego CityBeat
Based in Southern California.
Available for listening rooms, house concerts, performing arts venues, and intimate ticketed shows.
A lifetime in song.
Justin Froese is a California-based songwriter and performer whose music blends soulful expression, memorable melodies, and a wide musical vocabulary. Ten years of classical study inform his expressive guitar playing, while his warm voice and instinct for groove give his original songs a distinctive character.
A two-time SongDoor International Grand Prize winner, Justin has performed across California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona, toured Germany and Switzerland, and appeared on the national college circuit. His work also includes writing and production for Warner Chappell Production Music’s Valo artist catalog.
Alongside his own releases and live performances, Justin has helped shape early recordings for artists including HIRIE, Naomi Wachira, and The Smart Brothers, whose members went on to form LA Edwards.
From intimate rooms to iconic stages.
Selected venues
San Diego · Belly Up, The Casbah, House of Blues main stage
Los Angeles · Hotel Café, The Roxy, The Mint, Room 5
Seattle · The Triple Door, Columbia City Theater, Tractor Tavern, Conor Byrne Pub
Songwriting recognition
- 2023 SongDoor International Grand Prize — “The Earth Below”
- 2013 SongDoor International Grand Prize — “Finally Here”
- 2014 San Diego Songwriters Guild Platinum Award
- 2013 USA Songwriting Competition finalist — “Finally Here”
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Let’s make a memorable evening.
For availability, concert format, and technical arrangements, contact Justin’s booking team with your venue, city, preferred date, and audience capacity.
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