The long-time musician is part of Wellington band Uncle Monkey and has been crooning solo since a friend spotted his talents during a rendition of Mack the Knife at karaoke a few years ago.
The friend asked Carlin to do a few swing numbers at a Christmas party and he decided to develop the act from there.
He now has a repertoire of 30-odd songs which pay homage to the crooners - Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin to mention a few.
Jazz in a Spring Garden featuring Steve Carlin, 174 Main St, Greytown, October 20, 2pm (gates open at 1pm), entry by koha, rain day Monday, October 22.
Music at the Greytown Arts Festival - October 18 to 22
www.greytownartsfestival.co.nz
Swing Time with the Beat Girls and a DJ afterwards, Friday, October 19, 8pm, Kuranui College Auditorium, $28
Jazz in a Spring Garden featuring Steve Carlin, Saturday, October 20, 2pm, 174 Main St, Greytown, entry by koha
The Yoots, Saturday, October 20, 8pm, Kuranui College Auditorium, $38
Finales and Fuges: A classical chamber music concert featuring the last works of famous composers, Sunday, October 21, 2.30pm, 57 Wood St, Greytown, $20
One More Tune and Urban Tramper, Sunday, October 21, 8pm, Kuranui College Auditorium, $25