Nicolai Tanev
Classical Guitarist in Atlanta, GA
Why hire Nicolai Tanev?
Classical, Brazilian, Flamenco and Jazz Standards instrumental music for weddings,rehearsal dinners, clubs, restaurants, all kind of private and corporate events or acoustic blues with singing.Guitar lessons available too- all styles and levels are welcome!
Nicolai has released 4 albums and his composition "Sofia Blues" won the Runner-Up Award of IAMA 2007 ( International Acoustic Music Awards).
A wonderful and accomplished artist.
I invited Maestro Tanev to play at a birthday dinner for my wife.
He is masterful, very, very professional, and a wonderful artist.
His selection of music to play, and his absolute mastery in playing it were a ;highlight of the evening.
Hired by: Octavio O.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: May 5th, 2012
Event: Birthday Party in Kennesaw, Georgia
Services provided: Classical Guitarist, Composer, Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Excellent musician and great person
Nicolai Tanev has been Guitarist-in-Resdience at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art in Atlanta for four years. He has been giving four concerts a year which he included a wide range of composers from Bach, Brahms to Brazilian to his own composiitions. He has always been well received and I can highly recommend him. He is very easy to work with and very flexible.
Hired by: Lloyd N.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
Event Date: January 22nd, 2012
Event: Concert Venue in Atlanta, Georgia
Services provided: Classical Guitarist
About
Nicolai Tanev have been playing guitar since he was sixteen.In 1990 the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture issued Mr.Tanev certificate which gives him the right to perform as a stage artist and in 1995 he got his certificate for guitar teacher.He' s been teaching and playing many clubs and restaurants in Sofia for many years.
In 2007 he was given the status of Alien of Extraordinary Ability and has moved to Atlanta, GA, where he became one of the most sought-after wedding and party guitarists.The same year Mr. Tanev's composition "Sofia Blues" won the Runner-Up Award of IAMA ( International Acoustic Music Awards) in Florida, U.S.A.
Mr. Tanev have been teching guitar at Draisen-Edwards Music School in Marietta, GA for 2 years and a half.
Now he is the guitarist in residence for the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.
He speaks English, French,Russian and Bulgarian.
Discography:
"Cocoa Beans"- Brazilian guitar music, 1997
"Tribute to Robert Johnson" -acoustic blues, 2003
" Romantic Guitar Serenade" - classical, 2007
"Latin 'Scapes" - latin american music, duets with flutist Teresa Lemaire, 2008
Influences
John Williams,David Russel, Paco de Lucia, John Mc Laughlin, Al di Meola, Joe Pass, Joao Jilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim
What to Expect
Mix of light Classical, Brazilian, Jazz Standards, Flamenco and Acoustic blues instrumental music creating a pleasant, calm and very suitable for your private parties or corporate events atmosphere.
Wedding repertoire subject to discussion with the client(s).
Music requests available at no extra charge.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Nothing but an armless chair
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
12-14-2012 — Jones Day Holiday party, Atlanta
11-10-2012 — The Summit event, Roswell
11-03-2012 — Wedding Andrew, Avondale estates
10-20-2012 — Thomas Wedding, Aqua, Atlanta
09-29-2012 — Wedding Emily, Vinnings
09-16-2012 — Classical guitar concert at OUMA
09-15-2012 — Atlanta Oprea Ball, St. Regis hotel
09-10-2012 — UGA GWINNETT CAMPUS, COFFE & CULTURE EVENT
05-05-2012 — Octavio birthday party, Kennesaw
04-28-2012 — Wedding Jessica, Atlanta
04-27-2012 — Montessori school Alpharetta, spring festival
04-15-2012 — Classical guitar concert at OUMA
02-02-2012 — UGA Gwinett campus, Coffe & Culture event
01-22-2012 — Classical guitar concert at OUMA
12-17-2011 — Kids Atlanta Christmas talent showcase, Clarkston
11-13-2011 — Classical and Brazilian guitar concert OUMA
10-16-2011 — Carrie G. wedding
10-10-2011 — UGA Coffe & Culture event, Lawrenceville
10-02-2011 — Classical and flamenco guitar concert at OUMA
06-28-2011 — Wedding Moss, Atlanta Botanical Garden
05-23-2011 — Coffe & Culture UGA, Gwinett Campus
05-14-2011 — Wedding Robbins, Sautee, GA
04-30-2011 — Wedding Nicole, Serenbe Inn
04-16-2011 — Wedding Wardel, Duluth, GA
03-20-2011 — Wedding Evans at Montaluce vineyards, Dahlonega, GA
03-06-2011 — Brazilian guitar evening at Piola Restaurant, Midtown Atlanta
02-27-2011 — OUMA Classical guitar concert, Atlanta GA
02-14-2011 — Valentine's day event at Rosa Mexicano, Atlantic Station
01-29-2011 — KBO event at Woodstock, GA
12-19-2010 — Christmas Guitar Concert - OUMA
12-16-2010 — Christmas Party Membercliks
12-11-2010 — Proposal Party Navarro
11-20-2010 — Wedding Eiland
11-16-2010 — Wedding Dickinson
11-11-2010 — Private party Bettsack
11-07-2010 — OUMA - Guitar Concert
09-25-2010 — OUMA French Exhibition
09-24-2010 — NFC Amenity live music event
08-21-2010 — Wedding Cooper at Big Canoe
08-18-2010 — Hennessy Cadillac car showing party
05-22-2010 — Wedding Elliot
04-29-2010 — UGA Gwinett campus - Coffee & Culture event
04-24-2010 — Wedding Scott
04-10-2010 — Wedding Lindgren
04-08-2010 — Coffe & Culture - event at UGA Lawrenceville, GA
03-27-2010 — Birthday Party Atlanta, GA
03-20-2010 — Wedding ceremony and reception of Karen, Loganville, GA
03-04-2010 — OUMA - Areading of letters between Matisse and Bonnard, in French
03-03-2010 — OUMA - A reading of letters between Matisse and Bonnard, in English
02-16-2010 — Coffee & Culture - event at UGA Lawrenceville, GA
01-23-2010 — Henri Matisse - a celebration of French poets & poetry- opening reception at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
12-20-2009 — "Christmas guitar concert" at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
10-20-2009 — University of Georgia Lobby, Gwinett Campus, Lawrenceville, GA
10-10-2009 — Wedding ceremony at the Vinings Club, Atlanta, GA
10-04-2009 — "Spanish and Flamenco guitar favourites" concert at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
10-03-2009 — Cobb Energy Centre - 30th Anniversary Opening night of the Atlanta Opera
09-26-2009 — Opening ceremony of the exhibition "What is Cuban Art?" at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
09-24-2009 — Young Presidents' Organization Southern 7- Wine tasting event, Flamenco evening, Atlanta'GA
06-04-2009 — Luncheon, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta GA
05-30-2009 — Wedding Ceremony & Reception, Marietta,GA
04-26-2009 — Classical Guitar Concert, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
04-11-2009 — Wedding Ceremony, Snellville, GA
02-21-2009 — Ethnic Celebration of the Girl Scouts, Marietta, GA
12-19-2008 — Christmas concert / Borders store, Marietta.GA
11-08-2008 — Wedding ceremony & cocktail hour / Lawrenceville, GA
11-02-2008 — Concert at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art/ Atlanta
10-29-2008 — CNN Corporate event /The Inn at Serenbe& The Farmhouse
10-11-2008 — Wedding ceremony and cocktail hour / Atlanta
10-04-2008 — Wedding ceremony & cocktail hour / Atlanta, GA
06-05-2008 — The Cave Tapas Bar& Lounge / Kennesaw, GA
05-31-2008 — Corporate event / Art Institute of Atlanta
05-24-2008 — Wedding ceremony / Atlanta GA
05-16-2008 — Corporate event / Art Institute of Atlanta
04-26-2008 — Engagement party / Duluth GA
04-25-2008 — Free concert / Bordres store, Atlanta GA
04-25-2008 — Rehearsal dinner / Fayetteville, GA
04-20-2008 — Concert at Oglethorpe Museum of Art / Atlanta, GA
03-29-2008 — Wedding ceremony/ Decatur, GA
03-29-2008 — Wedding / Atlanta GA
12-15-2007 — Christmas Party - Chattanooga
12-11-2007 — Corporate Event
12-08-2007 — Borders store
11-10-2007 — Art beyond borders - Crabapple
11-03-2007 — Borders store
10-13-2007 — Birthday Party
10-11-2007 — Corporate Event
10-08-2007 — Private party
10-06-2007 — Borders 4475 Roswell Rd.
09-29-2007 — Starbucks Coffee
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Experience
2008: 16 gigs
2009: 12 gigs
2010: 22 gigs
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Launch Party, Private Party, Prom, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
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