Classical Guitarist Dana Starkell

About

Dana Starkell is a professional classical guitarist based out of the Quad Cities. Dana is available for all occasions in the midwest including the surrounding areas of CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, MEMPHIS, MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, DES MOINES, and IOWA CITY. Dana has performed throughout the midwest including a variety of venues in San Diego, Dallas, Houston, & Austin, TX. Dana began his solo career while undertaking a world record 12,000 mile canoe trip from Canada to Brazil. During a break in Port of Spain, he was befriended by Philip Keiler (a student of New York guitarist, Alice Artz). This friendship led to Dana's first formal concert at The University of the West Indies in Trinidad. After returning from South America, Dana won the Senior Classical Guitar category of the Manitoba Music Festival in 1983. Since that time, he has attended master classes held by world renowned classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, and taken lessons from John Sutherland, David Brandon, and Norbert Kraft.

Dana has performed extensively in classical, renaissance, spanish, and baroque styles since 1982. Having released six classical guitar albums, he has a wide selection of music to compliment your event, large or small. Dana has a great passion for music and you will appreciate his prompt and professional service.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 240 minutes

Enjoyable, easy listening Renaissance, Spanish, and Baroque classical guitar music.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Spanish Ballad
Lagrima
Maria
Adelita
Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Etude Sencillos
Veracruz
Delphina Azul
Suite in D Minor: De Visee
Madrigal
Danza
Galiard
White Flower
Saltarello
My Lady Hunsdon’s Allemande
Sonata in C#m
Lento
Cajita De Musica
Kemp’s Jig
Wedding March
Canon in D
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes The Bride)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Minuet in G
Ode To Joy
Greensleeves
Suite in E Major, J.S. Bach
Mistress Nichols Almand
Mistress Winter’s Jumpe
Se Io M’Accorgo
Gallarda
Largo
Sonata in D
Sonata in A
Gymnopedie I, II, III
Dee
Suite in E Minor: J.S. Bach

Performance Schedule

05-25-2013 — Wedding | Gateway Hotel - Ames, IA
10-13-2012 — Wedding | The Goldmoor Inn - Galena, IL
10-05-2012 — Wedding | Bella Sala - Tiffin, IA
09-01-2012 — Wedding & Reception | Magnolia Hotel - Omaha, NE
08-25-2012 — Wedding | Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha, NE
06-30-2012 — Wedding | Park Place Event Center - Davenport, IA
06-24-2012 — Wedding | Squaw Creek Park (Prairie Oak Lodge) - Marion, IA
06-23-2012 — Wedding | Eagle Point Park (Band Shell) - Dubuque, IA
06-10-2012 — Parking Lot Jam | West Music - Moline, IL
06-09-2012 — Cocktails | Rivermont Collegiate - Bettendorf, IA
06-09-2012 — Wedding | Our Lady Of The River - Le Claire, IA
06-08-2012 — Reception | Harry Caray's - Chicago, IL
06-08-2012 — Wedding | Cantigny Park - Wheaton, IL
06-02-2012 — Wedding | Cedar Rapids Country Club - Cedar Rapids, IA
05-29-2012 — Book Signing / Luncheon | TBD - Rock Island, IL
05-26-2012 — Wedding Reception | Hotel Julien - Dubuque, IA
05-24-2012 — Keynote | J.B. Young Intermediate School - Davenport, IA

Past Booked Dates:

05-19-2012 — Reception-Ceremony | Hotel Blackhawk - Davenport, IA
05-18-2012 — Wedding | Palisades-Kelper State Park lodge - Mount Vernon, IA
05-06-2012 — Wedding | Starved Rock Lodge - Utica, IL
04-28-2012 — Birthday Party | Americana Restaurant & Lounge - Des Moines, IA
03-27-2012 — Performance | Black Hawk College - Moline, IL
02-09-2012 — Chamber of Commerce | Pierce Furniture - Muscatine, IA
12-31-2011 — Dinner | Prime Cuts Steakhouse/Meskwaki Casino - Toledo, IA
11-05-2011 — Wedding | Hotel Blackhawk - Davenport, IA
10-21-2011 — Performance | Heritage Woods of Moline - Moline, IL
10-15-2011 — Memorial Service | Nature Center - Toledo, IA
10-09-2011 — Wedding | Magnolia Hotel - Omaha, NE
10-08-2011 — Wedding | Coralville Marriott Hotel-Coralville, IA
10-01-2011 — Wedding | Private Residence - Le Claire, IA
09-24-2011 — Wedding | Hotel Vetro - Iowa City, IA
09-17-2011 — Wedding | Private Residence - Canmore, AB
09-10-2011 — Wedding | Lake Iowa Nature Center - Ladora, IA
08-27-2011 — Wedding | Quad City Botanical Center - Rock Island, IL
08-27-2011 — Wedding | Renwick Mansion - Davenport, IA
08-20-2011 — Wedding | Watch Tower Lodge - Rock Island, IL
07-09-2011 — Wedding | Cedar Ridge Vineyards - Swisher, IA
06-25-2011 — Wedding | Rivermont Collegiate - Bettendorf, IA
06-18-2011 — Wedding | Fireside Winery - Marengo, IA
06-12-2011 — Performance | West Music - Moline, IL
06-11-2011 — Wedding | First Presbyterian Church - Cedar Rapids, IA
06-04-2011 — Wedding | The Grainery - Cherokee, IA
05-28-2011 — Seminar & Masterclass | West Music - Marion, IA
05-26-2011 — Wedding | Palisades-Kelper State Park lodge - Mount Vernon, IA
05-21-2011 — Wedding | Riverside Theatre - Iowa City, IA
04-30-2011 — Seminar & Masterclass | West Music - Moline, IL
04-09-2011 — Concert/Art Exhibit | Orange Street Theatre - Muscatine, IA
03-11-2011 — Wedding | Hotel Black Hawk - Davenport, IA
02-12-2011 — Solo Concert | Montgomery County History Center - Red Oak, IA
12-20-2010 — Wedding | Danforth Chapel - Iowa City, IA
11-13-2010 — Seminar & Masterclass - Mar-Schell's Music - Winnipeg, MB
11-12-2010 — Seminar & Masterclass - J.H. Bruns Collegiate - Winnipeg, MB
10-23-2010 — Wedding | Festhalle Barn - Amana, IA
10-10-2010 — Wedding | Lake Macbride - Solon, IA
09-18-2010 — Wedding | Muscatine Arts Center - Muscatine, IA
09-11-2010 — Concert/Art Exhibit | Orange Street Theatre - Muscatine, IA
09-05-2010 — Wedding Ceremony | Magnolia Hotel - Omaha, NE
09-04-2010 — Wedding Reception | Magnolia Hotel - Omaha, NE
08-31-2010 — Performance | Ashford University - Cortona Art Gallery - Clinton, IA
08-28-2010 — Wedding | Quad City Botanical Center - Rock Island, IL
08-21-2010 — Wedding | Elmwood Country Club - Marshalltown, IA
08-07-2010 — Wedding | Schwiebert Riverfront Park - Rock Island, IL
07-10-2010 — Fundraiser | William C. Knapp Building - Des Moines, IA
07-03-2010 — Wedding | Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens - Dubuque, IA
06-26-2010 — Wedding | Emmet County Headlands - Mackinac City, MI
06-20-2010 — Wedding | Reiman Gardens - Ames, IA
06-19-2010 — Wedding | Snuss Hill Winery - Madrid, IA
06-13-2010 — Performance | West Music - Moline, IL
06-12-2010 — Wedding | Bishops Bay Country Club - Middleton, WI
05-29-2010 — Wedding | Peninsula Chicago Hotel - Chicago, IL
05-08-2010 — Wedding | Vader Veer Park - Davenport, IA
04-03-2010 — Seminar & Masterclass - Moline, IL
03-20-2010 — Seminar & Masterclass - Ottumwa, IA
10-09-2009 — Wedding/Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens-Dubuque, IA
09-19-2009 — Wedding/Wayside Chapel-Mokena, IL
09-12-2009 — Wedding/Private-Lodi, WI
09-11-2009 — Wedding/Magnolia Hotel-Omaha, NE
09-05-2009 — Wedding/First Assembly of God-Bettendorf, IA
08-22-2009 — Wedding/Zion Lutheran Church, East Moline, IL
08-15-2009 — Wedding/Decorah Residence-Decorah, IA
08-08-2009 — Wedding Reception/Best Western Inn-Annawan, IL
08-01-2009 — Wedding/1316 Jones Street-Omaha, NE
07-25-2009 — Wedding/Vander Veer Park-Davenport, IA
07-24-2009 — Wedding/Richmond Springs-Strawberry Point, IA
07-18-2009 — Wedding/Private-Maquoketa, IA
07-12-2009 — Wedding/Coralville Marriott Hotel-Coralville, IA
07-04-2009 — Wedding/Private Residence-Iowa City, IA
06-28-2009 — Public Performance/West Music-Moline, IL
06-27-2009 — Wedding/Mad Art Gallery-St. Louis, MO
06-22-2009 — Performance/Formosa-Iowa City, IA
06-20-2009 — Birthday Party/Residence-Brookfield, IL
06-13-2009 — Wedding/Honey Creek Acres-Swisher, IA
05-30-2009 — Wedding/F20th Century Center-Wichita, KS
05-11-2009 — Wedding/Duck Creek Park-Davenport, IA
05-10-2009 — Mother's Day/One Eleven Grill And Banquet-Davenport, IA
05-02-2009 — Dinning Performance/One Eleven Grill And Banquet-Davenport, IA
03-28-2009 — Wedding/Old Brick Church-Iowa City, IA
03-07-2009 — Wedding/Hope United Church of Christ-Moline, IL
02-14-2009 — Valentines Day Dinner/Monticchio-Chicago, IL
02-06-2009 — Below Brady/Public Performance-Davenport, IA 9 PM-1 AM
01-17-2009 — Below Brady/Public Performance-Davenport, IA 8 PM-12 AM
12-26-2008 — Candlelight Dinner/Crow Valley Golf Club-Davenport, IA
12-05-2008 — Below Brady/Public Performance-Davenport, IA 8 PM-12 AM
11-28-2008 — Arts Festival | Des Moines Area Community College - Newton, IA
10-04-2008 — Wedding/Sunken Gardens, Como Park Conservatory-Saint Paul, MN
09-27-2008 — Wedding/Park Farm Winery-Bankston, IA
09-20-2008 — Wedding Reception/Wildcat Golf Club-Schellsburg, IA
09-19-2008 — Wedding Rehearsal Dinner-Chicago, IL
09-13-2008 — Wedding/Luthy Botanical Garden-Peoria, IL
08-16-2008 — Wedding and Reception/Country Bluff Wedding Chapel-Baraboo, WI
07-23-2008 — Private Party/Bettendorf, IA
07-19-2008 — Wedding/The River Center-Davenport, IA
07-12-2008 — Wedding/St. Ann's Church-Davenport, IA
06-21-2008 — Parking Lot Jam/West Music-Moline, IL
06-20-2008 — Wedding/The Vineyard-Appleton, WI
06-14-2008 — Wedding/Isle Of Capri Casino-Davenport, IA
06-06-2008 — Dinner Performance/Fresh Bistro-Spirit Lake, IA
05-31-2008 — Wedding/Bonaparte, IA
05-10-2008 — Wedding/Reiman Gardens-Ames, IA
05-09-2008 — Wedding/La Pavillion-Memphis, TN
04-26-2008 — Wedding/Bass Street Landing, Stoney Creek Inn-Moline, IL
02-14-2008 — Valentine's Day Dinner/Crow Valley Golf Club-Davenport, IA
02-02-2008 — IMEA All-State Conference - Digital Audio-Peoria, IL
02-01-2008 — IMEA All-State Conference - Digital Audio-Peoria, IL
01-31-2008 — IMEA All-State Conference - Digital Audio-Peoria, IL
12-31-2007 — inner/Crow Valley Golf Club-Davenport, IA
11-10-2007 — Wedding/St. Ambrose University Chapel-Davenport, IA
10-26-2007 — Live Performance/1040 WHO News Radio, Des Monies, IA
10-25-2007 — Paddle To The Amazon | IMAX Theater - Davenport, IA
10-14-2007 — Wedding/Reiman Gardens-Ames, IA
10-13-2007 — Performance/Fall Festival-Chicago Ridge, IL
10-04-2007 — Paddle To The Amazon | Southwood Elementary - Steinbach, MB
09-29-2007 — Paddle To The Amazon | Fresh Bistro - Spirit Lake, IA
09-28-2007 — Paddle To The Amazon | Fresh Bistro - Spirit Lake, IA
09-13-2007 — Private Function/Holiday Inn Expressway-Le Claire, IA
08-25-2007 — Wedding/Private-Ames, IA
08-24-2007 — Concert Performance | Borders Books - Davenport, IA
08-24-2007 — Wedding | Outing Club - Davenport, IA
08-18-2007 — Wedding Reception/Ballroom At 12 E Erie-Chicago, IL
08-11-2007 — Wedding/River Music Experience-Davenport, IA
08-04-2007 — Birthday Party/Stoney Creek Lodge-Johnston, IA
08-03-2007 — Birthday Party-Arlington heights, IL
07-19-2007 — Wedding Rehearsal Dinner/Lake Okoboji Lodge-Spirit Lake, IA
07-14-2007 — Public Performance/Borders Bookstore-Davenport, IA
07-07-2007 — Wedding/Eagle Ridge Resort-Galena, IL
06-29-2007 — Wedding/Lakeview Church-Palatine, IL
06-16-2007 — Wedding/Monona Terrace-Madison, WI
06-09-2007 — Wedding/Vander Veer Botanical Garden-QC, IA
06-02-2007 — Wedding/Druck Creek Park, Stamp Lilac Garden-Davenport, IA
05-26-2007 — Wedding/Quad City Botanical Center-Rock Island, IL
03-10-2007 — Classical Guitar Recital/CLASS-Muscatine, IA
12-18-2006 — Mississippi Belle II Casino/Clinton, IA
12-11-2006 — Mississippi Belle II Casino/Clinton, IA
12-04-2006 — Mississippi Belle II Casino/Clinton, IA
12-03-2006 — Wedding/Pere Marquette Lodge-Grafton, IL
09-09-2006 — Private Birthday Party/South Barrington, IL
08-26-2006 — Austin, TX (Villa Antonnia - Private Wedding)
08-16-2006 — Austin, TX (Onion Creek Club - Private Function)
08-05-2006 — Tarpley, TX (Private Wedding & Reception)
07-15-2006 — Austin, TX (Austin Inn at Pearl Street - Private Wedding)
07-08-2006 — Austin, TX (1st Evangelical Free Church - Private Wedding)
07-07-2006 — Austin, TX (Zilker Clubhouse - Private Wedding)
07-01-2006 — Austin, TX (Mother's Cage & Garden - Brunch Performance)
06-24-2006 — Sour Lake, TX (Pine Ridge Baptist Church - Private Wedding)
06-09-2006 — Fort Worth, TX (Blue Mesa Grill - Private Party)
09-03-2005 — La Jolla, CA (La Valencia Hotel - Private Wedding)

CDs For Sale

Fantastic Voyage 2-Veracruz
Fantastic Voyage 3-Forever
CDs Available - Dana Starkell
Fantastic Voyage 1-Masquerade

Experience

2006: 36 gigs
2007: 28 gigs
2008: 21 gigs
2009: 28 gigs

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