- Sun City, AZ
- Guitarist
- $300.00 to $1,500.00
Hi, I’m Walt Pitts, a Phoenix, Arizona-based guitarist, singer, and mandolin player. Thanks for stopping by my GigSalad promo kit to check out the music. I’ve...
Overview
Tasteful instrumental solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar arrangements of standards, folk, pop, country, classical, and Christmas music. Suitable ambient background music for weddings, receptions, luncheons, anniversaries, life celebrations, Christmas parties, etc.
Reviews
8 reviews
Rhonda S.
June 3, 2024Prompt and Professional
AZGuitar66 communicated leading up to the service, arrived early to set up so there would be music as guests arrived, and quickly took down the setup as soon as it ended so that the venue could clean up immediately afterwards. The music was lovely and just as requested. I highly recommend.
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AZGuitar66
Thank you Rhonda.
I appreciate it very much.
Take care.
David W.
June 26, 2023Excellent Job
Perfect for our house warming party. Beautiful background music that allowed our quests to conversate while enjoying a variety of nice acoustic guitar. On time, played beautiful!
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AZGuitar66
Thanks for letting me be part of your party and your kind review. I enjoyed spending time with such a great group of folks and appreciate everyone's efforts to accommodate me.
Theresa C.
May 10, 2023Great!
We needed a guitarist for a garden birthday party. Eric was quick to respond to all questions, arrived on time and did a wonderful job. His quote was also very reasonable.
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Shawna R.
December 10, 2022Perfect for Memorial service
Eric played inspiratoonal and secular selections for mom's service. He accompanied the congregation for the hymns. He arrived on time, selected appropriate songs. Everything was perfect!
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AZGuitar66
Thanks so much Shawna.
It was an honor to pay tribute to such a wonderful lady.
Hannah M.
November 21, 2022Amazing Guitarist for a Wedding
Eric was wonderful to work with for our wedding. His playing style was perfect for our intimate event, with many of the guests complimenting his playing as they left. For me, the most memorable part of the day was hearing his rendition of Billy Joel's "For The Longest Time" as we walked down the aisle. He learned the song for our precessional and just made the best moment absolutely perfect.
Thank you so much Eric!! 💖
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AZGuitar66
Thank you so much for allowing me the privilege of participating in your beautiful ceremony with such nice folks.
Booking information
Price range: $100-$300
What to expect
Solo acoustic fingerstyle ambient guitar. Very soothing background music blending several genres. Suitable for anniversaries, dinners, Christmas parties, wine tastings, patio parties, weddings, life celebrations, and cocktail settings.
About
Originally from the Midwest, Eric Benson has settled in the West Valley of Phoenix. Has been in various bands and musical combinations since the 1970's playing everything from bluegrass to country and jazz. Proficient on guitar, keyboard, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, saxophone. Upon retirement have focused arranging songs from numerous genres for fingerstyle guitar. Performing regularly in bistros, coffee houses, and private parties.
Services offered
Past booked events
February 2026
13
Friday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Glendale, AZ
December 2025
22
Monday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Glendale, AZ
20
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Glendale, AZ
May 2024
31
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
June 2023
24
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Surprise, AZ
May 2023
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Sun City, AZ
December 2022
10
Saturday
N/A
All-day event
November 2022
19
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:30am - 10:00am
•
Sun City West, AZ
10
Thursday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Litchfield Park, AZ
November 2019
09
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cave Creek, AZ
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2019
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Goodyear, AZ
Set list
60'S/FOLK
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ASHOAKAN FAREWELL
BOTH SIDES NOW
AND I LOVE HER
THERE IS LOVE
HALELLUJAH
SUMMER SONG
IN MY LIFE
BEATLE MEDLEY
YESTERDAY
I WILL
TRY TO REMEMBER
SOUNDS OF SILENCE
SCARBORO FAIR
TODAY
DREAM
LET IT BE ME
FOLK MEDLEY
TEARS IN HEAVEN
FOR CARLOS(WINDSONG)
HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU
TIME IN A BOTTLE
MORNING HAS BROKEN
BLACKBIRD
ANNIE'S SONG
RED RUBBER BALL
THIS MAGIC MOMENT
COUNTRY
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LET'S LOVE THE BAD TIMES AWAY
CRAZY
BLUE EYES CRYIN IN THE RAIN
GEORGIA ON MY MIND
SHENANDOAH
AMAZING GRACE
LOVE ME TENDER
TENNESSE WALTZ
COUNTRY ROADS
YOU WERE ALWAYS ON MY MIND
GENTLE ON MY MIND
BLUE BAYOU
BEFOR THE LAST TEARDROP
GREEN GRASS OF HOME
I CAN'T HELP IT IF I'M STILL IN L
OLD CHUNK OF COAL
CIVIL WAR MEDLEY
SAN ANTONIO ROSE
KOTTKE MEDLEY
WILD WOOD FLOWER
WABASH CANNONBALL
FADED LOVE
YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG
TENNESEE FLATTOP BOX
Influences and inspiration
Classical guitarists, Leo Kottke, Guy Van Duser, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Doyle Dykes, Joe Pass, Beatles, Simon&Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen.
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