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Featured Member Chris James

Chris James

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5.0 
(40 reviews)
  • San Diego, CA
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Travels nationwide
  • $300 and up
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Home - Phillip Phillips (Acoustic cover)

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Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller (Acoustic loop cover)

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Beach Bash!

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First dance, downtown San Diego.

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Marriage proposal on Oceanside Pier

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Coronado Proposal

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Getting props from the general.

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Capturing the moment at Cordiano.

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I'm on a boat!

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Padres opening day!

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La Jolla Summer Wedding

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Rockin' Luis Rey's with my trio!

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The moustache stayed in Vegas.

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She said yes!

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Corporate party at Grand Del Mar

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Overview

Professional Entertainment For Your Event!
One of the hottest entertainers in the area, Chris James generates energy and excitement everywhere he performs. He is a three-time San Diego Music Award winner performing up to 300 shows a year. His solo shows have won rave reviews with his mixture of live loops and harmonies. Touring nationally, his performances have ranged from stadiums to small living rooms. He has shared the stage with national acts such as Sugar Ray, Hootie and the Blowfish, Lit, Vertical Horizon, The Calling, Gin Blossoms, Pete Best (former Beatles drummer), Switchfoot, CCR, REO Speedwagon, The Pat McGee Band, Five For Fighting, A.J. Croce, and the list goes on.


40 Reviews

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Teri M. P.
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Teri M. P. • July 13, 2022

A M A Z I N G !!

Chris is AMAZING!! I will request his services for any events I have! Extremely talented!! I am still in awe of his talent. Crazy about The Chris James!!
Teri Moore Prophet
Cal Coast Credit Union

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Jennica H.
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Jennica H. • May 27, 2022

Chris was amazing!!!

We enjoyed Chris’ entertainment so much so that we asked for him to stay an additional hour. My guests raved over his voice, his talent on the guitar and the songs he played! Everyone asked me where I found him. I had asked Chris if he could play a wide range of genres and he did! He is that talented! I highly encourage to book him at your next event!

Hired as:
1980s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Pop Singer
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Santee M. A. • May 17, 2022

Amazing!

Professional, catered towards exactly what we asked, great event overall!

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Lynn V. • February 23, 2020

Fantastic!

Chris James was perfect for our company party. We had a broad age range and his repertoire was enjoyed by all. He has a great voice, a professional manner and very easy to work with. I look forward to hiring him again!

Lynn

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist

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Photo 1 from Feb 22, 2020 event with Chris James
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Juls L. • February 16, 2020

Talented and great voice

James was great. Easy to work with. Great set up. He had fun songs classic and contemporary for our mixed crowd. Would hire shain for sure!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Jay H. • April 29, 2019

Quintessential Entertainment

Chris did an exceptional job providing the perfect entertainment for our La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club annual Quintessential Festival annual fundraiser.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Shannon H.
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Shannon H. • February 12, 2019

Acoustic singer at my sons 4th birthday party

Chris was amazing! I would recommend him for any event. It was pouring rain through the entire party and he still came 100% prepared and played through. He is talented and very professional. I would be thrilled to have him play for my future events. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hired as:
Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Angela S.
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Angela S. • August 27, 2018

Chris made our company picnic!

Chris was really easy to work with and very professional. He showed up 2 hours early, had everything he needed to set up and treated the set up crew to a few songs, then great DJ music until the start time. Our crowd of 100 loved him. Played such a great variety of music. So many people came up to me to ask where we found him and to let me know he really made the event special. My husband insists we will have a party and hire him to play very soon. I couldn’t recommend him more!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Lynn C.
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Lynn C. • July 28, 2018

Wedding welcome party

Chris James was so good that I want to have another party just so I can hire him again. I didn't give him much direction and he was able to read the crowd. The guests ages were 20 something to 60 something and all were entertained. Everyone loved him! I promise he will not disappoint.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Gabby A. • October 17, 2017

Perfect!

He was the perfect touch to our companies party on a yacht. Hes voice is so wide range he was doing cover from the 70 to current music.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Beach Music, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Jasmine T. • September 29, 2017

Awesome musician and DJ

Chris did a fantastic job with all of the music at my wedding. He played instrumental guitar for the ceremony, played guitar and sang during the cocktail hour, and fulfilled the emcee and DJ roles at the reception. He followed all of my instructions and granted each of my requests. He communicated well with both me and the venue's coordinator, and he sounded great! I would highly recommend Chris James for any event.

Hired as:
DJ, Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding DJ, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Affluent E. W. C. • September 24, 2017

Could not ask for better!

Working as a wedding coordinator it is adamant that the vendors that we hire are on top of their game. Chris is just that! Not only is he bring the talent of being an amazing guitar player and vocalist, he also has a complete full band that plays cover songs and he also is able to offer the services of a DJ. He arrives at a timely manner with all of his equipment and an amazing light setup. We have worked with Chris for numerous weddings and other events and I highly recommend him for any upcoming party needs. We at affluent events I want to take a moment and thank you personally Chris for your hard work and dedication to making our brides special day run smoothly.

Hired as:
DJ, Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Harmonie P.
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Harmonie P. • September 19, 2017

Awesome Performance

Chris James performed for our school before our Family Movie Night event. Chris was so professional and came very early to set up. He was easy to work and had everything, including lights. His performance was very high octane and incredibly good. A lot of the parents came by to tell me how impressed they were with Chris' performance. Many of the other Chairs for future events at the school came by to ask if they could book Chris for their events! Needless to say, we were very happy with Chris' performance. I would highly recommend him.

Great Job, Chris! Thank you for the fabulous night! We hope to be working with you again soon.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Pop Singer, Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Dennis S.
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Dennis S. • April 17, 2017

Chris James was Outstanding

I'll call on him again when we need music.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Sandi S. • January 30, 2017

Fantastic performance even while sick

Chris was a trooper performing while under the weather to ensure our event was great. We received many compliments on the music selection and execution.

Hired as:
One Man Band
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Nicole A.
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Nicole A. • December 14, 2016

Amazing!

We just had our holiday party last night with Chris, and it was amazing!! Very talented musician and great to work with. Everyone was commenting on how much they loved him, I would book him again in a heartbeat.

Hired as:
Cover Band, One Man Band
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Response from Chris James:

Thanks for the amazing review Nicole! Last night was a lot of fun.

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Perry P.
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Perry P. • October 16, 2016

Great Job!

Chris was awesome!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Samantha D. • September 19, 2016

Hire Chris -- you won't regret it!

Chris James exceeded my expectations for my wedding! He played acoustic guitar for the ceremony, played live music with vocals and guitar for cocktail hour, and was a DJ/MC for my reception. My guests raved about him and the dance floor remained packed! I would hire him again in a heartbeat for any type of event. :)

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Kristen W.
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Kristen W. • August 15, 2016

Incredibly talented musician

I've had the honor of seeing Chris perform on several occasions and every time I hear him, he always exceeds my expectations! He is an incredibly talented singer and guitar player. He's so good that when he has performed, I let him pick the choice of songs as I completely trust his ability to present and perform. We had the honor of him performing at our 10 year vow renewal. He was just spectacular and nearly everyone of our guests were saying, "Who is this?", "This guy is amazing", and it goes on and on. You literally can't stop dancing to his music! I would recommend him to any of my family or friends. He's truly something to see! It's mind blowing to me how good he is!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Craig W.
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Craig W. • August 15, 2016

Amazing music to fit the event and a great voice.

Chris performed at an intimate celebration for my wife and I with 40 attendees. We gave him the freedom to choose the music and he had such an awesome mix from the 70's / 80's / 90's and today. His music set the mood for the event and we had dozen's of compliments from our friends about Chris and the music. I would highly recommend Chris performing at your next function whether it be corporate, wedding or just a celebration.

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Bob M. • July 12, 2016

hire this professional

Buried at work so i'll be quick. Chris was great from start to finish. Stayed in touch continually, enough to assure us we were in good hands, but never a burden. He actually helped coordinate a smooth ceremony w/ his knowledge and in working w/ the minister. he has extensive plat list, recorded options where necessary and appropriate, multiple mics and set ups and more. He is willing to learn songs if needed. He is a nice guy, professional and can be counted on. He was good to our guests and very accommodating. He even provided his own lighting when the venue switches were difficult to locate, at no request for further compensation and with a smile. He is excellent.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Chad C. • April 14, 2016

Fantastic, A++

I hired Chris for a three hour corporate event, he far exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend him for any event. Fantastic performer and great sound!!!!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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John G. • December 9, 2015

Great musician and entertainer!

It was our first experience with Chris James from Gig Salad for our company party. He is an amazing artist and entertainer, his selection of music was spot on, he was very profesional, all of our guests commented he was the highlight of the party. We definetely will use his talents again.

Hired as:
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
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Lise Z. • December 1, 2015

Fantastic!

Chris James was a great addition to our party over the weekend. We are easy going people who don't need a whole lot of hand holding and Chris got that vibe. We didn't need a hard play list, as we felt Chris would get what we wanted and he did, basically he asked what artists we listen to and he did the rest. We had a place ready for him when he arrived with his set up. We had people of all ages at our party and his feel for the group was spot on. Chris was fantastic and we cannot wait for the next celebration to have him play for us.

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band
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Andy R. • November 29, 2015

Amazing Artist For All Occasions

I hired Chris to play solo at my wedding reception which took place at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. This was certainly the best decision of the reception. He is very professional, played for 3-hrs straight with breaks only for speeches and other announcements, and wowed my guests. He was early to the reception (which is awesome), brought his own everything (i.e., mic, lighting, sound equip, etc.), and was in fitting attire. Plus, he is truly a talented artist which came through his playing/singing. He was able to play music to fit the audience (mixed crowd ages) and I received comments from guests all night on how great he was. He is the "go-to" guy for any event in Vegas where I need music from now on. I'd book him again and I recommend him for all occasions.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Greg B. • November 17, 2015

Life to the party!

We hired Chris to play my 45th birthday party at my house for about 30 people. Almost everyone came up to me at some point or another and asked where on earth did you find this guy, he is awesome! He showed up well in advance of the timeslot and performed steady throughout the night. He's super laid-back and easy to work with, highly recommend him!

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Tony M. • October 14, 2015

Tremendous talent. Hardworking. Professional. Personable.

The short version is I would highly recommend hiring Chris. We held a hospitality suite at a corporate event and he was the perfect compliment to the evening. He has a massive repertoire and performs each song with excellence. His own style comes out which is great as he makes the songs he covers his own. Just the right mix of professionalism, fun and cool overall vibe.

He showed up early to setup, and was ready to perform. He was responsive and a good communicator. He will make you look good.

Hired as:
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Kristin L.
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Kristin L. • August 3, 2015

Chris James is beyond magnificent

Chris James was exactly what we were looking for on our wedding day. I heard him online but when I heard him sing and play guitar in person he was 100 times better. He is extremely talented. His music list is impressive, with a ton of current, modern day, songs as well as classics. He was willing to learn songs for our wedding, had wonderful suggestions from his experiences, and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. He was very easy to work with and very kind through the entire process. We got so many compliments from our guests on his singing and guitar playing. He will make any special day, wedding, event or party a time to remember with his beautiful music and upbeat energy. He was truly wonderful to work with and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend Chris James for any event.

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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David A. • June 20, 2015

Fabulous

Chris was great. We had all ages, 5 to 85 years of age and all enjoyed his music.

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band
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Cate O. • June 15, 2015

Fantastic, rave reviews!

Chris performed at my 40th birthday this weekend, I had 50 guests and heard all night long how amazing they thought he was.

Great varied playlist, he never stopped, was professional and provided fantastic music for the party. Would absolutely use him again and recommend him.

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Tamra G. • May 27, 2015

Amazing musician

Chris was great! He played for our wedding ceremony and wedding reception. His variety of music was amazing. He really had a great way of entertaining the crowd. We highly recommend him for any event you need a musician. Thank you.

Hired as:
Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Susan C.
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Susan C. • May 16, 2015

Thanks Chris James for the great show last night!!

Chris James performed last night for the Sorrento Valley Beer Festival and it was a huge success in large part because of the great music! Everyone raved about his music and even asked me for his contact info. Comments I overheard were that they liked his voice, his medleys, and his choice of songs.

Hired as:
2000s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Darlene G. • April 11, 2015

Surprise Birthday Party!

We had Chris come and play for our guests at a surprise birthday party. He was AWESOME! Everyone loved him... And there were people ranging in age from 23 to 65! He is a very talented musician! He is also very professional. We look forward to having him play at our home again !

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Torry • January 28, 2015

Memorable Bat Mitzvah

Chris was amazing. His talent and personality made my daughters' Bat Mitzvah a truly memorable celebration. There wasn't a guest at our event who didn't rave about how great Chris is. Before the event Chis was great at communicating with us and learning what type of music we wanted. At the event things could not have gone any better. I would highly recommend Chris, and will definitely use him for events in the future.

Hired as:
Guitarist, Pop Singer
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Tom C. • December 23, 2014

Birthday Party

I had Chris provide the entertainment for my 50th Birthday party recently. He was on time and new exactly how to manage the venue. Most importantly he is an outstanding musician and extremely talented. His music list was right on and everyone danced and had a Great Time! He is also accommodating and flexible with his time and song requests. I received comments from my friends saying how good he was and how much of a blast the party was. Chris provided the best soundtrack to my milestone Birthday and I would strongly recommend him to anyone having a special event.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Michael • December 12, 2014

Excellent!!! Incredible musician, great play list

Chris James is a very talented musician who has obviously refined his art. His style is upbeat, with an incredible voice, and chooses excellent songs to sing. If we turned up the volume, we could have easily been at a professional rock concert, keeping the volume a little lower creates the perfect balance of mood, music and ambiance: enough to keep everyone completely delighted. I would absolutely recommend Chris for any event or occasion that needs world class music talent. My wife and I started brainstorming any occasions where we could hire him again after only hearing Chris for a few minutes.

Excellent!

Hired as:
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Party Band, Pop Singer, Wedding Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Nicole C.
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Nicole C. • November 16, 2014

Best party decision EVER!

Chris was absolutely awesome. He arrived early to set up, he started right on time, and he played and sang amazingly. He only took breaks to take a drink of water. Our guests (20 in all) knew every song he played. Having Chris at our early Thanksgiving celebration was one of our best party decisions ever!!

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band
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Isidro • November 9, 2014

Chris is an awesome performer

Chris was awesome he helped me planned out my wedding engagement proposal. He is real professional and passionate about his music. He played 3 songs and had no problem learning them. Highly recommend him to my family and friends. Well worth the investment. He even helped me with the video recording for my event.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Kimberly • November 8, 2014

Nothing Short of Perfect

Chris was fantastic at the wedding we hosted at Cordiano Winery. He performed for the ceremony and reception and even stayed a little later then what was previously discussed. Other than the bride and groom, he was the talk of the venue. We had numerous customers that were not part of the wedding celebration come and inquire about who this person was with such a great voice. We can't wait to have him up at the winery again. Truly a pleasure, he comes highly recommended.

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
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David S. • October 11, 2014

An incredibly talented musician - 10 stars

Chris James is an incredibly talented musician who deserves 10 stars. I found him on Gig Salad and hired him to serenade a surprise wedding proposal and he was amazing. He's a great guitarist with an excellent voice and is a true professional. He went above and beyond what we agreed to by surprising me with the singer of his band, Grand Sonic Theory, to preform a duet I had asked for. They made it sound even better than the original. It's so rare that major events in life meet your expectations, and this exceeded it thanks to Chris. Hire him and you won't be disappointed.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist

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Price Range: $300 and up

Gig Length: 30 - 480 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $1,000,000

About

Professional Entertainment For Your Event!
One of the hottest entertainers in the area, Chris James generates energy and excitement everywhere he performs. He is a three-time San Diego Music Award winner performing up to 300 shows a year. His solo shows have won rave reviews with his mixture of live loops and harmonies. Touring nationally, his performances have ranged from stadiums to small living rooms. He has shared the stage with national acts such as Sugar Ray, Hootie and the Blowfish, Lit, Vertical Horizon, The Calling, Gin Blossoms, Pete Best (former Beatles drummer), Switchfoot, CCR, REO Speedwagon, The Pat McGee Band, Five For Fighting, A.J. Croce, and the list goes on. No event is too large or too small.

Chris James specializes in clubs, casinos, large corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Band size can range from solo, duo, trio, to a full scale electric band. He will work with you well in advance to understand your preferences and plan just the right music for your event.

Services Offered

Singing Guitarist 1970s Era Entertainment 1980s Era Entertainment 2000s Era Entertainment Acoustic Band Beach Music Classic Rock Band Cover Band Dance Band Guitarist One Man Band Party Band Pop Singer Singer/Songwriter Wedding Band Wedding Singer

Past Booked Events

August 23, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Anniversary Party
July 07, 2022 • 4:30pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
May 15, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Corporate Event
May 06, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
May 01, 2022 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm Restaurant/Bar Event
March 29, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm Corporate Event
February 02, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Corporate Event
November 26, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
February 22, 2020 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
February 15, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
August 19, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
August 09, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Corporate Event
April 27, 2019 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm Fundraiser
February 02, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Birthday Party
August 24, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Corporate Event
July 06, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm Cocktail Party
June 15, 2018–June 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 2:00am Wedding Cocktail Hour
October 13, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Cruise Ship Event
September 25, 2017 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 15, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Campus Event
April 15, 2017 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm Wedding Engagement
January 24, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
December 13, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
October 15, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm Retirement Party
September 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
July 10, 2016 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 04, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
April 04, 2016 • 11:00am - 2:00pm Corporate Event
December 08, 2015 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
December 02, 2015 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
November 28, 2015 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Reception
November 14, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday (Adult)
November 07, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Wedding Reception
October 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Corporate Event
September 06, 2015 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Private Party
July 03, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 20, 2015 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Graduation
June 19, 2015 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday (Adult)
June 13, 2015 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
June 12, 2015 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm Graduation
May 24, 2015 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
May 15, 2015 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Fundraiser
April 12, 2015 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
April 04, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
January 18, 2015 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
December 11, 2014 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Christmas Party
November 22, 2014 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm Birthday Party
November 15, 2014 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm Private Party
November 01, 2014 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Other
October 25, 2014 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 08, 2014 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Other

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Parking for one vehicle.

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