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Christopher McGuire

Christopher McGuire

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5.0 
(7 reviews)
  • Dallas, TX
  • Classical Guitarist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • Contact for rates
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Overview

Classical and jazz guitar for concerts, events and weddings. Although I regularly perform concerts I enjoy playing for casual events and weddings.


7 Reviews

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Emanuel L. • October 19, 2020

Best you can hire!

An incredible classical guitarist. Pleasant and easy to work with. Made a great last minute adjustment for us. Highly recommend! Thank you Christopher!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Thank YOU! And Congratulations!!

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Gary A. • November 19, 2018

Excellent

Chris was very friendly, professional and talented. We had him at our parents' 50th wedding anniversary. We had a few little ones that were somewhat bored being at a mostly adult party so he even played a few kids songs for them while they danced and sang along.
I could not have been happier!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Thank you Gary. I enjoyed meeting your family and friends - especially the kiddos!
Chris

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Greg F. • March 1, 2018

Highlight on a Perfect Evening

Chris is a professional musician who can play a variety of classical, jazz and pop tunes for hours. His music was greatly appreciated by our guests, some of whom were serious music lovers and audiophiles. He is also very personable and was a real pleasure to have at our party. Thank, you Chris.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Thank you, Greg. That was very kind.

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Chad H. • September 5, 2017

He made the event perfect

Christopher played for our 20th anniversary party. His classical guitar performance was perfect. It was icing on the cake of a beautiful afternoon at the Dallas Arboretum. Working with Christopher before the event on setup, song selection, etc was simple and enjoyable. He was friendly, engaging and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Christopher to anyone.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Chad, Thank you for the kind and generous review. It was an honor to contribute to the celebration you shared with your family and loved ones. Here's to the next 20, 40,...

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Anna T. • December 24, 2016

Excellent!

Christopher lended just the right backdrop for our Spanish themed holiday party.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Thanks Anna. And congratulations to all the great "chefs" who brought homemade tapas!

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Matthew B. • November 2, 2016

Highly recommend Chris

Chris recently played at my wife's grandmother's birthday. The party included family of all ages. Chris did a great job and is very talented. His addition to the party was excellent and we wouldn't have changed a thing. Great job!

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Thanks Matthew!!!

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Howard B. • December 14, 2014

Enjoyed by everyone

Chris was all we expected and more! Hired to be background at a wedding rehearsal dinner, Christopher exceeded expectations and several that attended came up to me to express complements on the quality of his music. I would hire him again and would recommend anyone to do the same. I can't wait until he puts out his new CD.

Hired as:
Classical Guitarist
Christopher McGuire

Response from Christopher McGuire:

Thanks Howard! And thanks for letting me be a part of this special family event. I'm glad the music contributed to he success of your dinner.

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Booking Info

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  • Influences
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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 5 - 240 minutes

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

For weddings, events and concerts I play beautiful, melodic classic guitar music as well as a few standard pop and Brazilian tunes. Among the favorite pop songs I play are "And I Love Her," "Yesterday," and "Norwegian Wood" by the Beatles and "Vincent" by Don McLean. I also have a fantastic jazz group that plays just about everything as well as a few of my original jazz tunes. Please visit my website linked on GigSalad

About

I'd love to provide music for your event. I've been "first call" at the Mansion on Turtle Creek, the Crescent Club, Crescent Hotel, and several other high-end venues. I’ve played guitar music for more than 300 weddings and hundreds more social, corporate and special events. Among my clients are many of the leading families in the DFW area including the Perot. Dedman, Strauss, Rachofsky, Bass and Hunt families. I played a private concert for George W. Bush at the Crescent Club several years ago and have played for the president of Mexico and members of the Spanish Royal Family. In addition to playing concerts on five continents, I studied with the legendary Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia in Spain.

I'm willing to be competitive with the other guitarists in the area, and I feel I provide the highest level of playing and professionalism. The guitar is use for social engagements is the same $35,000 Greg Smallman concert guitar I use in concerts, and I use a state of the art AER small amplification system that has a beautiful sound for acoustic guitar. There are videos and bio on my website linked below.

FOR CONCERTS, WEDDINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS:
Although I've performed in prestigious halls and collaborated with many famous musicians I really enjoy making the music for your wedding or event perfect. As a soloist or bandleader I'll provide the highest quality and professionalism. The musicians I choose my various ensembles are hand picked from the best our area has to offer. I'll make sure everything is “just right” when your guests arrive. Many instrumental combinations are available and fees are competitive. Please visit my website (linked below) for more information, videos and sound samples.

I've performed hundreds of formal solo concerts in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Venezuela, Germany and Spain and have performed more than 2000 informal performances in schools and other community venues in cities throughout North America, Spain and Japan. My direct influences are as varied as they come, ranging from private lessons with Segovia in Spain to jam sessions with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Until 2001 I was a faculty member of the University of Dallas and North Lake College in Irving. 


RECORDINGS
Festival of Four Guitars, Ron Meyer Recordings
Christopher McGuire: Jazz Ensemble/Solo-Classical, Acoustic Plus Records
Mosaic, Acoustic Plus Records

SELECTED REVIEWS
"Magnifico!" Radio Nacional de Espaa

"The music was perfect! Thank you very much for helping make our day very special."
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Thomas Gleason, June 19, 2003 Groom - Dallas Arboretum

"His beautiful playing was full of life and colour." Gendai Guitar Magazine, Tokyo, Japan

"They (Chris McGuire Quartet) were great!"
----- Itzel Jaramillo, Bride, August 2, 2003 - Lakewood Country Club

"He does indeed succeed in doing it all alone, he and his guitar...where one stops the other takes over in a continuous flow of melodious sounds." Fort Worth Star Telegram

Additional Booking Notes

Lighting, staging, and rider info will vary depending on the event and venue. I'm pretty flexible.

Services Offered

Classical Guitarist Acoustic Band Bossa Nova Band Chamber Orchestra Classical Ensemble Classical Guitarist Corporate Entertainment Guitarist Jazz Band Jazz Guitarist Samba Band World Music

Past Booked Events

April 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
April 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
October 17, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 25, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party
November 17, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Anniversary Party
February 24, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm Birthday Party
September 03, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Anniversary Party
April 19, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm Convention/Trade Show
December 10, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
October 28, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Birthday (Adult)
April 23, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
April 24, 2015 Wedding Ceremony
December 13, 2014 Other
August 31, 2014 Birthday Party
June 07, 2014 Wedding Ceremony
December 28, 2013 Wedding Ceremony

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Set List

I have an extensive repertoire of classical guitar music.
The jazz group can play virtually anything. Send us your wish list and we'll have it in our "book."

Influences & Inspiration

Direct influences: I am fortunate to have studied with several of the world's most famous guitarists including Andres Segovia, Pepe Romero, Oscar Ghiglia and Robert Gurthrie. When I was 13 years of age, Stevie Ray Vaughn joined my brother's rock band. Stevie was 15 and was already an amazing guitarist. We would sit and play guitars during the band's breaks. In addition to teaching me to play blues, he taught me to pick songs off of records. After he left for Austin I joined my brother's band, but I never say I replaced Stevie.

Setup Requirements

Standard chair w/o arms

Electricity within 2 feet of setup area

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