- Des Moines, IA
- Acoustic Band
- $400-$6000
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Classical Guitarist Dana Starkell
Overview
Dana Starkell is the perfect choice when someone is looking for a guitarist to perform elegant, easy listening music for their special event.
Dana's skill and performing experience has received numerous five-star reviews so you can be assured your event will be handled by a professional with prompt service. Dana uses a state-of-the art PA system for quick setup and pristine sound.
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Price range: $250 - $1500
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Unions: BMI
What to expect
Enjoyable, easy listening Renaissance, Spanish, and Baroque classical guitar music.
About
Dana Starkell is an award winning guitarist available for all occasions throughout the Midwest. Dana began his solo career while undertaking a world record 12,181 mile canoe trip from Canada to Brazil. During the trip, his friendship with a student of Alice Artz led to Dana's first formal concert at The University of West Indies. After returning from South America, Dana won the Senior Classical Guitar category at the Manitoba Music Festival. Since then, he has attended master classes held by renowned classical guitarist Christopher Parkening and continued his studies with other world renowned guitarists.
Dana’s repertoire includes Classical, Renaissance, Spanish, and Baroque masterpieces. He has released six classical guitar albums and has a wide selection of music to compliment your event. Dana has a great passion for music and you will appreciate his prompt and professional service.
Additional booking notes
Access to a grounded electrical outlet.
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2022
19
Saturday
Wedding-Rapid Creek Cidery
12:30pm - 1:30pm
June 2022
26
Sunday
Outdoor Concert-Geneseo Band Shell, Geneseo, IL
6:00pm - 7:30pm
May 2022
06
Friday
Bayside Bistro-Rock Island, IL
5:30pm - 6:30pm
January 2020
24
Friday
School Assembly
2:00pm - 4:00pm
November 2019
16
Saturday
Wine Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
June 2019
15
Saturday
Assumption Catholic Church - Charlotte, IA
2:45pm - 3:45pm
May 2019
26
Sunday
Minnesota Boat Club - Wedding - St. Paul, MN
4:30pm - 6:30pm
December 2018
18
Tuesday
Thunder Bay Grill - Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
September 2018
20
Thursday
Big Cedar Lodge - Ridgedale, MO - Awards Service
6:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2018
27
Saturday
Illinois Music Education Conference
9:00am - 1:00pm
26
Friday
Illinois Music Education Conference
9:00am - 5:00pm
25
Thursday
Illinois Music Education Conference
6:00pm - 7:30pm
March 2016
16
Wednesday
Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops, B.C.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
15
Tuesday
Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops, B.C.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
October 2015
05
Monday
Davenport West High School - Presentation | Davenport, IA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
****** SPANISH ******
Francisco Tarrega
Adelita
Cajita De Musica
Lagrima
Lento
Maria
Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Spanish Romance - Traditional
Leyenda - Isaac Albeniz
Gallarda - Gaspar Sanz
****** CLASSICAL - BAROQUE ******
Suite in E Major - Johann Sebastian Bach
Praeludium
Loure
Gavotte En Rondeau
Minuet I & II
Bouree
Gigue
Suite in E Minor - Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude
Presto
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Bouree
Gigue
Minuet in G - Johann Sebastian Bach
Ave Maria - Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude in C (BWV 846) - Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude in D (BVW 1007) - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite in D Major - Antonio Vivaldi
Allegro Giusto
Largo
Allegro
Suite in D Minor - Robert De Visee
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Gavotte
Minuet I & II
Bouree
Gigue
Harpsichord Suite - Domenico Cimmarosa
Sonata in A
Sonata in C#m
Sonata in D
Etude Sencillos - Leo Brower
Canon in D (Pachelbel's Canon) - Johann Pachelbel
Gymnopedie 1 - Erik Satie
Gymnopedie II - Erik Satie
Gymnopedie III - Erik Satie
Koyunbaba-Presto - Carlo Domeniconi
****** RENAISSANCE ******
A Toy - Jane Pickering's Lute Book
Bockington's Pound - Francis Cutting
Catena Of Love - Cesare Negri
Come Again - John Dowland
Corina - Santino Garsi Da Parma
Corrente - Gaspa Sanz
Currant - Anon.
Dance For A Lady - Cesare Negri
Double Time - Anon.
Dance - Danza - Anon.
Entree De Luth - Robert Ballard
Gallarda - Gaspa Sanz
Galliard - Sink-A-Pace - Anon.
Giga - Gaspa Sanz
Go From My Window - Anon.
Greensleeves - Anon.
I Know Who Has Fun - Cesare Negri
Kemp's Jig - Anon.
Mistress Nichols Almand - John Dowland
Mistress Winter's Jumpe - John Dowland
My Lady Hunsdon's Allemande - John Dowland
Pavana - Gaspa Sanz
Robinson's May - Thomas Robinson
Round Battle Galliard - John Dowland
Saltarello - Vincenzo Galilei
Se Io M'Accorgo-Madrigal - Anon.
Song Of The Nymphs - Cesare Negri
The Foog - William Bride
The Squirrel's Toy - Francis Cutting
Treccie D'Oro - Anon.
Watkin's Ale - Anon.
White Flower - Cesare Negri
Willson's Wilde - Anon.
****** RANDY RHOADS ******
Dee
****** DANA STARKELL ******
Isla Verde - Dana Starkell
Veracruz - Dana Starkell
Delphina Azul - Dana Starkell
Influences and inspiration
Christopher Parkening, John Williams, Julian Bream
Setup requirements
Chair - preferably armless.
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