Acoustic guitarist with 30 million Spotify streams offering a smooth & serene ambience for your event. No need for any equipment on your end, just enjoy the music!
I can play instrumental acoustic guitar music, and I can also sing. My iPad consists of over 1,000 songs that I know - all classics and popular songs from the last 60 years. Main genres are Pop, Rock, Folk, Country, Indie/Alternative, Holiday, and Kids music.
*Can also assemble a band upon request. Can travel anywhere!
5 reviews
Drew C.
September 5, 2025Dan is amazing! He totally got my vision for the piece and we made incredible progress in our first arranging session.
Hired as: Composer
Kacy O.
August 29, 2025Dan was absolutely incredible. I hired him to be part of my proposal plan. He listened to my vision and made it come true. He took the time to learn the song and executed it perfectly. On the day of the proposal, he let me know when he arrived - which was well ahead of the scheduled time and when the time came to perform he nailed it. Sounded and played beautifully. So thankful for his professionalism and talent. He was an awesome; highly recommend!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Brad E.
August 17, 2025Dan. Communicated well in the days leading up to my event taking all anxiety out of the planning stages. He arrives at my event early and was set to go well before starting timeline. He was dressed well, and he himself had a sweet and delightful personality. The level of take talent he holds is far greater than the cost for his services would suggest..: clearly the guitar strings were meant to be under his fingers as every song played was a delight to be heard. I would invite Dan as a guest to my next party as he felt like a friend by the time the evening ended. The music sounded great and the overall experience was all I hoped. So many of my friends asked “where did I find him”… and commented “he’s great”. They were right. He was.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Terri C.
July 13, 2025Dan is an amazingly gifted musician. Fortune smiled on us when he responded to my solicitation for someone to perform Beatles tunes at my husband’s 70th birthday party. The crowd loved Dan and Marco (who accompanied Dan on vocals) so much so that many of our guests joined them at the microphone. Do yourself a favor and book Dan for your event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Mickey A. Q.
May 23, 2025We hired this musician to perform a surprise song during our engagement in Central Park—and he absolutely blew us away. Not only did he learn and play the exact song I had dedicated to my partner when we first started dating, but he also delivered it with such heart and soul that it made the entire proposal feel like a movie scene. His timing, professionalism, and talent created an unforgettable atmosphere. Even our photographer said it was one of the most moving proposals they’d ever captured. If you’re looking to elevate a special moment, this is your guy. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Hired as: Guitarist
Price range: $1200
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 10 - 300 minutes
You can expect a well-dressed guitarist playing acoustic guitar music that will fit your needs - whether it's soothing & romantic instrumental, fun & lively, Spanish/Latin, or exciting Pop songs that I can sing. You don't have to worry about gear, I just need an outlet!
I'm very easy going, friendly, and professional. My two favorite things are music and people, so you could say I love what I do :)
Dan Barracuda is an acoustic guitar instrumentalist that has had over 30 million Spotify streams from his recordings. His greatest passion is sharing his musicality with the world, and comforting audiences with his soothing guitar ambience.
Dan loves to loop chord progressions with his guitar, and play serene melodies. The audio setup is simple, and it's the best kind of atmosphere for your event. NYC based, he is able to travel anywhere, and has even performed in Peru, Nashville, and California!
All I need is an outlet for power, and a chair (if you'd like me to sit). That's it, I provide the rest!
Thursday
Studio Session
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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New York City, NY
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Eastchester, NY
Friday
Surprise
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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New York City, NY
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Clinton, CT
Thursday
Surprise
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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New York City, NY
Intro Songs:
How Sweet It Is
Brown Eyed Girl
Green Eyes
Homeward Bound
My Girl
In My Life
I’m Only Sleeping
Norwegian Wood
Rocky Raccoon
Love song
I Feel Fine
Something
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
No Rain
Clocks
Yellow
Sweet Caroline
Happy Together
The General
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Rude
I’m Yours
Stand By Me
Don’t Worry Be Happy
Bring Down
Imagine
Eleanor Rigby
Don’t Let Me Down
Wish You Were Here
Yesterday
Scar Tissue
Californication
Time of the Season
I Am The Highway
Revolution
Fly Like An Eagle
Yellow Submarine
Ain’t No Sunshine
Clocks
Karma Police
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Simple Man
The General
Baby You’re A Rich Man
Everyday (Dave Matthews)
Eye In The Sky
Strawberry Fields Forever
Blackbird
Sound of Silence
Three Little Birds/Jammin
I Need You Now
Mad World
In My Life
Ease-Ups:
Drive
Slide
I Ran
Hey Bulldog
We Can Work It Out
Hey Ya
Wake Me Up
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Run Around
Get Back
I Am A Rock
Rumor Has It
Shipping Up To Boston
Another Brick In The Wall
Surfin’ USA
Sweet Caroline
Santeria
Can’t Help Myself
Happiness Is A Warm Gun
Another One Bites The Dust
Blitzkreig Bop
I’ll Be There (Friends)
Kryptonite
Hey Jude
I Will Wait
All My Loving
Crazy
I’ve Got A Feeling (Beatles)
I Got A Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
Moondance
Sweet Child O Mine
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Say It Ain’t So
Horse With No Name
Cecilia
Don’t Let Me Down
Help!
What I Got
Got to Get You Into My Life
Purple Haze
You Really Got Me
Hard Day’s Night
All Along The Watchtower
Long Cool Woman
All The Small Things
Africa
Reelin’ In The Years
Just What I Needed
The Middle (Jimmy Eat World)
Somebody Told Me
Come Together
With A Little Help From My Friends
We Will Rock You
Finishers:
Twist & Shout
Walking On Sunshine
The Boxer
I Saw Her Standing There
Crocodile Rock
Oh What A Night
All The Small Things
Get Lucky
Happy
Billie Jean
Beat It
Living On a Prayer
Hallelujah
She Loves You
I’m A Believer
Crocodile Rock
Born To Be Wild
House Of The Rising Sun
Sweet Home Alabama
Take On Me
Stayin’ Alive
What Is Love?
September
YMCA
Children’s Music:
Hakuna Matata
Under the Sea
Can You Canoe?
Baby Beluga
Wheels on the Bus
ABC/Twinkle
Red Wagon
Old MacDonald
Down By The Bay
If You’re Happy And You Know It
We Are The Dinosaurs
Various Frozen Songs
My influences are Santana, David Gilmour, The Beatles, Paco de Lucia, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck
An outlet for power
a chair (if needed)
Guitarist
