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Dave Spencer

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(15 reviews)
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Travels up to 300 miles
  • $150 and up.
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Overview

Hi! I play all kinds of music from Bach to Beatles; from Allman Brothers to Zeppelin. I am available for weddings, parties, clubs, schools and churches. I also have a Bluegrass band called String Theory, and a Rock/Oldies band called Cobalt Blue. I can provide a Cajun band and a Dixieland band (I lived in New Orleans for 6 years) and a Beach Music band (I lived in Charleston 4years). Oh, and I have a music degree from UNC and Music Teaching Certification from NC Central.


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Beth P. • August 26, 2023

Rehearsal Dinner

Dave was great, so laid back and easy to work with. He played a wide variety of music for my sons rehearsal dinner - everyone enjoyed it so much! Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Dave Spencer

Response from Dave Spencer:

Thanks Beth! It was great meeting you and your family and playing for you.
Best wishes, Dave

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James L. S. • May 31, 2023

Good time

Dave did a wonderful job of playing when needed, and waiting patiently when presentations were going on.

Hired as:
1970s Era Entertainment
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Katie • November 25, 2022

Fantastic!

We so enjoyed Dave playing at our wedding. He is an excellent communicator and made sure each and every detail was right. Can’t recommend him enough, thanks Dave for making our wedding so special.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Dave Spencer

Response from Dave Spencer:

Thank you Katie for your kind words! I enjoyed meeting you all and playing for you!
Regards, Dave

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Justin • October 11, 2022

Very professional

Dave was fantastic! We hired him for my mother’s 60th birthday party. Dave brought along another guitarist and they put on a great show. They played beach music, oldies, country, and basically any genre and song that we asked for. They knew how to keep everyone happy, from the children to the young adults to the older adults. They were on time, very professional, extremely talented and best of all, just some of the nicest folks you could ask for. Would definitely recommend!

Hired as:
Beach Music
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Colleen M. • September 29, 2022

Very Engaging Performance

Dave and his band mate came to play some Bluegrass music for my Assisted Living Community. The residents were so engaged and very much enjoyed the performance. We will definitely be having them back!

Hired as:
Bluegrass Band
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Michael N. • August 22, 2022

David played for our casual lunch at church.

David's music was just what we were looking for! He is very personable, was on time, and plays several different instruments!

Hired as:
Clarinetist
Dave Spencer

Response from Dave Spencer:

Thanks for your review! I enjoyed meeting you and playing for your group.

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Stephanie B. • August 12, 2022

Perfect for our event

Lee did a great job. He was prfect for our summer convention dinner

Hired as:
Beach Music
Dave Spencer

Response from Dave Spencer:

Thanks Stephanie!
We really enjoyed playing for you and your group.

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Tom D. • May 25, 2022

Great music and very accommodating

Dave and his band were fantastic at our engagement party with about 60 guests. He was accommodating to a time change and even moving locations in the middle of the event so people could hear the music better. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the music! Would highly recommend.

Hired as:
Bluegrass Band
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Ashlyn W. • August 19, 2021

Wonderful Experience

Dave and Gary did a wonderful job performing during my husband’s birthday party. I requested beach music and they did not disappoint! Everyone at the party asked where I found such talent! Dave was very responsive through the booking process and had great communication before the event. We thoroughly enjoyed his performance and will ask him back to my next event!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Josh S. • July 11, 2021

Best Proposal Ever

Dave came out to Duke Gardens and played while I sang for a proposal. Everything was perfect. He is an amazing musician and a really nice guy. Will use him again! Thanks Dave for a picture perfect proposal.

Hired as:
Guitarist

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Alec M. • July 10, 2021

Great performance!

Dave and his crew of accompanying musicians put on a great show for our Fourth on the Farm event. Dave was very professional, courteous, and organized, being sure to communicate well ahead of show time regarding logistics and playlists. The band sounded great and we very much enjoyed having them out. Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Cover Band
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Kat W. • October 19, 2020

Dave is fabulous!

Dave is great and very talented. Also very professional. Always on time. Again, very talented!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Dave Spencer

Response from Dave Spencer:

Thanks Kat; always nice to work with you!

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John A. • April 24, 2016

Great house party!

Dave is a very talented musician! He plays across several genres with ease. He listened to our "wish" set list and came well prepared...as the night went along he took requests from the crowd and kept everyone entertained until the end. No one wanted the night to come to conclusion. We will definitely keep Dave in mind for future events we host. Thanks for a great evening!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Dave Spencer

Response from Dave Spencer:

Thanks for the nice feedback John! I had a great time playing for you and meeting your family and friends. Hope to see ya'll again sometime!

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Fred C. • October 26, 2015

We had a fantastic experience with Dave Spencer!

We had an all around great experience hiring Dave to sing and play for my wife's 50th birthday party! His set list will cover just about anything you can imagine and we had a really enjoyable evening. Dave really knows his music and his talent is first rate! He is very personable and easy to work with, with good communications.
I would book Dave again and would recommend him for your event.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Michelle J. • June 14, 2015

We would definitely recommend Dave Spencer!

We booked Dave Spencer for my sister's 50th birthday. He was great to work with! He was very professional, learned our requested songs and really made our event fantastic!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist

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Booking Info

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Price Range: $150 and up.

Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: Yes

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

I sing and play guitar with amplification if needed.

About

I have been playing music ever since I can remember. I leaned harmonica when I was around 2 years old, and added ukulele when I was 6. I joined my elementary school band in 5th grade, and started learning guitar when I was 12. In high school, I played in the symphony band and the orchestra. I played guitar with the Greensboro Youth Theatre. I majored in music at UNC-Chapel Hill, and played in venues such as The Cave, Town Hall, Cat’s Cradle, and Bluegrass festivals in Camp Springs, Johnston County, and King’s Dominion. In 1981, I moved to New Orleans and played on Bourbon Street at The Old Opera House, Famous Door, Papa Joe’s, 500 Club, and Cajun Country. I also played at The Louisiana World’s Fair in 1984 and Jazz Fest in 1985. In 1987, I moved to Charleston, SC, and played at many clubs and Resorts such as Kiawah and Seabrook. I have been playing in Raleigh since 1991.

Additional Booking Notes

I am totally self-contained; all I need is electric power, and chilled water. I even have a battery amp, so I can play without power if needed.

Services Offered

Singing Guitarist 1970s Era Entertainment Acoustic Band Banjo Player Beach Music Bluegrass Band Cajun Band Clarinetist Cover Band Dixieland Band Folk Singer Guitarist Holiday Entertainment Jazz Guitarist Jazz Singer Mandolin Player Mardi Gras Entertainment Singer/Songwriter Ukulele Player Wedding Singer

Upcoming Booked Events

October 03, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
October 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
January 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Fundraiser
May 04, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour

Past Booked Events

August 25, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
July 15, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm Shakey Ray's
July 09, 2023 • All-day event Beach
July 08, 2023 • All-day event Beach
July 03, 2023 • 4:00am - 6:00am Galloway Ridge
June 24, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm Shakey Ray's
June 18, 2023 • All-day event Father's Day
June 17, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding
June 09, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Nickelpoint Brewing
June 09, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Abbotswood
May 30, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
March 20, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm BS Reh
March 18, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wakefield
March 18, 2023 • 10:00am - 1:00pm BS Reh
December 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm Christmas Party
November 23, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
October 08, 2022 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
September 28, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am Personal Occasion
September 20, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
August 21, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:30pm Nonprofit Event
August 03, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm Corporate Event
July 29, 2022 • 5:30pm - 10:00pm Dinner Party
July 04, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Retirement Community Event
June 29, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Cocktail Party
May 31, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm Cocktail Party
May 21, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wedding Engagement
November 21, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Wedding
November 06, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Randy
October 30, 2021 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm Billy party
October 29, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:30pm Galloway movie etc
October 23, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding
October 16, 2021 • 1:15pm - 2:20pm Randy
October 09, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding
October 08, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Gibbons
October 08, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Randy Brookdale
October 03, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Wedding
September 25, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding
September 18, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding
September 12, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding
September 11, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tom Memorial
September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm Paul dinner
September 04, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm wakefield
August 21, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wakefield
August 20, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding
August 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
August 07, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding
July 31, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Brookdale
July 24, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wakefield
July 10, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:30am Surprise
July 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Concert
July 04, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brookdale
July 02, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Galloway
June 27, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wedding
June 26, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wakefield
June 22, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding
June 19, 2021 • 4:30pm - 9:00pm Wedding
June 12, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Verena
October 18, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm Wedding Ceremony
December 03, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm Christmas Party
June 09, 2018 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm Graduation
April 23, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm House Party
October 24, 2015 Birthday (Adult)
June 14, 2015 Birthday (Adult)
November 09, 2014 Corporate Event

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Set List

Ain't that a Shame - All of Me - All Shook Up - And I love Her - American Pie - Back in The USA - Best of my Love - Alison - Ain't Misbehavin' - Another Saturday Night - Brown Eyed Girl -
Changes in Latitudes - Better Together - Blue Skies - Blue Suede Shoes - Blueberry Hill - Bye Bye Love - Can you feel the love Tonight - Can't Buy Me Love - Can't help falling in Love - The Cave - Chains - Chattanooga Choo Choo - Come Monday - Country Roads - Crocodile Rock - Crazy little thing called Love - Cuts Like a Knife - Daydream - Desperado - Devoted to You - Dinah - Do You Want to Dance - Don't get around much Anymore - Do you believe in Magic - Do you want to know a Secret - Don't Be Cruel - Don't Dream it's Over - Down on the Corner - Down Under - Dust in The Wind - Dr. My Eyes - Dream - Dream Lover - 867-5309/Jenny - Every Breath you Take - Everyday - Feelin' Groovy - Fire & Rain -For What it's Worth- Forever Young - Folsom Prison - Footloose - Free Fallin - Fun Fun Fun - Girl from Ipanima - Good Riddance - Green River - Great balls of Fire - Good Lovin' - Handyman - Happy Together - Hard Day's Night - Heart of Gold - Heartbreak Hotel - Hello Mary Lou - Here Comes The Sun - Hey Jude - How High The Moon - Homeward Bound - Honey Don't - Horse with no Name - Hound Dog - Heard it through the Grapevine - How Sweet it Is - The House is Rockin' - Hurt so Good - I'm Yours - I'm a Believer - It Had to be You - In my Life - Island in the Sun - I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Jack and Diane - Joy to the World - Jailhouse Rock - Jambalaya - Johnny B Goode - Keep your Hands to Yourself - Lady be Good - Lady in Red - Lady Madonna - Last Kiss - Last Train to Clarksville - Lay Down Sally - Layla - La Bamba - Let It Be - The Letter - Light My Fire - Little GTO - Little Sister - Lookin' for Love - Love Potion # 9 - Maggie Mae - Margaritaville - Melissa - Michele - Missing You - Mr Tambourine Man - Nights in White Satin - Not Fade Away - No Reply - Norwegian Wood - Ob-la-di-ob-la-Da - On the Road Again - Peggy Sue - Peace Train - Peaceful, Easy Feeling - Piano Man - Pink Houses - Pretty Woman - Pride & Joy - Proud Mary - Ramblin' Man - Rikki don't lose that Number - Ripple - Rock & Roll Music - Rock around the Clock - Route 66 - Runaround Sue - Runnin' Down a Dream - Rock this Town - Rocket Man - ROCK in the USA - Return to Sender - Runaway - Shake Rattle & Roll - Signs - Summertime Blues - Sea Cruise - Sweet Little 16 - Sugar Magnolia - San Antonio Rose - Satisfaction - Sultans of Swing - Sharp Dressed Man - Save The Last Dance - Stand By Me - Sweet Baby James - Secret Agent Man - Shake Rattle & Roll - Surfing USA - Summer in the City - Summer of 69 - Sweet Home Alabama - Sweet Caroline - Take it Easy - That'll be the Day - Tequila Sunrise - Till There Was You - Travelin' Man - Tuesday Afternoon - Twenty Flight Rock - Twisting the Night Away - Under The Boardwalk - Up on the Roof - Wagon Wheel - Wake up Little Susie - Walk of Life - We are Gonna be Friends - Werewolves of London - When I'm 64 - Who Can it Be Now - Wild Horses - Wild World - Willie and the hand Jive - Wonderful Tonight - Wonderful World - You Send Me - You're Sixteen - Your Song - You've Got a Friend - You've got a friend in Me

Influences & Inspiration

Allman Brothers, Bach, Beatles, Eagles, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Mozart, Willie Nelson, Cat Stevens, Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Woodie Gutherie, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Count Basie, Miles Davis, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, B. B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Brown, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Duane Eddy, Buddy Holly, Bob Wills

Setup Requirements

cover if outside, electricity,

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