- Tampa, FL
- Guitarist
- Starts at $300
Sarah N. said
“Our membership at the club loved Jason!”
Dawson Acoustic Music
Overview
Acoustic music for private events, parties, and listening rooms. Wide variety of music, specializing in 80's, 90's, reggae, cover music of all types. Been playing guitar, violin, fretless bass, mandolin, for many years. Have shared the stage with Natalie Merchant, Little River Band, Les Dudek (Allman Bros), to name a few. Let's have fun!
Reviews
2 reviews
Kristina B.
September 23, 2026Perfect for our needs!
Chris was easy to work with and provided great background music for our small networking reception!
Hired as: Guitarist
Donna M.
March 25, 2023Great Job
Chris was the perfect fit for our event, he did an excellent job and everyone enjoyed his performance. I will definitely ask Chris to work works in future events. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for pricing
About
Chris Dawson is a violinist with the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra (19 years), Brevard Symphony, Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, Walt Disney Candlelight Orchestra, Villages Philharmonic, Brevard Community College Orchestra, Tampa Oratorio Symphony and many others. Original concert master Hillsborough Youth Orchestra. Also play fretless bass, guitar, mandolin, dobro, and others. Have performed with Les Dudek (Guitarist: Allman Brothers, Steve Miller, Boz Skaggs, etc.), Liberty DeVito (Drummer: Billy Joel), Natalie Merchant, Little River Band, Dan Gottlieb (Drummer: Sting, Pat Metheny)and have opened up shows for Derek Trucks, Firefall, Pat Travers, Colt Ford, Rick Derringer and others. Fiddle player for celtic fusion band Eireann's Call from 2021 to 2025. Perform solo acoustic guitar at many venues around central Florida including the House of Blues, Margaritaville, and others too numerous to mention.
Past booked events
September 2026
16
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Kissimmee, FL
March 2023
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Eustis, FL
September 2019
24
Tuesday
Surprise
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Orlando, FL
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