Forty years ago began an era in modern music that had a new sound. With electronic music, electric
guitar, synth bass and gated snare drums, new wave music caught “American Bandstand” by storm,
generating countless hits that had nightclubs dancing all through the eighties. But, what was
underestimated was the quality song writing in that period. Also, we often here say that a great song
can hold out on itself without all those ornate sounds and gimmicks, prevalent in the period. This is what this show is all about!
1 review
Mark C.
August 15, 2023Awesome experience with Richard, wonderful artist! Performed multiple mini sets and requests at a lake chalet property, kindly moving locations from the dock to the patio then to the fireplace at the mountain shack.
Great experience for all and hope for Richard as well!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Eighties Acoustic
Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure playing and singing for you and your loved ones. Can’t wait to see the video!!! Cheers!
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
It all depends on your event. I have a standard three, 45 minute, set show but this can be suited to your needs. I have no backing tracks, only guitar and voice.
Forty years ago began an era in modern music that had a new sound. With electronic music, electric guitar, synth bass and gated snare drums, new wave music caught “American Bandstand” by storm, generating countless hits that had nightclubs dancing all through the eighties. But, what was underestimated was the quality song writing in that period. Also, we often here say that a great song can hold out on itself without all those ornate sounds and gimmicks, prevalent in the period.
This is what this show is all about: to bring you beautiful new wave era songs into mostly one guitar and one voice arranged songs. This is what Richard Plourde, experienced singer-guitarist, is offering in his new show entitled “Eighties Acoustic” . Drop the spray net and the shoulder pads, but remember the great songs we danced all night to. Come experience the eighties in an acoustic/folk setting.
An extra will be charged if a sound system is required.
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Saint-Calixte, QC
Save a prayer Duran duran
Come Undone Duran duran
Turn the page Bob Seager
Bobcaygeon Tragically Hip
Land down under Colin Hay ( Men at work)
Follow you follow me Genesis
Personal Jesus Johnny Cash
In your eyes Peter Gabriel
Walking on the moon The Police
Norwegian wood The Beatles
Lovesong The Cure
Happy Pharrel Williams
Africa Toto
Fall at your feet Neil Finn
Take On Me A-Ha
Weather with you (duo) Crowded house
Crash into me Dave Matthews band
I ran Flock of seagulls
Run to you Bryan Adams
Last kiss Perl Jam
Give me one reason Tracy Chapman
So much to say Dave Matthews band
Overkil Colin Hay
So much to say Dave Matthews
In Between Days The Cure
Billie Jean Chris Cornell
Walking by myself (duo) Gary Moore
From the beginning Greg Lake
Ramble on Led Zepplin
Harvest moon Neil Young
Hide your love away Perl Jam
Tainted Love (duo) Soft Cell
Talkin' bout a revolution Tracy Chapman
Wish you were here Pink Floyd
Never tear us apart (duo) INXS
I'll be Edwin McCain
Heaven Brian Adams
Wrapped around your finger The Police
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away Perl Jam
Change the world Eric Clapton
The Police, Duran duran, The Cure, Men at work, Peter Gabriel, Dave Matthews, Niel Young...
A sound system appropriate for the venue. A mixing console with at least four free inputs.
Singing Guitarist