Emerald Tiger Creations

Herriman, UT

$50 an hour

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I will add a magical essence to your social happenings. I am a seasoned guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter of thirty years. I play classical, acoustic, and electric guitar. I present myself with appropriate attire and conduct tailored to the event. Musical stylings are at the request of the patron for their event. I also have a strong theatrical background and I am a member of Toastmasters International.


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Booking information

Price range: $50 an hour

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

What to expect

Classical or acoustic guitar performance and vocals, tailored to patron preference. Custom songwriting an option. Other performance and instruction are available.

About

Michael grew up in a musical family and church culture with a mother who played piano and sang, and a father who played guitar. He started playing piano at age seven by ear. In 1993 he picked up guitar and by 94' he had joined a thrash metal band Ampferious. He has played guitar, keyboard and performed vocals for several bands. He has been in choirs and musical theatre. He spent a decade teaching guitar, piano and music theory. Michael has been in musical theater productions of "Fiddler on the Roof" and James Taylor's "Working". He was an actor and assisting casting director for an interactive theatre for over a decade, has been featured in the commercial "Possession" by Richter 7, and is a member of Toastmaster's International. He has trained in broadsword fighting, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Hatha Yoga. His genres and decades are eclectic. He is a seasoned professional who prides himself on the quality of his performance. Hablo Español tambien.

Set list

By request.

Influences and inspiration

Classical: Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Opera: Andrea Bocelli
Gospel: Protestant, Catholic and LDS hymnals
Celtic: Enya and Loreena Mckennit
Flamenco

Classic Rock: Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Hendrix, The Doors, Rolling Stones, CCR
Folk: Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfukel, John Denver
Country: Garth Brooks, David Allen Coe, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers

Alternative: Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Live
Metal: Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax
Goth: Nick Cave, London After Midnight, Beborn Beton
Industrial: Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, Stabbing Westward

Blues: B.B. King, Louis Jordan, John Mayer
Soul: Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday
R&B: Alicia Keyes, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Boys II Men

80s Rock: Motley Crue, Poison, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi
Pop: Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, BoysIIMen, IDKHOW
New Wave: New Order, Depeche Mode, The Cure

Setup requirements

PA System and mics, if venue necessity. Seating.

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