- Sedona, AZ
- Guitarist
- $500 – $2,000 per event
Alana P. said
“Michael was amazing! We had an intimate birthday gathering, and not only was he super friendly, he is incredibly talented. It was the perfect add to the birthday celebration. ”
Gary McReynolds
Mi Matador
Big Log - Robert Plant
Milonga de la Luna
Besame Mucho
The Windmill Winery, Florence AZ
Payson Senior Center Chari-Tea. I wear a kilt now and then at the customers request
My music/art studio where it all comes together
Page Spring Cellars in Cornville AZ. They liked the pure instrumental set list.
Performance at Audi Gilbert for their grand opening.
Bruzzi Vineyards Spring Equinox Dinner
Playing at Bruzzi's Vineyard in Young AZ.
Overview
Gary interweaves a blend of flamenco and classical tempos into his own individual style, having grown up in a family environment of grand opera and classical music. Original compositions he describes as Classical Folk with a flamenco sound. He began at age 13 with his first guitar, an $11 Stella, then playing many years later in the coffee house and festival circuit in Melbourne and Phoenix. His solo music progresses towards writing and developing the sounds of Spanish and classical guitar into his own interpretations. While your on the site, take a look at my set list.
Reviews
11 reviews
Carly K.
April 24, 2023Great Background Music for a Reception
Gary was the perfect addition to my event. He arrived early, set-up without any issues and did a great job!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Gary McReynolds
Great time at the ASIC National Conference at the DoubleTree Resort. Very appreciative crowd with positive comments on the variety of music I play and more than a few recording on cell phones. Perfect outdoor weather and a terrific setting under the trees. Thanks Carly, for selecting me!
Sarah L.
June 18, 2021Beautiful Music for our Art Show!
Gary did a wonderful job providing the perfect ambiance for our outdoor event. His classical guitar music as well as rethought covers of some of our favorite songs made the whole day even more beautiful. I would highly recommend.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Lorian R.
May 30, 2021Great addition to our event
My husband and I run a Farmers Market and hired Gary for the first time, this Memorial Day weekend. He was reliable and great to work with as a person and his music added joy and magic to our event. We have now booked him 3 more times!!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Bobby D.
April 5, 2021Classical Guitar Musicians
Gary is a very talented musician. He is a very talented guitarist and provides easy listening music that customers enjoy. Gary is very friendly and works well with club owners. He is very flexible and easy to work with.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Robert H.
October 19, 2020Classical Guitar at Art Show
Gary McReynolds' classical guitar playing and singing during the Payson Art League fall show in the courtyard space of the Rim Country BBQ was outstanding and totally appropriate. It set the tone for the entire event. The guests really enjoyed the music as they visited the booths of artists showing their paintings, jewelry, and ceramic art. I can't imagine a better fit. I recommend Gary highly for similar events.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $100 – $300 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
I typically offer background music for the setting. I may not even have a microphone depending on whether the audience needs song titles or just to exchange pleasantries. My entertainment is from the music and not from clever talk between songs. Although I can provide history for each song via a mic, if it fits the venue.
The music is a mixture of classical pieces from Rodrigo, Sor, Pachabel and Shubert. Several Mason Williams tunes including Classical Gas, that is always a favorite. If someone feels like dancing, there are several Flamenco (Malaguena) and waltzes (yes, Metallica anyone?). Plus several classical originals you'll find soothing.
I show up with a professional JBL sound system and I play a hand-built Yairi classical guitar from Kani, Japan.
Expect me in either a full Scottish kilt dress to honor my ancestry back to MacRannall, c1306, or if you prefer, in classic black, you'd expect a flamenco guitar player to wear.
About
My mother trained at La Scala Italy and Paris, and sang with the New York and Chicago Opera Companies. My brother, a student of Julliard NYC. Classical and flamenco music is what I heard nonstop around the house. Finally in my 40s, after flailing away with rock music for 30 years, I came home to a classical guitar and played in successful duos in Melbourne & Phoenix. Then after retiring in 2016, I joined an Irish band and a flutist/duo for a time and now play classical guitar in Payson, Arizona.
Playing at an outdoor setting or a vineyard for a wine tasting, are my favorite places to perform.
Additional booking notes
At a minimum I play a >50 min set with a <10 minute break. But depending on the setting may just play through for up to 3 hours. I don't use break music but could on request. I drink only water during the sets, but afterwards wouldn't turn down a beer from the host! I set a tip jar up for gas $$, if it's acceptable.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2023
23
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
October 2020
09
Friday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
December 2019
24
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
January 2019
22
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
December 2018
21
Friday
Bruzzi Winter Solstice
6:10pm - 9:00pm
October 2018
06
Saturday
ST Marie Robertson 50th anniversary
11:00am - 5:00pm
September 2018
27
Thursday
Oxbow with Aine
7:00pm - 9:00pm
21
Friday
Bruzzi Vineyard
6:00pm - 9:00pm
20
Thursday
Page Spring Winery
5:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Thursday
Oxbow with Aine
7:00pm - 9:00pm
August 2018
25
Saturday
Gila Community College
6:30pm - 8:30pm
23
Thursday
Oxbow with Aine
7:00pm - 9:00pm
14
Tuesday
Powell Place with ST
6:00pm - 7:00pm
09
Thursday
Page Spring Winery
5:00pm - 8:00pm
July 2018
26
Thursday
Oxbow with Aine
7:00pm - 9:15pm
24
Tuesday
Powell Place solo
6:00pm - 7:00pm
16
Monday
Powell Place with ST
5:00pm - 6:00pm
12
Thursday
Oxbow with Aine
7:00pm - 9:00pm
June 2018
30
Saturday
Forest Lakes
2:00pm - 5:00pm
29
Friday
Powell Place with Aine
3:00pm - 4:00pm
28
Thursday
Oxbow with Aine
7:05pm - 9:00pm
10
Sunday
Chari Tea
2:00pm - 4:00pm
May 2018
26
Saturday
Windmill Winery, Florence AZ
5:00pm - 7:00pm
19
Saturday
St Paul's Concert
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Set list
El Dorado Neal Young
La Caceria Original
Vivir Sin Arie Mana
Hanging in The Garden Original
Send Me an Angel Scorpions
Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin
Milonga de la Luna Per-Olov Kindgren
Standing on a Ledge Original
Aran Hens Anyonymous
Desperado Eagles
Pieza de Jose Mason Williams
Gymnopodie 1 Eric Satie
Killing Me Softly Charles Fox
Malaguena Ernesto Lecuona
Inisheer Anonymous
Mexican Tune Original
One of Us Cant Be Wrong Leonard Cohen
Silent Lucidity Queensrycke
Oh Come Emmanuel Anonymous
The Banks of the Dee Anonymous
Williams Original
Still Loving You Scorpions
While My Guitar Gently Weeps George Harrison
Greensleeves Anyonymous
Shady Dell Mason Williams
Bird on a Wire Leonard Cohen
Milonga Rim Original
Katydid's Ditty Mason Williams
La Chanson de Claudine Mason Williams
Labyrinth Original
Vincent Don McClean
Romance Anonymous
Summertime Gershwin
Classical Gas Mason Williams
Estudo 5 Fernando Sor
Madame Geneva Mark Knofler
Her Fortune Original
Besame Mucho Consuelo Velázquez
August Peter Cooper
Scarbourgh Fair English Ballad
Colibri Salvador & Katia Cardenal
Distant Rains Original
Milonga del Ausent Jose Luis Merlin
Standchen Franz Schubert
Fantasía para un Gentilhombre Juaquin Rodrigo
Plein Soleil Nino Rota
Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd
Saturday Night at the World Mason Williams
Hallelujah Leonard Cohen
Picnic Original
Mi Matador Original
Coventry Carol Anonymous
Manha de Carnival Luiz Bonfa
Foggy Dew/Battle of Augrahm Anonymous
El Noi De Mare Traditional Catalan
Nights in White Satin Moody Blues
Lady in Waiting Original
Rumba Original
Nothing Else Matters Metallica
Reflection Original
Send Me an Angel Scorpions
Wonderful World Armstrong version
Malaguena SalaRosa Elpidio Ramírez
Estudio Em Fernando Sor
Evocacion Jose Luis Merlin
Dust in the Wind Kansas
Winds Of Change Scorpions
No Kinda Dancer Robert Earl Kean
Black Vincent Richard Thompson
The Border Original
Don’t Think Twice Bob Dylan
Candlelit Face Original
Armadillo Jackal Robert Earl Kean
Far Away Original
St James Infirmary Traditional
Famous Blue Raincoat Leonard Cohen
Poor Little Robin Ric Chuna
Influences and inspiration
Leonard Cohen
Mason Williams
Robert Earl Keen
John Williams
The original long hair Masters
Setup requirements
120v power close by. I have everything else
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Classical Guitarist
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