Giles Ponticello
Overview
I’m a guitarist and vocalist who performs solo or with band.
As an acoustic and electric guitarist & vocalist, I perform a variety of cover songs from James Taylor, The Beatles, Tom Petty, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, CSN , Loggins & Messina, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, John Mayer, and many others...
I also perform Jazz standards and instrumentals with my trio (the Cats of Tonic) which plays jazz, rock and blues - great for cocktail parties and corporate events.
Please reach out by email to: (email hidden)
for more info.
Thanks,
Giles
Reviews
17 reviews
Greg W.
September 29, 2025Giles was very professional and the guests loved his music.
Giles was very professional and the guests loved his music. He was on time/prompt.
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Jeff
July 6, 2025Hit the Mark!
Giles and his band played at our neighborhood 4th of July party. They were fantastic. Great music and very professional...totally hit the mark!
Hired as: Blues Band, Singing Guitarist
Shaina K.
June 16, 2025Private party enjoyed his music
Giles performed for a private party of 50 people for 4 hours. Everyone seemed to really enjoy his music. Would definitely hire again!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Giles Ponticello
Thanks so much for the gig- it was a really fun event and I enjoyed meeting and playing for you all.
Giles
Kelsey S.
May 20, 2025Delightful Sunday with Jazz
Thank you Giles for entertaining our guests for Jazz Brunch last Sunday. It was a delight to have you. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Giles Ponticello
Thank you very much
We had great fun ,
Looking forward to performing for your group again .,
Giles
Judy W.
August 26, 2024Perfect for our event
Giles performed at a 50th birthday dinner. Everyone loved him and his song selections!!! So happy we booked him!!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Giles Ponticello
Thanks Judy,
I enjoyed playing for your group of appreciative family and friends.
Best wishes,
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
About
Giles Ponticello - a well polished performer- guitarist and vocalist who has a lengthy and diverse repertoire of folk, jazz, blues, originals, country rock, rock and roll-- performs solo or with band at colleges, festivals, bars, restaurants, hotels, weddings, parties, coffee houses, and more. A perfect choice for all musical occasions, 20 years experience.
I also perform with my band (The Harmonic Barbarians ) which is blues/jazz and rock oriented and plays covers from the 1970's up to present day material. We have been performing around the Columbus area for the past 5 years and can be seen performing live often.
Past booked events
September 2025
25
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Troy, OH
July 2025
05
Saturday
Holiday Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
June 2025
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Ostrander, OH
May 2025
18
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Upper Sandusky, OH
December 2024
06
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Powell, OH
August 2024
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
London, OH
July 2024
26
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
June 2024
29
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Powell, OH
May 2024
25
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Delaware, OH
18
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Westerville, OH
December 2023
19
Tuesday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Piqua, OH
July 2023
21
Friday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Westerville, OH
March 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Catlettsburg, KY
13
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Westerville, OH
May 2019
25
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Grandview Heights, OH
April 2019
19
Friday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Dublin, OH
September 2017
30
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Dublin, OH
May 2017
27
Saturday
Reunion
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Blacklick, OH
December 2016
17
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Gahanna, OH
August 2016
06
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Westerville, OH
November 2015
07
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Newark, OH