Gitan is a live performance act specializing in traditional acoustic guitar styles known for ring punch and melodic beauty. Celtic Jigs, Gypsy Jazz (Django Reinhardt), Swing, Latin Jazz (João Gilberto), Flamenco, and Bossa Nova. Gitan can play as a solo act for more intimate settings or as a full 3 piece band for larger events.
2 reviews
John P.
April 3, 2019Gitan Austin came out to our brewery and played for a couple of hours. He was on time and played a little longer than he had to. His music was very good and we enjoyed having him out. We will have him out again.
Hired as: Celtic Music, Jazz Guitarist
Gitan Austin
Thank you, John
Megan C.
October 14, 2018Gitan Austin performed at our Happy Hour. Great performance and everyone loved him. He was professional and easy to work with, highly recommend!
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Price range: $150 – $2,500 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Gitan is a live performance act specializing in traditional acoustic guitar styles.
Gitan is an instrumental acoustic act specializing in guitar styles known for ring, punch and melodic beauty. Since there no vocals customers get a chance to talk and enjoy the sounds.
Jason “J” Smith, a classically trained guitarist and professional performer, imbues live sets with the familiar sounds of Celtic Jigs, Gypsy Jazz (Django Reinhardt), Swing, Latin Jazz (João Gilberto), Flamenco, and Bossa Nova. As the producer of GITAN he is credited with the 2010 E.P. featuring “Minor Swing” and “Sweet Georgia Brown”. Smith produced the 2008 ambient LP ASTRAH -“Delta Waves” and received great press from the Austin Chronicle. The track “Nimbus” off “Delta Waves” is currently being used by SiriusXM Canada in steady rotation. DREAMLAND DAYS -“Dreamland Days” L.P. (Rock, Pop) is another one of Smith’s creations. The electric guitar instrumental track “Lotus” from the self titled LP is featured on Latchkey Record’s Indy Route: Austin compilation, representing the state of Texas.
110~120 VAC grounded power outlet for audio amplification.
A safe, unobstructed area for performer to set up. No standing water or questionable substrates.
(Optional) line level input into existing PA or in house sound system. This can be useful if the venue is pre-wired for music. Please contact with any technical questions.
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Spring Branch, TX
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Austin, TX
Thursday
Coffee Shark
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Abelbert's Brewery
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Coffee Shark
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Coffee Shark
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Coffee Shark
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Coffee Shark
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Coffe Shark
7:00pm - 9:00pm
(non comprehensive, 2-3 hour sets contain more)
Gypsy Jazz:
Sweet Georgia Brown (Django Reinhardt)
Minor Swing
Celtic Jigs:
St. Patric's day
Bothy Band Jig
Smash the Windows
Spanish Guitar:
Malaguena
Lamento No Morrow
Blue Bossa
Contemporary:
Rain Song (Jimi Page)
Green
The World is Waiting for the Sunrise (Chet Atkins)
Jazz:
Solitude
Nuages (Django Reinhardt)
Django Reinhardt (1940's), Eric Johnson, Dave Mathews, Joao Gilberto (80's-2000's) The Beatles (60's) Beethoven, Henry Purcell (1500's).
A safe stage area with grounded electrical outlets.
Jazz Guitarist
