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Greg Petito
- Houston, TX
- Guitarist
- Travels up to 200 miles
- Contact for rates
- 1. Human Nature (Solo Guitar/Pop)
- 2. Darn that Dream (Solo Guitar/Jazz)
- 3. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (Duo w/ Female Vocal)
- 4. This Love (Duo w/ Male Vocal)
- 5. I Only Have Eyes for You (Jazz Trio w/ Vocals)
- 6. Night and Day (Jazz Quartet w/ Male Vocals)
- 7. Lullaby of Birdland (Jazz Quintet w/ Female Vocals)
Overview
I am capable of providing music as a solo guitarist, or bring a band to any type of event. I can play all styles of music at a very high level and have a vast repertoire in Jazz, Classical, Rock, Blues, Latin, etc.
I have 20 plus years experience as a professional guitarist and have played virtually all settings.
4 Reviews

Greg played at our holiday event and added an ambiance that made the night. he is a very talented guitarist and his repertoire of songs was perfect. Highly recommend.
Guitarist

Greg did an amazing job! My members loved the music, and he was very professional. Would use again and highly recommend.
Guitarist
Greg played our Open House; he was very professional and his music was just the right touch to create the ambiance that we were seeking. He tailors his music just the way you want, whether loud and rocking or jazzy and soft, to fit your event. I would highly recommend Greg for any event and I am planning on hiring him again for future events.
Guitarist

Greg is a top notch musician, unbelievably talented, great to work with! I've seen him countless times, each time performing at a level very few musicians are ever able to accomplish. And he's incredibly easy going and easy to talk to. He would absolutely be my first choice of any guitarist in the area!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: Yes
Unions: AFM
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
I can provide background music either as a solo guitarist or bring my band to virtually every event. I can cater the music to whatever style/setting/mood/etc your function may require.
About
A professional guitar player since 1999, Greg Petito has performed in more than 20 countries on 4 continents, as well as over 30 states in the US, performing a wide variety of styles, ranging from Jazz, Fusion, Rock, Pop, R&B, Latin, to Musical Theater.
He holds a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas. At UNT, he was a full scholarship recipient and member of the UNT 2 O'Clock Lab Band and UNT Zebras. At NIU, he was a full time Graduate Teaching Assistant to Professor Fareed Haque, member of the NIU Rosebud Jazztet, as well as the NIU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Ronald Carter.
As a jazz musician, Greg has performed with artists such as Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets), Curtis Fuller, Sean Jones, Anat Cohen, Lew Tabackin, Lynn Seaton, and Geof Bradfield. He has played at venues such as the Green Mill in Chicago, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, Cezanne in Houston, Tx, and Robbie's House of Jazz in St. Louis. He has also performed at festivals such as the Chicago Jazz Festival, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, Mackinac Island Jazz Festival, and in October of 2013, Greg Petito was a featured artist in China at the International Music Festival of Chonqing.
As a commercial guitar player, he has toured with artists such as The Platters, Cheyenne Jackson, multi-platinum recording artist Andy Bell, Katherine McPhee, Chita Rivera, Paula Valstein, Risa Binder, as well as Broadway productions of “Wicked”, “Pippin”, and “Chicago: The Musical”.
In these various settings, Greg has toured extensively in the United States, as well as the European Union, parts of Northern Africa, and Central America. He has been a high demand guitar player based in Dallas (1999-2004), New York City (2004-2007), various locations in the European Union (2007-2010), and most recently in Chicago, Illinois from 2010-2014.
In the summer of 2014, Greg Petito relocated to his hometown of Houston, Texas where he has continued his busy performing career with such local artists as Woody Witt, Will Kennedy, Dennis Dotson, Tianna Hall, and David Caceres, performing at venues such as Cezanne, Vic and Anthony's, and Sambuca.
For booking inquiries, or to request a copy of Greg Petito's CV/Resume, please visit the contact page.
Upcoming Booked Events
September 24, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
December 28, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
December 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 11, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 22, 2019 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 12, 2017–February 13, 2017 • 11:00pm - 1:00am | Birthday (Adult) |
September 24, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
Setup Requirements
I can provide all equipment myself, with exception of electricity.
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