From the bar to the coffeehouse to a full blown beach party, Ian can provide your next event with a wide variety of musical selections from current hits, oldies, standards, classic rock, acoustic gems, and even some delta blues fingerstyle. Utilizing his various guitars, ukulele, pecussion tin whistle , state-of-the-art electronics, and custom created MIDI sequences and harmonies, Ian is able to provide your guests with a full band sound in a compact space. Contact Ian today and keep your party going all year long!
16 reviews
Greg N.
July 19, 2026Ian was a joy to work with. Good communication. Well prepared. Highly skilled.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Pam H.
September 23, 2025Ian and his wife were wonderful! He performed for the memory unit for my mother’s 90th birthday party. He interacted with the residents and had the place singing and tapping their toes. I would definitely book him again. Thank you!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Donna J.
March 10, 2024Ian should sing or only play a guitar.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ian Lane
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I'm sorry my performance did not meet your expectation. I received many compliments from your guests afterwards and tips. I wish you would have provided some details as to what you found wrong.
Matt S.
September 26, 2023Ian was great! Everyone enjoyed listening to him at our pig roast party. He took song requests and was just generally super good. I really appreciate it Ian, thank you!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ian Lane
Thanks for having me. I had a great time.
Shayna S.
May 31, 2023Ian was great from the minute we booked until after our event. He was really receptive to song requests and ideas, went with the flow, and did a really nice job. Ian was early to set up and was completely professions. Everyone had fun and enjoyed the music, and he even let us sing along. I would definitely hire him again.
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Beach Music, Folk Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Pop Music, Pop Singer, Rock & Roll Singer
Price range: $85 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
Veteran singer and guitarist Ian Lane can provide your next event with a wide variety of musical selections from current hits, oldies, standards, classic rock, acoustic gems, and even some delta blues fingerstyle too. And every performance is seasoned with Ian's special tropical flavor. Utilizing his various guitars, state-of-the-art electronics, and custom created backing tracks, Ian is able to provide your guests with anything from an intimate acoustic performance to a full band sound in a compact space.
Ian loves to play and is ready to help you plan your musical entertainment. Dependable and professional, he will configure the performance to meet the requirements of your space and budget.
Ian Lane is a seasoned acoustic musician, singer, and songwriter known for his tunes reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Harry Chapin. Armed with both acoustic and electric guitars, as well as the ukulele, Ian creates a captivating musical experience. Using self-created backing tracks and electronics he can provide anything from solo guitar to a full band sound. With a vast song list from the 40's to the 90's he can provide music suitable for all occasions and ages.
Ian has left an indelible mark on the live music scene, headlining at BuffettFest numerous times. He has also performed at venues such as the Cuyahoga Falls Amphitheater, the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the enchanting Cleveland Water Lantern Festival. With a musical style that blends the laid-back charm of coastal vibes, Ian Lane continues to captivate audiences wherever his melodies take him.
You can also find his original compositions on all major streaming platforms under “Ian Lane Music,” showcasing his talent and dedication to crafting melodic stories.
I provide lights, sound and music for breaks, If needed. All I require is a 8 X 8 ft. space and an AC outlet.
Friday
Festival
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Rittman, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Macedonia, OH
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Rittman, OH
Friday
Campus Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Dover, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Canton, OH
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Painesville, OH
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Moreland Hills, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Canton, OH
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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North Lawrence, OH
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Burbank, OH
Friday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Beachwood, OH
Saturday
Camp Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
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Mogadore, OH
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wilmot, OH
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Chagrin Falls, OH
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:30pm
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Oberlin, OH
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wadsworth, OH
Friday
Kingston of Vermilion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:30pm
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Oberlin, OH
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Peninsula, OH
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Andover, OH
Friday
Kingston of Vermilion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday
Mongo Music Festival
All-day event
Saturday
Mongo Music Festival
All-day event
Friday
Mongo Music Festival
All-day event
Monday
Senior Event/Car Show
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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North Olmsted, OH
Saturday
Graduation
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Olmsted Falls, OH
Friday
AlterCare of Stow
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Monday
Parker Place of Mentor
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Retirement Party
All-day event
Friday
Happy Hour
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday
Parker Place of Mentor
11:15am - 12:15pm
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wilmot, OH
Saturday
Scio American Legion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday
Mongo Spring Music Festival
All-day event
Thursday
Alzheimer's Fundraiser
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Balloons & Bubbles
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Friday
Kingston of Vermilion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Convention/Trade Show
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Dover, OH
Sunday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Scio, OH
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Veteran's Day Show
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Afternoon Entertainment
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Friday
Private Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saturday
Afternoon Entertainment
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Afternoon Entertainment
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Medina, OH
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mantua, OH
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Louisville, OH
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Stow, OH
Sunday
Festival
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Hudson, OH
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Baden, PA
Saturday
Louisville Craft Fair
10:30am - 11:30am
Thursday
Shady Hollow Country Club
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Monday
Memorial Service - Medina
10:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Assisted Living Benefit Show
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Friday
Diabetic Kids Camp Fundraiser Cuyahoga Falls
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Family Reunion - Bethel City PA
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Memory Care Benefit - Streetsboro
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Green, OH
Friday
Private Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Wooster, OH
** Adding new songs all the time also special songs for the holidays & special events **
[50's-60's]
And I Love Her – Beatles
Bad Moon Arising – CCR
Blackbird – Beatles
Black Velvet Band - Irish Rovers
Daydream Believer – Monkees
Do You Want to Know a Secret – Beatles
Don't Be Cruel – Elvis Presley
Everyday – Buddy Holly
Hang on Sloopy – The Troggs
Hello Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson
House of the Rising Sun – Animals
I Will – Beatles
I’m Not Your Stepping Stone – Monkees
In My Life – Beatles
I’m a Believer – Monkees
It's Now or Never – Elvis Presley
Let It Be – Beatles
Kansas City - Fats Domino
Kind of a Hush – Herman’s Hermits
King of the Road - Roger Miller
Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter, Paul & Mary
Little Red Riding Hood – Sam the Sham
Little Tin Soldier – Donovan
Looking Out My Backdoor – CCR
Love Potion # 9 – The Searchers
Monster Mash – Boris Pickett
Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
My Life – Beatles
Norwegian Wood - Beatles
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Puff the Magic Dragon – Peter, Paul & Mary
Ramblin' Rose - Nat King Cole
Red Rubber Ball – Cyrkle
Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day
Runaway – Del Shannon
Running Bear – Johnny Preston
Scotch & Soda - Kingston Trio
Sea Cruise - Frankie Ford
Secret Agent Man – Johnny Rivers
Something – Beatles
The Letter – Box Tops
The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tokens
Under the Boardwalk – Drifters
Weave Me the Sunshine - Peter, Paul, & Mary
Wedding Song – Paul Stookey
Where Have All the Flowers Gone - Peter, Paul, & Mary
Wild Rover - Irish Rovers
Wonderful World – Sam Cooke
[70's-80's]
Against the Wind - Bob Seger
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Annie's Song - John Denver
Back Home Again – John Denver
Bad Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Candle in the Wind - Elton John
Cat’s in the Cradle – Harry Chapin
Centerfield – John Fogerty
Circle – Harry Chapin
City of New Orleans – Steve Goodman
Copacabana – Barry Manilow
Cory’s Coming – Harry Chapin
Country Roads – John Denver
Crazy Love - Poco
Cruel to be Kind – Nick Lowe
Daniel - Elton John
Dutchman – Steve Goodman
Edmund Fitzgerald – Gordon Lightfoot
Escape (Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
Every Rose Has It's Thorns - Poison
Fire & Rain – James Taylor
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Hello in There – John Prine
Horse with No Name – America
House at Pooh Corner – Loggins & Messina
Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen
I Wanna Learn a Love Song – Harry Chapin
I'd Really Love to See You Tonight - England Dan & John Ford Coley
I’ll Have to Say I Love You – Jim Croce
I’m Not Saying – Gordon Lightfoot
I’m on Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Kodachrome – Paul Simon
London Homesick Blues - Jerry Jeff Walker
Lonely People – America
Loves Me Like A Rock – Paul Simon
Lyin’ Eyes – Eagles
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
Me & Julio – Paul Simon
Moon Shadow – Cat Stevens
Mr. Bojangles – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Muskrat Love – America
My Sweet Lady – John Denver
Night Moves - Bob Seger
Operator – Jim Croce
Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
Rocket Man - Elton John
Rocky Mountain High – John Denver
Sister Golden Hair - America
Skinny Little Boy – Alex Bevan
Slip Slidin’ Away – Paul Simon
Solitary Man – Neil Diamond
Song on the Radio – Al Stewart
Space Oddity – David Bowie
Still the Same - Bob Seger
Sweet Baby James – James Taylor
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Tin Man – America
Time in a Bottle – Jim Croce
Taxi – Harry Chapin
They Call Her Easy – Harry Chapin
Tequila Sunrise – Eagles
The Tide is High - Blondie
Turn the Page – Bob Seger
Vincent – Don McLean
Watching the Detectives – Elvis Costello
Witchy Woman - Eagles
Wild Night – John Mellencamp
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Y.M.C.A. – Village People
Year of the Cat – Al Stewart
Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins & Messina
Your Song - Elton John
[JIMMY BUFFETT/BEACH MUSIC]
A Pirate Looks at 40 – Jimmy Buffett
Another Saturday Night – Jimmy Buffett
Bama Breeze – Jimmy Buffett
Banana Republics – Jimmy Buffett
Barbara Ann - Beach Boys
Barefoot Children in the Rain – Jimmy Buffett
Barometer Soup - Jimmy Buffett
Beautiful Swimmers – Jimmy Buffett
Biloxi – Jimmy Buffett
Blue Hawaii - Elvis Presley
Boat Drinks – Jimmy Buffett
Brandy - Looking Glass
Bubbles Up - Jimmy Buffett
Captain and the Kid – Jimmy Buffett
Carmen – Jimmy Buffett
Changes in Latitude – Jimmy Buffett
Cheeseburger in Paradise – Jimmy Buffett
Come Monday – Jimmy Buffett
Cowboy in the Jungle – Jimmy Buffett
Cuban Crime of Passion – Jimmy Buffett
Death of an Unpopular Poet – Jimmy Buffett
Defying Gravity – Jimmy Buffett
Door Number 3 – Jimmy Buffett
Fins – Jimmy Buffett
Grapefruit/Juicyfruit – Jimmy Buffett
Growing Older But Not Up - Jimmy Buffett
Havana Daydreaming – Jimmy Buffett
Hula Girl at Heart - Jimmy Buffett
Hurricane Season – Jimmy Buffett
I Shot the Sheriff – Eric Clapton
It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere – Buffett / Jackson
Last Mango in Paris – Jimmy Buffett
Lovely Cruise – Jimmy Buffett
Lovely Hula Hands - Don Ho
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
Migration - Jimmy Buffett
Miss You So Badly – Jimmy Buffett
Nautical Wheelers – Jimmy Buffett
New Orleans Ladies - LeRoux
No Shoes, No Shirt – Kenny Chesney
Nothin’ But a Breeze – Jesse Winchester
One Particular Harbor - Jimmy Buffett
Pencil Thin Moustache – Jimmy Buffett
Pina Colada Song – Rupert Holmes
Pirate in the Jungle – Jimmy Buffett
Pour Me a Vacation - Great Divide
Ragtop Day – Jimmy Buffett
Rumba Man – Jesse Winchester
Sea Cruise - Frankie Ford
Sloop John B – Beach Boys
Some Beach – Blake Shelton
Son of a Sailor – Jimmy Buffett
Stars Fell on Alabama – Jimmy Buffett
The Weather is Here – Jimmy Buffett
The Wino and I – Jimmy Buffett
Tin Cup Chalice - Jimmy Buffett
The Tiki Bar is Open – John Hyatt
Two Pina Coladas – Garth Brooks
Volcano – Jimmy Buffett
When the Sun Goes Down – Kenny Chesney
White Sands of Hawaii -Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
[CALYPSO/REGGAE]
Baby, I Love Your Way – Big Mountain
Banana Boat Song – Harry Belafonte
Cecilia – Reggae version
I Shot the Sheriff – Eric Clapton
Jamaica Farewell – Harry Belafonte
Jump in the Line – Harry Belafonte
Kingston Town - UB40
Matilda – Harry Belafonte
Obla Di Obla Da - Beatles
The Tide is High – John Hyatt
Yellow Bird – Trini Lopez
[COUNTRY]
A Fool Such As I - Hank Snow
All My Ex’s Live in Texas – George Strait
All of Me – Willie Nelson
Amarillo by Morning - George Strait
Easy Come, Easy Go – George Strait
El Paso - Marty Robbins
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Ghost Riders in the Sky – Johnny Cash
God Bless the U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood
Hey Good Lookin' – Hank Williams Sr.
Jambalaya - Hank Williams Sr.
Pancho & Lefty – Willie Nelson
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Your Cheatin’ Heart – Hank Williams
[STANDARDS]
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
I'm in the Mood For Love - Johnny Mathis
Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin
Summertime – George Gerswin
The Lady is a Tramp – Frank Sinatra
Volare - Dean Martin
Would You Like to Swing on a Star – Bing Crosby
[SING-A-LONGS]
Ain't She Sweet – Oldie
Goodnight Irene – Leadbelly
Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Bing Crosby
Shine on Harvest Moon - Leon Redbone
That's Amore - Dean Martin
Tip Toe Through the Tulips – Tiny Tim
Volare – Dean Martin
When You're Smiling – Frank Sinatra
You Are My Sunshine – trad.
[Ukulele]
Island Style -John Cruz
Pearly Shells – Don Ho
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Tiny Bubbles – Don Ho
Tip Toe Thru the Tulips – Tiny Tim
Ukulele Lady – Arlo Guthrie
When Your Smiling - Oldie
[INSTRUMENTALS / BLUES]
Baby Please Don't Go – Lightnin' Hopkins
Buck Dancer's Choice – trad. arr. Ian Lane
Danny Boy - trad.
Kind Hearted Woman – Robert Johnson
Malted Milk – Eric Clapton
Nobody’s Business – Mississippi John Hurt
Over the Waterfall – trad. arr. Ian Lane
Rattlin' Bog - tradional
South Wind – trad. arr. Ian Lane
St. James Infirmary – trad.
Wild Rover - trad.
[ORIGINAL SONGS]
Briana – Ian Lane
Candles on the Water - Ian Lane
Cinco de Mayo in Northeast Ohio – Ian Lane
Living on Island Time – Ian Lane
My Life’s a Beach – Ian Lane
My Little Coastal Town - Ian Lane
South Wind - trad. arr. Ian Lane
Ian has been influenced by a wide range of musical talents including Paul Simon, Harry Chapin, Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles, Rupert Holmes, Jim Croce, as well as local Cleveland area talents Alex Bevan & Pat Dailey.
One AC outlet
30 mins - 1 hour setup prior to performance depending on size and length of gig.
8' by 8' area
I highly recommend Ian Lane to anyone looking for a Jimmy Buffett style beach music experience. Superb guitar player and vocalist and his electronics and arrangements sound like a 5 piece band. His tropical stage setup and various hats just added to the island experience. We will definitely be booking him again very soon.
– Roses Run Country Club
Ian was awesome! He arrived early to set up and then proceed to play and entertain non-stop for the entire party. His wide variety of songs appealed to all ages. He is an outstanding talent with tremendous versatility. His equipment was top notch and provided a very professional sound. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves and I heard nothing but positive comments. He made the party an event to remember. I would highly recommend Ian and will be booking him for a future event.
– Mavra C.
I couldn't be more pleased with the performance of Ian Lane during our event. He is truly talented and the clips on the site didn't compare to listening to him in person. I received so many inquiries on how my guests could hire him for their private event. He was very flexible and accommodating and and took requests as he was playing. I have seen a lot of solo guitarists, but he's the best that I've seen.
– Martin Neko
Singing Guitarist
