James Mills - Acoustic Party Soloist
James Mills with Train 2023
Solo Acoustic Clips: 2021
Live Looping: Watermelon Sugar (Corporate Rooftop Party)
Promo Video
Live Looping Demo
Acoustic Demo
Full Band - I Melt With You - Cover
Acoustic Duo - Live at Culinary Dropout Gilbert AZ
Full Band Wedding Promo
Full band - Promo Photo
Marriage Proposal - Serenade
Live at the Orpheum Theatre, Flagstaff
Live at the Marquee Theatre, Tempe
Live at the Talking Stick Arena, Phoenix
Live at Ostrich Festival, Chandler
Me and my band People Who Could Fly
Overview
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Book with confidence! Dozens of 5-star reviews on GigSalad
✔️ Top-Rated Acoustic Musician on GigSalad
✔️ "Best of Weddings" Winner : The Knot
✔️ "Couples Choice" Award Winner : WeddingWire
✔️ Booked for 200+ weddings, parties, and events every year
Solo acoustic live looping, full band, or acoustic duo available!
(James' band is "People Who Could Fly")
400+ popular covers spanning pop, rock, dance, country, plus 90s, 80s, 70s & 60s classics.
Clean lyrics, upbeat energy, and diverse song selection make James the perfect choice for any audience!
James has performed with:
🎸 Rick Springfield
🎸 Weezer
🎸 Train
🎸 Flo Rida
🎸 The Commodores
🎸 Death Cab for Cutie
🎸 Yung Gravy
Reviews
42 reviews
Robert A.
May 23, 2026Great Performance!
We loved having James out for our Grand Opening. He is such an incredible entertainer and true professional through and through. We will definitely be bringing him back to more of our properties in the future. 10/10
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
James Mills - Acoustic Party Soloist
Thank you Robert! It was a pleasure working with you and your team
Jonathan J. T.
February 4, 2026Great sound, fun person
James was great to work with, and really self-sufficient. He was a solid performer with a great voice to be an acoustic performer in the background at our corporate reception. He created an ambiance while not being too loud for people who wanted to network with each other.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
James Mills - Acoustic Party Soloist
Thanks, JT! It was a pleasure performing for your corporate reception!
Wendy V.
July 6, 2025Skilled performer
James provided an excellent musical experience for our guests. He was very keen to make sure everyone had a great time!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
James Mills - Acoustic Party Soloist
Thank you Wendy! It was such a pleasure performing for Dorine's 99th bday party. You all were so fun to work with!
Jennifer Y.
March 25, 2025James was incredible!
Highly recommend James, he was professional and had good communication leading up to the event. The music was great, the sound level was perfect, and he kept the party moving all night. We will definitely book again. Thank you James, you helped make my birthday one to remember.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
James Mills - Acoustic Party Soloist
Thanks Jennifer! you and your guests were awesome! So happy that you enjoyed your celebration!
Dawn K.
March 16, 2025Great All the Way Around
We hired James for a private birthday party last week. He was very good at communicating, showed up on time and our guests really enjoyed the music. They asked him to leave business cards for future events. I would definitely recommend James and would hire him again!
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, One Man Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $300-$800
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes
What to expect
Professionalism at its best. Fast, reliable communication, and fast, reliable service.
James Mills always arrives early to events, and brings state-of-the-art equipment for a seamless and stunning performance.
Song requests are welcome, and clients are able to use his sound system for announcements, speeches, slideshows etc.
About
Some shows James has performed with include: Rick Springfield, Weezer, Death Cab for Cutie, G Eazy, NFL Cardinals, SXSW, Van's Warped Tour, and more.
Additional booking notes
James Mills needs a flat area, 5ftx5ft, and access to 1 outlets within 25 feet of the performance space.
He brings his own lighting, sound, extensions, and electric equipment.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
06
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
Past booked events
June 2026
10
Wednesday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Peoria, AZ
May 2026
20
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Tempe, AZ
April 2026
20
Monday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
February 2026
03
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Litchfield Park, AZ
November 2025
01
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chandler, AZ
October 2025
13
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chandler, AZ
September 2025
29
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
August 2025
26
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
23
Saturday
Cocktail Party
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
July 2025
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2025
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
13
Thursday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Buckeye, AZ
December 2024
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
November 2024
17
Sunday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
October 2024
02
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
June 2024
22
Saturday
Graduation
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Tempe, AZ
22
Saturday
Graduation
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Tempe, AZ
12
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Mesa, AZ
May 2024
25
Saturday
Anniversary Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
07
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2024
26
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
February 2024
09
Friday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
January 2024
21
Sunday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
December 2023
08
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
September 2023
23
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
May 2023
14
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2023
30
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
09
Thursday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
February 2023
17
Friday
Bachelorette Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
January 2023
25
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
December 2022
06
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
04
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
September 2022
12
Monday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
April 2022
27
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2022
15
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Tempe, AZ
February 2022
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
02
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
January 2022
29
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Buckeye, AZ
November 2021
04
Thursday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Tempe, AZ
October 2021
30
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
07
Thursday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chandler, AZ
September 2021
11
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
August 2021
28
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
25
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Flagstaff, AZ
April 2021
24
Saturday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
18
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00am - 9:00am
•
Phoenix, AZ
16
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
09
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2021
20
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
19
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
01
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
February 2021
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chandler, AZ
December 2020
27
Sunday
Birthday Party
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Tucson, AZ
05
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
November 2020
19
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
07
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Peoria, AZ
October 2020
19
Monday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Mesa, AZ
16
Friday
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
La Verne, CA
10
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
September 2020
26
Saturday
Dinner Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
August 2020
15
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
June 2020
24
Wednesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
13
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
05
Friday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
November 2019
22
Friday
Holiday Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Buckeye, AZ
October 2019
27
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
25
Friday
Bachelorette Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Tempe, AZ
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Chandler, AZ
17
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
12
Saturday
Reunion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Tucson, AZ
August 2019
30
Friday
House Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Phoenix, AZ
July 2019
05
Friday
Cocktail Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Phoenix, AZ
June 2019
29
Saturday
Festival
7:00pm - 10:00pm
28
Friday
Festival
7:00pm - 11:00pm
22
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
14
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
12
Wednesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Chandler, AZ
May 2019
11
Saturday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
April 2019
27
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
26
Friday
Casino - Live Music
5:00pm - 11:00pm
26
Friday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:15pm
25
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
19
Friday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
09
Tuesday
National Tour
12:00pm - 12:00pm
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
March 2019
29
Friday
Restaurant - Live Music
7:00pm - 10:00pm
27
Wednesday
Festival
3:00pm - 5:00pm
24
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
15
Friday
Restaurant - Live Music
7:00pm - 10:00pm
14
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sun Lakes, AZ
08
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 11:00pm
07
Thursday
Restaurant - Live Music
6:00pm - 10:00pm
01
Friday
Bar - Live Music
10:00pm - 11:00pm
February 2019
24
Sunday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:35pm
23
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 10:00pm
22
Friday
Private Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Sunday
Festival
4:00pm - 6:00pm
16
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 4:00pm
15
Friday
Brewery - Live Music
6:00pm - 10:00pm
14
Thursday
Restaurant - Live Music
6:00pm - 9:00pm
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
10
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:30am - 3:00pm
09
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 10:00pm
09
Saturday
Private Party
10:00am - 2:00pm
08
Friday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 10:00pm
07
Thursday
Restaurant - Live Music
6:00pm - 10:00pm
02
Saturday
Brewery - Live Music
6:00pm - 10:00pm
01
Friday
Restaurant - Live Music
7:00pm - 10:00pm
January 2019
27
Sunday
Acoustic Brunch
9:00am - 1:00pm
26
Saturday
Casino - Live Music
7:00pm - 11:00pm
25
Friday
Bar - Live Music
9:00pm - 11:55pm
25
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Mesa, AZ
20
Sunday
Acoustic Brunch
9:00am - 1:00pm
19
Saturday
Private Dining
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Set list
For my full list, please request a quote. I regularly perform over 200 songs spanning all genres from modern hits back through the decades to the 1950's.
I love to play:
Modern Top 40 (Drake, Lumineers, Chainsmokers)
90s (Sublime, Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms)
80s (Duran Duran, Rick Springfield, Tears for Fears)
70s (Rupert Holmes, The Police, John Denver)
Oldies (Johnny Cash, The Beatles, The Monkees)
Influences and inspiration
Influenced by Weezer (I played guitar in the band in 2008).
Also love listening to pop classics like Maroon 5, and Muse, I throw in a ton of 80's songs by artists like Duran Duran and The Cure.
Setup requirements
One electrical outlet