- Roslyn Heights, NY
- String Quartet
- 5 miles from
- $200 - $3000
Overview
Acoustic solo act with harmonies, John Macom specializes in great songs from the 80's and 90's with a good measure of Beatles and Bowie era tunes. If you are looking for the perfect mellow, feel-good evening JM is your man. Not your typical "Margaritaville" solo act. You've heard his music on Dawson's Creek and Party of Five.
Reviews
7 reviews
Maryellen S.
April 22, 2025A Class Act
I hired John to play at my husband’s 50th birthday party. He was professional, on time and easy to work with. His set list was great and he sounded amazing. My guests loved the vibe and I’m still getting compliments on his performance. Would definitely hire again!
Hired as: Guitarist
Patricia M.
October 6, 2024Fantastic
So happy we had John sing at my daughter’s engagement party. The music was perfect for us and 90+ guests in attendance agreed. Everyone loved the music from teenagers to senior John’s playing pleased everyone
Hired as: Guitarist
Laura S.
September 11, 2023Professional & Perfect for Any Event
John was a professional and great sounding musician for my fiance's 40th birthday party. He felt the vibe of the event, set up with ease and was very kind. He was on time and did not need any assistance and just did his thing. I would recommend him as a guitarist/vocalist for any event! Superb!
Hired as: Guitarist
James M.
August 21, 2023Great
John was great. Guests enjoyed his playing as an wonderful background to a pool party.
Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
John Macom
Thanks so much Jim! Great crowd and atmosphere! Thanks again for having me! BTW- the calzone was fantastic! :o)
Kirsten C.
July 26, 2021Great guitarist
Great guitarist. Easy to work with. Professional all-around. Would definitely recommend.
Hired as: Guitarist
John Macom
Thank you Kirsten and Tim for a great event! Best wishes to your son and your family! John M
Booking information
Price range: $160 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
I am accustomed to playing two 1-hour sets with a 15 minute break in between sets. I can play longer if necessary. I can do requests but need to know way in advance if there are particular songs you specifically want to hear. I will let you know in advance if there are songs I cannot play (or will not have time to learn before the gig). If you like Tom Petty, The Beatles, U2, The Cure, The Who, REM, etc., I am ideal for your cocktail hour, bar or restaurant event, house party, back-yard or stadium event. Your audience will be left wanting to hear more.
About
John Macom (pronounced "May Come") has been performing as a solo acoustic artist in the tri-state area covering hits from the 80's, 90's and with a good measure of Beatles & Bowie inspired playlists. You have heard his songs on Dawson’s Creek, Felicity, Party of Five, amongst other teen dramas with his band Binge. You may have heard his “Anna Kournikova” song on the E! True Hollywood Story or "TennisTunes" by Binge featured on CBS and Sports Illustrated. Find out why John Macom is one of the most sought after performers in the NYC area. Based on the Queens, Long Island border, he is willing to travel to the Jersey Shore (where he is from originally), Philadelphia, Fairfield, Montauk, Boston and of course NYC. Maybe Poughkeepsie.
Additional booking notes
I have and will bring all my own gear which includes sound system, mic, stands and of course guitar. I just need a grounded (i.e., 3-prong) outlet within 50 feet of the performance area. I can fit into a small corner of your living room, cocktail area, or on the edge of a pier (as I've done in Hoboken, NJ). I sing through a harmonizer so it sounds like a whole band! If your event is outdoors, you may need to check your town to see if you need a sound permit. Outdoors I cannot play below 62 degrees - too cold for my guitar.
Services offered
Past booked events
June 2026
05
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Huntington, NY
April 2025
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Oakland, NJ
October 2024
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Huntington, NY
September 2023
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Milford, CT
August 2023
19
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Yorktown Heights, NY
September 2021
19
Sunday
Retirement Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Greenburgh, NY
July 2021
25
Sunday
Graduation
3:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Islip, NY
24
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 5:30pm
•
East Islip, NY
March 2019
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
November 2018
10
Saturday
Binge at Pianos (NYC)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
03
Saturday
rehearsal
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
Beatles (Something, 8 Days a Week), David Bowie (Space Oddity), REM (The One I Love, Losing My Religion, Superman), U2 (One, End Of The World), Tom Petty (Yer So Bad, Into The Great Wide Open), Pink Floyd (Comfortably Numb), The Police (Wrapped Around Your Finger), Echo & The Funnymen (The Killing Moon), The Church (Milky Way), The Cure (It's Friday I'm In Love), Psychedelic Furs (Love My Way, Ghost In You, Heartbreak Beat), Del Amitri (Be My Downfall), Beach Boys (Surfer Girl), The Who (Behind Blue Eyes), The Kinks (Celluloid Heros), Modern English (Melt With You), James (Laid), Bruce Springsteen (Tunnel of Love), Robert Hazard and the Heroes (Chang Reaction), Sidewinders (If I Can't Have You, We Don't Do That Anymore), etc.
Influences and inspiration
Beatles, David Bowie, REM, U2, Pink Floyd, The Police, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Church, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, Del Amitri, Beach Boys, The Who, The Kinks, Modern English, James, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Hazard and the Heros, Sidewinders, WLIR, WHTG
Setup requirements
1 grounded electrical outlet
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