Plan your event knowing that the music is one thing you won't have to worry about; whether it's a party, a corporate function, outdoor/beach/island get-together, restaurant, club or coffeehouse. John is a ten-year veteran of the Central Florida music scene, but he can play anywhere in the Sunshine State - and beyond! In fact, there's a good chance that he already has:
House Of Blues - Orlando
The Biltmore - Coral Gables
Doral National Resort - Miami
Marriott Sawgrass TPC - Ponte Vedra
the Sail Pavilion - Tampa
Ron Jon's Surf Shop Cocoa Beach and Disney Springs
Hilton, Sheraton, Westin, Wyndham, Renaissance, Marriott and Westgate Resorts all over Central Florida.
18 reviews
Brian A.
November 14, 2018My wife and I had a chance to see and here John at a local restaurant here in town and were so impressed we talked to him the next day and hired him immediately for one of our corporate events. John's musical portfolio is vast and timeless. From the 1950's to modern day country, country rock, classic rock and everything in between. You never know what he will pull out of his hat. His talent and stage presence is professional and engaging. If you want quality top notch entertainment John Nugent is your guy.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Victoria F.
April 28, 2017My husband and I were recommended John by longtime family friends and I couldn't have been more thankful for the recommendation! He's incredible, sweet and very professional! I'm getting ready to book him for another event now even!
Hired as: Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
John Nugent
Thank Victoria. I always fun playing there and look forward to hearing back from you.
Tracy B.
February 7, 2017We have John play at our establishment as often as we can. John is a total asset to our resort. He is easy to work with and an all around good person. Our guests enjoy his song selection and his company.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Rob D.
February 6, 2017John is gifted in a sense that he can or feel the vibe of the crowd and change his music to what fits their desire. He also notices as guests settle in that he wants them to enjoy their time so he will play through a potential break. Most other performers would have a packed house and selfishly take their scheduled break, not John he will play on to keep the people engaged which is more important than anything. In his repertoire he holds a large, diverse fold of music for every enthusiast to enjoy. His sound is not overpowering so guests can still communicate versus having to yell back and forth. He is a nice addition to any venue.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Tara N.
February 6, 2017John played at a conference we hosted during one of the networking dinners. He was a great addition to our casino night games. John played a great mix of music that everyone enjoyed. Our team would recommend him for any event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
There sure are a lot of musicians for hire these days; I know because I am one of the many! We're all jockeying for the same work, at venues just like yours. With this much competition, it's not always easy to try to stand out from the rest.
And the odds are that you don't want your business to be known as a place where people gather to listen to stale, forgettable music. I mean, why should you pay for entertainment that isn't, after all, very entertaining?
Hopefully, that's where I come in.
I'm a full-time musician, not a "weekend warrior". So every time I perform, my reputation and future is literally on the line. Whenever and wherever I play, I give it my absolute best effort.
If you're a Club/Restaurant Manager or an Event Planner, please know that a growing list of satisfied owners, managers, event planners (and most importantly, customers!) will vouch for my skills, stage presence, and generally upbeat attitude. I’ve played everywhere from Mom and Pop style restaurants to poolside and lounge gigs at such high-profile hotels as the Biltmore in Coral Gables, the Doral National Resort in Miami, the Westin and Renaissance Hotels in Orlando, and The Sail Pavilion in Tampa. Over 800 successful events all over Florida since 2014, from Gainesville to Islamorada.
And if you're a Private Individual hosting a party, this is possibly the first (and only) time you've ever considered parting with your hard earned cash to hire a musician. You could have looked for a DJ or simply streamed songs through a stereo. Instead, you wanted that certain vibe which you can only get from a live performer. But a bad experience with a hired musician will probably make you wish you had just gotten out the MP3 player!
I hope you'll make your choice of entertainment not only on local buzz or social media hits, but also on the performer's musicianship, professionalism, ability to hold an audience, and a proven, verifiable track record.
Thank you for considering me for your entertainment needs. I will make every effort to ensure that your guests have a fun time and great music. Because after all, it’s not “just another gig!”
John Nugent has been a veteran of Florida’s music scene for over ten years. John’s long, successful track record includes such high-profile venues as The Biltmore Coral Gables, Doral National Resort Miami, TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra, The House of Blues Orlando, UCF, the Sail Pavilion Tampa, plus Westin, Wyndham, Renaissance, Hilton, Sheraton and Westgate resorts all over Central Florida. Over 2500 successful events in the Sunshine State since 2014. Entertaining comes naturally to John. He jokingly refers to himself as a “musical chameleon”, able to effortlessly switch genres to give the listeners what they’re looking for; everything from light instrumental music to fun poolside favorites. He’s equally skilled on guitar (acoustic and electric) and vocals. Although he’s played thousands of restaurants, parties and cocktail hours, John always stays true to his promise to never treat your event as “just another gig”.
I will provide any or all necessary equipment: stands, mics, cabling, floor electronics, mixer, PA system, and stage lighting, depending on your needs, and break music if desired in between sets. I will only require electrical power and a postage-stamp sized (well, maybe a little bigger) area for myself, and possibly room for PA speakers.
My musical gear is in top condition, and won't be an eyesore. I'll show up on-time, with a neat appearance and an upbeat, positive attitude to help you make it a successful event. Non-smoker.
It's all about your guests' satisfaction, and I'll make every effort to ensure that they - and you - have a terrific time, with a day or a night that was full of fun and good sounds. So relax and enjoy the music, knowing that you have one less thing to worry about!
Please go to (link hidden) for more info. And thanks for considering me. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!
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Allman Brothers Band Jessica ●
Amazing Rhythm Aces Third Rate Romance
Animals House of the Rising Sun
Astronauts Baja ●
Atlantics Surf’s Up ●
Average White Band Cut The Cake ●
Beatles Hide Your Love Away
Beatles I'll Follow The Sun
Beatles I've Just Seen A Face
Beatles We Can Work It Out
Beatles You Can't Do That
Belairs Mr Moto ●
Billy Cobham Red Baron ●
Billy Cobham / Jeff Beck Stratus ●
Blue Stingrays Blue Venus ●
Blues Brothers Hey Bartender
Bob Seger Against The Wind
Brad Paisley American Saturday Night
Brad Paisley I'm Gonna Miss Her (Fishin' Song)
Brad Paisley Mud on the Tires
Chantays Pipeline ●
Chris Jansen Buy Me A Boat
Chuck Berry Rock And Roll Music
Cranberries Dreams ●
Credence Clearwater Revival Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Dan Fogelberg Leader Of The Band
Dick Dale Misirlou ●
Dido White Flag ●
Dire Straits Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits So Far Away
Dire Straits Sultans Of Swing
Don Wilson/Eric Clapton Tulsa Time
Eagles Desperado
Eagles James Dean
Eddie Floyd Knock On Wood
Elvis Presley Little Sister
Eric Clapton Further On Up the Road
Fastball The Way
Foo Fighters Big Me
Foo Fighters Learn To Fly
Foo Fighters My Hero
Foo Fighters Times Like These
Foo Fighters Wheels
Garth Brooks Friends In Low Places
Garth Brooks Thunder Rolls
George Benson Breezin’ ●
Gin Blossoms Follow You Down
Goo Goo Dolls Come To Me
Gordon Lightfoot Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Grateful Dead Touch Of Gray
Grateful Dead Uncle John's Band
Harry Nilsson Everybody’s Talkin’
Hellecasters Hangin' At Tom And Rita's ●
Henry Mancini Peter Gunn Theme ●
Jack Johnson Upside Down
Jeff Beck Because We Ended as Lovers ●
Jeff Beck Freeway Jam ●
Jimmy Buffett Come Monday
John Anderson Seminole Wind
John Mellencamp Hurts So Good
John Scofield Boogie Stupid ●
Johnny Cash Ring Of Fire
Johnny Rivers Memphis
Johnny Rivers Secret Agent Man ●
Lifehouse You And Me
Lively Ones Surf Rider ●
Los Straitjackets Low Tide ●
Los Straitjackets Pacifica ●
Lynyrd Skynyrd Don't Ask Me No Questions
Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd Swamp Music
Marc Antoine Latin Quarter ●
Marc Antoine Madrid ●
Marc Antoine Sunland ●
Marc Antoine Cruisin' ●
Marc Antoine Unity ●
Milk Carton Kids The Ash And The Clay
Nirvana Come As You Are
Otis Day And The Nights Shama Lama Ding Dong
Otis Redding Dock of the Bay
Perez Prado/Guthrie Trapp Patricia ●
Peter White Bright ●
Peter White Promenade ●
Prince Purple Rain ●
Pyramids Penetration ●
REM To The One I Love
Rolling Stones All Over Now
Rolling Stones Angie
Rolling Stones As Tears Go By
Rush New World Man
Sam and Dave Soul Man
Sandals Endless Summer Theme ●
Santo and Johnny Sleepwalk ●
Shadows Apache ●
Shins New Slang
Shirley Bassey Goldfinger ●
Steely Dan Any Major Dude
Steely Dan Don’t Take Me Alive
Steve Winwood Back In The High Life Again
Stevie Ray Vaughan Mary Had A Little Lamb
System Of A Down Lost In Hollywood
Toby Keith I Love This Bar
Tom Petty Free Fallin'
Tom Petty I Won't Back Down
Tommy Emmanuel White Picket Fences ●
Trey Anastasio Shine
Ventures Diamond Head ●
Ventures Ghost Riders In The Sky ●
Ventures Perfidia ●
Ventures Walk Don’t Run ●
Vince Gill What The Cowgirls Do
Willie Nelson Always On My Mind
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Pancho And Lefty
Zac Brown Band Where The Boat Leaves From
A single electrical outlet. That's it!
6x6 feet of floor space
Singing Guitarist
