- Los Angeles, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- $300-$3000
John Scott Evans
Overview
"Fingerstyle Guitarist Performing Modern and Classic Songs"
John has become the entertainment go-to for events. He is a frequent favorite at many top resorts from Orange County to San Diego. Known for his stylistic mix of nylon string guitar and modern pop arrangements, John creates an unforgettable musical experience.
He is a former Warner Music International recording artist and Cirque Du Soleil musician and has performed all over the world. From the Beatles to Coldplay and from Sinatra to Stevie Wonder, John's guitar arrangements are very lyrical, lively and entertaining. Hire John to add a special touch to your event making it even more unique and memorable.
Reviews
28 reviews
Polo A. M. R.
December 30, 2025John did a great job. Would highly recommend.
It was a Spanish themed party and he was able to play Flamenco styled Guitar and mix in some contemporary music as well.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Alex S.
October 27, 2025Great!
John was fantastic! He arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout, and his music perfectly matched the vibe of our event.
Hired as: Guitarist
Nancy S.
August 26, 2025Wonderful Atmosphere Created by John!
We hired John to play at a local art festival. We were looking for someone to play something upbeat in the background for people to enjoy themselves. John created such a fun atmosphere playing smooth music that was upbeat. It was fun, without creating too much of an outdoor concert feel. John was wonderful to work with leading up to the event as well. He was communicative, prompt, and all around professional. I'll be recommending him to others within my organization for sure!
Hired as: Guitarist
Ana A.
July 6, 2025Loved
John did amazing! We loved the Classic Rock!
Hired as: Guitarist
Liz C.
May 24, 2025Awesome
We really enjoyed hearing John play. He was on time and very professional.
Hired as: Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability Vendor Event Insurance
What to expect
With a range between a full lively sound to a relaxing chill ambiance. John is a one-man show providing a full sound. Pleasing to the ear and interesting to the eye to watch John perform intricate solo arrangements of modern tunes and classic standards as well as his use of looping with his looping pedal; allowing him to sound like several musicians at once. John provides his own sound system, lights and stool. His set up is quick and non-invasive. John's set-up is so minimal and user friendly that he can perform just about anywhere (indoor/outdoor) adding a special touch to events without any inconvenience to the client.
About
"Fingerstyle Guitarist Performing Modern and Classic Songs"
John has become the entertainment go-to for many events. Known for his stylistic mix of nylon string guitar and modern pop arrangements, John creates an unforgettable musical experience and adds just the right touch to any event.
He is a former international Warner Music recording artist and Cirque Du Soleil musician and has performed all over the world. From the Beatles to Coldplay and from Sinatra to Stevie Wonder, John's guitar arrangements are very lyrical, lively and entertaining. Hire John to add a special touch to your event making it even more unique and memorable.
Guitarist and recording artist, John Scott Evans, is a versatile musician who blends a multitude of styles into his own sound. John has shared the bill with an array of notable artists across the globe including the legendary Chet Atkins. His guitar performance has been featured on Gold & Platinum recordings.
Born and raised in Atlanta Georgia, John began learning the guitar at the age of 10 by his father who was also an accomplished guitarist. He later went on to study at various music schools including the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA.
Having lived as a professional musician in Atlanta, Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, John has performed as a touring sideman and session player for artists and groups including Cirque Du Soleil, Corrinne May, Carissa Vales, Mark Shultz, CBS Studios, Allen Levi and many others.
John's previously released album Above The Sun was re-released by Warner Music Singapore throughout Asia.
Additional booking notes
All John requires is shade/umbrella if it's an outdoor performance and a power outlet within 100ft. He provides his own extension cord up to 100ft if needed.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
21
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Carlsbad, CA
October 2025
23
Thursday
Sporting Event
9:30am - 11:00am
•
Mission Viejo, CA
September 2025
26
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Dana Point, CA
10
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
August 2025
23
Saturday
Festival
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Yorba Linda, CA
June 2025
29
Sunday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
May 2025
17
Saturday
House Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Murrieta, CA
December 2024
13
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Paducah, KY
04
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
November 2024
02
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Franklin, TN
June 2024
25
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
14
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Madison, GA
May 2024
24
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Kernersville, NC
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Marietta, GA
April 2024
14
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Buford, GA
December 2023
12
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
October 2023
14
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Clemente, CA
December 2022
03
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 2:30pm
•
Mission Viejo, CA
November 2022
17
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Newport Coast, CA
10
Thursday
Grand Opening
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
October 2022
23
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Oceanside, CA
September 2022
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Carlsbad, CA
August 2022
16
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Seal Beach, CA
April 2022
12
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Carlsbad, CA
September 2021
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Lake Forest, CA
03
Friday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
San Clemente, CA
December 2020
11
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Corona Del Mar, CA
October 2020
06
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Knoxville, TN
September 2020
23
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
August 2020
08
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Anderson, SC
October 2019
21
Monday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
April 2019
28
Sunday
Baby Shower
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Temecula, CA
July 2018
28
Saturday
Retirement Party
3:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
December 2014
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Laguna Hills, CA
Set list
1. Africa (Toto)
2. Apologize (One Republic)
3. Banana Pancakes (Jack Johnson)
4. Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
5. Blackbird (The Beatles)
6. Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
7. Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
8. Change The World (Eric Clapton)
9. Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
10. Classical Gas (Mason Williams)
11. Clocks (Coldplay)
12. Come Away With Me (Norah Jones)
13. Daughters (John mayer)
14. Doing It Right (Daft Punk)
15. Don't Know Why (Norah Jones)
16. Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
17. Dust In The Wind (Kansas)
18. Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)
19. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears For Fears)
20. Every Breath You Take (The Police)
21. Fields Of Gold (Sting)
22. Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
23. Fragile (Sting)
24. Free Fallin' (Tom Petty)
25. Girl From Ipanema (Jobim)
26. Good People (Jack Johnson)
27. Green Light (John Legend)
28. Hall Of Fame (The Script)
29. Have You Really Ever Loved A Woman (Bryan Adams)
30. Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles)
31. Home (Michael Buble)
32. Hotel California (Eagles)
33. Human Nature (Michael Jackson)
34. I Do (Colbie Caillat)
35. If I Ain't Got You (Alicia Keys)
36. I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
37. sn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
38. Jack & Diane (Mellancamp)
39. Just Haven't Met You Yet (Buble)
40. Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
41. Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
42. Just The Two Of Us (Grover Washington Jr.)
43. Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)
44. Keep your Head Up (Andy Grammer)
45. Kiss A Girl (Keith Urban)
46. Layla (Eric Clapton)
47. Like A Star (Corinne Bailey Rae)
48. Lily Was Here (Candy Dulfner)
49. Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix)
50. Lose Yourself To Dance (Daft Punk)
51. Lost Without You (Robin Thicke)
52. Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley)
53. Man In The Mirror (Michael Jackson)
54. Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett)
55. Mirrors (Justin Timberlake)
56. Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5)
57. Mr. Sandman (The Chordettes)
58. My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder)
59. Mr. Bojangles (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
60. One Love (Bob Marley)
61. One Note Samba (Jobim)
62. Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder)
63. Payphone (Maroon 5)
64. Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
65. Purple Rain (Prince)
66. Rockin' In The Free World (Neil Young)
67. Safe And Sound (Capital Cities)
68. Save Room (John Legend)
69. Sailing (Cristopher Cross)
70. Secrets (One Republic)
71. September (Earth, Wind & Fire)
72. Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
73. Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)
74. Sittin Waitin Wishin (Jack Johnson)
75. Smooth Operator (Sade)
76. Something (The Beatles)
77. Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland/Iz)
78. Steal My Kisses From You (Ben Harper)
79. Still haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2)
80. Stir It Up (Bob Marley)
81. Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder)
82. Sway With Me (M. Buble)
83. Sweet Child Of Mine (Guns N' Roses)
84. Sweetest Taboo (Sade)
85. Take 5 (Dave Brubeck)
86. Taking It To The Streets (The Doobie Brothers)
87. Thank You (Dido)
88. The Joker (Steve Miller Band)
89. The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
90. Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
91. True To Myself (Ziggy Marley)
92. Upside Down (Jack Johnson)
93. Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai)
94. Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
95. Wanted Dead Or Alive (Bon Jovi)
96. What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
97. What's Goin On (Marvin Gaye)
98. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)
99. White Flag (Dido)
100. With Or Without You (U2)
101. You And Me (Dave Matthews Band)
102. You Are The Best Thing (Ray LaMontagne)
103. You're Beautiful (James Blunt)
104. Your Love Is King (Sade)
105. Your Body Is A Wonderland (John Mayer)
And Many More...
Influences and inspiration
Chet Atkins, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, Tommy Emmanuel, Doyle Dykes, George Benson, Earl Klugh.
Setup requirements
None
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