Lance plays a blend of jazz and other genres of solo guitar music. He has spent the past several years performing around the world onboard various cruise ships for Princess, Celebrity, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. He teaches an online course about the History of Rock Music through Klamath Community College. Please check out the YouTube videos below!
7 reviews
Kathleen L.
August 19, 2025Lance provided a perfect touch of music to our event. He was flexible with our venue as needed and his communication was excellent.
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Jason W.
June 18, 2025Lance showed up on time, was easy to work with, and provided our Volunteer Appreciation Event with great entertainment. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out him in the future for his services.
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Lance Vallis
Thanks Jason, it was a pleasure to work with you!
Dan H.
March 13, 2024Lance arrived, set up, and played exactly as we requested. He was extremely easy to work with. I recommend him for any occasion.
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Lance Vallis
My pleasure, thank you for the kind words, Dan! It was great to meet you 🎵
Suzanne F.
December 19, 2022We have had Lance play at a couple of our in-store events, and he does such a fantastic job! Our customers love the ambiance of shopping to live music! He showed up on time, took minimal breaks and his music is just outstanding! Definitely recommend!
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Lance Vallis
Thank you, Suzanne, it was great to see you again. I love performing at the store!
Suzanne F.
May 27, 2022Lance did a wonderful job in both his music selection and volume level for our event. It really just brought the evening together and created a nice ambiance for our guests.
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Lance Vallis
I appreciate the kind words, Suzanne! Thank you for being so welcoming, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
A mix of jazz, rock, fingerstyle, and ragtime guitar. Background music that can take center stage when it needs to.
I play a blend of genres of solo guitar music and perform around the Portland, OR area at restaurants and wineries. I have also performed extensively onboard cruise ships, most recently with Holland America Line.. Originally from Long Island, New York, I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where I lived until 2011. In June of 2015, I earned my Master of Music degree in jazz studies from Portland State University. In addition to performing solo guitar, I also perform with my jazz/funk band Special Purpose ((link hidden)) and teach the online course History of Rock Music through Klamath Community College.
I provide all audio equipment. Access to a power outlet and a chair without arms are the only things I require.
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Kelso, WA
Monday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Grand Opening
9:00am - 10:30am
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Portland, OR
Thursday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Salem, OR
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Camas, WA
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Dundee, OR
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Camas, WA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Troutdale, OR
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Stevenson, WA
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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West Linn, OR
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Portland, OR
Thursday
Billy Blues Bar in Vancouver, WA with Idle Poets
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
The Jazz Station, Eugene, OR with Idle Poets
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Solo Guitar Set at Tapalaya in NE Portland
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Solo Guitar Set at Tapalaya in NE Portland
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Solo Guitar Set at Tapalaya in NE Portland
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Solo Guitar Set at Tapalaya in NE Portland
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Solo Guitar Set at Tapalaya in NE Portland
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Performing with pop rock band The Groove,
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
Friday
Performing with pop rock band The Groove,
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Sunday
Solo Guitar Set at Tapalaya in NE Portland
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday
Guitarist On Board Sapphire Princess Cruise Ship
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Thursday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Lake Oswego, OR
* Someday My Prince Will Come
* Tea for Two
* Summertime
* Fly me to the moon
* Bluesette
* Satin Doll
* All The Things You Are
* Autumn leaves
* How My Heart Sings
* Body and soul
* Ragpickin'
* The Maid With The Flaxen Hair
* Cherokee
* St. Denis (F#)
* Night and Day
* Twisted Blues
* Misty
* Darn that Dream
* Here's that rainy day
* Moonlight in Vermont
* Rain song
* What a wonderful world
* Paul's song
* Scarborough Faire
* Over the rainbow
* Peace
* Earl of Salisbury
* Coney Island Cakewalk
* Girl from Ipanema
* A Foggy Day
* Moonglow
* 'Round Midnight
* Blues in E
* Between the Bars
* Once I Loved
* Up Jumped Spring
* Witchcraft
* Moanin'
* Whisper Not
* Georgia
* On Green Dolphin Street
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