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Lou Mutter
- Philadelphia, PA
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 6 hours
- $400-$1000
Overview
I play acoustic covers of classic popular songs from all decades of music. I have a playlist of hundreds of songs that I know to tailor to the needs of the audience I am performing for. I know many jazz standards for cocktail hours and anniversary parties as well as upbeat songs for any and all types of party atmospheres. I blend finger style guitar playing with upbeat unique strumming patterns to keep my performances fresh for the listener. I do not use backing tracks for my performances.
27 Reviews
On time. Professional. Great communicator. Great dude to talk to. His music was awesome from the sound to all the songs he played. Exceptional in every regard.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you for a great review Jason!
Lou was absolutely great!!! He was a fantastic addition to our party that was able to know the mood of the event without us having to tell him. He was just a great person to deal with and he was great at communicating ahead of time. So a great artist and would hire him for another gig without hesitation.
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you for such a great review! I wish I could play music on the beach for every gig! I'm glad I could be apart of your wife's birthday celebration. You have a wonderful family and friends group.
Lou did an incredible job at our wedding! From ceremony to reception.
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thanks for the review Allie! It was pleasure performing for your wedding!
Lou MADE the party! He was amazing and we cannot wait to hire him again!
So many of our guests inquired about his availability for their functions as well. The party would not have been the same without him. Thank you Lou!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thanks for the great review! Looking forward to the next event with you and your guests!
Made the event!
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Lou was amazing, the song choice was perfect, sound/volume was excellent, he was prompt, he was professional and easy to work with!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure working with you.
I had Lou perform for my husband's 50th birthday party. A month prior to the event when I initially booked him, he reached out immediately and was so communicative and responsive discussing initial details. A few days before the event, he reached out again to confirm the details. The evening of the event, he arrived early to set up. I originally booked him for 3 hours but everyone was enjoying the performance so much, I had him stay an additional 2 hours. He was so accomodating. I received rave reviews from all of my guests throughout the evening. He is incredibly talented and was a highlight of the party. He is an absolutely phenomenal entertainer!!!!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you for such a great review Alyse! It was a pleasure playing for you and your guest!
Lou came to play the After Party at our wedding and exceeded ALL of our expectations. He created a set for himself to play on which added to the experience. He played the best mix of songs and even managed to play a Pearl Jam b-side that one of my guests threw at him. He was truly amazing and beyond talented. I could have sat and watched him play for hours. I was so sad when our night was over. The next day, everyone was talking about how he was the best addition the the evening. Thank you, Lou!
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
I'm so happy to hear how much every one enjoyed my performance Kaitlin. It was a pleasure playing for you can your friends and family. I always enjoy playing for fellow Pearl Jam fans! Wish you 2 love and happiness for many many years! Cheers!
I hired Lou to perform the ceremony and reception music for my wedding. Every single guest complimented and inquired about the entertainment. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect performance.
Lou was incredibly easy to work with. He is friendly, professional and so very kind. He was very patient and answered all questions with a quick response. An absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
It was great performing for you and your guest! So happy for you and Jeff. Wish you 2 all the best!
Lou was outstanding— made the night so fun and was an awesome performer — got compliments from guests all night !
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank You Anne! I had a great time performing for all of your family and friends!
Lou is incredibly talented! Our family and friends can’t stop talking about what a great time they had- it made our graduation party so much more memorable! Can’t wait to book Lou again soon!
Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you for the great review Donna. It was a pleasure performing for your family and friends!
Lou is the best!!! He truly made our wedding soooo special and perfect. Prior to the wedding, Lou was very helpful and kind, and always happy to answer any questions we had. The day of the wedding, he was so professional and kind. His voice is AMAZING. We had so many people ask for his name and location for future reference. Thank you again, Lou!!
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Lou was extremely professional & very timely in all correspondence. He is so talented and my guests loved every minute. Highly recommend!!!!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you for the review Leah! I was honored to play for your wedding day! Wish you all the best!
Everyone was asking where we found him. He made the party!!!
Acoustic Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
It was my pleasure playing for your party Kevin! Thanks for the great review!
Lou was a phenomenal artist and we were lucky to have him! Do not hesitate to hire him!
Singing Guitarist
Lou did a great job for us at a 50th birthday party. Was a great communicator before the party and his dong selection was perfect. Would highly recommend Lou for your next party.
Singing Guitarist
Lou was awesome. Sounded great. Worked well with the crowd. Everyone enjoyed it.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
It was a pleasure playing for you and your guests Nancy. Thank you for the positive review!
When we began searching for someone to play background music for our rehearsal dinner we never imagined how much it would add to a memorable evening. Lou is extremely talented and makes popular songs his own. He arrived early, played a full three hours, and was open to requests. The guests loved his repertoire and we received many positive comments about his performance. Hiring Lou is well worth the investment!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you so much for the great review Tom! It was a pleasure playing for you and your guest!
Lou provided such a great atmosphere for my company's cocktail reception!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thank you Brittany. Pleasure working with you!
We hired Lou for a corporate/influencer cocktail event in the city (Philadelphia) as a solo guitar/singing act and he was the absolute perfect fit. The set list he put together/played was the exact vibe we were looking for. He is incredibly talented and easy to work with, we will most definitely contact him again for any future events.
My husband & I first booked Lou Mutter for a party during the heart of the pandemic. We wanted to have an outdoor get together, where all of our friends/family/neighbors could comfortably & safely hangout to listen to some MUCH needed live music. He played for over 3 hours & it was not long enough!! Needless to say, we were incredibly impressed with the wide variety of music he could play, & how he was easily able to take all of the requests that were tossed out to him (especially one of our favorites…”Into The Mystic”). Since then, we’ve been lucky enough to book him for a St Paddy’s Day party, a Halloween party & most recently, our 4th of July event. We cannot wait to have him back for the next celebratory night we plan, & highly recommend booking him!
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Lou provided music to our private dinner event, he set the mode perfectly before, during and after.
Made our gathering a great success.
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Lou played for the cocktail (2hrs)hour of our wedding! He was absolutely amazing, played all of the songs on my list and killed it! We didn’t want it to end!
Highly recommend for your next event!!!!
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Lou was absolutely fantastic. Played every song we asked for. Super friendly and willing to do whatever he has to in order to make the day special. Highly recommend!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
I had a great time playing for you and your family! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation!
Lou was the cocktail hour musician at a family wedding and he was the perfect addition to the evening. He was captivating and really knows how to read the crowd. We loved all the song choices he made and can’t think of a bad thing to say about this young man! We’ll definitely be hiring him again for our next event.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thanks so much Carolyn! I had a great time performing for you and your guests!
Lou was a true professional! Showed up on time, very polite, mature with a great sound system. He has very good guitar skill and a pleasant voice. His song set was well received by all the guest. Many guest were very impressed and asked how did I find such a great talent! I shared the “GIG Salad “ web page. He was truly a bargain for what I paid and should be charging twice as much. If you get a chance to book him, do it!!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Lou Mutter:
Thanks for all of the kind words Benjie! I had a great time performing for you and your guest!
Lou was a true professional! Showed up on time, very polite, mature with a great sound system. He has very good guitar skill and a pleasant voice. His song set was well received by all the guest. Many guest were very impressed and asked how did I find such a great talent! I shared the “GIG Salad “ web page. He was truly a bargain for what I paid and should be charging twice as much. If you get a chance to book him, do it!!!
Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $400-$1000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Professional set up, reliable, and always on time. I provide a PA system, professional lighting and a live performance with music playing in between my 15-minute breaks for bookings over 1 hour.
About
Lou Mutter Philadelphia-based solo acoustic artist. Raised in Bucks County PA, Lou Mutters growth from living rooms to open mics to professional events has been a steady force. He infuses soul and intensity into an unexpected mix of stripped-down covers, captivating audiences and building an enthusiastic following. In the tradition of Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and Glen Hansard, He layers powerful raw vocals over a driving acoustic guitar. His performances demand your attention - when he steps up to the mic, He creates a unique alchemy of big presence and intimate space that is not to be missed.
Additional Booking Notes
I set up my own PA system for small to large sized venues (Ball rooms)
Approximately 6' x 6' flat surface for setting up.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
April 28, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Religious Celebration |
April 28, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Baby Shower |
May 05, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Baby Shower |
June 08, 2024 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
June 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 29, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 30, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Graduation |
July 05, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
November 02, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
April 02, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 24, 2024 • 10:30am - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
January 05, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 25, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 07, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
September 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 09, 2023 • 10:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 08, 2023 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 07, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 24, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Kathleen Jennings wedding |
June 23, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | daniels |
June 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Graduation |
June 02, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Graduation |
May 28, 2023 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 20, 2023 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 13, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
May 06, 2023 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Festival |
February 25, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
October 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 13, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
August 13, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Hour |
August 12, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | collingswood NJ |
August 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Daniels Restaurant |
July 30, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
July 23, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 15, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 11, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
June 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
Alicia Keys - If I Ain’t Got You
Allman Brothers - Midnight Rider
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
A star is born - Shallow
Bennie King - Stand By Me
Bill Withers - Ain't no Sunshine
Bill Withers - Lean on Me
Bill Withers - Use Me
Billy Joel - Piano Man
Billy Joel - Vienna
Black Keys - Lonely Boy
Black Keys - Tighten Up
Black Pumas - Colors
Black Street - No Diggity
Blind Melon - No Rain
Bobby Darin - Beyond the Sea
Bob Marley - I Shot the Sheriff
Bob Marley - Is This Love
Bob Marley - No woman no cry
Bob Marley - Three little birds
Bob Seager - Night Moves
Bon Iver - Skinny Love
Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Bruce Springsteen - I’m on Fire
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road
Canon In D
Chris Stapleton - Broken Halos
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
Chris Staplton - Starting Over
Chris Stapleton - More of You
ColdPlay - Yellow
Counting Crows - Mr. Jones
Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel
Dean Martin - Sway
Dean Martin - That’s Amore
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
DMB - Ants Marching
DMB - Crash into Me
DMB - So Much to Say
Dobie Gray - Drift Away
Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music
Dua Lipa - Levitating
Earth Wind and Fire - September
Etta James - At Last
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Elton John - Bennie and the Jets
Elvis Presley - Blue Moon
Elvis Presley - Can’t Help Falling Love
Eric Clapron - Layla
Eric Clapton - Before you accuse me
Eric Clapton - Change the World
Eric Clapton - Hey Hey
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Fleetwood Mac - Landslide
Fleetwood Mac - Never Going Back again
Foo FIghters - Everlong
Foo Fighters - My Hero
Frankie Vallie - Can’t take my eyes off of you
Frank Sinatra - All Of Me
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra - I’ve Got Under My Skin
Frank Sinatra - Luck Be a Lady
Frank Sinatra - My Way
Frank Sinatra - Something stupid
Frank Sinatra - Summer Wind
Frank Sinatra - That's Life
Frank Sinatra - The Way you Look Tonight
Fugees - Killing Me Softly
George Ezra - Budapest
Glass Animals - Heat Wave
Glen Hansard - Falling Slowly
Glen Hansard - Song of Good Hope
Gloria Gaynor - will survive
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
GNR - Sweet child of mine
Hozier - Cherry Wine
Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson - Inaudible melody
Jack Johnson - Rodeo Clowns
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
James Taylor - Carolina On My Mind
James Taylor - You’ve Got a Friend
Jason Isbell - Cover Me Up
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
Jesse Roper - Anytime of Night
Jimi Hendrix - Crosstown traffic
Jimi Hendrix - Wind Cries Mary
Jimmy Buffet - A Pirate looks at 40
John Denver - Take Me Home Country Roads
John Mayer - Gravity
John Mayer - Queen if California
John Mayer - Something Like Olivia
John Mayer - Waiting on the World to Change
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison
Johnny Mercer - Autumn Leaves
Journey - Don’t Stop Believin
Led Zeppelin - Going to California
Lennard Cohen - Hallelujah
Lorde - Royals
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet home Alabama
Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk
Micheal Jackson - Billie Jean
Micheal Jackson -The Way You Make Me Feel
Modern English - I Melt With You
Morgan Wallen - Whiskey Glasses
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Neil Young - Hey Hey My My
Neil Young - Unknown Legend
Nirvana - All Apologies
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box
Noah Reid - Simply the Best
Oasis - Don’t Look Back Anger
Otis Redding - Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Paul Simon - 50 Ways to Leave
Pearl Jam - Just Breathe
Peter Frampton - Baby I Love Your Way
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
Phil Collins - In the Air
Post Malone - Circles
Post Malone - Congratulations
Radiohead - Creep
Rascal Flatts - Bless the Broken Road
Ray Charles - Georgia on My Mind
Ray Lamontagne - You Are the Best Thing
RHCP - Under the Bridge
Rusted Root - Send Me on My Way
Santana - Smooth
Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight Tonight
Stan Gezt - The Girl From Ipanema
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Sting - Shape of My Heart
STP - Interstate Love Song
STP - Plush
Sublime - Santeria
Sublime - What I Got
Taylor Swift - Anti Hero
Taylor Swift - Blank Space
Taylor Swift - Lover
Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule
The Band - The Weight
The Beatles - All My Lovin
The Beatles - Blackbird
The Beatles - Come Together
The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun
The Beatles - Yesterday
The Black Crowes - She Talks to Angels
The Eagles - Hotel California
The Foundations - Build Me Buttercup
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
The Lumineers - Cleopatra
The Police - Every Breath
The Police - Roxanne
The Police - Walking on the moon
The Rolling Stones - Beast of Burden
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter
The Rolling Stones - Miss You
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the devil
The Steve Miller Band - Fly Like an Eagle
The Temptations - My Girl
The Weeknd - Can’t Feel Face
Tom Petty - Break Down
Tom Petty - Free Falin
Tom Petty - Room at the Top of the World
Tom Petty - Wildflowers
Tyler Childress - Nose on the Grindstone
U2 - With or Without You
Van Morrison - Crazy Love
Van Morrison - Into the Mystic
Van Morrison - MoonDance
Walk the Moon - Shut up and Dance
Weezer - Say it Ain't So
Weezer - Sweater Song
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Willie Nelson - On the Road Again
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
Zac Brown Band - Knee Deep
Zach Bryan - From Austin
Zach Bryan - Heading South
Zach Bryan - Revival
Zach Bryan - Something in the Orange
Influences & Inspiration
John Mayer, Glen Hansard, Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Jack Johnson, Bill Withers, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Fleetwood Mac....and a million others.
Setup Requirements
I require a minimum 6'x6' setup area and a 3 prong outlet.
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