Mario Mata - Acoustic Cover Artist
Overview
Solo Acoustic Cover Artist performing all your favorite songs from the billboard charts! I perform songs in the tone of the original artists, or I change the tempo and timing and key to suite the mood of the audience or event or venue!
Performing Pop/Top 40, Classic Country, Outlaw Country, Americana, Rock/Classic Rock, Variety, Covers.
Best Fit for Weddings, Special Events, Bars, Restaurants, Patios, Birthday Parties, Festivals and Cookouts! Performing live professionally since 2016.
Premium Bose Amplifier System with a Digital Guitar and Voice Processing System. I have a lifelong passion to perform deep and meaningful music that has impacted my life and keeps us living our best life.
Reviews
14 reviews
Corey C.
June 17, 2026Great Performer
Mario was a great performer for our event and was easy to work with. I recommend him to anyone in the area in need of live music.
Hired as: Country Singer, Singing Guitarist
Erika S.
July 2, 2025Can't Recommend Enough!
Mario performed at our wedding reception cocktail hour last weekend and did a superb job! He mentioned it was one of his first performances at a wedding event and I was blown away, I would've never thought that. He went above and beyond and learned several songs on my "wish list" to match the vibe I was looking for (think Caamp, Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan, Wilco). I was looking for someone who brought a more fun and vibrant feel than the normal wedding setlist, and he did just that! He was prompt, easy-going, and the perfect addition to our event. 10/10 recommend if you're looking to add an acoustic guitarist to your event :)
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Kelly J.
June 20, 2025Excellent to work with and wide musical range!
My company recently hired Mario to play at an event in a local community park. Mario was pleasant to work with leading up to the event, and arrived on time with all necessary equipment. He played a wide range of music for the audience and had a great sound. I would highly recommend for your next event/gathering!
Hired as: 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Singing Guitarist
Gretchen B.
June 20, 2025Highly recommend!
Loved working with Mario! He was communicative, helpful, and professional. Did a great job. The crowd loved him.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ron K.
May 13, 2025Mario killed it!!
We hired Mario for my daughter‘s 18th birthday celebration and he was absolutely awesome! My daughter wanted mostly country songs and Mario knew many hits and learned the others she requested. The kids and adults loved his set…would recommend Mario for any celebration…the dude rocks
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $125 per hour plus travel mileage
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
We will complete a phone consultation to confirm the event space has ample space and electricity to perform music. I would like to get to know your musical preferences so I can tailor my setlist to match your event or preferences.
About
I have been singing and playing guitar since 1994 and have extensive vocal training and live performance experience starting in high school. I started performing professionally as a Solo Acoustic Cover Artist in 2016. I have a natural talent and affliction for deep meaningful music that connects us all.
I originally was performing my solo acoustic covers regularly at open mics in the Chicago Suburbs and got connected through my performances to the top music booking agency in Chicago. They helped me to find regular bookings throughout the Chicagoland area for a small commission.
Additional booking notes
Left-Handed
Set list
Lake Shore Drive / Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah / 1971
February Seven / Avett Brothers / 2012
Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promise / Avett Brothers / 2009
Norwegian Wood / Beatles / 1965
While my Guitar Gently Weeps / Beatles / 1968
Run Around / Blues Traveler / 1994
Black Creek / Brett Cobb / 2006
Lavender Girl / Caamp / 2022
Snowshoes / Caamp / 2022
Chicks Dig it / Chris Cagle / 2003
Billie Jean / Chris Cornell / 2006
Mr. Jones / Counting Crows / 1993
Just Like Heaven / The Cure / 1987
Lovesong / The Cure / 1989
Wagon Wheel / Darius Rucker / 2013
Austin (Boots Stop Workin') / Dasha / 2024
Space Oddity / David Bowie / 1969
Dust on the Bottle / David Lee Murphy / 1994
I Will Follow You Into The Dark / Death Cab for Cutie / 2005
Two Steps Behind / Def Leppard / 1992
Come Undone / Duran Duran / 1993
Save Tonight / Eagle Eye Cherry / 1997
Thinking Out Loud / Ed Sheeran / 2014
Like a Wrecking Ball / Eric Church / 2014
Talladega / Eric Church / 2014
Springsteen / Eric Church / 2011
Record Year / Eric Church / 2015
Inside Out / Eve 6 / 1998
More Than Words / Extreme / 1990
Landslide / Fleetwood Mac / 1975
Cruise / Florida Georgia Line / 2012
Everlong / Foo Fighters / 1997
I Can Still Make Cheyenne / George Strait / 1996
Hey Jealousy / Gin Blossoms / 1989
Basket Case / Green Day / 1994
Good Riddance / Green Day / 1997
The Guy That Says Goodbye to You / Griffin House / 2006
Collide / Howie Day / 2003
Drive / Incubus / 2000
If We Were Vampires / Jason Isbell / 2017
In Your Eyes / Jeffrey Gaines / 1998
Jack and Diane / John Cougar Mellencamp / 1982
Folsom Prison Blues / Johnny Cash / 1957
Summertime / Kenny Chesney / 2005
One of Them Girls / Lee Brice / 2020
Drink a Beer / Luke Bryan / 2013
Buy Dirt / Luke Bryan & Jordan Davies / 2021
Beautiful Crazy / Luke Combs / 2017
She Got the Best of Me / Luke Combs / 2017
When it Rains it Pours / Luke Combs / 2017
Hold On / Luke Grimes / 2024
Mama Tried / Merle Haggard / 1968
Whiskey Glasses / Morgan Wallen / 2018
Sweet Caroline / Neil Diamond / 1969
Fishin' in the Dark / Nitty Gritty Country Band / 1987
Wonderwall / Oasis / 1995
Don't Look Back in Anger / Oasis / 1995
Elderly Woman Behind the Counter / Pearl Jam / 1993
Wish You Were Here / Pink Floyd / 1975
Purple Rain / Prince / 1984
Fake Plastic Trees / Radiohead / 1995
Creep / Radiohead / 1992
Send Me An Angel / Real Life / 1983
Under the Bridge / Red Hot Chili Peppers / 1991
Dark Necessities / Red Hot Chili Peppers / 2016
Hero of War / Rise Against / 2008
Swing Life Away / Rise Against / 2004
Maggie Mae / Rod Stewart / 1971
A Bar Song (Tipsy) / Shaboozey / 2024
All For You / Sister Hazel / 1994
Snuff / Slipknot / 2008
Tainted Love / Soft Cell / 1981
Run Through the Jungle / Spoon / 1970
Romeo's Tune / Steve Forbert / 1979
You Can Have the Crown / Sturgill Simpson / 2013
What I Got / Sublime / 1996
Die a Happy Man / Thomas Rhett / 2015
Should've Been a Cowboy / Toby Keith / 1993
If You Could Only See / Tonic / 1996
Free Fallin' / Tom Petty / 1989
Mary Jane's Last Dance / Tom Petty / 1994
You Don't know How It Feels / Tom Petty / 1994
All Your'n / Tyler Childers / 2019
Charleston Girl / Tyler Childers / 2016
Dead Mans Curve / Tyler Childers / 2017
Feathered Indians / Tyler Childers / 2017
In Your Love / Tyler Childers / 2023
Shake the Frost / Tyler Childers / 2016
Whitehouse Road / Tyler Childers / 2017
Shut Up and Dance / Walk the Moon / 2014
California Stars / Wilco / 2001
Chicken Fried / Zach Brown Band / 2005
Toes / Zach Brown Band / 2006
9-Ball / Zach Bryan / 2024
American Nights / Zach Bryan / 2024
Heading South / Zach Bryan / 2020
Letting Someone Go / Zach Bryan / 2017
Oklahoma Smokeshow / Zach Bryan / 2022
Revival / Zach Bryan / 2020
Sarah's Place / Zach Bryan & Noah Kahan / 2023
Something in the Orange / Zach Bryan / 2022
Spotless / Zach Bryan & Lumineers / 2023
Sun to Me / Zach Bryan / 2022
Influences and inspiration
Rock influences included in current song list:
Beatles, Blues Traveler, Chris Cornell, Counting Crows, The Cure, David Bowie, Death Cab for Cutie, Def Leppard, Duran Duran, Ed Sheeran, Eagle Eye Cherry, Eve 6, Extreme, Fleetwood Mac, Gin Blossoms, Green Day, Griffin House, Howie Day, Incubus, John Cougar Mellencamp, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Prince, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against, Rod Stewart, Sister Hazel, Slipknot, Soft Cell, Tom Petty, Tonic, Walk The Moon.
Country/Americana Influences included in current Setlist:
Avett Brothers, Brent Cobb, Caamp, Chris Cagle, Darius Rucker, David Lee Murphy, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Jason Isbell, Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice, Orville Peck, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Merle Haggard, Morgan Wallen, Shaboozy, Sturgill Simpson, Thomas Rhett, Toby Keith, Zach Brown Band, with recent and deep influences from Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan.
Setup requirements
Access to Power Outlet
Access to Shade or Tent