A professional guitarist for over 35 years, in a wide variety of settings and styles of music. Providing solo guitar selections from classic rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classical - for weddings, private parties, art galleries, and restaurants/lounges. Electric guitars (Fender Stratocaster, Gibson ES-335) and nylon-string (classical) guitar, vintage Roland Jazz Chorus amplification, small PA system.
10 reviews
Sam L.
July 6, 2021We had 40 people over to celebrate together and Mark added so much to the atmosphere. Our family and friends all complimented him! His jazzy treatment of so many genres of music entertained everyone. Though he was, for the most part, background music, almost everyone took time to listen to him perform. If you are having people over and want to offer the special treat of live guitar music, we highly recommend Mark.
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Mark Lynch
Sam - your party was a joy to play. Beautiful home, magnificent view, and wonderful people. While I was indeed background music for most of the party, I thought the end was the best, when everyone joined together for "Rocky Top." Good times. Thank you for having me.
Ben C.
June 26, 2021Mark was great. He arrived early, had everything he needed with him, played exactly what my wife had in mind, couldn’t have been more happy with him.
Hired as: Guitarist
Mark Lynch
Thank you Ben - you were very helpful upon my arrival, and everyone I met was friendly and accommodating. Beautiful location and ceremony - and couple. Best of luck to the both of you and your families.
Sarah J.
October 21, 2020Mark was great to work with. He was very respectful and responsive to my requests. He kindly adjusted to our new wedding date when we had to reschedule (Covid), and he made sure that he had everything right. Mark provided the ceremony and cocktail hour music; his playing was perfect for these components of our event as it heightened the ambiance without it being too much. As a busy bride, I was unable to listen to him as much as I would have liked, but I can attest my guests loved him. Quoted, in reference to his classic rock songs, "He was excellent. He played like the pro's did as a soloist... Especially Eric Clapton, who is not an easy artist to copy." Definitely recommend.
Hired as: Guitarist
Mark Lynch
Sarah - Thank you very much for the kind words! I was happy to work with your schedule, and of course COVID-19 was something none of us could have foreseen as a factor. It was a beautiful setting and ceremony, and I was honored to be a part of it. Best wishes to you going forward.
Leslie W.
February 2, 2020Mark showed up on time, did a beautiful job, learned And played songs my daughter wanted that were special to her And her new husband flawlessly and I think he played longer than he was required. He did a great job! Would highly recommend. He is a true professional
Hired as: Guitarist
Mark Lynch
Thank you Leslie- everyone involved with the wedding was very accommodating and helpful. You and Caitlin helped make this a success by communicating with me frequently. It was an honor to serve you all at her beautiful event.
Adam W.
March 17, 2019Mark is a fantastic talent and I would book him again without any hesitation. He worked hard to make sure he gave me everything I was looking for. His communication was extremely professional and he made me feel confident that he would deliver. And he did just that! Thank you, Mark, for making my proposal so special!
Hired as: Guitarist
Mark Lynch
This was a most unique gig that I really enjoyed doing- driving an hour to play ONE song while you proposed to Stephanie. A first for me, but a great idea... Very glad that you enjoyed it.
Price range: $150 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
During a performance, my main focus is to provide the best interpretation of the music as possible. Particularly at weddings and other private party-type events, I'm not looking to draw attention to myself, but simply to enhance the occasion - in the background.
My goal at all times is to satisfy the customer, and to be professional in appearance and demeanor. I am very laid-back - no video of me is going to go viral on YouTube... If you're looking for someone flamboyant, with strong visual appeal and charisma- seek elsewhere.
If your primary requirement is a guitarist that will give you professional and well above average musicianship, look no further.
Unless specifically requested otherwise, I am an ELECTRIC guitarist. Even my Fender classical guitar can be played through an amplifier. I also use a looping device - which allows me to play multiple parts live. My vintage (1980) Roland Jazz Chorus amp is a big part of my sound.
All I require for all of this is an electrical outlet. OR- as happens in certain locations such as a beach wedding, knowing beforehand that I will need to rent a portable battery-powered system.
FIRST AND FOREMOST - For weddings and other special events, I will learn and perform your specific song requests. All I need is several days notice at minimum.
The following is only a partial list of the many songs I have played over a 35-year career. If you don't see what you want - I can learn it by request.
JAZZ, BLUES, & FUSION
JEFF BECK
cause we've ended as lovers
nadia
GEORGE BENSON
breezin'
six to four
on broadway
BILL BRUFORD
springtime in siberia
HOAGY CARMICHAEL
georgia on my mind
stardust
MILES DAVIS
freddie freeloader
so what
GERSHWIN
summertime
BB KING
the thrill is gone
PAT METHENY
bright size life
midwestern nite's dream
unity village
CHARLES MINGUS
goodbye pork-pie hat
DJANGO RHEINHART
minor swing
limehouse blues
sweet georgia brown
SPYROGYRA
morning dance
ROCK & POP
ALLMAN BROTHERS
little martha
stormy monday
jessica
AMERICA
tin man
daisy jane
BEATLES
and i love her
if i fell
norwegian wood
michelle
here comes the sun
hide your love away
ticket to ride
BOOKER T & The MGs
green onions
JOHNNY CASH
folsom prison
TRACY CHAPMAN
fast car
gimme one reason
ERIC CLAPTON
tears in heaven
change the world
LEONARD COHEN
hallelujah
COLDPLAY
yellow
viva la vida
DOORS
riders on the storm
crystal ship
EAGLES
hotel california
ELP
from the beginning
ROBERTA FLACK
killing me softly
FLEETWOOD MAC
dreams
PETER FRAMPTON
baby i love your way
MARVIN GAYE
what's going on
GODSPELL
day by day
AL GREEN
let's stay together
GUESS WHO
undun
HEART
dog & butterfly
JIMI HENDRIX
little wing
HUMAN LEAGUE
human
CHRIS ISAAK
wicked game
ERIC JOHNSON
cliffs of dover
KANSAS
dust in the wind
LED ZEPPELIN
going to california
the rain song
all of my love
LOVIN' SPOONFUL
daydream
MARK LYNCH
11 nights
BOB MARLEY
stir it up
who the cap fit
i shot the sheriff
DAVE MATTHEWS
crash into me
ants marching
VAN MORRISON
moondance
into the mystic
THE MOTELS
only the lonely
WILLIE NELSON
blue eyes cryin' in the rain
NIRVANA
smells like teen spirit
ORLEANS
dance with me
QUEEN
crazy little thing called love
OTIS REDDING
dock of the bay
RODGERS/HAMMERSTEIN
sound of music
edelweiss
ROLLING STONES
wild horses
beast of burden
SADE
no ordinary love
kiss of life
SANTANA
oye como va
bella
europa
SANTO & JOHNNY
sleepwalk
BOZ SCAGGS
lowdown
SEAL
crazy
still love remains
violet
SIMON & GARFUNKLE
scarborough fair
STEELY DAN
rikki don't lose that number
deacon blues
dirty work
CAT STEVENS
wild world
STING/THE POLICE
roxanne
every breath you take
wrapped around your finger
fragile
straight to my heart
STRAY CATS
stray cat strut
JAMES TAYLOR
shower the people
ROBIN TROWER
bluebird
U2
with or without you
beautiful day
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
pride & joy
riviera paradise
lenny
cold shot
THE VENTURES
walk don't run
BILL WITHERS
use me
ain't no sunshine
STEVIE WONDER
as
i wish
YES
mood for a day
your move
NEIL YOUNG
old man
harvest moon
ZOMBIES
time of the season
I have been playing professionally since the mid-1970s when I was a teenager. All the classic rock bands: Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, etc. etc.. are huge influences. But I was playing in venues back then that wanted Top 40, beach music, disco, country.. so I learned it all.
As I've matured, through the 80s & 90s and beyond, it's been the same. Lots of great music in all kinds of styles. The Police/Sting, R.E.M., and U2 are later bands that I really admire.
For the past few years I've leaned toward jazz.. I always admired it, but am now confident enough to play in this genre. Some of my favorites there would be Pat Metheny & Jeff Beck.
I provide all necessary equipment.
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