Michael Lucarelli
Overview
As a classical guitarist, I have spent my career weaving a tapestry of musical styles that captivate audiences. With a passion for infusing Latin and classical melodies with the energy of popular genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and country, I’ve created unforgettable experiences through the strings of my guitar. Whether it’s the elegance of corporate gatherings, the romance of weddings, the vibrancy of festivals, or the grandeur of concerts, I bring the magic of classical guitar to each occasion.
From resorts and corporate events to weddings, festivals, and concerts, I’m dedicated to providing the perfect soundscape for every occasion.
Reviews
52 reviews
Araceli A.
October 8, 2019I will definitely hire Michael again for future events.
I hired Mr. Lucarelli for a small corporate event. I needed background music while sales folks and doctors migled. Michael was amazing. He is very skilled and played music that everyone recognized and people would stop what they were doing just to listen. I will definitely hire Michael again for future events.
Hired as: Guitarist
Michael Lucarelli
Oh thank you so much Araceli!!!!
It was just a fabulous evening I enjoyed it so much!
Thanks for the review and thanks so much for having me
Hope to see you soon:)
Tannis C.
October 21, 2018SIMPLY AMAZING!
Micheal was nothing short of incredible! His talent surpassed my expectations! Thank you for playing at my wedding. The song choices where so great and you absolutely nailed them! There was even a point where my husband said “this guy is playing the James Bond song... AMAZING!” My guests raved about your talent!! Amazing, amazing, amazing!! Thank you for being one of the BEST parts of our wedding! I wish I could give you more then 5 stars.
Hired as: Guitarist
Michael Lucarelli
Hi Tannis,
OMG!! I am so happy! thanks so much. I personally had a great time as well. The whole energy, location was perfect. Thanks so much and best wishes.
Jace M.
September 25, 2017EXCELLENT!
Michael was great. I received compliment after compliment how enjoyable listening to Michael play was and what a great change from the usual wedding band having him perform was.
Hired as: Guitarist
Michael Lucarelli
Jace, I appreciate your comments. I had a fabulous time as well! Thanks so much for having me play at your reception. All the best . Hope to see you in the future!
Michael
Alana P.
August 17, 2026Fantastic!
Michael was amazing! We had an intimate birthday gathering, and not only was he super friendly, he is incredibly talented. It was the perfect add to the birthday celebration.
Hired as: Guitarist
Terry H.
June 13, 2026Great musician for our cocktail hour!
We hired Michael/classical guitarist for our daughter’s wedding to have some live music at the “cocktail” hour in between the ceremony & the reception. He played beautifully and the guests enjoyed his music! I wish I could’ve sat & listened to every song. I would definitely reccomend him!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $500 – $2,000 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Unions: AFM
About
Michael Lucarelli was born on August 18, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his music education in 1973 on the electric guitar after hearing the group Led Zepplin. Later, Michael discovered the classical guitar and began his studies with Peruvian Guitarist Ricardo Linares. Mr. Lucarelli went on to receive his Bachelor of Music degree in 1989 from the University of Utah and his Master of Music in 1992 from the University of Arizona in Guitar performance.
He has entertained in such prestigious venues as The St. Regis Resort, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, Montage Deer Valley, Waldorf Astoria, and The Ritz Carlton, to name a few. He is an annual favorite at The Sundance Film Festival where he has entertained for industry notables such as Steven Spielberg, Dreamworks Animation, and Arts & Entertainment
Critically acclaimed guitar soloist Michael Lucarelli has released 13 CDs and his music videos on Youtube have received over 35 million views worldwide
Services offered
Past booked events
September 2026
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Flagstaff, AZ
August 2026
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Flagstaff, AZ
June 2026
12
Friday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Flagstaff, AZ
05
Friday
Launch Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
May 2026
15
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
April 2026
16
Thursday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
11
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Buckeye, AZ
04
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Glendale, AZ
March 2026
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
20
Friday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Green Valley, AZ
17
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Henderson, NV
February 2026
01
Sunday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
January 2026
30
Friday
Grand Opening
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Solana Beach, CA
December 2025
13
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Peoria, AZ
03
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
November 2025
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Peoria, AZ
14
Friday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Yuma, AZ
September 2025
11
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
June 2025
25
Wednesday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:30am - 8:30am
•
Las Vegas, NV
May 2025
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Grand Canyon, AZ
April 2025
27
Sunday
House Party
10:30am - 1:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
26
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Sedona, AZ
12
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chandler, AZ
December 2024
17
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tempe, AZ
October 2024
26
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
September 2024
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Sedona, AZ
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Prescott, AZ
December 2023
09
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Avondale, AZ
September 2023
29
Friday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01
Friday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
July 2023
28
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
26
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Mesa, AZ
07
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
June 2023
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Prescott, AZ
May 2023
23
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Peoria, AZ
21
Sunday
Graduation
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Buckeye, AZ
13
Saturday
Graduation
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2023
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
January 2023
07
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
December 2022
31
Saturday
New Year's Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Prescott, AZ
November 2022
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
October 2022
15
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Gold Canyon, AZ
August 2022
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
June 2022
16
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Peoria, AZ
May 2022
14
Saturday
Religious Celebration
12:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Agoura Hills, CA
April 2022
29
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
03
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
March 2022
16
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Dewey, AZ
08
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Sedona, AZ
February 2022
15
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
December 2021
18
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
12
Sunday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
November 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sun City West, AZ
October 2021
20
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
September 2021
17
Friday
Fundraiser
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
August 2021
04
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Mesa, AZ
July 2021
31
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Prescott, AZ
27
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rimrock, AZ
June 2021
12
Saturday
Festival
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Camp Verde, AZ
October 2020
02
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Salt Lake City, UT
December 2019
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
November 2019
06
Wednesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
06
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
October 2019
07
Monday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
September 2019
28
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
14
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
April 2019
25
Thursday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2018
31
Monday
House Party
4:00pm - 12:00am (Tue)
•
Las Vegas, NV
14
Friday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Henderson, NV
November 2018
15
Thursday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 1:00am (Fri)
•
Las Vegas, NV
09
Friday
Surprise
7:30pm - 7:45pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
October 2018
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
13
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
02
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
June 2018
11
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
02
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Henderson, NV
February 2018
27
Tuesday
Corporate Event
8:00am - 9:00am
•
Las Vegas, NV
November 2017
23
Thursday
Studio Session
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Henderson, NV
September 2017
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
May 2017
17
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
May 2016
05
Thursday
Concert
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Sandy, UT
April 2016
22
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Moab, UT
December 2015
05
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Ogden, UT
May 2015
12
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Salt Lake City, UT
December 2013
30
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Salt Lake City, UT
August 2013
19
Monday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Bountiful, UT
Set list
Another Brick In The Wall Paint It Black
Good The Bad and The Ugly House of the Rising Sun The Boxer
Space Oddity
Theme from Love Story
Tears in Heaven
Wonderful tonight
Stairway to Heaven
Memory
Time after Time
Your Song
Love theme from “The Godfather” You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Hello Again
Cracklin Rosie
Sweat Caroline
Scarborough Fair
Green Sleeves
Over the Rainbow
I Have A Dream
Ben
Time in a Bottle Classical Gas
Vincent
American Pie
The Rose
Hotel California Desperado
Brown Eyed Girl Chariots of Fire
Every Breath you take Field of Gold
Love Me Tender
Babe I’m Going To leave You Lady Jane
Can’t Help Falling In Love Amazing Grace
You Are So Beautiful
Dust In The Wind
La Bamba
Blowin’ In The Wind
You Were Always on My Mind Loch Lomond
You've Got a Friend
BEATLES
OH Darling
Yesterday
Come Together
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Black Bird
Let It Be
When I’m Sixty-four
All You Need is Love
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Something
She loves you
The Long And Winding Road Across the Universe
Hey Jude
From me to You
With A Little Help from My Friends In My Life
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite Imagine
Eleanor Rigby
I am the Walrus
JAZZ STANDARDS
Fly Me To The Moon My Way
Pink Panther Theme
As Time Goes By James Bond Theme What a wonderful World Strangers In The Night Summertime
Take Five
It Had To Be You
The Entertainer
Three Blues (Charlie Byrd) Corcovado
The Girl From Ipanema Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
SPANISH/LATIN
Epanoleta Boceto Andaluz Fandango Fandanguillo Malaguena
Tango en Skai
Sons de Carilhoes Bolero
Tango Of Roses Asturias
Grauna
Se Ela Perguntar
Danza Brasilera Spanish Romance
Two Venezuelan Waltz’s Govotte Choro
Mazurka Choro
Valse Choro
Verano Porteno
Farruca
CLASSICAL
Moonlight Sonata
Rondo a la Turk (Mozart) Jesu Joy of mans Desiring Minuet
Ode to Joy
Air on a G string Pachelbel Canon in D
Fur Elise
Variations on a Theme of Mozart Ave Maria
Allemande
Andantino
Govotte
3 Bach Preludes
Sakura (Japanese Folk Song) Grand Etude
Grand Sonata
Prelude in E Minor
Suite in D minor
El Testament D’ Amelia Grand Etude
Tordiglione
Tempest
Capriccio
A Welsh Dance
Passacaille
Allegretto
Tarantella
Nocturne
Valse in E minor
Prelude in E minor
Canarios
Minuet
Galliard
My Lord Wallaby’s Welcome Home
ORIGINAL
Bonnie Rock
Red Sky
Rondo
Spirit of the Warrior Caroline
Cloudy Day Zeus Solitude Las Vegas Dance
Influences and inspiration
Rolling Stones, J.S. Bach, Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Van Halen, Augustine Barrios, F. Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven
Issac Albeniz