Mike Williams on Sax

Bowling Green, OH

$800-1,500

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Mike Williams on Sax is a Billboard Charting & Inspirational Saxophonist, with influences of Smooth Jazz, R&B, Pop, Oldies, Funk, Fusion, Indie Rock, and Gospel. Mike is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but has called North-West Ohio; particularly Greater Toledo, home for the past 12 years. He loves cross generational music; and the blending of various musical genres and styles. With 20 years of experience in live entertainment and performance; Mike has acquired knowledge in a wide variety of different types of stages and performance spaces. He is perfect to serve your Wedding Cocktail Hour, Corporate Event, Cocktail Hour, Birthday Celebration, and etc.,


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Booking information

Price range: $800-1,500

Languages: English

Gig length: 90 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability, Gen. Aggregate Limit Applies Per

What to expect

I service anything from high energy to relaxed, chilled, and laid back. Anything from front and center entertainment; to more so background ambiance.

About

Mike Williams on Sax is a Billboard Charting & Inspirational Saxophonist, with influences of Smooth Jazz, R&B, Pop, Oldies, Funk, Fusion, Indie Rock, and Gospel. Mike is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but has called North-West Ohio; particularly Greater Toledo, home for the past 12 years. He loves cross generational music; and the blending of various musical genres and styles. With 20 years of experience in live entertainment and performance; Mike has acquired knowledge in a wide variety of different types of stages and performance spaces.

He has become known for providing a Soulful Rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner", which he has performed at various sporting events for High School, College, Minor League and Major League games. Notable performances include; The Toledo Mud Hens, The Toledo Walleye, The Ohio State University, The Cleveland Guardians, and The Cleveland Cavaliers. Mike has opened up for several National Touring Acts; both as a solo artists and with various groups including: Patti LaBelle, Gwen Stefani, The Zapp Band, Bootsy Collins, Jagged Edge, Kim Burrell, Ricky Dillard, Johnny Britt, Peter Collins, The Swon Brothers, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Additional booking notes

Very Flexible

Set list

100% customizable to the event but below is a Standard Cocktail Checklist:
The Chicken
Friends & Strangers
Autumn Leaves Smooth Jazz Version
Fly Me to the Moon Smooth Jazz Version
Summertime Special Version
Just the Two of Us
Ain't No Sunshine (Samba Version)
Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
2 Mins Acoustic
Tune 88 w/ horns
The Way You Look Tonight
Break Down
Stand by me
Stay with me
What a Wonderful World
I'll be there
Georgia on my Mind
My Cherrie Amour
Careless Whisper
Grazin' In The Grass
L-O-V-E
My Girl
Moondance
Baker Street
Eleanor Rigby
Human Nature
I Keep Forgettin'
Lovely Day
Maputo
My Favorite Things
On Broadway
Rock With You Smooth Jazz Version
Sara Smile
Superstition
Tennessee Whiskey
Treasure
I Wish
Remember the Time
Ribbon in the Sky
All of Me
Crazy - Acoustic Version
Fly Like An Eagle
God is a Woman
Juice
Señorita
Say You Won't Let Go (Acoustic)
Talk
Tequila Moon
The Fighter
Uptown Funk
Finesse
Pick up the Pieces
Wine Night
Happy
I feel it coming
Isn't She Lovely
Lost Without U
One in a Million
Shape of You
In the Name of Love
Bang
Man in the Mirror
Mister Magic
Never Too Much
Route 66
September
What's Going On (Smooth Jazz Version)
You Rock My World
Blinding Lights
Leave the Door Open
My Funny Valentine
Take me out Long Extended Intro
That's What I Like Original
Track Star
Peaches
Every Breath you Take
How Deep is Your Love
Let's Stay Together
Rolling in the Deep
Rude
Africa C# min,
Maneater
Rise (Long Version)
California Gurls
Get Lucky
On My Mama
Lily Was Here
Winelight
A Bar Song
Beat It
Blame It
Good Graces
Golden
Good Good
Cake By The Ocean
Human
All I do
Closer (Extended Version)
Bartender
Peru Remix
Rather Be
Popsicle Toes
Die with a Smile (Special Wedding Version)
Am I Wrong

Influences and inspiration

I have been influenced by the likings and stylings of Saxophonists: Kenny G, Gerald Albright, and Grover Washington Jr.,

Setup requirements

Speakers or Mixer to plug in; also have my own sound system for events 300 people or less

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