Mr. Ambiance

Madison, WI

$500/hr

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Singing guitarist whose warm, easy-going performance brings familiar songs to life and creates a fun atmosphere where people instantly relax and join in. Someone who blends a friendly stage presence with acoustic charm—sing-along favorites, upbeat energy, and a knack for making a room feel connected and entertained.


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Booking information

Price range: $500/hr

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Background music for corporate, social or special event
Party music for special event
Party music in a sing-along environment
Able to accommodate requests both pre-event to ensure the uniqueness of the atmosphere as well as during the event to promote fun
Bottom line; I am able to blend into the background of your party or event and provide the music atmosphere or, I can be an out front performer, helping to create a fun atmosphere for you and your guests.
I provide my own PA system and microphones
I play both six and 12 string acoustic as well as electric
I set up an hour ahead of the event to ensure the best sound mix and volume as well as to compliment other activities.
I can ensure both pre event and break reprogrammed music to ensure there is no break in the ambience and atmosphere you are creating.

About

Music has always been part of my life. Rather than bedtime books or stories, my parents and I sang together as a child learning hundreds of songs by ear and by heart on both the ukulele, piano and the guitar.

I also have learned that music can make or break a meal, event, party or special occasion. Creating the right ambience is vital. Music and sound can, and should often be in the background, but can from time to time even take centerstage. It is this Nexus of sound, that I create. And it is why I have earned the nickname “Mr. Ambience”.

I want to work with you to help you create the perfect moment for you as host and your guests, leaving a lasting impression that will be talked about long after people return home.

I am fortunate enough to have had four different careers, successfully retiring from all four in time to discover a new mission for my life. My mission now is to enjoy music by helping people to enjoy music.

Additional booking notes

I can provide my own Bose PA system, microphones, and sound that can easily accommodate an event up to 200 people.

Team

Karen Spouse Assistant and singer

Set list

I did a recent party, where this was the song list based on a number of specific requests made by host and guests:

SISTER GOLDEN HAIR; America
Wagon Wheel; Darius Rucker
DOCK OF THE BAY; Otis Redding
BRANDY; Looking Glass
A PIRATE LOOKS AT 40; Jimmy Buffet
Under the Boardwalk; The Drifters
I Like It; I Love It; Tim McGraw
All My Lovin'; The Beatles
Collide; Howie Day
HORSE WITH NO NAME; America
Small Town; John Cougar Mellencamp
And I Love Her; The Beatles
YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM; Jim Croce
Shambala; Three Dog Night
AGAINST THE WIND; Seeger
Stuck In The Middle; Stealers Wheel
Crazy Little Thing Called Love; QUEEN
Listen to the Music; Doobie Brothers
Take It Easy; Eagles

Influences and inspiration

My lifelong influences are James Taylor, Jim Croce, Seals & Crofts, Simon & Garfunkel, the Eagles, the Doobie Brothers, America, John Denver, Eric Clapton, Sting, police, Tom Petty, Boston, Gordon Lightfoot, Fleetwood Mac,The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Roy Orbison, Van Morrison, Guns N’ Roses, Pearl Jam, Marshall Tucker band, CCR, John Mellencamp, Elton John, Christopher Cross,Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffett, Otis Redding, Billy Joel,and, in addition, many new artists continue to shape my music enjoyment; Matchbox Twenty, Sheryl Crow, Coldplay, Plain white Tees, Goo Goo Dolls,Howie day, Colby, Kelli, Sister Hazel, Adam Levine, Bruno Mars, Jack Johnson, Daniel Powter, Alison Krauss, six pence none the richer, Tristan Prettyman, Jason Moran, Five for Fighting, Train, John Mayer, Chris Stapleton, I can go on…

Setup requirements

As a solo singer, guitar player, my performance footprint, or “stage“ requirements are small

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