Paul Finley

Your first wishes for the music at your event will be the beautiful atmosphere it creates. From there, other factors come into play to treasure the moment the music is meant to serve. Believe me, you will want professionalism in many areas; from preparations to delivery, punctuality and reliable sound equipment, clear communications, the music you are looking for and a personable musician to deal with. I love to play, and play sensibly to what is happening in the room as the event progresses.

As you listen, Paul has the rare talent to draw your heart into the realm that guitar artistry creates. It compels you to respond with joy.

Guitar virtuoso Paul Finley is in truth a storyteller. His hands create places, characters and dreams. With 4 solo CD’s under his belt and a professional career spanning over 35 years he has become a Texas treasure. From 2002 to 2008 Paul toured worldwide with Austin based Spoken Groove, releasing another 5 CD’s with them. Paul is also a long time music educator. A graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, he has instructed private and group classes since 1986. His guitar clinics have been presented in the United States, England, Germany and Australia. A young Canadian boy named Justin Bieber was one of the many pupils Paul helped nurture along in their skills. Paul has studied with guitar legends Michael Hedges, Ben Verdery and a host of others.

Acoustic guitar rarely is loud enough by itself except in a concert hall setting with a captive audience. My PA equipment is more than adequate for a reception hall, patio area or space that would accommodate up to 300 people. You are more than welcome to use my system for announcements, roasts and toasts.

I will need electric outlets, no chair needed, I bring my own table as needed. An area to place equipment cases on site is a plus. A storeroom closet is ample enough. I do not carry a lighting system.