Rafi B. Levy-Soulful Guitar Instrumental Music

Uplift your event and create a warm and soulful atmosphere with a live guitar performance!

Book a 1 to 3 hour performance at your venue or private occasion/event. (Solo guitar or duo with percussion)

Rafi B Levy performs Cover Songs in various styles such as:

Popular Classics-(RnB, Pop, Hip Hop, Oldies, Reggae, Classic Rock and more)

Latin/Spanish- (Bolero, Cumbia, Salsa, Cha cha, Bachata, Spanish Rumba)

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Covers- (Greek, Israeli, Turkish, Moroccan and more)

He can also perform Original Compositions:

Warm Soulful Guitar instrumentals with influences from Spain, South America, the Mediterranean and Middle East. Groove and Melody based Compositions by Rafi B. Levy.

When you book a live performance by Rafi the price includes everything that’s needed for the guitar performance (PA/sound system, table, stool, guitar, etc).

Rafi has hours of music prepared in his current set list (in various genres) and he’s always adding new songs to keep things fresh and fun! He has been performing live in bands since 1998 and as a solo artist at venues and events since 2014. (In Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas). He is an expert at reading the crowd and atmosphere and choosing the perfect song at the right moment to keep your guests entertained and feeling good! He can keep things fun and exciting for many different types of people and age ranges because he can play many styles of music, has years of experience performing at many different types of events and occasions, for lots of different nationalities and age ranges. His sound is warm and soulful and he blends the styles smoothly and with good taste.

If there is a song that isn’t in his current set list that you’d like to hear, he can prepare it custom for you. (Custom songs have to be requested 2 months before the event date and there is an extra fee per each custom song that isn’t already on the set list). Rafi can email you a copy of the full current set list that he plays (all the songs on the set list are included in the price quote when you book a performance and he can play any of the songs that you’d like from that list).

Rafi can perform as a roaming guitarist (wireless and walking around) or he can perform at a designated performance spot sitting on a stool. (Whatever works best with your vision).

Rafi is based in Los Angeles, CA but can travel and perform anywhere!

Rafi has been performing professionally in Los Angeles and around the United Sates since 1998. He has lots of experience playing in different types of settings and venues.

"I've played at big venues with large crowds, intimate performances at peoples homes, weddings, corporate events, and so many different types of occasions. I love them all! I just enjoy playing music for people. It makes me happy and when I see the music making people feel good, it's a great feeling. It can be in someones backyard, a birthday celebration, venue, or anywhere. Good people and good music equals fun times"!

Book a live guitar performance for your cocktail party, wedding, corporate event, birthday, dinner party, house party, marriage proposal, brunch, BBQ, open house, small and large gatherings, intimate couples dinner, serenade, and all occasions!

Rafi normally performs solo guitar performances with custom rhythm tracks that he creates and also with a looper pedal. He can also perform as a duo (Guitar + Percussion).

Rafi B. Levy was born in Israel and moved to Los Angeles, CA at the age of 5. He moved back and forth between Israel and Los Angeles a few times during his childhood. He began playing the guitar in Israel when he was 12. Rafi studied guitar with various private teachers during his childhood and eventually went on to study at Rimon School of music for 1 year and at Cal Arts University for 1 year. He also lived in Seville, Spain studying Flamenco guitar for 3 years and always continues to study, explore and evolve musically. “It’s a life long journey”!

In 1997 Rafi formed his first band in Los Angeles, California with some really great musicians who also happened to be very close friends of his. They played groove based music (funk, reggae, hip hop music with other influences as well). Rafi wrote, recorded, and performed with his band all around Los Angeles and the United States for 12 years, and they recorded 4 albums together. They also got to share the stage with top national acts such as Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys), Xzibit, The Alkaholiks, Pennywise, Black Eye Peas and more. "It Was a super fun experience and I got to experiment and develop my writing and performing style a lot during that time", says Rafi.

In 2004 Rafi released his first solo album "Desert Cruising in a Dub State of Mind". That album was a mix of Latin, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influenced guitar instrumentals. Although he was still committed to playing in his band full time, he began experimenting performing as a solo artist as well during that time.

In 2009, Rafi went to see a Flamenco show in LA and fell in love with that style. He wanted to surround himself in that culture and hear as much of that music as he could! So he went home and booked a flight to Seville Spain and decided to go study flamenco guitar out there. For 3 Years he went back and forth to Spain each time for periods of 6 to 7 months to Study the flamenco guitar in Seville, and he immersed himself in that music and lifestyle fully. In the end he decided not to take the traditional path. He felt that his calling was to continue with the electric guitar and to incorporate the things that he had learned into his own music doing it his way. Rafi still continues to go to Spain for inspiration and to perform there as well on occasion.

On April 10th 2014 Rafi successfully finished his Kickstarter campaign and managed to raise enough money for his album "Uplift Your Soul". This album was funded by fans, friends, and family through (link hidden) and officially released in November 2014. "The album has gotten a great response", says Rafi.

As soon as the album was released Rafi began busking (street performing) in LA and the Santa Monica Pier, as well as performing at venues around LA. He has sold over 6,000 cd's busking in Santa Monica and continues to sell the album online and at shows.

Currently Rafi performs full time in Los Angeles and other parts of California at wineries and bars, restaurants, venues, and private parties/events. He normally performs solo guitar performances or as a duo (guitar and percussion). He also performs with a trio or bigger band when it's at a larger venue or event. Rafi performs his original compositions (Mediterranean, Spanish, Latin inspired guitar instrumentals), and a Looper set that is groove and melody based with lots of improvisation. He also performs cover songs in various styles (Popular Classics, Spanish, Latin, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern).

"My Goal is to keep putting out the best music that I can, and give you something good. Something soulful! If it touches your soul and makes you feel good, then it was a success in my eyes. I'd like to keep on growing as a human being and as a musician always."

"Thanks for listening to my music and for reading!I appreciate it very much."

Best,

Rafi B. Levy

I bring my own sound system and all the equipment needed for my performance (PA sound system, table, stool, cables, extension cords etc). If the event is outdoors and there isn't a nearby outlet, I can perform via portable battery powered equipment.
Set up time is 40 minutes.