Solo guitarist/vocalist offering instrumentals and lyric songs blended in a variety of music. Over 45 years performance experience in a variety of venues. Instrumental playlist is usually a potpourri of classical, Spanish classical and flamenco, light jazz, and some blues. Vocal playlist draws primarily from "old time" folk, western, and country and some 30's and 40's standards. No pop/rock or "current" pop/country. Will do special requests, but need enough lead time to learn the music.
Will travel anywhere beyond "travel distance" range for base rate plus expenses.
6 reviews
Tracy F.
September 29, 2025Richard was the perfect background guitar player for our party for middle aged adults. He was gracious and a great communicator. He played songs that we wanted to hear for a 60th birthday party. He arrived on time, stayed for the allocated time, and was well received by all of my guests.
Hired as: Guitarist
Natalie G.
June 21, 2024Richard performed during a party we hosted and was wonderful. Very professional and also friendly. He arrived early to set up and was so easy to work with. His performance was perfect for our group. We'll absolutely call him next time we're in Santa Fe!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Todd H.
September 28, 2023Richard did a wonderful job!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Jane F.
May 21, 2022Richard provided exactly what we were looking for. Great music despite the "breeze" which visited. Everyone complimented us on our musician.
Hired as: Guitarist
Price range: $250 base rate plus travel costs beyond 100 miles
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
For small room/audience gigs I can often play "au natural" but I do have a small amp as needed. I have microphones and guitar pick up.
For large rooms/stages/audience I would need client provided sound appropriate to the venue.
Saturday
Grand Opening
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Santa Fe, NM
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Santa Fe, NM
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Los Alamos, NM
Friday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Santa Fe, NM
Thursday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Albuquerque, NM
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Santa Fe, NM
Saturday
Cultural Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Santa Fe, NM
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Albuquerque, NM
Saturday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Los Cerrillos, NM
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Albuquerque, NM
* = originals
Instrumentals:
Andante (Carulli), Aranjuez "Adagio", Apache, Asturias, Basin Street Blues, California*, Caprice (Carcassi), Carla*, Diogenes*, Fireside*, Greensleeves, Hawken*, I'm Wishing, Let It Be Me, Malaguena, Moonglow, Moonlight in Vermont, Musician*, Romance, Sambalamento, St. Louis Blues, (others...……. )
Songs:
All My Trials, Argonaut Tide*, Battle Hymn, Basin Street, Blow Ye Winds, Bobby McGee, Bo Jangles, Butterfield Line*, Chim Chim Cheree, Cindy, Colorado Trail, Cory, Cotton Fields, Country Roads, Danny Boy, Dink's Song, Down By The Glenside, Drinking Gourd, Drunken Sailor, Everglades, 500 Miles, Gambler, Garry Owen, Ghost Riders, Girl from Ipanema, Glorious Kingdom, Goin Down the Road, Gun of S. Colt*, Hangman, Haul Away, High Valley Cafe*, Jamaica Farewell, Jean, Jesse James, John Henry, Juggler*, Legend on the Run*, Lonesome Road, Maid of Amsterdam, Mariah, Mary Don't You Weep, Maverick, Motherless Child, Moonglow, Musician*, Move It On Down The Road*, Old 55, Old Man River, Oleana, On Broadway, Pilgrim*, Pistolero, Proud Mary, Puff, Rainbow Chasin*, Rainy Night in Georgia, Richard Cory, The Rose, Route 66, Saga of the D&RG*, Snake Oil*, Seasons*, Sail Away, San Miguel Mission, Shenandoah, Silvy, Springfield Mtn, Summertime, Sons of Katie Elder, Sweet Thing, Santa Monica Mermaid*, Sloop John B, Taste of Honey, Tatooed Lady, Texas Trail, Today, Turn the Page, Tennessee Waltz, Trinidad, Wait for the Wagon, The Wanderer, Wayfarin Stranger, Worried Man Blues, Whistlin Gypsy, Work Song (16 tons), ---- (others..........)
My song list is primarily influenced by the Kingston Trio -- other influences are Burl Ives, New Christy Minstrels, Roger Miller, Jimmy Webb
My instrumental list is influenced mostly by something that Segovia said, "The guitar is a small orchestra in the hand". You will notice that the play list is fairly varied -- I grew up listening to a wide variety of music -- mostly from the 30's, 40's, and 50's (no Rock) -- and I'm more influenced by the music than any particular "act" per se.
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