Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s Solo & w/ Ensembles
- Chicago, IL
- Guitarist
- Contact for rates
Hello;
I'm a musician based in the Lansing, MI area. I work a 4 hr. drive radius - so for me, that's included Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Chicago, and all of Michigan.
Musical options include: Classical/jazz solo guitar. Also guitar/violin duo, guitar/sax,flute duo, and guitar/violin/sax,flute trio, and Celtic/Bluegrass/Folk. Extensive experience. Full time musician for over 40 yrs. Inquire to receive full Demo CD. Your requests are my business.
Take time to scroll through the many, many sound samples I've uploaded to GigSalad. They are grouped together: Solo guitar, Guitar/Sax duo, Guitar/Violin Duo, Guitar/Violin/Sax Trio, Celtic/Bluegrass/Variety Trio.
18 reviews
Samantha N.
July 21, 2024Robert and his co-musician were incredible. Guitar and sax (bonus flute) were perfect for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were professional and organized. Brought a microphone for our officiant. The music was perfect!
Hired as: Guitarist, Saxophone Player
Diane K.
July 19, 2024Robert played beautifully and everyone enjoyed his music.
Hired as: Guitarist
Mary H.
December 17, 2023We needed to plan a wedding in less than 4 weeks. We contacted Robert and he made it very easy and stress free. We requested two songs he hadn't played before, and he researched, drafted the music and sent us a preview. They were fantastic! The whole evening was blessed by his music. Robert is the best!
Hired as: Guitarist
Samantha N.
December 11, 2023We had Robert playing the background of our Christmas Tea Party and it was amazing. Anyone that wanted to sit and listen could, but people could still carry on their conversations without being interrupted. It worked out well and I'm still receiving compliments for the entertainment.
Hired as: Guitarist
Kristin H.
June 7, 2023Robert was fantastic to work with. He was very accommodating and even honored a special request fro the bride and groom. We had so many compliments on the music. We were very pleased and wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Book Robert for your event and you won’t be disappointed! It was magical!
Hired as: Guitarist
Price range: $250.00 - $2500.00
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
Vast experience. Full time professional musician for over 30 yrs, 1000's of gigs from early days as a folk/bluegrass guitar/mandolin/fiddle player, to current focus on solo classical and jazz guitar. I've done approx 1000 weddings, corporate and private events in the last 25 yrs.
Classical/jazz solo guitar. Also guitar/violin duo, guitar/sax,flute duo, and guitar/violin/sax,flute trio. Extensive experience. Additional combos include Celtic and country/bluegrass. Inquire to recieve full Demo CD. Your requests are my business.
I've been a full time professional musician for over 35 yrs. All musicians I work with are pros - no weekend hobbyists. I've worked at well over 1000 weddings, and countless corporate, private, and community events.
Over those 35 years, I have never been late or missed a gig. Many, many reviews from past clients' are available upon request - giving their impressions of my professionalism, talent, flexibility, reliability, and attention to their requests.
My website includes repertoire listings. If your requests are not on my list, that's no concern, I do special requests all the time. Partnering with you to plan the music for your event is something I enjoy. My business motto is "Your Requests are my Business".
For outdoor events, make sure to inquire of any musician what amplification they provide. Acoustic instruments disappear outdoors with even a slight breeze. I carry a state of the art battery powered system. For weddings, a wireless lapel microphones are available for the officiant and/or readers at no extra charge.
I have total confidence in the quality of service that I deliver - and recognize that the most common reason people choose to not use my services is their budget.
I've come to realize that often, music is where people are most likely to cut their budget - but have seen many polls re: what guests remember about an event. They don't remember the food, the flowers, the decor. What they DO recall is the quality or lack of quality of the music.
Music provides the soundtrack of our lives. Stop. Think of all the personal memories that you hold that are book marked by a song.
It pays to go with a pro.
Robert McCloy
I come self contained. Any amplification, etc. included, and all is top of the line professional equipment.
Before you hire any musician, make sure to inquire re: what they carry for amplification. Outdoors, acoustic instruments disappear, as do voices. For outdoor events, I carry a state of the art battery powered system that includes the provision of 2 wireless lapel microphones - invaluable for amplifying officient & readers at a wedding. No extra charge, this is just the equipment I carry.
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Lansing, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Shelbyville, MI
Saturday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Saugatuck, MI
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Clarkston, MI
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Battle Creek, MI
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Lawrence, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Rochester, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Grand Haven, MI
Thursday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Dewitt, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Port Huron, MI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Lakeside, MI
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Grand Rapids, MI
Monday
Retirement Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Detroit, MI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Eaton Rapids, MI
Thursday
House Party
4:30pm - 7:00pm
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Northville, MI
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Michigan Center, MI
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wyandotte, MI
Sunday
Bridal Shower
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Waterford, MI
Thursday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Brighton, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Birmingham, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Shelbyville, MI
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Lansing, MI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 9:30pm
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Mount Pleasant, MI
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Berrien Springs, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Battle Creek, MI
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Midland, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 11:00pm
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East Lansing, MI
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Saugatuck, MI
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 5:30pm
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Livonia, MI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Lansing, MI
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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North Muskegon, MI
Tuesday
Holiday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Okemos, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Lansing, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Romeo, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 11:30pm
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Livonia, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Kalamazoo, MI
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
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Bay City, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Shelbyville, MI
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Taylor, MI
Solo guitar:
Ain't Missbehavin' - Fat's Waller
As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
Ave Maria - F. Shubert
Blue Moon - Hart/Rodgers
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
Bridal March - F. Mendelssohn
Canon In D - J. Pachelbel
Classical Gas - Mason Williams
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans - Alter/Delange
El Noi del la Mare - Trad. Catalan
Fanfare (Rondeau) - J. P. Mouret
Georgia On My Mind - H. Carmichail
Greensleaves - Trad.
Gymnopdie # 1,2,3 - E. Satie
Here, There, & Everywhere - Lennon/McCartney
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Just Called To Say I Love You - S. Wonder
If I Only Had A Brain - H. Arlen
It's Only A Paper Moon - Rose/Harburg/Arlen
In My Life - Lennon/McCartney
Isn't She Lovely - S. Wonder
(I've Been) Looking To A Future - R. McCloy
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
Lara's Theme - M. Jarre
Linus & Lucy - V. Gaurauldi
Long Ago & Far Away - J. Taylor
Lullaby Of Birdland - G. Shearing
Makin' Whoopie - Kahn/Donaldson
Manha de Carnival - L. Bonfa
Menuet In G - J.S. Bach
Michele - Lennon/McCartney
Misty - Errol Garner
My Favorite Things - Rogers/Hammerstien
MSU Fight Song - F. Lankey
Recuerdos de la Alahambra - F. Tarega
Romance For Solo Guitar - Trad. Spanish
Romeo & Juliet Theme - N. Rota
'Round Midnite - T. Monk
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Scarbourough Fair - P. Simon
Sounds Of Bells - J. Pernambucco
Speak Softly Love (Godfather Theme) - N. Rota
Sleepers Awake - J.S. Bach
Somewhere In Time - John Barry
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - H. Arlen
Suicide Is Painless (M*A*S*H Theme) - J. Mandel
Summertime - G. Gershwin
Um Amour De Valsa - P. Bellinati
Up On The Roof - Goffin/King
Vals Venuzualo - A. Lauro
Vincent - D. McClean
Wave - AC Jobim
When I'm 64 - Lennon/McCartney
Yesterday - Lennon/McCartney
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - S. Wonder
The Shadow of Your Smile - J. Mandel
The Next Time - R. McCloy
Cavatina (Theme from - Stanley Myers
Earl Klugh, Joe Pass, Martin Taylor. Pepe Romero, John Williams. Stephane Grappelli, Kenny Baker, Kevin Burke. Jethro Burns. Tony Rice,Doc Watson.
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Kelton C. Indianapolis, IN 11/10/2008 Excellent experience! Robert is very professional; and very prompt. The music was amazing. Our guests throughly enjoyed his performance. Thanks so much! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michell & Ryan Hershberger Suttons Bay, MI 9/13/08 Robert - We wanted to thank you for the lovely music you provided on our wedding day. Hearing you in person was incredible and the live music sounded so great! We will always look back on our day with fond memories and will always remember the wonderful music that was played. We appreciate your talent and thank you for being part of our special day! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annie Topliff Saugatuck, MI 10/4/2008 Robert was great! He arrived on time (even early, I think) and was very polite and professional. The music he played was perfect and exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. He even learned several new songs that we requested! I would definitely recommend him to any couple that is looking for an experienced and thoughtful classical guitarist. Thanks again Robert! -----------------------
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