I'm a professional Composer and Singer-Songwriter - from NYC, now in sunny Northern California - who Sings and Plays the Piano and Guitar! Whether you want a set of classical piano music or a combination of piano and guitar music of old standards, original songs, rock 'n' roll covers and The Beatles, I got the bases covered. You can rest assure that my professionalism and high-performance standard will complement your special event!
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Gig length: 40 - 90 minutes
When asked what my music sounds like, I say, “if Beethoven, The Beatles and Queen got together in a 1-man band, that’s what it might sound like!” It's just me at the piano, guitar and mic. I have a diverse repertoire consisting of classical music, standards, rock, R&B and, of course, originals.
So if you're looking for a pianist and/or guitarist to play a set of just instrumental music for cocktail hour, that is right up my alley! I'll be more than happy to do that! As well, if you want a singer-songwriter acoustic set (or two), I'll be delighted to do that too!
Raul Quines is a Filipino-American composer, singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He's been composing most of his life, but grew up playing rock 'n' roll. He has since circled back to his first love, songwriting! His newly released singles in 2024 - “There’s A Bridge” (for classical/flamenco guitar), “Lilac Wine” (voice and telecaster) and “Mesmerized” (voice, piano, electric guitars and strings) - are available on all streaming platforms! Following the singles is the April 26th release of his solo debut EP, MOONS & ARCHES!!!
As a composer, Raul Quines works in multiple disciplines: concert, dance, film and theatre. He's written and curated music for Paul Nugent and AboutFACE Ireland Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Select works of Mr. Quines are distributed by Building Moons & Arches Publishing. He is a recipient of the American Music Center Award. To learn more about Raul Quines, visit (link hidden).
My list of influences is vast, from classical music, to jazz standards, rock 'n' roll, 90's grunge rock, 70's to 90's R&B, and so forth. Below is my A-list of artists that have shaped my musical path.
CLASSICAL: Palestrina, Vivaldi, JS Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Mahler, Stravinsky
STANDARDS: Erroll Garner, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gershwin brothers, Fisher and Segal, Jerome Kern
ROCK 'n' ROLL & GRUNGE: The Beatles, Elton John, Queen, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead
R&B: Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Bill Withers, Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, Adele
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