Samuel John
Overview
Hi There,
I'm happy you've landed on my page. First and foremost I'd like to address a few issues I see come up when hiring a musician. Communication and Services being as advertised.
You will see in my reviews that I not only communicate well with all who hire me but I Genuinely enjoy the process. You are making me a part of a special moment in your life and I consider myself lucky to be a part of it.
The other being services. I'm very upfront about what I provide and what I'm capable of. I'm always going to deliver exactly what I promise and I'm always up for a challenge.
You can find videos, reviews and more on this page. Hope to hear from you soon!
Reviews
30 reviews
Alexandra W.
January 24, 2024Absolutely fantastic!!!
We used Samuel John for live music at a corporate grand opening event this month, and the experience could NOT have been better! From the moment I booked him, he was extremely professional and responsive, was a pleasure to work with, arrived early and curated the most perfect playlist for our event. When I shared concerns about how we had hired a DJ for another similar event, and how I felt that the ‘vibe’ and style music just didn’t fit the scene and what we were looking to achieve, he instantly knew the right songs/artists to play to give us the vibe and level of sound we were looking for, and he hit the nail on the head. Guests were raving all night about both the experience and his talent as an artist, and we can’t thank him enough for helping us put on an amazing event. Book him - you will NOT be disappointed!
Hired as: Guitarist
Samuel John
Thank you so much Alexandra, It was a beautiful event and I can't thank you enough for including me in your grand opening. You were an absolute pleasure to work with!
Melisse B.
October 26, 2015Easy Listening!
Samuel was a great choice for the party. The guests enjoyed his music and his voice. He was able to adapt to the crowd and go with the flow. Thanks Samuel. Looking forward to hearing you play again soon!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Samuel John
Thanks you so much melisse! I had a great time and I hope you'll have me back soon.
Matthew M.
April 20, 2026Couldn't have asked for a better experience
Samuel was amazing in communication, flexible in the customization of the set list, and generous with his time. Everyone from our event was raving about how great he was and how much they enjoyed his renditions of songs. I couldn't recommend Samuel enough and will 100% be looking for an excuse to work with him again in the future.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Samuel John
Thank you So so much Matthew. It was a beautiful party and I felt lucky to have been a part of it. Reach out any time in the future as I'd love to be a part of your next event!
Lea C.
September 5, 2025Samuel Was Awesome
Samuel was very professional. He showed up on time and brought all the equipment he needed for his performance. Our guests loved him! He was outstanding, and we will definitely be inviting him back.
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Betsy S.
August 31, 2025Perfect!
Sam was an excellent addition to our party. Everyone enjoyed his playlist and his music. Great voice and guitar. Will definitely use him again.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $150 - $1000
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to expect
I tailor each and every performance based on the needs of the venue and or client. Whether you are looking for a high energy acoustic rock performance or an intimate setting, or maybe simply looking for some background music for your guests or patrons to enjoy I can provide what you need. However, no matter the setting, I am very passionate about the music I play and strive to entertain everyone i play for be it 5 people or 5,000.
About
After playing in multiple different bands ranging from indie, to rock, to metal, Samuel John decided to follow his true passion in writing songs and playing solo acoustic guitar. Pulling influences from Artists such as Andy Mckee, Iron and Wine, Antoine Dufour, Dave Matthews, Don alder, and Jack Johnson Samuel John Bridges the gap between solo acoustic guitar and singer-songwriter boundaries.
Additional booking notes
I provide all gear that I require, Unless the setting is in a very large hall, cathedral, or even larger concert halls. In these instances I may require more amplification.
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
27
Saturday
Graduation
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Valencia, PA
Past booked events
April 2026
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Akron, OH
September 2025
04
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Medina, OH
August 2025
30
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Aurora, OH
August 2024
24
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Salem, OH
June 2024
20
Thursday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Cranberry Twp, PA
January 2024
18
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Akron, OH
August 2023
12
Saturday
Baby Shower
12:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
May 2023
06
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Massillon, OH
March 2023
17
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Akron, OH
15
Wednesday
House Party
8:30am - 1:00pm
•
New Philadelphia, OH
04
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Cleveland, OH
January 2023
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Canton, OH
August 2022
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
North Lawrence, OH
May 2022
21
Saturday
House Concert
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Olmsted Falls, OH
April 2022
20
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Cleveland, OH
March 2022
19
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Amherst, OH
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Bolivar, OH
February 2022
16
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Bedford, OH
15
Tuesday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
North Royalton, OH
December 2021
30
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Canton, OH
19
Sunday
Religious Celebration
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Barberton, OH
10
Friday
Festival
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Steubenville, OH
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Boardman, OH
October 2021
09
Saturday
House Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Olmsted Falls, OH
September 2021
17
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Boardman, OH
16
Thursday
Concert
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
August 2021
14
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Bay Village, OH
October 2018
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Youngstown, OH
June 2018
01
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Canton, OH
May 2018
11
Friday
Nightclub Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Barberton, OH
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lakewood, OH
April 2018
27
Friday
Nightclub Event
9:30pm - 1:30am (Sat)
•
Chagrin Falls, OH
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Brunswick, OH
February 2018
10
Saturday
Wedding Reception
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Alliance, OH
December 2017
31
Sunday
Wedding Reception
10:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
13
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Canfield, OH
September 2017
03
Sunday
Dinner Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Northfield, OH
August 2017
19
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Wooster, OH
January 2017
06
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Berlin Center, OH
October 2015
24
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Munroe Falls, OH
Set list
Tears in heaven, Crossroads, Change the world, Layla-Eric Clapton
Something in the way, Lake of fire-Nirvana
Ever long-Foo Fighters
Billets with butterfly wings-Billy Korgan
Porcelain, Don't forget me-Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Passing afternoon, Such great heights, No vision like her
Cinder and smoke, Boy with a coin- Iron and Wine
All my life, She loves me, all my loving, here comes the sun- The Beatles
You are my sunshine
Walk the line, Ring of fire, Don't Bring your guns to town, Folsom prison-Johnny Cash
Radioactive, Demons-Imagine Dragons
Wonder wall-Oasis
Too many to list, If there are any special songs you would like played I can learn just about anything.
Influences and inspiration
Iron and Wine, Jack Johnson, Bon Iver, Dave Matthews, The Beatles, Andy Mckee, Antoine Dufour, Don Alder, Johnny Cash, and many many more.