Shades of Silver

Phoenixville, PA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Shades of Silver perform at Nissley Vineyards in Lancaster, PA - 2012

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Bel Mary and Scot perform at The Kimmel Center in Philly, Mar., 2015

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Trio Jazz concert 2013

Overview

Shades of Silver are multi-faceted and available solo guitar with or w/o male vocals in most styles up to a 6 pc. band. I/we can perform wedding ceremonies to cocktails to receptions to intimate house parties to nice restaurants to outdoor concerts. Our styles range from classical guitar and flute or violin duos to jazz and latin trios and quartets to 3 -6 pc. acoustic-based or dance and rock bands.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

Insurance: $20,000 - All equipment is insured as are the musicians

What to expect

Professionalism, musicality, preparedness, always on time, looking sharp in accordance with event and courteous. I/we can be lite and more in the background or present a full blown show and certainly anything in between. Great musicians and singers in styles ranging from jazz to rock to classical to funk and many more.

About

Scot Silver, guitarist, singer, bandleader and educator can perform solo or head whichever configuration is the best fit for your event. Scot has been granted writeups in Jazz Improv magazine as up and coming guitarist, and had a 2015 cyber article done on him, complete with interviews and live video. Scot solo and his group have released several recordings, been featured on radio, performed countless parties and shows for over 25 years. Scot studied classical at West Chester University and jazz and contemporary styles with many acclaimed instructors. He works with the area's best. There is no silly question. Please allow Scot to aid in making your event the best it can be with the classy and/or lively touch of live music.

Services offered

Team

Scot Silver Guitarist/Singer/Bandleader
Eric Schreiber Bassist/Singer
Christine Dragon Singer
Pat O'Shea Drums or Djembe
Bel Mary Lorcas Violin
Elivi Varga Flute
Dave Miller Sax
Jeff Miller Piano

Set list

Songs are truly tailored to each event. Some common examples, slated with specific style:

Classical: Bach, Mozart, Bolling, Saint -Saens, Handel, Schubert......

Jazz and Latin: Miles, Jobim, Hancock, Mangione, Wes......

Contemporary: The Police, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Bruno Mars, Natalie Merchant, Sade, Pink........

Influences and inspiration

As a guitarist, Scot has been compared to Rik Emmett, Al DiMeola and Steve Howe. Vocal styles range from George Benson to Rob Thomas. The band changes, but has versatility of Spyro Gyro, panache of Sade and Seal and musicality of Toto.

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