Solo guitar instrumental music for events, weddings, parties, concerts. I play a wide variety of styles including pop, rock, jazz, classical, Celtic, Brazilian and have over 30 years experience.
1 review
Cara S.
May 12, 2025He initiated communication as soon as we booked, and he delivered exactly what I was looking for. We held a high tea for a group aged 35-70 so I asked for soft pop/rock ballads whose melodies were familiar. It was perfect. I asked for him to play a little longer since we had people lingering and he did. Absolutely will use again for different events needing different genres.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Steven Kirby, Solo Guitarist
Thank you Cara, great to work with you! This was an event very well suited for solo nylon string guitar. Since I have a very wide-ranging repertoire which encompasses pop, rock, blues, jazz, Brazilian, Latin, Classical etc, the repertoire requests were no problem and it was a pleasure to play for this event.
Price range: Contact for rates
Insurance: $1,000,000 - i can get event specific insurance as needed but pass that cost on to the client so it needs to be discussed upfront. The typical cost is about $75
For background music events I carefully attenuate the volume to so that the participants can hear and sense the music without it being too loud. They can converse comfortably with the music setting a great atmosphere for the event.
For events where the music is a primary focus like concerts and wedding ceremonies, I make sure that the sound is appropriately upfront and clear.
I always arrive early to set up and I provide my own sound equipment. When appropriate I use very transparent sounding amplification so the instrument still sounds acoustic but has more presence. I gladly work with clients on repertoire requests. I have an extensive repertoire after having performed for over 30 years. A song list is available upon request.
My and my colleagues appearance is always professional and appropriate to the event. Please see any attached performance videos.
Guitarist, composer, educator Steven Kirby (“a guitarist of rippling technique and a poetic mind”-(Downbeat) is known for performing exciting, melodic, lyrical and expressive jazz as well as being active in other contemporary styles. He has appeared on multiple recordings including three as a leader.
He has 30+ years experience as a performer throughout the USA and abroad in Canada, the UK, Europe, Morocco, South Africa, China and the Carribean.
His compositions have won awards in the International Songwriting Competition, the Billboard Song Contest and Downbeat. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and has a Masters degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from University of Massachusetts, (Amherst).
Kirby has published articles in Guitar Player Magazine, Jazz Improv Magazine and others.
He is currently a Full Professor (Harmony and Jazz Composition Dept.) at Berklee College of Music and adjunct Professor at Wellesley College. He is the author of the successful instructional book, published by
Hal Leonard in 2021, entitled Jazz Guitar Improvisation Strategies.
For solo guitar I require one armless chair, a 6' x 6' area in which to set up and access to one electrical outlet within 25 feet of the performance area.
I can provide my own sound equipment and/or can go direct through any existing PA via my own pre amp and DI box.
Upon request, and for an extra charge, I can supply a two speaker PA and one wireless mic on a stand for use by the client.
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Warren, RI
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wilmot, NH
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Boston, MA
I can supply my own sound equipment for smaller events. If it is a very large space we should discus additional sound equipment options.
access to an electical outlet within 25 feet. And armless chair.
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