- Los Gatos, CA
- Bluegrass Band
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Laurie R. said
“The band members were ever so nice and the music was fantastic. I couldn’t have hired a better group! ”
The String Beans Experience
Overview
Playing classical guitar, bluegrass, new grass and jazz tunes. As a formally trained composer I also wrote a number of original tunes that you will like.
I can bring a sound system to accommodate a reasonable crowd.
I also teach guitar, banjo and ukulele in a music school and privately
Reviews
11 reviews
Ekaterina S.
September 7, 2024Great musician for party
Andre was great and everyone loved the music he played at our small family birthday gathering, including my stepdad-it really made his birthday special!!! Andre was excellent in communications, prompt and on time. Great experience, would definitely book him again and would recommend him for your party to set the perfect ambience. Thank you Andre!
Hired as: Guitarist
The String Beans Experience
Thank you so much Ekaterina for having me at your Party!
Rhonda M.
May 22, 2023A pleasure to work with!
I expected a talented banjo player, which he is. I was pleasantly surprised by Andre's sparkling personality and eagerness to please. His posted videos do not do him justice in this regard. He made for an enjoyable event.
Hired as: Banjo Player, Guitarist
The String Beans Experience
Thank you so much Rhonda for booking me and it was a wonderful event that you put together!!
Chai
May 8, 2023Excellent experience
Andre is very professional and experienced. He came with a great set of songs that just elevated out evening
Would definitely hire him again and recommend to others
Hired as: Guitarist
The String Beans Experience
Thank you so much Chai for booking me for your great event!
Jessica H.
January 19, 2022Excellent!
Andre was great! He was on time, helpful, and played groovy music for our leadership cocktail hour. We plan to request him for future events.
Hired as: Guitarist
The String Beans Experience
Thanks Jessica and it was a pleasure
Ralph
January 16, 2022Professional -- even in these Covid times!
Our event was postponed for 14 days due to Covid concerns. It's nice to work with such an understanding professional during these tough times in the arts.
Highly appreciated -- highly recommended!
Hired as: Banjo Player
Booking information
Price range: From $125 per hour
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Gig length: 40 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I perform on banjo, guitar and vocals, either solo or with one or several partners depending upon the gig. I have a large repertoire of classical guitar pieces, bluegrass, jazz, and folk tunes. I perform also my original tunes, some of which have been prized at national competitions.
About
I was born in Selestat, a small town nested in Alsace. My passion for music came after a rewarding career in the software industry. My works reflect a wide range of emotions and images inspired by my journey.
My aim in composition is to embrace my software research and engineering background and the creativity it fueled. In a stark departure from postulates I heard in music school, the computer is my staff paper as well as canvas and I find freedom and endless possibilities in notation and other software when I write music, where many a composer often experiences only frustration and arbitrariness.
Prior to my musical study, I was the founder of Beat the Traffic, sold to The Weather Network. I am the author of “You can be a Silicon Valley Success” (2016) available on Amazon and elsewhere. As an Angel investor and entrepreneur, I consult on starting a business, growth and user experience, and am an inventor of 50 patents.
Additional booking notes
I can bring my sound system.
Having power is preferred however I do have a battery setup that can last 4 hours
I don't do stage and lighting
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2026
29
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Mateo, CA
June 2025
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
September 2024
05
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Campbell, CA
May 2023
20
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Sunnyvale, CA
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
December 2022
08
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
November 2022
04
Friday
Fundraiser
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Campbell, CA
January 2022
27
Thursday
Concert
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Vacaville, CA
December 2021
19
Sunday
Grand Opening
12:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Seaside, CA
November 2021
15
Monday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Redwood City, CA
10
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Foster City, CA
07
Sunday
Worship Service
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Concord, CA
September 2021
11
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Aptos, CA
May 2021
14
Friday
Anniversary Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sonoma, CA
December 2019
23
Monday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Menlo Park, CA
November 2019
10
Sunday
Los Gatos Farmers Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
October 2019
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Carmel, CA
12
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
06
Sunday
Mountain View Farmers Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
September 2019
29
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
San Jose, CA
22
Sunday
Fort Mason Farmers Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
08
Sunday
Los Gatos Farmers Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
August 2019
04
Sunday
Los Gatos Farmers Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
July 2019
30
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
13
Saturday
Daly City Farmers Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
03
Wednesday
Holiday Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Hayward, CA
June 2019
23
Sunday
Los Gatos Farmers Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
08
Saturday
Morgan Hill Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
May 2019
19
Sunday
Religious Celebration
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
12
Sunday
Concert
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Palo Alto, CA
April 2019
06
Saturday
Slap Face Coffee and Tea
7:00pm - 9:30pm
March 2019
16
Saturday
Morgan Hill Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
15
Friday
San Gregorio Store and Pub
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Set list
Sitting on Top of the World
The Bluebirds are Singing for Me
Dark Hollow
Red Haired Boy
June Apple
Baby Blue Eyes
Angeline the Baker
Catfish John
You are my Sunshine
Salt Creek
Squirrel Hunters
Wayfaring Stranger
Waves on the Sea
California Stars
Man of Constant Sorrow
Wagon Wheel
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Love of the Mountains
Duelling Banjos
I've Been All Around this World
Two Dollar Bill
The Wreck of the Old 97
Autumn Leaves
All of Me
Minor Swing
Une Chanson Pour la Pluie
Blue Monk
Equinox
Take Five
I Have got an Idea
I got a Cold
Sheebeg an Sheemore
Un Dia de Noviembre
La Gatica
Birds Flew Over the Spire
Influences and inspiration
Steve Martin
Irving Berlin
Lester Flatt
Miles Davis
Earl Scruggs
Burt Bacharach
Setup requirements
I can bring my equipment
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