- Powell, OH
- Singing Guitarist
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Overview
Subject: Solo Acoustic Guitarist Available for Live Gigs
Hi!
My name is Tim Sutton, and I’m a solo acoustic guitarist with a soulful, family-friendly vibe, covering artists from The Beatles to John Mayer.
Let me know if you have any upcoming dates or would like to chat!
Thanks so much,
Tim
Reviews
2 reviews
Joann R.
June 14, 2025Entertained well
I have listened to Tim sing and play guitar at the old barn out back in Lima and tipbacks in Wapakoneta. Both times he has played a nice set with both relaxing and upbeat songs. I would recommend to others.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jonathan H.
June 14, 2025Talented singer and guitarists
I have watch tim many times Everytime it has been better and better. I really enjoy watching his shows
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $150 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Tim Sutton / Southbound Revival offers solo, duo, and trio performance options, allowing you to choose the lineup that best fits your venue, event, and budget.
Expect soulful vocals, expressive guitar work, familiar crowd favorites, blues-inspired jams, and a mix of classic rock, country, southern rock, Americana, and acoustic music.
Performances can range from relaxed background ambiance to an engaging, higher-energy featured show. We work with each client to match the volume, energy, lineup, and set structure to the event.
Most importantly, expect musicians who arrive prepared, communicate clearly, respect your venue, and are ready to entertain your guests.
About
🎸 Tim Sutton / Southbound Revival | Solo • Duo • Trio
📍 Based in Lima, Ohio | Available Across Ohio & the Midwest
Looking for live music that can fit the room, the crowd, and the occasion?
Tim Sutton / Southbound Revival offers flexible solo, duo, and trio live music featuring a crowd-friendly mix of classic rock, blues, country, southern rock, Americana, and acoustic favorites.
🎤 Choose Your Lineup
SOLO — Tim Sutton
Acoustic guitar and vocals with a laid-back, soulful sound. Perfect for wineries, breweries, restaurants, private parties, cocktail hours, corporate events, patios, and listening rooms.
DUO — Southbound Revival
A fuller, more energetic acoustic experience featuring Tim Sutton & John Monahan. Great for bars, wineries, festivals, private events, and venues looking for engaging live music without the footprint of a full band.
TRIO — Southbound Revival Trio
Take the Southbound Revival sound up another level with guitar, vocals, and drums for a bigger, more dynamic live show. Ideal for larger venues, festivals, parties, and events where you want more energy while maintaining the versatility of a compact group.
🎶 THE MUSIC
Our performances blend familiar crowd favorites with our own style and feel. Influences include:
John Mayer • Eric Clapton • The Beatles • Tom Petty • Lynyrd Skynyrd • Stevie Ray Vaughan • Johnny Cash • CCR • Van Morrison • Jimi Hendrix • Neil Young • Fleetwood Mac • James Taylor • Pearl Jam • Dave Matthews • B.B. King • Bob Dylan • Goo Goo Dolls • Santana and more.
From laid-back acoustic music to blues jams, sing-along classics, and southern rock favorites, every performance is tailored to the atmosphere of the event.
We pride ourselves on being professional, reliable, easy to work with, and adaptable to the crowd.
Whether you need relaxing background music, an engaging featured performance, or a higher-energy trio, we can build the right live music experience for your event.
🎵 Available for:
Wineries • Breweries • Bars & Restaurants • Corporate Events • Private Parties • Festivals • Weddings & Receptions • Patios • Community Events • Listening Rooms
One booking. Three lineup options. Live music built around your event.
Additional booking notes
Available Lineups:
• Solo — Acoustic guitar & vocals
• Duo — Southbound Revival
• Trio — Southbound Revival Trio with drums
Professional sound equipment can be provided for performances.
Volume is adjustable and tailored to the venue, from intimate wineries and private events to larger bars, festivals, and outdoor settings.
Indoor and outdoor performances are available. Outdoor events require appropriate protection from rain, direct weather exposure, and excessive heat.
Set times, breaks, setup requirements, event schedules, and special song requests can be coordinated in advance.
Typical Setup Requirements:
• Minimum 6' × 6' performance area for solo performances
• Additional space required for duo/trio
• Access to grounded 110V electrical power
• Covered or shaded performance area for outdoor events
• Reasonable access for equipment load-in/load-out
Services offered
Past booked events
June 2025
20
Friday
Tim Sutton live @ Canary
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Set list
Sample Set List
Our setlists are tailored to the venue, event, and lineup, with solo, duo, and trio options ranging from laid-back acoustic music to blues, classic rock, country, and southern rock.
🎸 Classic Rock & Southern Rock
- Simple Man — Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Free Fallin’ — Tom Petty
- Mary Jane’s Last Dance — Tom Petty
- Turn the Page — Bob Seger
- Have You Ever Seen the Rain — CCR
- Susie Q — CCR
- Wish You Were Here — Pink Floyd
- Ohio — Neil Young
- Can't You See — The Marshall Tucker Band
- The Weight — The Band
- Into the Mystic — Van Morrison
- Come Together — The Beatles
🎶 Blues & Guitar Favorites
- Gravity — John Mayer
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room — John Mayer
- Vultures — John Mayer
- Queen of California — John Mayer
- I Don’t Need No Doctor — John Mayer / Ray Charles
- Red House — Jimi Hendrix
- Hey Joe — Jimi Hendrix
- Cold Shot — Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Every Day I Have the Blues — B.B. King
- Black Magic Woman — Santana
- Layla — Eric Clapton
- Ain’t No Sunshine — Bill Withers
🤠 Country, Americana & Acoustic
- Folsom Prison Blues — Johnny Cash
- Take Me Home, Country Roads — John Denver
- Cover Me Up — Jason Isbell
- Fire and Rain — James Taylor
- Ripple — Grateful Dead
- The Dock of the Bay — Otis Redding
- Give Me One Reason — Tracy Chapman
- Landslide — Fleetwood Mac
- Blackbird — The Beatles
- Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles
🎤 90s, 2000s & Crowd Favorites
- Kryptonite — 3 Doors Down
- Outside — Staind
- Slide — Goo Goo Dolls
- Iris — Goo Goo Dolls
- Nothing Else Matters — Metallica
- Down in a Hole — Alice in Chains
- Where Are You Going — Dave Matthews Band
- In the Air Tonight — Phil Collins
🔥 Southbound Revival Experience
No two performances have to be exactly alike. Songs can be reworked, extended, mashed together, or opened up for blues-inspired guitar jams depending on the crowd.
Solo: Relaxed acoustic guitar and vocals
Duo: Fuller sound, harmonies and more interaction
Trio: Bigger rhythm, drums and higher-energy arrangements
From wineries and dinner crowds to packed bars, private parties and festivals, we build the set around the room.
Influences and inspiration
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🎶 Musical Influences
Tim Sutton’s sound is shaped by legendary artists known for their emotional depth, masterful guitar work, and timeless songwriting. His acoustic style is inspired by:
The Beatles – Melodic brilliance & acoustic storytelling
Eric Clapton – Bluesy soul & heartfelt guitar solos
John Mayer – Modern acoustic groove & lyrical sensitivity
James Taylor – Folk roots & smooth vocal delivery
Shawn Mendes – Contemporary acoustic pop with energy
Chris Stapleton – Raw emotion with a touch of grit
Tom Petty – Straightforward, rootsy Americana
Setup requirements
6'x6' area
110v grounded outlet
For outdoor events- shade or covered area
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