Wichita Jack

Cape Coral, FL

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Knocking on Heavens Door

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The Weight

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The Boxer

Overview

Hello! I am a solo musician specializing in classic rock from the 60’s through the 80’s, mostly. Every song I play will be a favorite song of someone in the room. Remember all those epic songs where the lyrics made you feel something and the music was unforgettable? Those are the songs I play. Eric Clapton, Jim Croce, Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty and so much more. I have approximately six hours of material and am well versed in reading the room to choose music people will enjoy. I wouldn’t describe it as dance music, but it is definitely the best music ever written, played with skill and feeling. I am also reliable, sober and professional.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 300 minutes

What to expect

I am a solo musician. I will show up one hour before your start time and set up my sound, which is fairly small, fitting into a five by five space. I will be dressed business casual, jeans or shorts if it’s hot, and a collared shirt; clean and neat but not formal.
I will perform live music, using a loop pedal to add dimension and interest in the songs, playing rhythm and lead guitar simultaneously. I keep audience banter to a bare minimum, letting the music entertain the audience. I play very well known songs, but usually not the most overplayed songs such as Sweet Caroline or Country Roads. My goal is for every song I play to be someone in the room’s favorite song. I will clean up in approximately 30 minutes

About

Hi folks. I'm a solo musician playing rock and roll on the tropical island of Key West, Florida. As a solo guitarist and vocalist with over 25 years of playing experience, I use a loop pedal and guitar effects to achieve a fuller, deeper and more complete sound than would be expected by one performer. Nothing is pre-recorded, my live music is truly live.

I've been performing in Key West, Florida since 2012, moving here from the New England area. I have played in multiple bands over the years; everything from duos and trios up to a six piece rock and roll party band. The Wichita Jack set list includes popular rock and roll covers from the classic rock genre. I started out as a Grateful Dead tribute artist, but am heavily influenced by the likes of Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Bob Dylan and many others.

And lastly, without a listener, music means nothing. I would like to say "thank you" to the music fan who comes out to their local venues to listen to some live music. If you look around nearby, you will find many restaurants, festivals, and other venues that hire local musicians. Please continue to support these places so that local live music will not fade from this earth. Thanks for listening, and thanks for your support for local live music!

If you would like to book a private party, or hire me to play your venue, please book here on gigsalad.

Together, let's keep live music alive.

Wichita Jack.

Additional booking notes

I only need a small space, about 5x5 minimum, 10x10 is more comfortable. I need one electrical outlet. For outdoor events of course I prefer shade.

Set list

Knocking on Heaven’s Door
The Boxer
The Weight
Ripple
Old Man
Wonderful Tonight
Changes in Latitudes
Cats in the Cradle
King of the Road
The Times, They are a Changing
Althea
Leroy Brown
Mr. Bojangles
Volcano
Bring it on Home to Me
Big River
Friend of the Devil
Come Monday
Southern Cross
Tangled Up In Blue
On the Turning Away
Turn the Page
Hotel California
If it Hadn’t Been For Love
Bell Bottom Blues
Me and Bobby McGee
Margaritaville
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Cassidy
Johnny B. Goode
Wagon Wheel
Rodeo
Cracklin Rose
Brown Eyed Girl
Hey Joe
Bad Moon Rising
Don’t Mess Around With Jim
Wish You Were Here
Wanted, Dead or Alive
Layla
Fulsom Prison Blues
Brain Damage / Eclipse
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
You Don’t Know How It Feels
Sound of Silence
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Pink Houses
Breakdown
La Isla Bonita
Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard
Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
Fire on the Mountain
Good Riddance/ Time of Your Life
Bad Fish
Mary Jane’s Last Dance
Stray Cat Strut
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Mother
Sympathy for the Devil
The Boy in the Bubble
Rocking In The Free World
Under Pressure
Comfortably Numb
Hallelujah
House of the Rising Sun
Sundown

Influences and inspiration

Tom Petty
Eric Clapton
Jim Croce
Paul Simon
John Fogarty
Neil Young
Pink Floyd
Bob Seger
Jimmy Buffet
The Eagles

Setup requirements

Electrical outlet

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