| Description | Price |
| Standard three-hour solo show providing my own PA system | $250 (USD) |
| Additional hours of show (beyond three) | $100 (USD) |
| Show with special accomodations and instrumentation, excess travel, or outside use of equipment | $500 (USD) |
| Additional performers (per request) | $150 (USD) |
| Charity and benefit shows for select causes including Veterans, Police, Fire, EMS, and school music programs | $50 (USD) |
As a singer and acoustic guitarist, I play over 700 popular cover songs ranging from classic rock to pop to country, in a high-energy, crowd centric show - perfect for bars, restaurants, parties, and other events. I tailor each performance and song selection to match the audience in the room. I generally take requests, as long as they are audience-appropriate, and am happy to learn new songs at the venue or crowds request. I generally consider myself more an entertainer than an artist, and my goal is to make sure everyone in the audience is having the best time they possibly can.
= areas covered (up to 140 miles)THIS IS AN ABRIDGED LIST - THE WHOLE LIST CONTAINS OVER 750 SONGS
AHA - Take On Me
Alan Jackson - It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
All American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Beatles - All My Loving
Beatles - I've Just Seen A Face
Bill Withers - Use Me
Billy Joel - Pianoman
Blind Melon - No Rain
Blink 182 - All The Small Things
Blink 182 - Damnit
Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry
Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
Brad Paisley - Whiskey Lullaby
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69
Chris Janson - Buy Me A Boat
Counting Crows - Mr Jones
Counting Crows - Mrs Potter's Lullaby
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffanys
Don McClean - American Pie
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Eagles - Hotel California
Edwin McCain - I'll Be
Eric Church - Sprinsteen
Eric Clapton - Layla
Fall Out Boy - Sugar We're Goin' Down
Florida Georgia Line - Cruise
Florida Georgia Line - Long Live
Fountains Of Wayne - Stacy's Mom
Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh What A Night)
Garth Brooks - Friends In Low Places
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (Cake Version)
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Goo Goo Dolls - Slide
Green Day - Basket Case
Hall And Oats - Rich Girl
Hank Williams Jr. - Family Tradition
Hootie And The Blowfish - Only Wanna Be With You
Howie Day - Collide
Jake Owen - Barefoot Blue Jean Night
James - Laid
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville
Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
John Denver - Country Roads
John Mayer - Daughters
John Mayer - No Such Thing
John Mayer - Why Georgia
John Mellencamp - Jack And Diane
Journey - Don't Stop Believing
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Killers - Mr Brightside
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper - Shallow
Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours
Lustra - Scotty Doesn't Know
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Matchbox 20 - 3 AM
Matt Nathanson - Come On Get Higher
Men At Work - Land Down Under
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Nine Days - Absolutely (Story Of A Girl)
Oasis - Wonderwall
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
Old Dominion - One Man Band
Pearl Jam - Better Man
Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
Sam Hunt - House Party
Semisonic - Closing Time
Soggy Bottom Boys - Man Of Constant Sorrow
Steve Miller Band - The Joker
Sublime - Santeria
Sublime - What I Got
Taylor Swift - 22
Taylor Swift - Mean
Temptations - My Girl
The Cranberries - Zombie
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
The Outfield - Your Love
The Proclaimers - I'm Gunna Be (500 Miles)
The Rembrandts - I'll Be There For You
Third Eye Blind - Jumper
Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
Toby Keith - I Love This Bar
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Tom Petty - Last Dance With Mary Jane
Tommy James And The Shondels - I Think We're Alone Now
Tones And I - Dance Monkey
Toto - Africa
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Train - Drops Of Jupiter
Train - Hey Soul Sister
Train - Meet Virginia
Uncle Kracker - Drift Away (Gimmie The Beat Boys)
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want
Violent Femmes - Blister In The Sun
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
Zac Brown Band - Toes
For solo shows, I only need a small space, roughly 6'x6', and at least one power outlet. Additional performers or requested instrumentation may need other accomodations.
What is the type of venue (bar, restaurant, party center, public park, etc), and basic audience demographic (is it 21+, family friendly, catered to younger 25-40 or older 50+ age groups, etc). Will any of my equipment be used for additional purposes, announcements, etc?
I have multiple tiers of PA system available based on the venue size / space, and can provide basic lighting.
I can provide intermittent music as needed, either through my own device, or have the ability to plug in from the venue.
My largest solo show was to a crowd of almost 2000 people playing as the before-and-after music for a Harry Potter film premiere. I also had the privilege of playing with Dave Brubek once, and Robert Lockwood Jr twice. I was the in-house head of entertainment for a small bar / restaurant group for 15 years, and it was an amazing and fulfilling experience, and I got to work with many amazing artists and musicians over the years.
Any event where the audience feels more like my friends than my clients.
I started playing in bands during high school, and as a soloist early in college. I got my start at open mic nights and quickly turned into the most popular cover band on campus. I have continued to play in those capacities ever since.
It's almost impossible to narrow it down to just one, but some of the biggest have been John Popper (Blues Traveler), Dave Matthews, and Adam Duritz (Counting Crows). I believe the greatest song of all time has yet to be written.
My typical show is a three-hour long almost continuous performance. If I do take breaks, they will usually be less than five minutes, and only during a lull in the crowd. I try to arrive at least an hour before show time, more if it's the first time in a new location. I can extend show duration to about 4.5 hours as a soloist, or almost indefinitely if I bring in fellow musicians.
Absolutely - weather permitting I will perform anywhere. I can provide a canopy, but due to my equipment, I cannot play in rain / wet places.
I pride myself is catering my setlist to each audience - I will happily focus my playing to whatever genre or style best matches the vibe of the room. Given a little lead time, I can learn new songs at the venues request.
Most places I play at say I am their favorite performer in rotation - I have a larger songlist, more energy, and "read the room" better than many other acoustic artists.
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