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Terry began playing guitar in 1967 at the age of 10. His first teacher Sam Maratos in Clearwater, FL did not use a pick but instead played "fingerstyle" songs such as "Spanish Eyes" on a pre-war Martin dreadnaught. This was the first of 3 fingerstyle guitar influences, and this one was right off the bat.
A couple years later Terry bought a Les Paul deluxe influenced by Dickey Betts, then later a Stratocaster influenced by Richie Blackmore. Then came fingerstyle guitar influence #2 - Steve Howe of Yes playing "Mood for a Day". Next he bought a classical guitar and started to self study a Segovia classical guitar book. Then after 10 years of playing professionally from 1976 to 1986 in the Mid-west and Florida, he secured a computer job in Dallas, TX and the guitar took back seat until 1995.
In 1995 he bought his first steel string acoustic guitar and started to teach guitar lessons part time in local music store. One day a student handed over a CD “Acoustic Beatles Songs” by Greg Bennett - the light-bulb went off (influence #3) and the journey thru fingerstyle guitar was on again. Nowadays the guitar influences and favorites include: Sal DiToria, Pete Huttlinger, Mark Hanson, Laurence Juber, Gregg Bennett, Eric Schoenbrg, Gregg Carmichael, Tommy Emmanuel, Jesse Cook, Ottmar Liebert.
Also to be mentioned is loving to sing easy listening "deep cuts" from albums, the songs that did hit the air waves but still today seem fresh! CSNY, America, Poco, Beatles many more!
= areas covered (up to 200 miles)
= free travel (up to 25 miles)
------Instrumental Guitar List------
Artist Author
America Traditional
Annie’s Song John Denver
Arthurs Theme Christopher Cross
Beyond the Sea Charles Trenet
Bouree in E Minor Bach
Bretts Boogie Brett Duncan
Brooker Creek Terry Premru
Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) Traditional
Determination Rag Brett Duncan
Downtown Petula Clark
Entertainer, The Scott Joplin
Febeleben Terry Premru
Hill Street Blues Theme Mike Post
Jewels II Brett Duncan
Josie Steeley Dan
Katie Dwyer Traditional Irish
Key To Your Heart Sal DiTroia
Little Martha Duane Allman Dickey Betts
Look at the Sky Sal DiTroia
Love And Marriage Jimmy Van Huesen
Minuet in G major Bach
Minuet in G major Beethoven
Monaghan’s Jig Traditional Irish
Mood for a Day Steve Howe
Overjoyed Stevie Wonder
Pristine Moment Terry Premru
Querencia Ottmar Liebert
Romanza Traditional Spanish
Seventy Six Trombones Meredith Wilson
Solace (Mexican Serenade) Scott Joplin
Something I’m Afraid to Say Sal DiTroia
Sukiyaki Kyu Sakamoto
Surfer Girl Beach Boys
Suwannee River Stephen Foster
Take Five Paul Desmond
The Water is Wide Traditional Scottish
Waiting For a Train Jimmy Rodgers
Yellow Moon Brett Duncan
*Instrumental Beatles
All My Lovin
Here Comes the Sun
Here, There, Everywhere
Hey Jude
I Feel Fine
I Wanna Hold your Hand
I'm Looking Through You
In My Life
It’s Only Love
Julia
Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
Mother Nature’s Son
Norwegian Wood
Penny Lane
The Fool on the Hill
When I’m Sixty Four
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Yesterday
You Won't See Me
Your Mother Should Know
*Instrumental Wizard of Oz
Over The Rainbow
It Really Was no Miracle
Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead
The Coroner’s Song
Lullaby League
Lollipop Guild
We Welcome You To Munchkinland
We’re Off to See the Wizard
If I Only Had a Brain
The Merry Ol land of Oz
If I Were King of the Forest
*Instrumental Bossa Nova
A Day in the Life of a Fool
Girl from Ipanema
Meditation
Quite Nights of Quiet Stars
*Christmas
O Come O Come Emanuel
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bell Rock
Greensleeves (What Child is This?)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Ding Dong Merrily on High
The Christmas Song
*Sacred
Abide With Me
Amazing Grace
At the Cross
Hills of the North Rejoice
How Great Thou Art
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Sweet Hour of Prayer
There is a Fountain
Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus
Hymn Triumphant
Sheep May Safely Graze
--------Easy Listening with Vocals-------
6th Avenue Heartache The Wallflowers
A Long December Counting Crows
Alison Elvis Costello
All I Have to do is Dream Everly Brothers
Always On My Mind Willie Nelson
Amie Pure Prairie League
Annie's Song John Denver
Blackbird The Beatles
Blue Sky The Allman Brothers
Carefree Highway Gordon Lightfoot
Chokin in ¾ Time Thomas Jeffery Hill
Country Roads John Denver
Crazy Love Poco
Day After Day Badfinger
Dead Flowers Rolling Stones
Don't Dream it's Over Crowded House
Fields of Gold Sting
Friend of the Devil Grateful Dead
From The Beginning Emerson Lake & Palmer
Georgia on my Mind Ray Charles
Green Tambourine Lemonpipers
Guitar Man Bread
Helplessly Hoping CSNY
Her Majesty The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun The Beatles
Homeward Bound Simon/Garfunkel
I Am a Rock Simon/Garfunkel
I Need You America
I Saw The Light Todd Rundgren
If You Want To Sing Out Cat Stevens
I'm a Believer Neil Diamond
Imagine John Lennon
It's Too late Carol King
Layla Eric Clapton
Light My Fire The Doors
Long May You Run Neil Young
Love Her Madly Doors
Mellisa The Allman Brothers
Midnight Rider Greg Allman
Mr Bojangles Bob Dylan
Mr Tambourine Man The Byrds
Norwegian Wood The Beatles
One Toke Over The Line Brewer & Shipley
Panama Red New Riders of the Purple Sage
Rain Drops Keep Fallin B J Thomas
Ramblin Man The Allman Brothers
Red Rubber Ball Cyrcle
Revolution The Beatles
Riders on the Storm The Doors
Sandman America
Sentimental Lady Fleetwood Mac
Sister Golden Hair America
Southbound Train Crosby Nash
Stardust Hoagie Charmichael
Strawberry Fields The Beatles
Summer Breeze Seals & Crofts
Summer In The City Lovin Spoonful
Sundown Gordon Lightfoot
Sunny Side of the Street Hoagie Charmichael
Sunshine Go Away Today Jonathan Edwards
Tequila Sunrise The Eagles
These Days Greg Allman version
Tin Man America
Truck Driving Man Tom T. Hall
Ventura Highway America
Wasted on the Way CSNY
Welcome Back John Sebastian
Whr Evrybdy Knws Yr Nme (Cheers) Gary Portnoy Judy Angelo
Wichita Lineman Glen Cambell
Wildflowers Tom Petty
Would You Like To Play Guitar Bing Crosby
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere The Byrds
You've Got a Friend James Taylor
1 Parking space, 1 wall outlet
Any special entrance instructions, a contact person at the venue.
I bring all sound equipment, no lights.
I can provide amplified recorded music from my personal collection that fits the same as the gig (instrumental or easy listening with vocals)
Playing instrumental guitar at many nice public and private events at beautiful residences and upscale public venues such as Tarpon Yacht Club, St Pt Yacht Club, Unvisity CLub of Tampa (34th floor City One Centre bldg) The Bon Appitte, The Don Cesar, The Vinoy, Renaissance Inn at International Mall, Avila County Club, Largo Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center.
My favorite events are any type of banquet in a upscale setting i.e. Mothers Day Brunch from 10a-3pm at The Renaissance Inn at Tampa International Mall.
I started giging in a Southern Rock band originals and covers, traveled throughout the mmid-west and central Florida. I am a retired document developer, software engineer and have worked for NCR, ATT, New York Life, Fidelity Information Services amoung others!
I was first influenced by Led Zep and Jimmy Page, then came Ritchie Blackmore with Deep Purple. But really big time influenced by Dicky Betts and the Allman Brothers. Then back to my roots on acoustic guitar, Tommy Emmanual, Chet Atkins, Mark Hanson and many many others. Blue Sky still a big favorite
I'm only easy going, serious and a bit of a perfectionist.
6-9pm seems to be the most common time. I will arrive 60-90 minutes before the downbeat or start time. Generally I play three 50 minute sets and take two 15 minute breaks.
I love to play outside especially during beautiful weather 65-85 degrees. There will need to be shade or an upcharge for me to bring a tent. There must be a power outlet within 25 ft or let me know to bring 75 ft extension.
I'll need 2 weeks per special request song (vocal songs only) Feel free to choose any from list.
If you review the song list you will find a wide selection of instrumentals and the format of the vocal songs are mostly Easy Listening.
The Renaissance Inn at Tampa International Mall
The Whistle Stop in Safety Harbor
The Daybreak Cafe in Tarpon Spgs
Stirling Wine Bar in Dunedin
The Renaissance Inn at Tampa International Mall
University Club of Tampa 34th Floor of City One Centre (old Gte/Verizon bldg dwntwn)
St Petersburg Yacht Club
Tarpon Springs Yacht Club
The Vinoy (Fred's Steak House)
The Don Cesar Hotel
The Bon Appetit
Avila Coutry Club
Largo Cultural Center
Tarpon Springs Performaing Arts Center
The Whislte Stop
Sponge City Brewery
Daybreak Cafe
Stirling Wine Bar
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Recording Session
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
Jazz
Latin Jazz
Christmas
Easy Listening
Background Music
Acoustic
Covers
Vintage
Classic Rock
Brazilian
Instrumental
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist
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