| Description | Price |
| Wedding Ceremony (up to 1 hour total) | €500 (EUR) |
| Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Reception (up to 2 hours total) | €850 (EUR) |
| Memorial Service (up to 1 hour total) | €500 (EUR) |
Stephan Kane is a world-class classical guitarist with a distinctive style that blends virtuosity with a love for classical and popular music. He hails from Kailua, Hawaii, where he gained recognition for his performances at weddings in the idyllic jungles and beaches of Oahu and Kauai. Later, he expanded his career in the bustling San Francisco Bay Area before relocating to Germany. Stephan's playing has been described as exuding the passion of Spain and characterized by exquisite sensitivity and lyricism.
With more than 13 years of experience in the industry, he has played at weddings and events in the USA and throughout Europe.
Stephan has an extensive repertoire that spans from Bach, Schubert, and Granados to contemporary artists such as Jason Mraz, John Legend, and The Beatles. His music has reached audiences at over 300 weddings and events, including high-end corporate events hosted by brands like Ferrari, as well as celebrity couples. His performances bring a unique touch to any event, showcasing his boundless passion and joy for the guitar, and displaying seamless virtuosity that is sure to warm the hearts of his listeners.
When working with Stephan, he maintains open communication with clients throughout the entire process. Prior to the event, he discusses timing, repertoire, and placement. Clients can select specific pieces from his diverse music library, which caters to all musical tastes. Stephan provides his own industry-leading amplifier to ensure high-quality, balanced sound throughout the performance space. With his eclectic musical background, he infuses his playing with a singular talent and intuitive musicality that audiences of all kinds can enjoy.
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
Sample Wedding Repertoire:
Bridal Chorus – R. Wagner
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach
Ave Maria – J.S. Bach-Gounod
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Missing Three – Jake Shimabukuro
Romance – Francisco Tárrega
Wedding March – F. Mendelssohn
Sample Contemporary Repertoire:
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Across The Universe - The Beatles
All of Me - John Legend
All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera
At Last - Etta James
Beauty and the Beast – Theme from Beauty and the Beast
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Beyond the Sea - Jack Lawrence (Bobby Darin)
Blackbird - The Beatles
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Cherry Wine - Hozier
Crepuscolo sul mare (from Ocean’s 12) - Piero Umiliani
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Falling Slowly - Once (The Swell Season)
Fix You - Coldplay
For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her - Simon & Garfunkel
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley (Leonard Cohen)
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Here There and Everywhere - The Beatle
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
In My Life - The Beatles
La valse d'Amelie - Yann Tiersen (Theme from Amelie)
Let It Be - The Beatles
Life - The Avett Brothers
Lucky - Jason Mraz
Magic - Colbie Caillat
Marry Me - Train
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Missing Three - Jake Shimabukuro
Moon River - Henry Mancini (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
Night and Day - Cole Porter
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Power of Love - Celine Dion
Return to Pooh Corner - Kenny Loggins
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Romeo & Juliet - Dire Straits
Storybook Love - Theme from The Princess Bride
Summertime - George Gershwin
Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Pelagia’s Song (Cpt.Corelli’s Mandolin) - Stephen Warbeck
Somewhere Over the Rainbow– “IZ” version
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
With Or Without You - U2
Wild World - Cat Stevens
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
Your Song - Elton John
Sample Classical Repertoire:
J.S. Bach -
● Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007
● Bourrée from Lute Suite No. 1, BWV 996
● Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod)
● Two Minuets (the Notebook of Anna Magdalena)
● Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Francisco Tárrega -
● Capricho Arabé
● Lagrìma
● Adelita
● Gran Jota
● Estudio in E minor
Canon In D - Johann Pachelbel
Ave Maria - Bach-Gounod
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Malagueña – Spanish Traditional
Romance – Spanish Traditional
La Catedral - Agustin Barrios Mangoré
Sevillana (Fantasia) - Joaquin Turina
Ständchen - Franz Schubert
Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner, arr. Tarchara
Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Tarchara
Ode to Joy (Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee) – L.V. Beethoven
Gymnopedie No. 1 - Erik Satie
Trumpet Voluntary – Jeremiah Clarke
Symphony No. 7, ii. Allegretto - L.V. Beethoven
Sonata in A Major, K. 208 - Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D Major, K. 178, L. 162 - Domenico Scarlatti
Tatiana - Antonio Lauro
Prelude No. 1 - Heitor Villa-Lobos
Mazurka-Choro - Heitor Villa-Lobos
VI, from Etudes Simples - Leo Brouwer
Six Lute Pieces of the Renaissance - Oscar Chilesotti
Heath - Andrew York
Snowflight - Andrew York
Selected studies from Opus 60 - Matteo Carcassi
Selected studies from Opus 35 - Fernando Sor
Tango - José Ferrer
Carnavalito, from Suite Del Recuerdo - José Luis Merlin
Sample Hawaiian repertoire:
Anjuli - Barry Flanagan of HAPA
Ē O Mai - Keali'i Reichel
Hawaiian Wedding Song - Charles E. King
Island Style - John Cruz
Kipahulu - Carl Hoku Rasmussen
Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u - Olomana
Lei Manoa - Barry Flanagan of HAPA
Missing Three - Jake Shimabukuro
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World – “IZ” version
Wahine Ilikea - Dennis Kamakahi
White Sandy Beach - Izrael Kamakawiwo'ole
A regular-sized chair without arms
No electric outlet needed - my setup is complete battery powered
I need only directions to the venue and/or ceremony site. It would also be helpful to know when I can access the venue for setup and also if there is a point of contact person I could get in touch with.
I provide all of my own sound equipment, unless there is an in-house speaker system already in place.
This is not really applicable since I am usually performing on the guitar.
Absolutely! I am based between Berlin and San Francisco and I can travel to events anywhere in the world.
I performed at a house wedding right on the beach in Lanikai and Adam Divine and his girlfriend at the time, Chloe Bridges, were friends of the groom and they danced to my arrangement of Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours." It was really sweet and they are now married today. Another highlighted wedding memory was when I performed at the historic Asian Art Museum in San Francisco for 500 people.
Weddings of any size.
I started performing for weddings and events in 2009 and have played for over 500 events since then. I have mentored other musicians to become expert wedding musicians as well.
The Beatles have been the most influential in the way of arranging songs for the classical guitar. Performers that have influenced me include Segovia, Jason Mraz, John Legend, and Christina Perri. Composers that have influenced me include Bach, Beethoven, and Tarrega.
15 minutes to set up equipment
6 hours maximum length
Absolutely! I have a battery-powered system that doesn't require any access to power outlets. As long as the temperature is above 58 degrees F or 14.5 degrees C, I am happy :)
Quoted prices include your choice of songs found within my current guitar repertoire at https://stephankane.com/weddings. However, I am also happy to take custom song requests and specially arrange something for you on the classical guitar. There is an extra fee for this service depending on the song.
Breathtaking, elegant, and beautiful are the most common words that others use to describe my playing. I have been complimented by previous clients as a "guitarist's guitarist" and sounding like a harp with the character, versatility, and personality of a guitar.
A typical wedding ceremony may look something like this:
-Prelude: music begins 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony as guests arrive
-Processional: A piece of your choosing from my repertoire is played to accompany the bridal party’s walk down the aisle
-Bridal Processional: A piece of your choosing from my repertoire is played to accompany the bride’s walk down the aisle
-Special Music: (Optional) signing of the marriage license, candle lighting ceremony, or other
-Recessional: A piece of your choosing from my repertoire is played at the end of the ceremony
Ferrari International
Miele USA
Adam DeVine - Film/TV Celebrity
Allegra Edwards - TV Celebrity
Clayton Snyder - TV Celebrity
Some notable venues I have performed at:
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA
Cornerstone Winery, Napa, CA
Allied Arts Guild, Menlo Park, CA
Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, HI
Halekulani Hotel, Waikiki, HI
Turtle Bay Hotel Resort, North Shore, HI
Presidio Officer's Club, San Francisco, CA
The Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
Pulgas Water Temple, Redwood City, CA
Nestldown, Los Gatos, CA
La Playa Hotel, Carmel, CA
Mission of St. Peters and Paul, Waimea Bay, North Shore, HI
Loulu Palm Estate, North Shore, HI
Chabot Space & Science Center, Piedmont, CA
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA
The Mountain Terrace, Woodside, CA
Callahan's Mountain Lodge, Ashland, OR
Mt. Hood Oregon Resort, Mt. Hood, OR
Sheraton Kauai Resort, Koloa, HI
Lake Tahoe, CA
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