I am a local singer/musician who has been playing guitar and singing for 50 years. I played in some rock and roll bands in high school and acoustic and bluegrass bands later on. I am a multi instrument type - guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele - but I aim for acoustic guitar and vocals for my solo gigs. I have played many local smaller venues like coffee shops or restaurant. Some of venues I have played include coffee shops (Nervous Dog, Root Cafe, Corner Cup, Sweet Pea), restaurants (Szalay's Farm Market, Chick Fil A, Giant Eagle Market District, Skye Bistro), fund raisers (Bill Melver, Chris Collier), office parties (Macy's, Cuyahoga Falls Community Band, SS&G Wealth Management), festivals (PorchROKR, Hartville Second Saturday), various weddings and receptions, misc (Aeros game, CFO Library, several yard sales) and retirement centers (Danbury, Cedar Ridge, GentleBrook, Cardinal).
My goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere for listeners who enjoy listening to good music but want to chat with their friends as well. I target volumes to be heard by everyone but to not overpower conversations. I have all the equipment that I would need.
My typical show would be about three hours - that is typically what the food centered venues look for - and would consist of acoustic interpretations of classic rock songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s with some earlier and later work thrown in. Typical artists work I use include Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Moody Blues, Bee Gees, Simon & Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan. (For a more expanded list you can check my website) I am very flexible and have played shows from 30 minutes to 5 hours.
