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The Music
I tend to lean toward the classics and playing my own originals. I typically play around 50+ songs for a live event, so there is always something in there for everyone.
- I take requests from my songlist. I typically have a planned set list, but certainly will play them in any order.
- I am willing to learn special requests for your event if you desire.
I think the songs I play are more for a romantic setting or relaxing atmosphere. Think piano bar, dinner music, happy hour, or private party; not heavy drinking, loud, dance/party band...however, I have played those too. I play more laid-back music, because I like to relax and enjoy the music I am playing. I want people to be able to still talk (and hear) each other while I am entertaining. You probably won't not need to towel off sweat from the dance floor while listening to me.
The Performance
My music performance is perhaps slightly different than the typical band. I typically play solo, but use some excellent processing gear to enhance my acoustic guitar and vocal sounds. One of the center pieces is a Digitech vocal harmonizer. I receive many compliments on how amazing it sounds and how much it adds to the overall song performance. At this time, I do not use pre-recorded tracks (aka - backing tracks), nor any other virtual instrumentation (drum machines, etc.). I know other artist who do, and they sound great doing so. I personally tend to like the flexibility I get from not playing with backing tracks or virtual instruments, but who knows what I might toy with in the future. One thing is for sure, the virtual drummer and bass guitar player never get tired and they are always on time... :)
The Equipment
I have all my own professional audio gear. 4000 Watt QSC PA System, LED Lights, etc. All of my speakers are powered, so all I need is one 15 amp circuit. The entire LED light setup only draws 60 watts of electricity. I mention that, because a lot of places worry that a light show and power amps can blow circuit breakers. That is not going to happen with my setup. I also don't use any fogging or haze equipment, even though they make the lights look better :). I have some pictures of various setups I use in my photo album.
Some of the songs on my play list include:
40 HOUR WEEK ~~ ALABAMA (1990)
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM ~~ EVERLY BROTHERS (1959)
AMARILLO BY MORNIN’ ~~ GEORGE STRAIT (1982)
AMIE ~~ PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE (1972)
ANNIE’S SONG ~~ JOHN DENVER (1974)
BABY I'M AMAZED BY YOU ~~ TIM MCGRAW
BAD, BAD, LEROY BROWN ~~ JIM CROCE
BELIEVE IN ME ~~ DAN FOGELBERG (1984)
BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND ~~ BOB DYLAN (1963)
BORN COUNTRY ~~ ALABAMA
CANDLE IN THE WIND ~~ ELTON JOHN (1997)
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE ~~ ELVIS PRESLEY (1961)
CATS IN THE CRADLE ~~ HARRY CHAPIN (1974)
COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE ~~ ANNE MURRAY
DANNY'S SONG ~~ KENNY LOGGINS (1971)
DIXIELAND DELIGHT ~~ ALABAMA
DON'T TAKE THE GIRL ~~ TIM MCGRAW (1994)
EASY COME, EASY GO ~~ GEORGE STRAIT (1993)
FEELS SO RIGHT ~~ ALABAMA (1981)
FOLLOW ME ~~ JOHN DENVER (1970)
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES ~~ JOHNNY CASH
GOD BLESS THE USA ~~ LEE GREENWOOD (1984)
GOODBYE AGAIN ~~ JOHN DENVER
GUITARS AND CADILLACS ~~ DWIGHT YOAKAM
HOME ~~ MICHAEL BUBLE (2005)
HORSE WITH NO NAME ~~ AMERICA (1971)
HOTEL CALIFORNIA ~~ EAGLES
HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN ~~ THE ANIMALS (1964)
I DON’T CALL HIM DADDY ~~ DOUG SUPERNAW (1993)
IF I WERE A CARPENTER ~~ TIM HARDIN (1966)
I SWEAR ~~ JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY (1994)
I NEED YOU ~~ AMERICA (1971)
KING OF THE ROAD ~~ RANDY TRAVIS
LEADER OF THE BAND ~~ DAN FOGELBERG (1981)
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE ~~ JOHN DENVER
LODI ~~ CREDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
LONELY PEOPLE ~~ AMERICA (1974)
LONGER ~~ DAN FOGELBERG (1978)
LONG TRIP ALONE ~~ DIERKS BENTLY
LOST IN LOVE ~~ AIR SUPPLY
LOVE WILL KEEP US ALIVE ~~ THE EAGLES (1994)
LUCILLE ~~ KENNY ROGERS (1977)
LYIN' EYES ~~ THE EAGLES (1975)
MARGARITAVILLE ~~ JIMMY BUFFETT (1977)
MR. BOJANGLES ~~ NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND (1971)
MRS. ROBINSON ~~ SIMON & GARFUNKEL (1968)
OAKIE FROM MUSKOGEE ~~ MERLE HAGGARD (1969)
ON THE OTHER HAND ~~ RANDY TRAVIS
OPERATOR ~~ JIM CROCE (1972)
PEACEFUL EASY FEELING ~~ THE EAGLES (1972)
PLEASE REMEMBER ME ~~ TIM MCGRAW (1999)
PIANO MAN ~~ BILLY JOEL (1973)
RHYMES & REASONS ~~ JOHN DENVER
RUN FOR THE ROSES ~~ DAN FOGELBERG (1982)
SAME OLD LANG SYNE ~~ DAN FOGELBERG (1980)
SANDMAN ~~ AMERICA (1971)
SCARBOROUGH FAIR ~~ SIMON & GARFUNKEL (1966)
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD ~~ THE EAGLES (1980)
SHOULD’VE BEEN A COWBOY ~~ TOBY KEITH (1993)
SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH ~~ DAN HILL
SONG OF THE SOUTH ~~ ALABAMA
SISTER GOLDEN HAIR ~~ AMERICA (1975)
TAKE IT EASY ~~ THE EAGLES (1972)
TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS ~~ JOHN DENVER (1971)
TANGLED UP IN BLUE ~~ BOB DYLAN (1975)
TEQUILA SUNRISE ~~ THE EAGLES (1973)
THAT WAS A RIVER ~~ COLIN RAY (1993)
THE DANCE ~~ GARTH BROOKS (1989)
THE ONE I LOVE ~~ REM (1987)
THE SOUND OF SILENCE ~~ SIMON AND GARFUNKEL (1966)
THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD ~~ GORDON LIGHTFOOT (1975)
TIME IN A BOTTLE ~~ JIM CROCE (1973)
TURN THE PAGE ~~ BOB SEGER (1973)
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN ~~ LITTLE TEXAS (1993)
WHY LADY WHY ~~ ALABAMA
WONDERFUL TONIGHT ~~ ERIC CLAPTON (1977)
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