Solo Musician For Hire in Orinda, CA

“We had the pleasure of having Mike play for our wedding ceremony on the beach and cocktail hour at a nearby house. We actually enjoyed the ambiance so much we extended our time with him through our dinner, which he was happy to do. Highly recommend booking him for your next event!” - Carly Contract 8/26/24 “Exceptional performance by Mike. His country and bluegrass tunes were soothing and engaging. All of our guests and our team loved having Mike be part of our day long event. Can’t wait to have him join at one of our community events again!!!” - Christina Hollingsworth 10/13/24 🌞Hello! I'm a singer-songwriter-guitarist available to play your special event. I play a wide repertoire of songs from the 50's to now. From Elvis, Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, The Eagles, Willie Nelson, and the Beatles to Tom Petty, Amy Winehouse and Chris Stapleton. (Ask for a songlist!) I'm happy to cater to the clients needs, learn new song requests, and offer flexibility.. I have over 15 years experience performing live music. Whether its solo-acoustic, duo or a full band, you can find me playing a variety of events to a wide age range. Weddings, birthdays, corporate events, Holiday events, anniversaries, festivals, and more. I have my own equipment and usually play between 1-4 hours. Covers and originals. Ask for a quote today!

Introduction: "Guitar riffs like Jimi Hendrix, vocals like Chrissie Hynde, with a smile and energy that lights up the room. " Solo top 40 classic rock/folk/pop/funk/soul/blues for all events. Whether it's playing solo acoustic, with a full band, or anywhere in between, I've been performing cover and original songs for over 25 years. My repertoire spans from the 1960s through the present, ranging from The Beatles to Bruno Mars. (Ask for my song list!) My shows and my vibe are very positive. When acceptable, I love to go out into the audience and involve them in the show. I love to perform, entertain, and bring joy to others. My goal as a singer and guitarist is to bring joy and happiness with music, songs, and smiles. 😊

Musical solutions for your corporate event, cocktail hour, restaurant, company & private celebration [...] : Not your 'daddy’s cocktail piano' - more along the lines of a post modern jukebox; from blues and jazz to the Beatles, The BEach Boys, David Bowie, Radiohead, Nirvana, Paramore [...] - guitar edition, including custom arrangements for themed events. For same day music consultation, quick turnarounds and available discounts - find our homepage and a direct line to our team via the Youtube videos (links in description). Our musical styles blend popular music and the intricacies of jazz harmony - 40s, 60s, 90s, and contemporary repertoire - arranged for one guitar, as well as ensembles of your choice: The sonic nature of the guitar allows to seamlessly merge songs and elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, or Neo Soul; to create soulful and melodic musical ambiences. The palette can go from Brian Wilson 'The Beach Boys meet Bach' to Kurt Cobain's 'Nirvana's songwriting vs. High-brow jazz'. About the musicians: We are professionally-trained (jazz) musicians with 20 years of experience in live performance, music publishing and research. Working together with the most sought-after musicians in the Bay Area, we cater towards tailoring your unique, desired musical experience. Yancy Ashby (solo guitar, arrangement, musical director) received classical training, a bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music, and studied and worked as teaching assistant for his master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music at the University of Washington - School of Music. Please feel welcome to ask for specific songs or themes to be arranged to match your event. Solo perfomance advantages: + only requires a conveniently small gear / space footprint, + the ‘band’ is always flexible to adjust the music, to meet the moment. Recent customers: Auberge Resorts - Calistoga; Palette Tea House - San Francisco; Billion to One - Awards Reception; Northeastern University - Mills College, Oakland "Lead By Learning"; Ritual at Manresa Restaurant, Los Gatos - Electro Tango for a Michelin Star Chef; Hayes Mansion - San Jose, cocktail hours; Stone Brewery; Jazz Nights - Langenau (CH); WTC Seattle; Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine 'Meeting'; University of Washington - Foundation Board Dinner; wedding receptions, Santa Rosa; Bay Clubs San Francisco; Acumen Winery - Napa; California Jazz Conservatory - Berkeley; [...]

**Available SOLO or FULL BAND** Tyler Preston's soulful southern twang and finger lickin' chicken pickin' create the perfect down home vibe for any occasion. There'll be no crying in your beer here - no matter if he's strummin' his trusty acoustic guitar in the corner or rockin' out on stage with his band, Tyler Preston's show features a wide variety of country's biggest hits from a range of artists as wide as the western sky. Boot scoot the night away to the songs of Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers and more! If you're ready for a honky-tonkin' good time with folks stomping on the tables and swinging from the chandeliers, Tyler Preston has the tunes and the talent to bring your event to life! Sound like what you're looking for? Reach out to Tyler here on Thumbtack to see more pricing options, watch videos, explore his songbook, check his availability, and get in touch directly.