Solo Musician For Hire in Schenectady, NY

Loop pedal artist well rooted in bluegrass, jazz, singer songwriter, country, and classic rock. I can deliver a dynamic and well informed performance without needing to be the focal point of your event.

"A classic voice and timeless repertoire – creating unforgettable musical experiences for sophisticated, mature listeners." Ken's singing and piano playing will evoke a lifetime of joyful memories.

IMPORTANT: Thumbtack currently does not have the ability to transfer my reviews to this business profile. To see my verified reviews, please *************************************************************** (Can't provide link here). Hello and thank you for visiting my Thumbtack page! I am a singing guitarist that plays a wide variety of crowd-pleasing songs, BUT I PROVIDE MORE than just that. Click the Read More button to see!👇🏻 - 1.👨🏼‍🎓TRAINED MUSICIAN = QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Over 27 years of performance experience, culminating in unique and exciting acoustic guitar renditions of your favorite tunes with skilled vocals. - 2.🔄 LAYERED LIVE LOOPING: All of my song performances are layered with live looping, on-the-spot and in-the-moment to make my performance sound like a full band. You will not only hear acoustic guitar and singing but also drum-like sounds as well as melodic solo lines all at the same time making for a more captivating performance. Don’t be surprised if you and your guests want to get up and dance to their favorite tunes! (Looping examples provided in demo) - 3.🎸SINGING OR INSTRUMENTAL: Whether you want something a little more energetic with quality vocals OR you’re looking for something laid back and instrumental only, I can provide both options in the same performance with ease (instrumental demo will be provided for your review). - 4.📈HIGH FIDELITY SOUND SYSTEM: My speakers are high quality with a crisp and clean sound that can accommodate and fill a large space. - 5.❤️LEARNING SPECIAL SONGS FOR YOU: Did you want to hear a song that’s not on my regular rotation? Never fear! I will be happy to learn at least one song for you and likely more! (further details pending the specific song requested) - 6.🇺🇸SUPPORTING A VETERAN: You'll be supporting a former active duty service member of the United States Military. I was in the U.S. Navy Band for 6 years. - 7.🎤🎤EXTRA WIRELESS MICROPHONES FOR YOU: Do you want to make announcements through the speakers? Or maybe you’re having a fun party and want to do a little sing-along karaoke? I bring 2 extra wireless microphones so you can do either! - 8.✅REAL TIME SONG REQUEST SYSTEM: (optional) You and your guests are provided easy access to my song request system allowing you to request any tunes from my song list from their phone. I then see your requests on my tablet in real time! (song list can be sent for review) - 9.🧼CLEAN LYRICS: All of the songs are throughly reviewed to ensure they have clean lyrics providing a comfortable atmosphere that promotes harmony across all generations and lifestyles. - 10.👍🏻CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEES: A written and signed contract between me and you will guarantee that you’ll get EXACTLY what you asked for. This is done through the Docusign company to help ensure ease and comfort. - 11.🙂CLEAR HEADED PROFESSIONALISM: No alcohol. No drugs. EVER. I’ve been sober my whole life and I’m not starting now. (I promise that doesn’t mean I’m boring 😉) - 12.🙌🏻BACKED BY 5-STAR REVIEWS: You don’t have to take my word for it; Dozens of high praise reviews from previous clients can be found on Thumbtack and Gig Salad. I would be honored to play for you. Feel free to take time to review my demo videos in the featured projects section.

**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.