Dave Barton - Acoustic Favorites Guitarist from Richmond, VA

Been There And Done That! He's opened for The Beach Boys, 38 Special, Dave Matthews, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett, Kansas, Marshall Tucker Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and many others! Dave got his start playing bars at 16 on a fake ID and his journey to becoming a full-time performer has been chocked full of many great adventures to say the least. Like the time he opened for The Beach Boys- and who was backstage checking him out- the guys from America they just happened to be hanging out. Talk about jitters! To have performed full-time for over 15 years is a feat matched by only the best entertainers in the mid-atlantic region. Dave Barton has performed for presidential candidates, corporate groups, anywhere great acoustic music is welcome. As a member of BS&M (he's the B), Dave has performed from New York to Puerto Rico to France and played well over a 1,200 gigs. He's performed for Hillary Clinton, Richard Dailey ( mayor of Chicago) and countless other political personalities (Ollie North) He is also a former full-time performer with Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. and Music Education major (cum laude) from Virginia Commonwealth. It's about having a GREAT time! Variety is the key. Dave takes requests, does impersonations, and plays everything from Jimmy Buffett to Dave Matthews with ease. He carries a state of the art sound system and maintains an ever growing mailing list. You'll notice a strong commitment to detail from beginning to end and a flair for spontaneity. Everybody in the room must have a blast. The ticket is variety, entertainment, and a smile says Dave! WEDDINGS! Show The LOVE! - Dave can learn most ANY song - Dave is an experienced emcee - Dave can DJ - Dave is a full time pro and knows the ins and outs of a wedding A-Z - Dave has played most every location in VA - Dave is flexible, can bring 2 PA's if needed - Dave can dress the way YOU expect Got FUN music? Need an experienced emcee? How about a PRO to learn a special song? How about a no-cheese promise? Can do! Dave has performed at weddings both solo and with his band THE BS&M BAND from France to New York to Puerto Rico. Dave will help plan the reception of a lifetime by helping out in any way, bringing attention to detail, energy and class. Upbeat time-tested songs, bouquet toss fun (how about " Another One Bites The Dust") and classic slow dances to help insure the perfect day! He helps out along the way weighing in with direction if needed and solutions when required -all part of the deal. One Va Beach wedding planner insists on Dave being on board for all of her most prestigious events. Read what the Washington Post wrote about BS&M, Dave's band: "BS&M have developed a strong following on the East Coast owing as much to their showmanship as to their song craft." A personal note from Dave: I take every event seriously and promise to show up early and stay late. I do not drink. As a full time pro with a family ( I have wife and 3 year old) I promise to deliver what your event needs and support your vision of great day!