Giovanni Mandala Guitarist Singer Songwriter Acoustic Guitarist from Tehachapi, CA

Giovanni PLAYS ALL YOUR FAVORITE HITS in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Standards, Country and Classical styles for your, WEDDING CEREMONY, COCKTAIL HOUR, ANNIVERSARY, BIRTHDAY PARTY or CORPORATE EVENT. Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals or Vocals covering, Frank Sinatra, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tears for Fears, Earth Wind n Fire, Kool and the Gang, Lady Gaga, CSN, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Bros, Johnny Cash, Brooks N Dunn, Tim McGraw, Neil Young, Hall and Oats, Katy Perry, Neil Diamond, Stones, Stevie Nicks, Pachelbel, Van Morrison, Beatles, Beachboys, James Taylor, ZZ Top, Train, Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Bruno Mars, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses ,Tom Petty,Elton John,Bruno Mars,Traveling Wilburys Giovanni has been playing and singing in Rock/PoP and R&B bands for many years. He has toured the country as a musician with bands such as "Von Ryans Express", "Skyline", "Kahlua" "Boy and the Innocents", and "The Brotherhood Band". As a teenager he played guitar for the some of the most famous Doo-Wop bands in the World including "The Shirelles", "The Coasters", "The Drifters" "The Olympics", "The Crests" and "The Johnny Guitar Watson Band" He toured with "Balance" "FourPlay" "The Chocklate Fudge" and "The Betty Martin Band". At just 16years Old he wrote his first original song and performed it on Sam Riddles television show " 9TH STREET WEST " after winning the then Teenage fair battle of the Bands in Los Angeles. He has opened for the bands "War" and "Brian Augers Oblivion Express" performing at the "Whiskey a Go Go","The Palladium" and "The Hullabaloo" In Los Angeles. Most recently he has released two Original Rock/Pop CD's, "Hydra" and Chattie Kathy's "Change in the Weather". These CD's are on sale through "Itunes", "CDbaby.com", "Amazon" and many other websites. He is also a Composer/Songwriter and has written TV/Film Soundtracks for Commercials ,Spots, and video production. This professional seasoned musician and performer, is now living in Southern California, and available for you to hire through the bash (formerly Gigmasters ). There are many options for your music when you choose Giovanni. He can perform as a Live Solo Acoustic Guitarist instumentalist playing all your favorite songs. He can perform as a Live Rock/Pop, Standards and Wedding singer, accompanied by his Live Solo Acoustic Guitar covering all the 60's - 90's hits. Need a Band but don't want to hire a full band because of volume or space issues? He can perform as a Live "One Man Band", Playing along with the best, studio recorded, Live musician, full band arrangement Tracks he has created at his home studio "Xcaliberstudios" thru Pro_Tools/Logic Pro He sings and plays along with these Live Musician tracks at your event. The Live Instrumentation,(Bass,Drums,Guitars,Keys,Backing Vocals,Strings, Horns Etc.) are all there as they are in the original recordings. You can sit and listen or dance to this music. You will still be able to visit and chat with your guests as the volume level is easily controllable. It's like having all your favorite bands and artists right at your party or event with a Live Musician singing and playing guitar to all your favorite songs ! It's not loud -- "Unless you want it Loud" Then He'll Rock it out for you! He can perform Original Music. How about a special original song composed just for your special occasion, like your wedding or a birthday party?- ask for details. Transport any event with the sound of music from award winning songwriter(Gold Artist Award 2007 "RadioIndy.com" )( Best song "Taken by a moment" "West Coast Songwriters Association) His song list keeps growing and growing - He will learn any songs you would like and incorporate them into his playlists to make a customized personalized music event for you. FROM PACHELBEL, Beethoven Instrumentals TO FRANK SINATRA and TONY BENNETT, RAY CHARLES Vocals to Dean Martin to Andy Williams to Johnny Mathis and the Everly Brothers, to America, Seals and Crofts, PAUL SIMON, VAN MORRISON, JAMES TAYLOR, ELTON JOHN, BILLY JOEL, STING, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Gabriel, CCR, CSNY, Bryan Adams, Ryan Adams and the Stones, Lynard Skynard, Jackson Browne, Doobie Bros, Eagles, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, and from ZZ TOP to Seal to U2 to Dave Mathews Band To JASON MRAZ to COLDPLAY, Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars, Adele, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, and many many more artists ! Whatever your event requires, you will be touched by this experienced and talented musician. Check out the extensive song list; if you don't see your favorite Song or Artist on the list simply send Giovanni an e-mail or call him directly to have it added for your special occasion. Weddings, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, corporate events, will resonate with the magical vibrations created by this seasoned performer.