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Whitewater, WI Acoustic Guitar | Julius Bindrim III
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Acoustic Guitar from Whitewater, WI  (42 miles from Rockford, IL)
Julius has played main stages at Summerfest, Wisconsin State Fair, Jefferson Co Fair, Waukesha Co Fair, many Fests including Cedarburg Strawberry Fest, Port Washington Fish Day as well as traveling and playing around the states from Texas, New Orleans, Georgia, Illinois etc. He is featured on recordings with the band iScintilla. Julius is combining a unique acoustic guitar solo act with live looping/layering techniques, adding a second guitar, mandolin, bass, percussion and/or harmonies all... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Whitewater, WI  (42 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Verona, WI Acoustic Guitar | Chuck Denison: Just Plain Pretty Guitar
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Acoustic Guitar from Verona, WI  (56 miles from Rockford, IL)
Chuck Denison -- Just Plain Pretty Guitar. I set the mood for your event with background music: recognizable songs from the 1960s and 70's, or a classic piece like Pachabel's Canon, or a standard from the Great American Songbook. With over 50 years experience, I play lots of styles, feature a wide and deep repertoire, and can even take some requests. I play pretty, fingerstyle guitar through my own small amp, all I need is a plug. I am easy going, easy to work with, and "Keep my calm when... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Verona, WI  (56 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Cary, IL Classical Acoustic Guitar | Ken Rothacker-Over 120 Gigmasters Bookings!
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Classical Acoustic Guitar from Cary, IL  (42 miles from Rockford, IL)
I believe that live music creates a unique feeling, a special energy, and an ambience that simply cannot be duplicated. I have played at hundreds of weddings,concerts,special occasions, corporate events, and church functions. My clients appreciate the fact that, while I play my own unique arrangements of both familiar classics and pop, jazz, and Beatles tunes, I also have the experience and ability to learn and arrange their special favorites upon request. Additionally, I perform a... (more)
Classical Acoustic Guitar from Cary, IL  (42 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Lombard, IL 60's Hits Acoustic Guitar | Ken Slauf
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60's Hits Acoustic Guitar from Lombard, IL  (60 miles from Rockford, IL)
Having live music can make any event magical. For decades, Ken has delighted audiences with his own style of folk, blues, rock and jazz. From intimate dining venues and coffeehouses to college concerts and outdoor festivals, Ken's warm voice and acoustic guitars create a unique space with great songs and a warm vibe. He connects with his audiences and as one person said... we feel like we're listeining to an old friend in our living room. In a solo performance, expect the unexpected. ... (more)
60's Hits Acoustic Guitar from Lombard, IL  (60 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Deerfield, IL Acoustic Guitar | Todd Kessler
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Acoustic Guitar from Deerfield, IL  (60 miles from Rockford, IL)
My name is Todd Kessler and I am most well known for my time on Season 3 of NBC's The Voice. I have been singing at events for over 10 years and can perform solo or with a band, for Ceremonies, Parties or Cocktail Hours. Song lists and payment information available upon request. You can check out my original music at or (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Deerfield, IL  (60 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Kenosha, WI Rock Acoustic Guitar | Eric Algae Duo
Rock Acoustic Guitar from Kenosha, WI  (60 miles from Rockford, IL)
Eric Algae Duo perform a huge variety of dance songs ranging from: Yacht Rock and Southern Rock 80s/90s/00s Top 40's Hits plus some Country. Channeling some the greatest Duo's of all time, you're bound to heard everything from Hall & Oat's to the The Black Keys in a evening full with heavy vocal harmonies and a huge amount of rhythm.? Ultimately, Eric Algae thinks of himself as more of an action man than a dreamer...but who's to say for sure. Nevertheless, a soulful singer and... (more)
Rock Acoustic Guitar from Kenosha, WI  (60 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Hoffman Estates, IL Pop Singer | Tom Cash
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Pop Singer from Hoffman Estates, IL  (50 miles from Rockford, IL)
**Gigmasters new 2019 Rising Star Award for Top Pop Singer** Wedding professional DJ services with live performance upon request. (I always get my guests up and dancing) Fun 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and current pop & rock. MOST DIVERSE SONG LIST ON GIGMASTERS CURRENT TO CLASSIC. Tom Cash is a solo act that sings and plays acoustic guitar. Tom Cash also can sing with backing tracks to give a full band sound. Perfect for the Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail hour, Reception, private parties,... (more)
Pop Singer from Hoffman Estates, IL  (50 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Wheaton, IL Classical Guitar | Jim Perona
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Classical Guitar from Wheaton, IL  (56 miles from Rockford, IL)
***WINNER OF "TOP NATIONAL GUITARIST" ON GIGMASTERS, "BEST OF WEDDINGS" ON THE KNOT & "BRIDE'S CHOICE AWARD" ON WEDDINGWIRE!**** My name is Jim Perona and thank you for visiting my Gigmasters page! Music is my passion, my profession, and I can't wait to share more about it with you! I've been performing at weddings, corporate parties, restaurants, private events, & much more FULL-TIME for over 8 years now & the clients have spoken - I am amongst the top-reviewed solo guitarists in the... (more)
Classical Guitar from Wheaton, IL  (56 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Naperville, IL Classical Guitar | Scott Johnston
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Classical Guitar from Naperville, IL  (57 miles from Rockford, IL)
Please check my audio and video samples. I am a classical guitarist, which means I have a set list of music, and I don't really take requests (with a few exceptions!). I just play, providing the perfect background music for your event. I have a large repertoire that is always expanding and I will provide guitar music that is diverse and varied. Private parties, lunch or dinner events and certain planned events are perfect for the classical guitar! I have been performing on the classical... (more)
Classical Guitar from Naperville, IL  (57 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Milwaukee, WI Acoustic Guitar | Bret Huotari
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Acoustic Guitar from Milwaukee, WI  (75 miles from Rockford, IL)
Over the past couple years I have performed at hundreds of gorgeous venues across the Midwest, and had the opportunity to grow my knowledge and share it with other musicians from many different backgrounds, as well as learn from them. I've organized and rehearsed with many different instruments under short time constraints and love the challenges I'm faced with each new request. Fast forward to the now: I'm performing public shows either at festivals or bars with my musicians friends or... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Milwaukee, WI  (75 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Sun Prairie, WI Acoustic Guitar | Helen Avakian
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Acoustic Guitar from Sun Prairie, WI  (64 miles from Rockford, IL)
Helen Avakian is the 2014 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion. She is an extra versatile acoustic guitarist and vocalist. Her repertoire ranges from the Beatles to Adele, plus she has many appealing original love songs and other songs for just about every occasion, as well as guitar instrumentals. She holds a Master's Degree in classical guitar performance and she accompanies Flamenco dancers at Bard College. She also has an extensive repertoire of classical guitar and Flamenco music.... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Sun Prairie, WI  (64 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Wilmette, IL Acoustic Guitar | Rick D. Frank
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Acoustic Guitar from Wilmette, IL  (69 miles from Rockford, IL)
Classical style - Jazz to Pop - 5 Star Reviews-- My music makes your event unique, memorable & enjoyable for all. I play a wide mix ranging from Jazz like Sinatra, Michael Buble, & Tony Bennett to pop artists like Adele, Jack Johnson, Train to the Beatles, to Bach and the classics among many others. You'll hear melody, chords, bass and even percussion with just the guitar in a song list that's always expanding! Please click REVIEWS now to read great things that a wide group of clients... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Wilmette, IL  (69 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Milwaukee, WI Acoustic Guitar | JOE WRAY
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Acoustic Guitar from Milwaukee, WI  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
I am a full time professional musician with over a decade of live performing. I perform 3-6 days per week for just about every type of event both public and private. Corporate, weddings, birthday parties,... you name it, I've played them all. My song catalog consists of hours upon hours of crowd pleasing tunes from just about every genre. Tailoring the set list to your specific needs is always an option. I provide all of my own sound and lighting equipment. No matter the size of your... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Milwaukee, WI  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Rock Acoustic Guitar | Cary Kanno
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Rock Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (73 miles from Rockford, IL)
Cary has been playing music for over 14 years. He has logged over 1000 stage performances as a solo act and with multiple bands. As an acoustic solo act (guitar, ukulele, harmonica, kick drum) he has performed at bars, clubs, private functions, weddings, and colleges. His library of over 700 songs cover the gamut from rock to funk to folk, to pop. He is a very strong guitar/ ukulele/ mandolin player, using a loop sampler to lay down multiple guitar and vocal lines in a live setting. ... (more)
Rock Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (73 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Acoustic Guitar | Jacob Sweet
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Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (72 miles from Rockford, IL)
Jacob Sweet is passionate about playing music and that comes through in every aspect of his performance. Whether it is custom tailoring his song choices to your wishes or helping you determine the best size ensemble (solo, duo, etc.) for your event, it is Jacob's goal not just meet, but exceed your expectations. Jacob is a seasoned musician, with over 20 years of performing experience as a full-time professional. In that time he has performed thousands of shows, concerts, festivals, club... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (72 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Acoustic Guitar | Kevin Brown Guitar
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Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (81 miles from Rockford, IL)
Kevin Brown Guitar is a small business that provides instrumental guitar music for special occasions such as weddings, corporate events, private parties etc. We offer solo guitar, or guitar with added instruments like violin or cello. Additionally we offer small jazz groups such as duos and trios. For an additional fee we can also include a microphone for the officiant or MC. Founder Kevin Brown is a seasoned professional guitarist with over 10 years of experience providing music for... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (81 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Acoustic Guitar | Ed Czorniak - Acoustic Guitarist
Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (77 miles from Rockford, IL)
Ed is an instrumental guitarist and has been playing the guitar for over 50 years in various local bands and plays all genres of music. He plays a variety of dazzling finger style arrangements from various artists including songs by The Beatles, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and many more. He has studied under some of the great guitarist of our generation including Tommy Emmanuel, Frank Vignola, John Knowles and many others. Please visit his YouTube channel, Some Guy... (more)
Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (77 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Rock Acoustic Guitar | Ross_Childs
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Rock Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
My name is Ross Childs, and I am a writer, musician, comedian, actor, and entertainer. Also, I like to rock. More specifically, I enjoy playing classic songs live with a lot of energy for people who enjoy hearing classic songs being played live with a lot of energy. I have played both original and cover music all over these United States, from Texas to Connecticut, all to screaming crowds. In addition to playing guitar in a variety of styles for over a dozen years, I have trained in improv... (more)
Rock Acoustic Guitar from Chicago, IL  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Classical Guitar | Neil Dixon Smith
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Classical Guitar from Chicago, IL  (73 miles from Rockford, IL)
I am a solo classical guitarist based in Chicago. I've been performing professionally since 2004 for all sort of events, parties and get-togethers: private dinner/cocktail parties, banquets, corporate receptions, gallery openings, memorial services, weddings, and increasingly, concert performances. At the core of what I do, I perform a unique repertoire of classical, popular and folkloric music of Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, etc.), stemming from a... (more)
Classical Guitar from Chicago, IL  (73 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Singer Guitarist | Denny B.
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Singer Guitarist from Chicago, IL  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
Denny B. is a singer-guitarist with 25+ years experience performing in bars, restaurants, private functions, and weddings. He plays fun, crowd-pleasing songs from the 60's to present and he can learn your special favorite song on request. His song list is extensive-close to 500 songs- and it covers most genres (rock, alternative, country, blues, R & B, soul, and traditional). His main influences, and artists he covers best, are Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Mumford and Sons, Bob... (more)
Singer Guitarist from Chicago, IL  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Evanston, IL Flamenco Guitar | Martin Metzger
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Flamenco Guitar from Evanston, IL  (71 miles from Rockford, IL)
Martin Metzger is one of the most experienced and versatile guitarists in the Chicagoland area. Martin performs regularly for weddings, corporate events, house parties, restaurants, festivals, benefits, schools and other events. His playing style is both warm and expressive, creating an ambience that delights and enlightens. His musical tastes range from Flamenco, Flamenco Jazz, Rumbas, Brazilian Jazz, Latin Jazz, Classical to Pop music. Martin has been performing for over 32 years, and has... (more)
Flamenco Guitar from Evanston, IL  (71 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Classical Guitar | H.F. Guitar Chicago
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Classical Guitar from Chicago, IL  (67 miles from Rockford, IL)
As a Gigmaster's featured five star, award winning guitarist, Hector Fernandez incorporates Flamenco, Jazz standards, Classical, South American, and other World Music styles into his vast repertoire. A fully insured and incorporated full time musician, Hector has performed regularly at Chicago's finest music venues with local and internationally acclaimed artists and continues to provide quality entertainment for priviate events, weddings, festivals, and numerous public events. He was... (more)
Classical Guitar from Chicago, IL  (67 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Woodridge, IL Singer Guitarist | David's Bazaar
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Singer Guitarist from Woodridge, IL  (62 miles from Rockford, IL)
DAVID'S BAZAAR is an established solo vocal-and-acoustic-guitar act based in the western suburbs of Chicago. As the name implies, DAVID'S BAZAAR offers up a hodgepodge of musical wares - from rock to pop to folk to country, from the fifties to 2018, from the intimately familiar to off-the-beaten-path gems, from fiercely artistic to silly fun. DAVID'S BAZAAR has played hundreds of shows over the years, both public and private, including performances at restaurants and bars, neighborhood... (more)
Singer Guitarist from Woodridge, IL  (62 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Plainfield, IL Singer Guitarist | Eddie Bartley Music
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Singer Guitarist from Plainfield, IL  (64 miles from Rockford, IL)
Eddie Bartley Music is an Acoustic act that transcends music covers probably starting in the 50s to the present. Eddie likes to find those musical Gems that seem to be timeless no matter what decade they were written in. Eddie is a veteran multi instrument musician that has been performing live music since the 80"s. He Found out 5 years ago that he could play Guitar and harmonica at the same time and struck out on his own to start performing Solo Acoustic. Always Changing and... (more)
Singer Guitarist from Plainfield, IL  (64 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Singer Guitarist | John Narcissi-Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist
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Singer Guitarist from Chicago, IL  (77 miles from Rockford, IL)
John is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has been studying and playing music for over 15 years and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in music. John has been playing publicly as a solo artist since 2010. A classically trained vocalist, John's voice can cover a wide range of music and describes his music as Americana, with a British influence. John will electrify and entertain a broad audience at public and private venues, both large and intimate, with his 3+ hour... (more)
Singer Guitarist from Chicago, IL  (77 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Westmont, IL Singer Guitarist | Franklintunes
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Singer Guitarist from Westmont, IL  (64 miles from Rockford, IL)
I have more current live videos on my website http://*******.**********.**********.*** or YouTube under Franklintunes. Franklin is a solo performer with backup musicians available,I can be the focus of the event or the background music.I have a broad music selection that range from dinner music to upbeat dance music.I performed on Celebrity Cruise Lines In Europe and the Caribbean.Including songs by I am a solo performer with backup musicians available,I can be the focus of the event or... (more)
Singer Guitarist from Westmont, IL  (64 miles from Rockford, IL)
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Chicago, IL Country Singer | John Mark
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Country Singer from Chicago, IL  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
Hi and thank you for viewing my profile! I am a solo acoustic musician specializing in mostly Country music covers from the 1980's through today. I also perform acoustic covers from other genres and am constantly adding, but I would say that Country is my strongest genre. When you hire me, you will be getting a professional artist and quality musicianship. I am able to provide my own sound or use existing venue sound. The songlist included on my profile here is not all inclusive, only... (more)
Country Singer from Chicago, IL  (78 miles from Rockford, IL)
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