I just received the kindest note from an Event Producer who hires me for these huge Purina & Paramount Corporate events 8 times in the last 5 years. He wrote "Chris, as always, you're a pleasure to have at our events. You receive more great comments than any performer I've booked over decades of producing". I'm very thankful to be endorsed by Taylor Guitars & to play Taylor Guitars at every gig & recording session... Most of my work is solo guitar, ukulele & vocals... I'm also available as a Duo with an incredible second guitarist, or a Trio with a second guitarist & one of the finest drummers in the world... The Duo & Trio is acoustic/electric, and perfect for receptions & dancing. One thing I should mention right away.... Yes, I've got a busy schedule, and Yes, I can give you & your event the attention you need & deserve. Here's how we'll do it together.... Today we start a dialogue, however you prefer to communicate. I spend weekdays on the phone & emails with my clients, discussing & updating the musical ingredients of their event - Each event's specific details are kept on a single sheet of paper, updated constantly, and I have an email thread of our correspondence to review for detailed confirmation - As we get about 2 weeks away from your event, I'll be rehearsing your specific songs & we'll touch base often to make sure we've got the musical & logistical details completed - Unless I'm driving, singing or sleeping, I'll do my very best to instantly return your emails & phone messages. Any delay in return correspondence is due to those 3 reasons... I'll arrive at your event at least an hour before my start-time, properly prepared, properly attired & properly equipped for any size or type of venue, including locations without AC power. I bring multiple set-ups, to accommodate multiple locations & I'll set them up beforehand, to insure smooth transitions throughout your evening. I'll play the right songs at the right time, at the right volume. It's a celebration for you & your closest friends. The proper music should reflect the joyous feeling in the room, and help your guests to enjoy each other's company..... That's what I promise to do for you. It's wonderful how each event requires different music and a unique focus for each celebration, no two are alike.... Last week's musical task was a perfect example - I was sitting here learning "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler On The Roof, while at the same time, I'm polishing up three 80's "power ballads" by Van Halen & Alice In Chains for a beach wedding the day before... ya gotta laugh.... Last month it was Ed Sheeran & Lady Antebellum... For October's gig in Hawaii, they requested music by Allison Krauss, Train, Bob Marley & Richard Marx..... Recently, it was The Zac Brown Band, 2 instrumental Journey songs & a Justin Bieber tune - An odd combination, but it was all perfect. The Bride cried when she thanked me at the end of the evening..... Another party also required some Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Incubus tunes, so it's a wide world of favorite songs..... Why I love my job, reason #100.... last August 10th was my 100th event of last year, and I received this note in the mail from the client - " Dear Christopher - We are so blessed to possess a lifetime of phenomenal memories of this day. We cannot thank you enough for sharing your soothing & remarkable voice, and extensive repertoire of songs. Your composure & calmness was perfect from the moment you arrived. We are so grateful for your willingness to include a personal request during the evening. Thank you for making this day so enjoyable ".
book of love instrumental version by peter gabriel
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