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Kenny Lewis
- Dallas, TX
- Guitarist
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
I provide solo acoustic guitar and vocals softly in the background or if you're looking for more of a dance party, I can also play to backing tracks for a full band sound. My song list is extensive and spans many genres and generations. Something for everyone!
12 Reviews
We booked Kenny for a surprise post-nuptials event. He was the utmost professional, arriving an hour early for set up. As the couple entered, we requested two songs, and he played them ad hoc. Did I mention his voice? He has a fantastic voice, can transition from acoustic guitar, and takes personal music requests. He also has a tremendous music repertoire and can quickly rock old-school 70s to Bruno Marr's. He's exceptionally diverse in music, and we even requested Latin music for some family salsa dancing, and he happily obliged. He has a fabulous presence and truly made our event a hit. You had better believe we would call him back to any family function and highly recommend his skills.
One of the best decisions I've made. Our guest didn't stop commenting on how good he was all night. He made our party a great success.
Thank you Kenny
Singing Guitarist
Response from Kenny Lewis:
Thank you, Richard! Your party was a blast! Let's do it again in 2024!
Kenny is an awesome musician and very professional! He played at my daughters wedding and was incredible!! All the guests told me how much they enjoyed his music. He arrived early and was great in communicating so there were no surprises the day of and he accomodated all of our song requests. You cant go wrong with Kenny!!
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We recently had the pleasure of contracting Kenny Lewis as a singer/guitarist for a corporate retirement party, and I must say that he was absolutely perfect in every aspect. Kenny did a great job in reading the room with his song selections while his voice and guitar helped to create just the vibe that we were hoping for our event. He was also very professional, reliable, and just great to work with.
First and foremost, Kenny's voice was nothing short of wonderful and his demos don't do him justice.
Not only did Kenny sound fantastic, but he also looked great on stage. His stage presence was captivating, and his genuine enthusiasm for the music was evident in every move he made. He effortlessly engaged the audience, creating an electric atmosphere that everyone, including our executives and Guest of Honor, thoroughly enjoyed.
What impressed me the most about Kenny was his ability to curate the perfect setlist for our event. He understood the type of ambiance we wanted to create and carefully selected songs that perfectly suited the occasion. It was evident that he took the time to personalize his performance and cater to the preferences of the audience.
Working with Kenny was an absolute pleasure. He was the epitome of professionalism and reliability. From our initial discussions to the actual event day, Kenny displayed a high level of commitment and dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly. He was prompt, organized, and went above and beyond to accommodate our specific requests.
In summary, Kenny is a true professional who takes his craft seriously, and his commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of his performance. I wholeheartedly recommend Kenny for any event where you want top-notch entertainment that will leave a lasting impression. Five stars are simply not enough to do justice to his exceptional talent! We will certainly hire him again!
Singing Guitarist
I hired Kenny for a corporate event. He had a fair rate, professional interactions and got nothing but rave reviews from the attendees. Music was upbeat and a great addition to the event. I would highly recommend booking Kenny!
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Kenny provided the entertainment for my 50th birthday party, and I couldn't be more pleased with his professionalism, attitude, and especially his performance! We connected by phone about a week before the party to go over the logistics, and the evening of the event he arrived and set up promptly on time. He read the mood of the room perfectly so his song selection suited everyone's tastes and really enhanced the party. It was a low-key evening so acoustic guitar and vocal are all that were needed, but next time I'll want Kenny to plug in the electric and kick it up a notch! I'd book Kenny again without hesitation.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Kenny Lewis:
Thank you so much, Brandon! Your events was so much fun and I could feel the love your friends and family in the room. I really hope we get to do it again!
Kenny was amazing. Played to the room and knew exactly what was needed went. Very talented musician and I would highly recommend
Singing Guitarist
Response from Kenny Lewis:
Thanks for the kind words, Keri! I absolutely loved working to you and hope we get to work together more in the future!
Kenny entertained for our Valentine's Day dinner in our restaurant and he was fantastic. Great guitar player and singer. He is very talented and we will definitely use him again!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Kenny Lewis:
I really appreciate the kind words, Michael! I’ve relocated to Orlando for now but loved the chance to work with you in Dallas! Maybe we’ll get another opportunity in the future!
Kenny was super easy to work with. He has a great voice and the guitar playing was top-notch! He was an excellent addition to our event!
Singing Guitarist
Kenny was very skilled, professional, and easy to work with. I would definitely work with him again!
Guitarist
Kenny was the first to respond to my event RFP, and the only one that took the time to understand our group's demographics and event details. For every email and text I sent after we confirmed, his response time was immediate and he made us feel like we were his only and VIP client. He arrived onsite for our event in advance (my apologies, I was the one late), quickly set-up, and performed with energy and passion. I received dozens of compliments from guests saying it was the best annual (company awards recognition) event they had ever attended. He needs to charge more for his gigs--- his professionalism and talent is bar none! Thank you, Kenny and Gig Salad!
Singing Guitarist
Great Guitarist and Singer. Perfectly Well Done. 5 Awesome stars. Kenny was awesome and easy to work with. He even learned a new song at the last minute. Kenny's delivery was spot on. Great voice. Chords were awesome. Voice was able to match the hard notes for most chords. Can't thank him enough for his dedication to getting us through this tough event. 3 or 4 people have since mentioned how awesome the performance was. Plan on using again but hopefully under better circumstances
Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Early in the evening, I'll play acoustic guitar and sing some lighter songs such as James Taylor, The Eagles, The Beatles, etc. If you want the evening to progress, I'll grab the electric guitar, put on some backing tracks and get a dance party started with a mixture of rock and dance spanning many decades and genres such as Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Earth, Wind and Fire as well as some 80's and 90's Rock. I can alternate between simply acoustic and the full band sound or do one or the other all night.
About
I started playing music professionally at the age of 15. I spent years touring both domestically and internationally have honed my ability to captivate an audience. Whether it be a quiet dinner or cocktail hour or a full out dance party, I have both the song list and the ability to read a room and entertain your guests for hours.
For dinner or cocktail, I generally play acoustic guitar softly in the background with vocals. For a for upbeat evening, I use electric guitar and backing tracks for a full band sound. Some gigs call for a little of both. Let me entertain you!
Additional Booking Notes
One or Two 20 amp circuits are all that I require. I provide all sound and lighting (if needed).
Services Offered
Set List
Slide - Goo Goo Dolls
Lyin’ Eyes - The Eagles
Take It Easy - The Eagles
Hotel California - The Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
Island In The Sun - Weezer
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Wonderwall - Oasis
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
3AM - Matchbox 20
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
I’ll Have to Say I Love You In A Song - Jim Croce
All Apologies - Nirvana
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
Come Monday - Jimmy Buffet
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Son’s Gonna Rise - Citizen Cope
Sitting Watching Waiting - Jack Johnson
Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
And I Love Her - The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Across the Universe - The Beatles
Blackbird - The Beatles
Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
I’ve Just Seen A Face - The Beatles
Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
Forever And Ever Amen - Randy Travis
December - Collective Soul
Mary Jane’s Last Dance - Tom Petty
Learning To Fly - Tom Petty
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Horse With No Name - America
Sister Golden Hair - America
Cherry Bomb - John Mellencamp
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Nobody Loves You When -
Eric Clapton Layla - Eric Clapton
December 1963 (Oh What A Night) - Frankie Valli
You May Be Right - Billy Joel
Amie - Pure Prairie League
American Pie - Don Henley
Mrs Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Life By The Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Chair - George Strait
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind - George Strait
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
You’ve Got a Friend - James Taylor
Your Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer
XO - John Mayer
Gravity - John Mayer
Stop This Train - John Mayer
Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain - Willie Nelson
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground - Willie Nelson
Drive - Incubus
Drifty Away - Dobie Gray/Uncle Cracker
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I’ll Be Around - The Spinners
Knock On Wood - Sam and Dave
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival Misery and Gin - Merle Haggard
Big City - Merle Haggard
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House
Something So Strong - Crowded House
I’m A Believer - Smash Mouth/The Monkeys
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
The Way You Look Tonight - Michael Buble
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
More Today Than yesterday - The Spiral Staircase
This Years Love - David Gray
Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
She Talks To Angels - The Black Crowes
Sweet Melissa - The Allman Brothers
Raining On Sunday - Keith Urban
Somebody Like You -Keith Urban
Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell
Faith - George Michael
The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
If You Could Only See - Tonic
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
One Headlight - The Wallflowers
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
Song list with tracks is more extensive and contains more current songs.
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
24k Magic - Bruno Mars
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
Your Love - The Outfield
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett
Own Worst Enemy - Lit
All The Small Things - Blink 182
What's My Age Again -Blink 182
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
Shut Up and Dance with Me - Walk The Moon
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Boogie Shoes - KC and the Sunshine Band
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
My Girl - The Temptations
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
Amarillo by Morning - George Strait
This is How We Do It - Montel Jordan
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Many More...
Influences & Inspiration
The Beatles
James Taylor
The Eagles
John Mayer
America
Bruno Mars
Jim Croce
Jack Johnson
Post Malone
Merle Haggard
Dwight Yoakam
Stevie Ray Vaughan
John Mellencamp
Tom Petty
Rod Stewart
Eric Clapton
Michael Buble
Billy Joel
George Strait
Keith Urban
Johnny Cash
Matchbox 20
Goo Goo Dolls
Maroon 5
Setup Requirements
none