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BJ Craven
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $400 & up
Overview
With over twenty years of experience performing at hundreds of weddings, private parties, and corporate events, BJ is a true professional. As a live looping artist, Craven creates the sound of a full band quickly; building drum and percussion sounds in just seconds to accompany his over 600 song playlist. Country, Classic Rock, Pop, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, new, old, it doesn’t matter, there is something for everyone. Clients even have the option to customize their own playlist for the entire event on his website! Reach out for a quote today!
12 Reviews
BJ has a great set list (pretty much everything and anything) amazing voice, he's fun and professional. Shows up when he says he'll be there!
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Mary! I appreciate you guys having me for your party!
Great job. New a ton of songs and genres. Great knowledge of his equipment was able to make his solo show sound like a band when needed.
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Will! I appreciate you guys having me play for your party!
BJ played our daughter’s rehearsal dinner and it was perfect! We had so many compliments, he played something for everyone and by the end of the night the dance floor was full! Would definitely hire him again for any of our future events.
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Colleen! I appreciate you letting me be a part of your celebration!
BJ Craven saved the day at our wedding! When our soloist couldn’t make it the week before our event, we were in a state of panic. However, BJ stepped in and was incredibly accommodating, despite the short notice. His professionalism and talent turned what could have been a disaster into a magical evening. BJ's music added a beautiful and personal touch to our special day. His performance was exceptional, and our guests couldn't stop raving about him. We are so grateful to BJ for being there for us and making our wedding unforgettable. Highly recommend him for any event!
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Makenzie! What an amazing surprise wedding that was!
I asked BJ to play a private charity function several years ago, based on the recommendation of some mutual friends. I have some experience promoting, and executing live events. To say BJ is one of the most professional persons I have ever worked with would be an understatement. His communication was always prompt, and thorough. When dealing with talent, that can sometimes be an issue. Not this time around. Not even close. When the gig date rolled around, BJ loaded in and had performed his sound check before I arrived. Once I arrived and met BJ face to face for the first time, I could tell why the communication had been prompt and thorough. He was polite, courteous, and even asked if there were any additional request I had, outside of our agreed upon conditions. I was sold on his character and he hadn’t even played yet!! Once the party started, I was floored. He is a mega talent, and our event was outstanding because of it. The room was dancing all night long, late into the evening. As a matter of fact, guest of our event bragged about BJ for weeks after the fact. Would I hire BJ again? Absolutely, and plan on doing so!!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Adam! Great event and great cause, looking forward to doing it again!
They played at our private event and we had a fantastic time! The band showed up as scheduled, set up things without issue, and played a great gig while keeping the energy up the entire time.
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Andrew, we had fun bringing the band out for change, great time
BJ played our rehearsal party this Spring and went above and beyond professionalism, to meet our needs, and make our party an "event" vs. a gig. He brought all the details we had not expected. Top notch sound system, lights, attire, and even asked our guests what songs they would like to hear. Truly a "professional" and not just your basic guy and a guitar. Will be using him again for our Christmas party and future events!
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Thys! I appreciate you having me for your party, I look forward to working w you guys again!
We've used Sandpiper Music & BJ Craven for many Corporate Events. BJ is a fantastic performer and always reaches out to communicate about what type of music or atmosphere we're looking for. He can entertain a crowd of any size or demographic. He's 100% PROFESSIONAL and TALENTED.
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Melanie! Really looking forward to working w you guys more in the future!
We host a golf tournament and needed entertainment for the after party. BJ couldn’t have been a better fit. He came through for us, provided the absolute perfect vibe for our event, and played at the perfect volume. He was efficient and so easy to work with. We look forward to having him for all of our events in the future!
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Jessica! Great tournament for a great cause, I appreciate you guys making me a small part of it!
BJ played at our Food Truck festival. From the first communication until after the event, everything he did was professional and top notch. We had so many people comment on how much they enjoyed his performance. BJ had a wide range of music that engaged every age level. We will definitely use him again for future events. We highly recommend him, just not on the date we need him!
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Sean, you guys did a great job with your food truck festival! Was stoked to be a part of it!
I was extremely pleased with the entertainment BJ provided at a reception we recently hosted. He played something for everyone and our guest were thrilled. Several have already talked to him about future events. I would highly recommend him.
Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks for having me Margaret! It was a great time!
BJ was great! We had a rehearsal dinner for 50 guests and music was just what we’d hoped it would be, so many compliments!!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Response from BJ Craven:
Thanks Lauren! It was a beautiful event, thanks for having me!
Booking Info
Price Range: $400 & up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial General Liability
What to Expect
A client can expect a tailored show just for their specific event. With a massive song selection covering tons of genres, almost any theme can be catered to. BJ's website offers a unique opportunity to create a personalized setlist just for your party. If a hands off approach is preferred, Craven's years of experience in a tourist market means no age group or taste preference will be foreign.
As a live looping artist, each song is built on stage in a matter of seconds. The sound is much bigger than just one man strumming a guitar; and whether you need ambient music to set the mood, or a dance party to celebrate, BJ can accommodate.
About
BJ has truly experienced every aspect of the music industry through is life-long professional career. As a touring original artist in his younger days, to owning a music venue, to becoming one of the top talent buying agents in the Myrtle Beach market; his professionalism is well earned. His resume includes over 2,500 gigs played to date. BJ has performed in front of over 5,000 people in amphitheaters and less than five guests for an intimate wedding reception; no event is too big or too small. Some of his previous clients include NASCAR, Live Nation, Hilton, Marriott, House Of Blues, The City Of Charleston, Myrtle Beach Chamber Of Commerce, The City of North Myrtle Beach, The City Of Greenville, The City Of Spartanburg, The City Of Columbia, The City Of Charlotte, and countless families celebrating engagements, birthdays, weddings, retirements, and other occasions.
Additional Booking Notes
As a solo artist, BJ's footprint is much smaller than larger acts. He only needs a 10' x 10' flat, hard surface with access to grounded power at the edge of the stage. All professional sound and lighting is provided by the artist.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 09, 2024 • 2:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
1999 Prince
3 Little Birds Bob Marley
3:00 AM Matchbox 20
41 Dave Matthews Band
5 More Minutes Scotty McCreery
6Th Avenue Heartache The Wallflowers
7 Summers Morgan Wallen
867-5309 JENNY Tommy Tutone
A Pirate Looks at 40 Jimmy Buffet
Africa Toto
After Midnight JJ Cale
Against the wind Bob Seger
Ain't Life Grand Widespread Panic
Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers
Ain't Wastin' Time No More Allman Brothers
Aint Too Proud To Beg The Temptations
Alabama Pines Jason Isbell
All Apologies Nirvana
All For You Sister Hazel
All I Can Do Is Write About It Lynyrd Skynyrd
All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers
All Night Long Lionel Richie
All Summer Long Kid Rock
All The Pretty Girls Kenny Chesney
All These Things I’ve Done Killers
All Yourn Tyler Childers
Already Gone Eagles
American Girl Tom Petty
American Pie Don McLean
Amy Pure Prairie League
And It Stoned Me Van Morrison
Angel From Montgomery John Prine
Angela Lumineers
Angie Rolling Stones
Anna Begins Counting Crows
Another Lonely Day Ben Harper
Another Saturday Night 1963 Sam Cooke
Ants Marching Dave Matthews
As It Was Harry Styles
At Last Etta James
Atlantic City Bruce Springsteen
Back Down South Kings of Leon
Back Home Again John Denver
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Jim Croce
Bad Fish Sublime
Bad Moon Rising CCR
Banana Boat Song Harry Belafonte
Banana Pancakes Jack Johnson
Beast Of Burden Rolling Stones
Beautiful Crazy Luke Combs
Beer Cant Fix Thomas Rhett
Beers And Sunshine Darius Rucker
Before You Accuse Me Eric Clapton
Bennie and the Jets Elton John
Better Man Pearl Jam
Better Together Jack Johnson
Big Hard Sun Eddie Vedder
Big River Johnny Cash
Big Yellow Taxi Joni Mitchell
Bitter sweet symphony The Verve
Black Pearl Jam
Black Magic Woman Santana
Black Water Doobie Brothers
Blackbird The Beatles
Blank Space Taylor Swift
Blister In The Sun Violent Femmes
Blue Zach Bryan
Blue Aint Your Color Keith Urban
Blue Moon Of Kentucky Bill Monroe
Blue Sky Allman Brothers
Boogie on Reggae Woman Stevie Wonder
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Green Day
The Boys Of Summer Don Henley
Brandy Looking Glass
Breakdown Tom Petty
Breakfast at Tiffany's Deep Blue Something
Breaking The Girl Red Hot Chili Peppers
Brighter Days JJ Grey & Mofro
Broken Halos Chris Stapleton
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Budapest George Ezra
Buffalo Soldier Bob Marley
Build Me Up Buttercup The Foundations
Buy Me A Boat Chris Jansen
Call Me The Breeze JJ Cale
Candle in the wind Elton John
Cant Get High Widespread Panic
Cant You See Marshall Tucker Band
Caravan Van Morrison
Carolina In My Mind James Taylor
Carolina Mess Ten Toes Up
Casey Jones Grateful Dead
Castle On The Hill Ed Sheeran
Cats In The Cradle Harry Chapin
Centerfold J. Geils Band
Champagne Supernova Oasis
Changes In Latitudes Changes In Attitudes Jimmy Buffett
Charleston Girl Tyler Childers
Chasin You Morgan Wallen
Check Yes Or No George Strait
Chicken Fried Zac Brown
Circles Post Malone
Cleopatra Lumineers
Closing Time Semisonic
Cocaine Eric Clapton
Codeine Jason Isbell
Colder Weather Zac Brown
Come Monday Jimmy Buffet
Come Pick Me Up Ryan Adams
Come Together Beatles
Comeback Song Darius Rucker
Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd
Coming into Los Angeles Arlo Guthrie
Copperhead Road Steve Earle
Could You Be Loved Bob Marley
Country Road James Taylor
Country roads John Denver
Cover Me Up Jason Isbell
Crash Into Me Dave Matthews Band
Crazy Seal
Crazy Love Van Morrison
Crazy Women Jupiter Coyote
Creep Stone Temple Pilots
Crosstown Traffic Jimi Hendrix
Cry Baby Cry Beatles
Cupid Sam Cooke
Curtis Lowe Lynyrd Skynyrd
Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Moonlight King Harvest
Dancing On The Ceiling Lionel Richie
Day That I Die Zac Brown
Days Like This Van Morrison
Dead Flowers Rolling Stones
Dead or Alive Bon Jovi
Diamonds on the inside Ben Harper
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes Paul Simon
Die A Happy Man Thomas Rhett
Dirt On My Boots John Pardi
Dixieland Delight Alabama
Dock Of The Bay Otis Redding
Doctor My Eyes Jackson Browne
Doin Time (Summertime) Sublime
Don't Do Me Like That Tom Petty
Don't Let Me Down Beatles
Don’t Look Back In Anger Oasis
Dont Stop Believin Journey
Dont think twice Bob Dylan
Dont Worry Be Happy Bobby McFarrin
Dreams Fleetwood Mac
Drift Away Uncle Kracker
Drink A Beer Luke Bryan
Drive Incubus
Drops Of Jupiter Train
East Bound And Down Jerry Reed
Easy Lionel Richie
Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town Pearl Jam
End of the Innocence Don Henley
Escape Rupert Holmes
Everybody Wants To Rule The World Tears For Fears
Express Yourself Charles Wright
Fake Plastic Trees Radiohead
Family Tradition Hank Williams Jr
Fast As You Dwight Yoakam
Fast Car Tracy Chapman
Fat Bottomed Girls Queen
Feathered Indians Tyler Childers
February Seven The Avett Brothers
Feel Like Making Love Bad Company
Feelin' Alright Joe Cocker
Fire And Rain James Taylor
Fire Away Chris Stapleton
Fire On The Mountain Marshall Tucker Band
Fire On The Mountain Grateful Dead
Fishing In The Dark Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Flake Jack Johnson
Float On Modest Mouse
Flower Shops Morgan Wallen
Fly Sugar Ray
Fly Like An Eagle Steve Miller
Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash
For What Its Worth Buffalo Springfield
Forever And Ever Amen Randy Travis
Fox On The Run Traditional
Franklins Tower Grateful Dead
Free Zac Brown
Free Falling Tom Petty CAPO
Friend of the Devil Grateful Dead
Friends In Low Places Garth Brooks
The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades Timbuk3
The Gambler Kenny Rogers
Georgia On My Mind Ray Charles
Gimme Shelter The Rolling Stones
Gin And Juice The Gourds
Give Me One Reason Tracy Chapman
Glory Days Bruce Springsteen
Glycerine Bush
God Gave Me You Blake Shelton
God's Country Blake Shelton
Going Going Gone Luke Combs
Going To California Led Zeppelin
Gold To Me Ben Harper
Good Hearted Woman Waylon Jennings
Good Riddance Time Of Your Life Green Day
Good Time Niko Moon
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John
Gravity John Mayer
Grey Street Dave Matthews
Hallelujah Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley
Handle With Care Traveling Wilburys
Hands to Yourself Georgia Satellites
Hanginaround Counting Crows
Hard to Handle Black Crowes
Hard to Love Lee Brice
The Harder They Come Jimmy Cliff
Harvest Moon Neil Young
Have I Told You Lately Rod Stewart
Have You Ever Seen The Rain CCR
Heading South Zach Bryan
Heard It In A Love Song Marshall Tucker Band
Heart of Gold Neil Young
Here Comes The Sun George Harrison
Hey Baby Bruce Channel
Hey Driver Zach Bryan
Hey Good Lookin Hank Williams
Hey Hey What Can I Do Led Zepplin
Hey Jealousy Gin Blossoms
Hey Jude Beatles
Hey Mama Nathaniel Rateliff
Hit The Road Jack Ray Charles
Ho Hey Lumineers
Hold My Hand Hootie & The Blowfish
Homegrown Zac Brown
Horse with no name America
Hotel California Eagles
How Mountain Girls Can Love Ralph Stanley
How Sweet It Is James Taylor
Human Nature Michael Jackson
Hunger Strike Temple Of The Dog
Hungry Like the Wolf Duran Duran
Hurricane Luke Combs
Hurt So Good John Cougar Mellencamp
I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow Ralph Stanley
I Can See Clearly Now Johnny Nash
I Cant Go For That, No Can Do Hall & Oates
I Cant Help Falling In Love With You UB40
I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love Tonight The Outfield
I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye
I Know You Rider Grateful Dead
I Love This Bar Toby Keith
I Melt With You Modern English
I Need Never Get Old Nathaniel Rateliff
I Saw The Light Hank Williams
I Shot the Sheriff Eric Clapton
I Want It That Way Backstreet Boys
I Want You to Want Me Cheap Trick
I Will Survive Cake
I Won't Back Down Tom Petty
I’ll Be Edwin McCain
I’ll Fly Away Traditional
I'll go anywhere Jake Owen
I'm Getting Ready Michael Kiwanuka
I'm On Fire Bruce Springsteen
I’m Yours Jason Mraz
If I Had A Boat Lyle Lovett
If It Takes A Lifetime Jason Isbell
If We Were Vampires Jason Isbell
If You Could Only See Tonic
Imagine John Lennon
In Case You Didn’t Know Brett Young
In Color Jamey Johnson
In The Air Tonight Phil Collins
In The Summertime Mungo Jerry
In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel
Into The Mystic Van Morrison
Iris Goo Goo Dolls
Is This Love Bob Marley
Island In The Sun Weezer
Island Song Zac Brown
Isnt She Lovely Stevie Wonder
It Aint Me Babe Tab Bob Dylan
It Goes Like This Thomas Rhett
It's Five O'clock Somewhere Jimmy Buffet/Alan Jackson
Its A Great Day To Be Alive Travis Tritt
Jack And Dianne John Cougar Mellencamp
Jambalaya Hank Williams
Jammin Bob Marley
The Joker Steve Miller
Jolene Ray Lamontagne
Jolene Dolly Parton
Joy To The World Three Dog Night
Jump In The Line Harry Belafonte
Just Breathe Pearl Jam
Just To See You Smile Tim McGraw
Karma Police Radiohead
King Of The Road Roger Miller
Kiss Prince
Knee Deep Zac Brown
Knockin on Heavens door Bob Dylan
Kokomo The Beach Boys
Kryptonite 3 Doors Down
Land Down Under Men at Work
Landslide Fleetwood Mac
Last Dance Tom Petty
Last Kiss Pearl Jam
Last Night Morgan Wallen
Late In The Evening Paul Simon
Lay Down Sally Eric Clapton
Lean On Me Bill Withers
Learn To Fly Foo Fighters
Learning to Fly Tom Petty
Leaving On A Jet Plane John Denver
Let Her Cry Hootie & The Blowfish
Let Her Go Passenger
Let It Be Beatles
Let It Ride Ryan Adams
Life Of Sin Sturgill Simpson
Lightning Crashes Live
Like A Rolling Stone Bob Dylan
Listen to the music Doobie Brothers
Little Black Submarines The Black Keys
Little Lion Man Mumford & Sons
Little Pink Houses John Cougar Mellencamp
Lodi CCR
Lonely Boy The Black Keys
Long December Counting Crows
Long Train Runnin Doobie Brothers
Lookin' Out My Back Door CCR
Lose Control Teddy Swims
Losing My Religion REM
Lost in my Mind Chords The Head and The Heart
Love Song The Cure/311
Love The One You're With Crosby Stills & Nash
Lovely Day Bill Withers
Loving Cup Rolling Stones
Luckiest Man The Wood Brothers
Lyin' Eyes Eagles
Maggie May Rod Stewart
Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf
The Man In Me Bob Dylan
Man of Constant Sorrow Ralph Stanley
Maneater Hall And Oates
Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet
Marry Me Thomas Rhett
Maybe Im Amazed Paul McCartney
Me & Bobby McGee Kris Kristofferson/ Janis Joplin
Me And Julio Paul Simon
Melissa Allman Brothers
Mess Is Mine Vance Joy
The Middle Jimmy Eat World
Midnight Rider Allman Brothers
Millionaire Chris Stapleton
Miss Ohio Gillian Welch
Miss You Rolling Stones
Momma Tried Merle Haggard
Moondance Van Morrison
More Than My Hometown Morgan Wallen
Motorcycle Drive By Zach Bryan
Mr Bojangles Jerry Jeff Walker
Mr Jones Counting Crows
Mrs Robinson Simon & Garfunkel
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
My Girl Smokey Robinson
My Hero Foo Fighters
My Love Open The Door Pete Townsend
My My Hey Hey Neil Young
My Own Worst Enemy Lit
Never Been to Spain Three Dog Night
Night Moves Bob Seger
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down The Band
No Rain Blind Melon
AND THAT'S JUST THROUGH "N", hundreds more.....
Influences & Inspiration
BJ's influences are almost too numerous to cover. From Chris Stapleton, Ed Sheeran, Zack Bryan of today, back to Van Morrison, The Allman Brothers, The Beatles, & Motown of yesterday. He's played 80s themed parties, , country parties, 90's themed parties, reggae themed parties, bluegrass get togethers, the list goes on and on.
Setup Requirements
Grounded electrical power (normal 120V outlet)
10' x 10' Flat Hard Surface