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David James has toured his music all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico offering live, professional guitar and voice; 4+ hours of cover songs in classic + modern rock/pop and r&b/soul genres. Planing something extraordinary? David is also a talented stilt walker!
David is available for private parties, corporate events, public events, festivals, weddings and other family gatherings. David is great to have as a centerpiece performance or to be a complimentary/ambient addition to your event.
Want to hear your favorite songs? David can learn them! People tell him all the time they love his versions “better than the original.” See if he can top your favorite artists!
13 Reviews
David James brought a wonderful element of surprise and whimsy to our event. Our senior residents enjoyed his great costume, stilt walking and balloon animal making skills. Thanks David James for making our carnival a memorable one!
Stilt Walker
Response from David James:
I had so much fun! Thanks for bringing me on for the party and congrats on winning the pie contest!!!
David MADE our wedding! We cannot get over how magical he was! We are from Florida and our guests, along with us want to book him for all events back home! We are still amazed by how wonderful he was…is! Thank you for making our day!!!
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Thank you so much for having me be part of it. I’d 100% come see you all in fla :) Congratulations my friends!
David performed at my birthday party last night and was absolutely perfect for what I wanted. And that's not just my opinion. Everyone felt the same way. He was able to read the room and engage at exactly the right times and in the right way. His music, singing and song selection were all excellent. And he even learned three new songs at my request. I highly recommend him and hope to have him play at future events.
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Such a pleasure to play for you Chris! I had a great time with you and your friends and the rounds of trivia were truly entertaining. Thank you so much for the kind words :) Take care until next time!
David performed for a Holiday Fundraising event at our senior living community. We really enjoyed his performance- singing all of the holiday classics while playing acoustic guitar. We had several guests asking for his contact information for future bookings and would love to have David perform at our community again the future!
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
I had a great time playing for you all! Thank you for the lovely review. Happy holidays and hope to see you again soon!
David was incredible. Great communication even during the booking process. He arrived and started on time, was very professional, and engaged with the audiences. BEAUTIFUL voice and acoustic guitar. He performed for our residents at a senior living facility, providing entertainment for both our assisted living and memory care residents. He was so kind to every resident he interacted with. We hope to have him back with us soon!
Singing Guitarist, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Oldies Music
Response from David James:
Thank you so much, Marica :) It was such a pleasure meeting and playing for all of you. I can wait to come back!
We hired David to play during the cocktail hour of our wedding and he was incredible! He even learned custom songs for us that we requested. Would definitely hire him again.
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
It was the perfect summer wedding. I was so glad to be there for it. Congratulations Sadie and Jesse!
It was a pleasure booking David for our wedding. He learned a new song for my ceremony and delivered a beautiful version. David's singing and guitar skills were spot on for what we invisioned. He is talented, thoughtful and a good communicator. I recommend him for any event.
Wedding Singer
Response from David James:
Thank you so much for having me there, Emily! Wishing you and Carl all the best on your journey together.
David was awesome. Showed up early, was willing to be flexible with regard to weather and mood, and stayed around to keep serenading after he could've easily said goodbye. Really knows how to read a room and can change accordingly.
And that doesn't even cover the important part: what a voice! Really excellent musician and singer, we could've listened to him play for hours more. Highly recommended.
Wedding Singer
Response from David James:
Michael, thank you so much for the kind words. It was so great to meet you all and to be a part of the day :) Cheers, my friend!
David was great! He sounded beautiful and he was very professional.
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Thank you, Mary. I could tell it was a really moving and special evening for all the attendees and I was honored to be a part of it.
David played for a Christmas party I hosted and really helped make the event great. He was flexible with the event, intuitive and responsible to what was happening as the evening progressed (example - when to play background music and whether to play upbeat songs). I also appreciated he was self sufficient and made everything easy for me, he had easy setup but still a very nice sound system. He’s a great musician with wide range, the guests loved him - highly recommended!
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Thank you so much for the very kind review, Scott. That was a really fun night. I’d happily play for you and your friends again anytime!
I hired David James for a 50 person dinner event in early November and he was amazing. His performance matched the quality seen in his videos on his profile. Great voice, great choice of music, and a nice guy! Highly recommend and would book him again in the future.
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Thank you so much, Lauren! It was lovely to meet you :) I had a great time playing your party, and what a handsome little tapas bar that was!
This is my third time hearing David play a few sets and he’s always amazing! Great energy and plays all the classics! I would 100% book him for your next event, you won’t be disappointed!
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Thank you, Phoenyx! I’m so happy that my performance resonates with you this way :)
David was wonderful! We highly recommend him for your gig. We hosted a White Attired cocktail party in our downtown apartment. Prior to the event, he was great at communicating with us. During the event, he was very entertaining and did a great job of matching his songs with the crowd. PLUS he's a great musician! We would book him again!
Singing Guitarist
Response from David James:
Thanks so much for the review Sean! I had such a great time playing for you all. My favorite part was the impromptu karaoke 😂 Cheers!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $250-2000
Languages: English
What to Expect
David has extensive experience playing in a variety of settings and can tailor his performance to the needs of your event. This means, he can play loud and exciting, soft and ambient, formal or casual, with or without interacting with the audience. Just let him know what your vision is for your occasion.
If you'd like to hear your favorite songs, he can be sure to perform them. With enough notice, he can learn and perform anything you want to hear.
Some of his favorite artists that he regularly perform selections from include Bill Withers, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Otis Redding, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Elton John, Louis Armstrong, Steve Winwood, Elvis, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beach Boys, Sublime, Pearl Jam, Earth Wind and Fire, and Bob Marley.
Additional Booking Notes
I can provide/run my own sound system if you would prefer not to provide one. I perform with a Bose L1 Pro8 Portable Line Array System.
Input list:
(1) XLR vocal
(2) 1/4" guitar
Services Offered
Influences & Inspiration
Some of David’s favorite artists that he regularly perform selections from include Bill Withers, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Otis Redding, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Elton John, Louis Armstrong, Steve Winwood, Elvis, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beach Boys, Sublime, Pearl Jam, Earth Wind and Fire, and Bob Marley.
Setup Requirements
Just electricity!