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Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero)
- Denver, CO
- Guitarist
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $650-$6,500
Overview
Gio's singing, piano, and guitar skills will dazzle your guests with virtuosity, whether it's packing the dance floor with old favorites, or setting the perfect ambiance for a dinner.
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• Singing 100s of crowdpleasers, from the 60s to modern music
• Playing a full repertoire of classical pieces, flamenco numbers, and jazz standards
• 10+ years of experience playing weddings, corporate functions, and personal occasions
• Also plays accordion, banjo, mandolin, oboe, flute, ukulele, bass guitar, and drums
17 Reviews
Gio is awesome! Showed up with plenty of time for setup and played beautifullyand professionally throughout the event. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you, Gio!
Guitarist
Excellent artist, passionate about his work, on time, efficient set up and tear down. Amazing skill. So much appreciated
Guitarist
Response from Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero):
Thank you for the kind words Jonathan, it was an honor to be a part of such a special occasion!
We were delighted Gio was available for our event, his music added so much to the evening. Besides being a talented musician, Gio is wonderful to work with. He was very professional and pleasant, and made an effort to ensure the setup was perfect. It's no wonder we heard many positive comments from our guests. Thank you, Gio, we look forward to working with you again!
Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Gio was great. He helped with my grandmothers funeral and was so kind throughout the process. The music was beautiful just what we asked for.
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Gio's music was so wonderful and added a special element to our event. He was incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and really listened to what we were looking for at the event. Would highly recommend working with him for your next event!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Response from Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero):
Thank you Anna! I enjoyed and appreciated being a part of the fundraiser!
Gio was great. He was very responsive, on time, didn't need any help with set up, played music for two hours without a break, played songs that fit the theme. I would definitely book him again and recommend to others.
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero):
Thank you for having me Svenja, I enjoyed the campfire theme very much and love performing singalongs!
Guests were culturally diverse...Gio's versatility in playing instruments originating from foreign lands astounded the guests ...Gio is amazing...I am glad he was part of our event!
Classical Guitarist, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist
Response from Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero):
Thank you so much for having me, Marsha! What a beautiful event!
Gio was incredible! I hired him for my husbands 70th backyard Birthday. Gio and I chatted a lot about the music my husband likes, he knew them all! As it does in Colorado in the afternoon, it started raining a bit and Gio kept playing with a trash bag over his piano and playing with one hand and it sounded terrific. Besides being an incredible musician, Piano and Guitar, he was on time, communicated, super polite and kind. I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
Guitarist, Pianist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Singing Pianist
I hired Gio for two corporate events in July. I was wildly impressed with him from the very beginning. Gio was communicative, professional, kind, and incredibly talented. I would recommend Gio for any event you’re looking to make a splash at.
Flamenco Group, Latin Band, Guitarist
Gio was easy to work with and was very flexible when it came to our last minute change in plans due to weather. He had a great attitude throughout our time with him and was very responsive. We were so happy that he agreed to play for us and really made our night that much more enjoyable!
Singing Guitarist, Singing Pianist
Response from Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero):
Thank you so much Regan! It was a blast playing for you guys, I'm glad the weather allowed us to take things outdoors!
Gio was the best party entertainment I've ever experienced. Couldnt have been easier to work with. Definitely ask him to play his own music. We'll be inviting him every time.
Jazz Pianist, Multi-Instrumentalist, One Man Band, Pianist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Singing Pianist, Guitarist
Response from Gio Barabadze (Gio Bard Zero):
Thank you Matt! I loved being a part of your special evening and look forward to being in touch in the future!
Gio is a talented musician and versatile band leader. We’ve used him many times for different types of jazz shows. He and his crew never disappoint.
Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Gio is a wonderful musician, but what I really appreciated was his communication and flexibility throughout the process. He was able to weave one of our friends into the performance, and it added so much to our wedding day. Highly recommend Gio for personalized, authentic, beautiful live music.
Guitarist
We hired Gio to provide background music for our monthly chef's supper club. He was absolutely phenomenal. He brought his piano and guitar and would switch instruments during the chef's presentations. Our guests commented right away on his lovely piano playing but our jaws dropped when he started playing Spanish guitar. What a talent. He was timely and professional and his selections and volume level were perfect for the evening. We booked him to come back next quarter.
Classical Pianist, Singing Guitarist
Gio could not have been more professional for our wedding. He came well prepared and had clearly put time and effort into learning the 5-6 pieces for our wedding ceremony. He worked great with our vocalist/cantor and was clearly a very experienced and skilled classical pianist.
Couldn't recommend more
Classical Pianist
Best pianist in Denver. 10/10
Classical Pianist, Singing Pianist
This guy absolutely blew us away with his Chopin and solo jazz arrangements. Highly recommend, your guests will be impressed.
Classical Pianist
Booking Info
Price Range: $650-$6,500
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Russian, Georgian
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Available only upon request, please inquire
What to Expect
Whether you're looking for an engaging singer who knows your guests' favorite songs, beautiful instrumental music for a fancy dinner, or a wedding professional with years of experience — I got you covered! I can put together a solo musician package or duo, trio, full band, or big band with horns/strings for any occasion, across many different genres and time periods.
My RCF Evox 12 sound system is frequently considered the best column array system on the consumer market and puts out excellent sound quality. For events with 300 people or more, I use multiple setups spread throughout the space to get better coverage, and for 1k+ people events I work with a sound engineer to make sure your guests get the best audio experience possible.
I will arrive at least an hour early (earlier for some events) to ensure adequate setup time and will conduct myself with utmost professionalism, informed by 10+ years in the business.
About
Classical/jazz pianist, talented singer, and skilled Latin guitarist, Gio has performed at venues like the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Newman Center for Performing Arts, and Dazzle Jazz Lounge, captivating audiences across Colorado.
A sought-after private event performer, Gio plays at weddings, corporate functions, and personal celebrations, his repertoire spanning hits from the 60s to modern crowd-pleasers, hundreds of beautiful instrumental pieces, and technical skill on his instruments that leave audiences spellbound.
Gio studied classical piano at Tbilisi State Conservatory and jazz at MSU Denver. He received vocal training with opera singer Ekaterine Chambers. Inspired by Marty McFly shredding "Johnny B Goode" in Back to the Future as a teenager, Gio learned hundreds of classic rock solos on guitar and later got enamored with Flamenco, Bossa Nova, Bluegrass, and other styles. Gio also spent 20+ years learning to play accordion, banjo, harmonica, flute, mandolin, ukulele, bass guitar, and drums.
Additional Booking Notes
I travel with all my own equipment. My equipment includes:
• RCF Evox 12 PA system
• 3 additional speakers, for larger events or multiple rooms
• 12 channel mixer
• Three corded microphones, two wireless mics, and mic stands
• Many 1/4" and XLR (mic) cables
• 1/8" and RCA Aux cables
• High quality musical instruments
• An entire production team, for premium events
I will have the ability to run any outside music through my PA, whether its my own playlists for breaks in between live sets or special music requested by the client.
Services Offered
Set List
I never play the same setlist twice and will craft a package tailor made for you and your musical taste and vibe. If that includes new material, I will learn it in a timely manner. I have special song lists for various holidays too, available by inquiry.
These are all the songs I regularly perform in different categories.
**Pop/rock/cover songs:
"Walking in Memphis" - Marc Cohn
"Counting Stars" - One Republic
"Just the Two of Us" - Bill Withers
"Lean on Me" - Bill Withers
"Ain't no Sunshine" - Bill Withers
"Blinding Lights" - The Weeknd
"September" - Earth, Wind, and Fire
"Valerie" - Amy Winehouse
"Dancing in the Moonlight" - Toploader
"Locked Out of Heaven" - Bruno Mars
"Scientist" - Coldplay
"Clocks" - Coldplay
"Yellow" - Coldplay
"Shut Up and Dance" - Walk the Moon
"Fly Me to the Moon" - Frank Sinatra
"My Way" - Frank Sinatra
"Nature Boy" - Nat King Cole
"Another Love" - Tom Odell
"Tennessee Whiskey" - Chris Stapleton
"You Are the Best Thing" - Ray LaMontagne
"Piano Man" - Billy Joel
"I Want You Back" - Jackson 5
"Don't Stop Believing" - Journey
"Radioactive" - Imagine Dragons
"Stand by Me" - Ben E. King
"Iris" - Goo Goo Dolls
"Under the Bridge" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - Stevie Wonder
"Fire and Rain" - James Taylor
"Wild World" - Cat Stevens
"Desperado" - Eagles
"Hotel California" - Eagles
"Imagine" - John Lennon
"Crazy" - Gnarles Barkley
"Let it Be" - Beatles
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" - Beatles
"Hey Jude" - Beatles
"Johnny B Goode" - Chuck Berry
"Proud Mary" - Credence Clearwater Revival
"Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison
"Moondance" - Van Morrison
"Tiny Dancer" - Elton John
"Your Song" - Elton John
"Rocket Man" - Elton John
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" - Elton John
"Sweet Dreams" - Eurythmics
"Ring of Fire" - Johnny Cash
"Hurt" - Johnny Cash
"Heart of Gold" - Neil Young
"Harvest Moon" - Neil Young
"Old Man" - Neil Young
"I can see clearly now" - Johnny Nash
"What You Won't Do For Love" - Bobby Caldwell
"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen
"Beast of Burden" - Rolling Stones
"Shout" - Tears for Fears
"Wish You Were Here" - Pink Floyd
"Mr Tambourine Man" - Bob Dylan
"Blowin in the Wind" - Bob Dylan
"Enter Sandman (Jazz Version)" - Metallica
"Hallelujah" - Leonard Cohen
"Suzanne" - Leonard Cohen
"Dance Me to the End of Love" - Leonard Cohen
"Stairway to Heaven" - Led Zeppelin
"Over the Hills and Far Away" - Led Zeppelin
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Paul Simon
"Country Roads" - John Denver
**Classical Piano Pieces:
Nocturne in E-flat - Chopin
Nocturne in Bb Minor - Chopin
Nocturne in C# Minor - Chopin
Waltz in C# Minor - Chopin
Grand Vals Brilliante - Chopin
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor - Chopin
Etude in A-flat (Aeolian Harp) - Chopin
Etude in C Major - Chopin
Etude in E-flat - Chopin
Prelude in E Minor - Chopin
Prelude in D-Flat Major (Raindrop) - Chopin
Fantasie-Impromptu - Chopin
Prelude and Fugue in C Minor - Bach
Prelude and Fugue in C Major - Bach
Jesu: Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Canon in D - Pachabel
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Liebestraum - Liszt
Un Sospiro - Liszt
Consolations - Liszt
Moonlight Sonata (3 movements) - Beethoven
Turkish March - Mozart
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Reverie - Debussy
Prelude in C# Minor - Rachmaninoff
Impromptu on G-flat Major - Schubert
Gymnopedies and Gnossiennes - Satie
Intermezzo No. 2 - Brahms
**Latin guitar/Flamenco tunes:
Alfonsina Y El Mar
Gracias a la Vida
Mediterranean Sundance
Entre dos Aguas
Samba pa Ti
Manha de Carnaval
Wave
Desafinado
Corcovado
One Note Samba
Lamp is Low
How Insensitive
Blue Bossa
Spanish Romance
**Jazz Standards:
Misty
Autumn Leaves
Blue in Green
Georgia on My Mind
Take Five
Have You Met Miss Jones
Stolen Moments
Nica's Dream
A Song for My Father
Stella by Starlight
So What
All the Things You Are
Cherokee
Lament
Four
Autumn in New York
New York State of Mind
Unforgettable
Someday My Prince Will Come
Giant Steps
'Round Midnight
A House is Not a Home
Body and Soul
Confirmation
Billie's Bounce
Blue Monk
C Jam Blues
St Louis Blues
Freddie Freeloader
Equinox
Bag's Groove
Footprints
I've Got Rhythm
Night Train
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
Sophisticated Lady
The Intimacy of the Blues
On Green Dolphin St
Take the A Train
Tea for Two
Yardbird Suite
Mood Indigo
Basin St Blues
When the Saints Come Marching In
St James Infirmery
All of Me
Summertime
Setup Requirements
I travel with all my own equipment. My equipment includes:
RCF Evox 12 PA System
5 mics and mic stands
Many 1/4' and XLR (mic) cables
1/8" and RCA Aux cables
I will have the ability to run any outside music through my PA, whether its my own playlists for breaks in between live sets or special music requested by the client.