Guitar by Ford

Ford is professional, easy to work with, talented and all-around a great guy. I definitely recommend him.

Ford made our BBQ with friends a wonderful artistic event! He is a highly skilled musician and very personable!
He is also very generous with his time playing his music! We have no complaints and everyone loved him and his music!
We will have him return for our next event!

Really enjoyed Ford’s playing with dinner and flexibility to move around a sailing ship for our wedding.

Even though we all walked too fast in my wedding he was able to make it sound like we were right on time. Ford plays the guitar so beautifully. He was very easy to work with & a true professional!!

We recently had Ford at our wedding for ceremony music and cocktail hour. Not only did he do a great job , he also is very very easy to work with . Goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy. Thanks again Ford !

I hired Ford for two back to back champagne events and couldn't have been more pleased!! His music was a highlight at a champagne BBQ at westward and then a very high end private reception the following evening. He was such a pleasure to work with and was extremely accomadating to the two very different crowd of clients I was hosting. I look forward to hiring Ford for all future events! Thank you so much, Ford!

Ford was fabulous! We had some issues with the venue space, and he made the best of it. Not only is he a great musician, but he was so nice to work with. I would highly recommend him for your event. His music was top notch!!

Ford played our Valentine's Day Brunch at our restaurant, Delicatus. He set a great tone to the afternoon. A wonderful mix of classical and modern arrangements set the perfect ambience for a romantic day. I highly recommend him and he will be on top of my list for our up-coming events. Thanks Ford!

Ford played for a public meeting and celebration we held in October. He played background while attendees signed in and chatted before the formal presentation. He is clearly accomplished, and the music selections (renditions of popular music like the Beatles), were excellent. The music weaved through the activities, drawing your attention without distracting you from work or conversation. It was relaxing and delightful. Ford is professional, arrived on time, set up easily. I recommend him.

We had Ford play a 50th wedding anniversary for my parents and he did an amazing job. We wanted to have live music that allowed for conversation - what he played was a perfect fit. He also delivered on the little things, getting there early, coordinating breaks well within the program, and managing the ferry system to Lummi Island during dry dock. We were so glad to have Ford play our event and would hire him again in a second!

Safe Harbor Free Clinic hosted its annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser on Thursday, March 5th. I am happy to say the event was a success. A big Tank You to Ford for setting the tone of the event with his varied repertoire and lovely music. I received numerous compliments.
I look forward to working with Ford in the future....his professionalism and talent made him a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him!
Sincerely,
Kimberley

This guitarist exceeded our expectations. His only requirement was an armless chair. His music kept the rehearsal dinner lively. Fords price was fair. We had no surprises, a good thing, great music enjoyed by everyone from age 2 to 90. Thank you for sharing your music with our family.

Ford is a very nice person with a smooth easy style. He plays beautifully and has a wide range of genres at his fingertips. His music fit perfectly as the backdrop for many of the day’s emotional moments as well as the focal point as people gravitated to his playing. We were very fortunate to have chosen Ford for our daughter’s wedding and his music will always be a part of our fondest memories of that day.
Thanks Ford!

Ford was great to work with and quick to respond when coordinating details. He covered details in the planning process I wouldn't have thought about, and the Flamenco/Latin background music for our dinner event turned out perfect because of his attention to detail. Many guests commented that the music was great and helped set the mood of the event.

I have hired Ford several times throughout the year to play for my place of work- Brookdale Senior Living. He can adapt his music to whatever the event is. Whether it is a Summer Nights BBQ, cocktail party, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta or a Holiday party. Is music is enjoyed by all. I would highly recommend Ford to play for any venue you are planning.

Ford played for our company Christmas Party. He was great!

We booked Guitar by Ford for a few events and our residents love him. He's done a great job of pleasing everyone that attends his concerts. Thanks for always doing such a great job here at Alpine!

Ford was very nice to work with and was very professional.
He played for our 4th Annual Wine tasting. He asked me what type of music we wanted and I asked him to play what he thought would work for the event. He did a wonderful job. We got all positive feedback and we are planning to have him play for other events.

We hired ford for a 140 person dinner event. He was easy to work with-- he showed up on time and was respectful. The music he played was perfect for the event.

We hired Ford to play at an auction as auction goer's arrived. It was the icing on the cake to welcome our guest's. Very professional and entertaining! I would highly recommend him!

Ford was everything we hoped for in a guitarist for our wedding. He was talented, professional, and had great communication. Ford was flexible enough to play for our cocktail hour then move his equipment to the ceremony location. He played a requested song to walk the bride down the isle and it was perfect. Our experience with Ford could not have gone any better.

Ford did our wedding music and reception. Friends and family commented on his very fine playing and had a great time visiting with him. We wanted a laid-back feeling environment. We trusted Ford to play whatever he wanted. When I was visiting with guests; I’d ask them what was your favorite thing at the wedding, thinking they say the cake or the smoked salmon on cucumber stuff. It was you have live guitar music and He's great.

Our event: was outdoor wedding / reception with 60 guests. background music. We did our own wedding and catering.

Ford was setup on the deck with a couple of chairs next to him, so people could visit with him.

Before the wedding Ford contacted us and helped us figure out our wedding service music details- there is a lot of little details. How long does it take walk down the aisle? How many people in the wedding party, where is the bride going to enter the area, number of guests, ect...

Ford was very professional and engaging with our group. We had a small group retirees participating in an educational vacation to Bellingham. Ford's performance was the perfect end to a wonderful day, and one that they will not soon forget!

Our club members enjoyed the performance by Ford and would have him back to play again.

Our family and friends are still raving about what an amazing party we threw and how enchanted they were by Ford's performance! We could not have wished for a better outcome and were blown away by Ford's musical abilities. Ford has a very professional but friendly demeanor and was a delight to have at our party. We have plans to hire him for our next big event!

We have had Ford play at our family restaurant for Valentine's Day and Cinco de Mayo. Each time all of our guests have really enjoyed him! Ford is very easy to work with, adaptable and flexible to the situation and very talented! Instead of taking a break every hour or half hour he continued to play during our busiest times and was able to stay longer when it didn't slow down. We would highly recommend him!

Market organizers love having Ford play at the market. He is a delight to work with, friendly and easy-going and his music is a crowd favorite with positive feedback from market attendees. His style of music is perfect for a market setting as it's enjoyed by all demographics. I would highly recommend Ford for your next event.

After our experience we all became big fans of Fords. He played a beautiful hour of music in many styles. Ford is charming and a delight... I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a private party or a special event.

Ford is very talented and his easy going no stress nature is appreciated at our events. Thanks again Ford!
Kelly Klopfenstein, DOI

Ford played at most of your weekly Friday afternoon/evening Farmers Markets. His style and song selection was a perfect background for our weekly shoppers. Often folks lingered to visit and hear him play after their shopping experience. Ford helps make our market a place where customers like to visit. We look forward to seeing him at our market this season.

Didn't really know what to expect. I mentioned it was a 50th birthday party and he advised that singing would drown out the conversation. I wanted to sing "your song" by EJ and he said no problem, showed up early to go over it and it went off without a hitch. I won't ask you to listen to it! He doesn't talk much, just sits there, smiles and plays

ford has been playing at our place for over a year, he always brings a crowd.

Everyone at our event enjoyed the guitar music very much. It was just the right touch - not too soft and not too loud. Great background music for people networking with each other.

Not sure of the Friday traffic, Ford showed up 2 hours early to ensure that he was not late to the party which I appreciated because he didn't run the risk of being late. He had all the equipment he needed appropriate for our cocktail party which was themed from the show Mad Men. He had researched the show and learned what music was going to work well with the vibe of the party. His guitar skills were apparent as soon as he started playing. Easy listening and a great set of songs that were recognizable by the melody, but also had his own twist on them. Ford fit right in with the party and the guests enjoyed chatting with him on his breaks. I felt very confident that he would respond to how the party was going and just take care of it. Very happy I found Guitar by Ford on Gig Salad!

Ford accepted our request to play for our August outdoor wedding and boy are we glad he did! He was very helpful in the planning process with offering suggestions, helping with timing,etc. and was always very quick to respond with my questions. Ford was very professional throughtout the entire process and everyone was impressed with how wonderful he played. We even had a mishap with our DJ (who showed up late!) and Ford was so flexible and was able to stay to cover until our DJ got there and set up. None of our guests even knew there was an issue! I would highly recommend Ford for your event, you won't be disappointed!

Ford's guitar performances are entertaining and engaging without being in your face. The music includes a great balance of jazz, blues, Latin, rock and really great originals too!