I sing and play (guitar & piano) for up to 4 hours. I have a song menu of nearly 100 pop, rock, country, and jazz covers, and I take requests. If you have specific songs you'd like me to play that aren't on my list, I'll be happy to learn them for our gig. Looking forward to working with you!
I’ve followed John from Morgantown to Pittsburgh and back, seeing him three times in as many months. His talents, guitar, keyboard and voice, are matched by his use of technology. He’s pretty close to a one-man band. He helped me to get my start. I hope that I can bring as much joy to my audiences as he has brought to me.
Response from John Kolar:
Thank you very much!!
John brings a show for everyone, including pop, blues, country, and originals. He can do it all, from singing, playing guitar & piano, and handing out his signature song menus. I would gladly have him back to perform anytime!
Response from John Kolar:
thank you!
John made the gig coordination very easy and transparent through the whole process. Really delivered on the performance as well. Couldn't recommend enough.
Response from John Kolar:
thank you!!
A great musician! A talented musician who plays guitar and piano and who also has a great voice.
Was very engaging with the crowd. Had an extensive song list of over 100+ songs and received many song requests. Would definitely hire him again!!
Hired John for a party I was having. He kept it lively, snag everyone’s request, and overall was such a joy to have. In the future he will be my first choice of who to hire for a party or gig.
Response from John Kolar:
thank you!!
A beloved coworker was retiring and we hired John to perform at the retirement party. To say we were blown away by John’s performance and professionalism would be an understatement. John communicated with us through the whole process and tweaked his song choices and overall mood to our preferences. We all agreed he absolutely crushed it. We can’t recommend John enough. He made the day so special for our coworker. Thank you, John!!
John provided music for a private party I had for my nephew’s third birthday party. What ordinarily would have been a normal, run of the mill party was transformed into an absolutely electric live event. People were singing along, standing on tables, screaming, cheering, etc. John knows how to command a crowd. I was nearly in tears by the end of the show. I was so happy that I hugged John and told him I’d never forget him or the night he gave me. My nephew was so thrilled with the entertainment, he came up to me after John’s set and said, “You’re my father now, Uncle Al.” John provided me with one of the best nights of my life and you’d be a fool not to hire him too.
John came prepared with an extensive list of popular songs that he could play upon request. It made for a customized experience that my guests loved!
Response from John Kolar:
Thank you!!
John was a perfect fit for our corporate event and he played at the optimum volume to fill the room while not being too loud. He took requests off of his song menu and more! It was a great time
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
John performs acoustic guitar, piano, and sings. He plays rock, pop, country, and jazz covers. He has a song menu of nearly 100 songs and takes song requests at his gigs.
John can improvise on the piano and guitar to create a background music ambiance that's perfect for a cocktail hour. John can also play and sing covers of popular songs while engaging with the audience and taking requests from his song menu.
From the hills of Morgantown, WV, John Kolar is a guitarist, piano player, and vocalist. He regularly plays solo gigs, performing acoustic guitar, piano, and vocals, playing originals and rock, pop, country, and jazz covers. He has a song menu of nearly 100 songs and takes song requests at his gigs.
John is currently a professor of Music Media Production in The School of Music at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
If you’re looking for a solo musician for your next event, contact John!
John will bring all of his own gear for great live sound. His equipment can be used to provide live sound for audiences as small 3 people and for as large as 600 people.
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