Kyle Mercer
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 89 Verified Bookings
Allison T. said “I am beyond happy we booked Kyle for our event. Prior to the event he was already great - pleasant, flexible, so nice. And then on the day of, his performance…”
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"Fingerstyle Guitarist Performing Modern and Classic Songs"
John has become the entertainment go-to for many events. Known for his stylistic mix of nylon string guitar and modern pop arrangements, John creates an unforgettable musical experience and adds just the right touch to any event.
He is a former Warner Music recording artist and Cirque Du Soleil musician and has performed all over the world. From the Beatles to Coldplay and from Sinatra to Stevie Wonder, John's guitar arrangements are very lyrical, lively and entertaining. Hire John to add a special touch to your event making it even more unique and memorable.
John was great and just the kind of entertainment we were looking for! Very pleasant, talented man!
John was awesome. He was easy to communicate with, showed up on time, and performed beautifully during a company holiday dinner.
John Scott was so wonderful! He is a talented musician and the selections of music that he played were perfect for our event. Highly recommend! Such a pro!
Having him there added so much to our event!
Talented, reliable and pleasant to work with!
John did a great job! We hired him for a 40th Fiesta for my sister in law, and everyone thought he did a great job. It was just the right amount of background music to set the tone for the event without overwhelming the conversations and noice level. We really appreciated having him there!
John was very nice and profesional, great soft music , perfect for the event . I would recommend him anytime.
Thank you John!
John's beautiful music really enhanced our event.
He was prompt, personable and professional.
Highly recommend.
John was awesome! I would highly recommend him for any event. He was easygoing and professional and brought life into our Grand Opening. Thank you so much!
John Scott arrived early and set up professionally. His music was the perfect ambience for my outdoor birthday party. Highly recommend.
John had great and quick communication. He was on time, professional and great to work with. I would hire him again for any occasion.
We were so lucky to have John play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! He brought such a special touch to these moments. He was prompt, professional, flexible in song requests, and overall just a joy to work with. I got so many compliments about how great his music was and how it was a memorable part of our wedding. Thank you so much John!
John was very well received by our guests. He was easy to book and communicate with during our planning. We received several compliments from our corporate guests on the fun covers and nice touch it brought to the ambiance of our venue.
Thanks to John for his professionalism and incredible skill. He played a wide variety of music at our party and everyone loved his music.
John is a wonderful artist and musician. So great to work with and our guests were so impressed. His music was perfect and he is just a great guy. Will most defintely hire him again.
Live music provided
John was spot on and helped make a fitting memorial perfect .
Perfect for our corporate dinner. John is responsive, professional, and extremely talented. The clients enjoyed the music and said that they would definitely like to hire him again!
John was incredible. Made our event a great success. Highly recommend!
Do not hire anyone else!!! John is amazing! He made our event so special! So happy we found him!
Great guy. Super talented! A wonderful addition to our reception. Highly recommend!
John was punctual, had great communication and was so kind. He was the Perfect addition to our Baby Shower. His selection of music was on point! I will most definitely be using him again.
John was professional reliable and a great addition to our retirement party
This was not my event personally. It was the wedding of my niece. John is a knowledgeable guitarist. Present but not showy. A pleasant person. Well mannered, gentle, humble, easy and works well into your design for the occasion. I highly recommend him. I wish he had more opportunity to play or jam that night. He's the kind of guy you could listen to play or talk to all night. Great job John!
Price Range: $250-500
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability Vendor Event Insurance
With a range between a full lively sound to a relaxing chill ambiance. John is a one-man show proving a full sound. Pleasing to the ear and interesting to the eye to watch John perform intricate solo arrangements of modern tunes and classic standards as well as his use of looping with his looping pedal; allowing him to sound like several musicians at once. John provides his own sound system, lights and stool. His set up is quick and non-invasive. John's set-up is so minimal and user friendly that he can perform just about anywhere (indoor/outdoor) adding a special touch to events without any inconvenience to the client.
Guitarist and recording artist, John Scott Evans, is a versatile musician who blends a multitude of styles into his own sound.
John has performed with Cirque Du Soleil and has shared the bill with an array of notable artists across the globe including the legendary Chet Atkins.
Born and raised in Atlanta Georgia, John began learning the guitar at the age of 10 by his father who was also an accomplished guitarist. He later went on to study at various music schools including the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA.
Having lived as a professional musician in Atlanta, Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, John has performed as a touring sideman and session player for artists and groups including Cirque Du Soleil, Corrinne May, Carissa Vales, Billy Ray Cyrus, Mark Shultz, CBS Studios, Allen Levi and many others.
John's previously released album Above The Sun was re-released by Warner Music Singapore throughout Asia.
All John requires is shade/umbrella if it's an outdoor performance and a power outlet within 100ft. He provides his own extension cord up to 100ft if needed.
December 13, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 02, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 25, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 14, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
May 24, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
May 18, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 12, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 14, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
December 03, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 10, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Grand Opening |
October 23, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 22, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Personal Occasion |
September 17, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 12, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 25, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 03, 2021 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 11, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 06, 2020 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 23, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 08, 2020 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 21, 2019 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 28, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Baby Shower |
July 28, 2018 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Retirement Party |
December 06, 2014 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
1. Africa (Toto)
2. Apologize (One Republic)
3. Banana Pancakes (Jack Johnson)
4. Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
5. Blackbird (The Beatles)
6. Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
7. Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
8. Change The World (Eric Clapton)
9. Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
10. Classical Gas (Mason Williams)
11. Clocks (Coldplay)
12. Come Away With Me (Norah Jones)
13. Daughters (John mayer)
14. Doing It Right (Daft Punk)
15. Don't Know Why (Norah Jones)
16. Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
17. Dust In The Wind (Kansas)
18. Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)
19. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears For Fears)
20. Every Breath You Take (The Police)
21. Fields Of Gold (Sting)
22. Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
23. Fragile (Sting)
24. Free Fallin' (Tom Petty)
25. Girl From Ipanema (Jobim)
26. Good People (Jack Johnson)
27. Green Light (John Legend)
28. Hall Of Fame (The Script)
29. Have You Really Ever Loved A Woman (Bryan Adams)
30. Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles)
31. Home (Michael Buble)
32. Hotel California (Eagles)
33. Human Nature (Michael Jackson)
34. I Do (Colbie Caillat)
35. If I Ain't Got You (Alicia Keys)
36. I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
37. sn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
38. Jack & Diane (Mellancamp)
39. Just Haven't Met You Yet (Buble)
40. Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
41. Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
42. Just The Two Of Us (Grover Washington Jr.)
43. Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)
44. Keep your Head Up (Andy Grammer)
45. Kiss A Girl (Keith Urban)
46. Layla (Eric Clapton)
47. Like A Star (Corinne Bailey Rae)
48. Lily Was Here (Candy Dulfner)
49. Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix)
50. Lose Yourself To Dance (Daft Punk)
51. Lost Without You (Robin Thicke)
52. Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley)
53. Man In The Mirror (Michael Jackson)
54. Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett)
55. Mirrors (Justin Timberlake)
56. Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5)
57. Mr. Sandman (The Chordettes)
58. My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder)
59. Mr. Bojangles (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
60. One Love (Bob Marley)
61. One Note Samba (Jobim)
62. Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder)
63. Payphone (Maroon 5)
64. Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
65. Purple Rain (Prince)
66. Rockin' In The Free World (Neil Young)
67. Safe And Sound (Capital Cities)
68. Save Room (John Legend)
69. Sailing (Cristopher Cross)
70. Secrets (One Republic)
71. September (Earth, Wind & Fire)
72. Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
73. Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)
74. Sittin Waitin Wishin (Jack Johnson)
75. Smooth Operator (Sade)
76. Something (The Beatles)
77. Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland/Iz)
78. Steal My Kisses From You (Ben Harper)
79. Still haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2)
80. Stir It Up (Bob Marley)
81. Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder)
82. Sway With Me (M. Buble)
83. Sweet Child Of Mine (Guns N' Roses)
84. Sweetest Taboo (Sade)
85. Take 5 (Dave Brubeck)
86. Taking It To The Streets (The Doobie Brothers)
87. Thank You (Dido)
88. The Joker (Steve Miller Band)
89. The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
90. Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
91. True To Myself (Ziggy Marley)
92. Upside Down (Jack Johnson)
93. Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai)
94. Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
95. Wanted Dead Or Alive (Bon Jovi)
96. What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
97. What's Goin On (Marvin Gaye)
98. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)
99. White Flag (Dido)
100. With Or Without You (U2)
101. You And Me (Dave Matthews Band)
102. You Are The Best Thing (Ray LaMontagne)
103. You're Beautiful (James Blunt)
104. Your Love Is King (Sade)
105. Your Body Is A Wonderland (John Mayer)
And Many More...
Chet Atkins, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny
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Allison T. said “I am beyond happy we booked Kyle for our event. Prior to the event he was already great - pleasant, flexible, so nice. And then on the day of, his performance…”
Megan O. said “Peter accompanied my sister and me to our gig in Nashville. He was very professional and learned our music efficiently. I would recommend him to anyone.”
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