Live music and entertainment, performing a variety of genres across the decades. Perfect for events, private parties, restaurants, and bars. I have been a full-time musician for over 10 years, performing and touring throughout the U.S. and Canada. I love what I do, and hope to bring my passion for music to your next event!
From the start, communication was great with Jory and he showed up early to setup. He is a pure professional. Sound and songs were amazing and his tone was perfect for our party. Jory is a great guitar player and singer, and I loved the mix in of his harmonica. Towards the end of the party, the herd thinned out quite a bit as the older folks had to get on home. Jory stayed and took requests from us and his renditions blew us away. If you need to book a musician, look no further. Jory has the sound and you will glad that you booked him. I could not have been any happier. He was the finishing touch to a great 60th birthday party. He will definitely be hired by us again, without a doubt.
Response from Jory Avner - Classic/Indie/Pop Rock:
Thank you so kindly! Such amazingly kind words. It was an absolute blast getting to meet and know you all. I'm very much so looking forward to next time!
I hope all is good and groovy. Cheers!
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Professional, punctual, and self sufficient service guaranteed. With over 10 years of experience working in the industry I understand the needs of event planning and organizers. Whether it's for the ballroom or the backyard social, I strive to provide easy and self reliant service with minimal direction. I can supply, set up, operate, and break down any sound system requirements for your event in a timely and professional manner.
As a performer, I look to providing an atmosphere that is in line with organizer's ambition. Whether that means taking song requests, being conversational and engaging with the audience, or simply sinking into the background and providing a live juke box style entertainment, I always have my finger on the pulse.
If your event has specific or specialty needs I'm always available to discuss them!
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Jory Avner has been writing and performing music for over ten years, released three albums and headlined shows all across the United States and Canada. His music blends highly stylized lyricism and guitar with synth/rock soundscapes, creating an atmosphere that is deeply textured, thought-provoking, introspective, and yet succinct in terms of narratives.
“By far the words are what I focus on the most when it comes to writing or listening to a song… I guess I hope people walk away from my songs with their mind sort of activated, and in the best case scenario maybe feel a little moved. I always love when songs do that for me.”
~Jory Avner, Voyage Chicago Magazine
His third studio album, 'Far and Away,' was released March 9th, 2018 with live performances on Radio DePaul, WZRD 88.3FM Chicago, and WRSE 88.7FM The Underbelly Hours. Jory has also been a featured artist in the Lagunitas Songwriting Showcase as well as a finalist in the Uncommon Ground Songwriting Competition several years in a row.
Currently, Jory performs all over the Greater Chicago area and live streams weekly on Twitch ((link hidden)). He is working on his fourth studio album alongside multi-platinum producer, Dean Dichoso (Candlebox, Fefe Dobson, American Idol, Netflix), with the current single 'Plaything' released on September 16th, 2022. Access to exclusive demos and behind-the-scenes content related to this project available on Patreon.
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I know hundreds of songs across numerous genres and decades. Any and all setlists are negotiable. You can also provide a playlist prior to the event and I will be sure to have those songs ready for the event!
Some of my favorites:
American Girl - Tom Petty
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Against the Wind - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
Revelation Blues - The Tallest Man On Earth
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
The Weight - The Band
Going to California - Led Zeppelin
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
When You Were Mine - Prince
Chandelier - Sia
Don't Get Me Wrong - The Pretenders
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Like A Stone - Audioslave
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