The Craig Vaughn Experience
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Acoustic Band
- 2 Verified Bookings
Vicki C. said “Craig came to our church community event (BBQ/Stew Dinner). Craig is a fantastic guitar player! He is professional, kind, and down-to-earth. He arrived…”
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I perform a multitude of original songs as well as cover songs from many different genres. I take requests any chance I can to perform songs that audience members may desire to hear. I have my own equipment for large and small audiences. I've had the chance of being the opening act for National bands such as Hootie and the Blowfish, Uncle Kracker, Sixpense Non the Richer and Sister Hazel. I also enjoy performing at smaller intimate venues like restaurants, coffee shops and art galleries. I appreciate any opportunity I can get to perform for any number of ears. It is my passion to entertain
I only have good things to say about Matthew and I am very happy he played at our wedding. He did extra things to make this day perfect for us. My guests complimented his own written songs a lot! Very talented!
We ask M to sing for us to do our first dance and he did an amazing job! M has a sweet voice and was very professional. I highly recommend him for your event!
We hired Matt for our wedding ceremony. He was excellent at communicating throughout the whole planning process, was punctual for both the rehearsal and ceremony, and prepared the music exactly as we requested. I would highly recommend this talented young musician.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
I can set up my equipment in 30 minutes or less. I've got 2 hours of original music and 3 hours of cover songs to pull from. Any requests made are usually a toss up of if I've previously learned the song or not. Usually I can play a song from the artist that is requested but if not then I try to provide a similar tune that is similar in sound. I will take at least one 10 to 15 minute break half way through the show, if it is 2 hours or longer. I just need a couple of outlets to plug up to and I'm ready to rock!
I am M@, a 27 year old solo singer songwriter that can adapt to each occasion, providing the adequate music for various audiences. I have spent my entire life writing my own originals as well as learning a wide variety of cover tunes from most genres of music. You can expect a performance that is genuine and down to earth. I feel at home when on stage or in front of an audience of any size.
Born in Louisiana, Matthew, aka M@, has been a singer/songwriter since the age of 12. He taught himself how to play guitar and sing, eventually writing his own originals. He is seeking any opportunity to share his creations with anyone willing to listen. His interest of music started at an early age when he picked up his moms guitar. Showing him a few chords it sparked a passion for creating music that will continue until his last breath. Growing up listening to Simon and Garfunkel, The Eagles, Jim Croce, James Taylor, America…His Neo-Folk-Pop contemporary arrangements can be reflective of those artists. He has had the opportunity of being the opening act for Hootie and the Blowfish, Sister Hazel, Sixpense Non the Richer and Uncle Kracker. Matthew Sweatt is a solo musician who has the equipment and desire to perform his original music as well as a plethora of cover songs ranging from "Skip James delta blues to more modern artists such as Ben Harper, Gnarls Barkley and much more.
I normally don't use lighting equipment. Although if it's required, then I can rent the necessary equipment.
October 08, 2016 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
August 27, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 03, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
I usually start my first set with an original composition of mine. Below, you will see an example of my set arrangments:
Sittin' On the Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding
Wonderwall - Oasis
Highwayman - The Outlaws
Original song - M@
Feel Like Making Love - Bad Company
That's Alright Mama - Elvis Presley
Waiting On the World To Change - John Mayer
Original song - M@
Country Boy Can Survive - Hank Williams Jr.
Collide - Howie Day
Dooley - The Dillards
Original song - M@
Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Hard Time Killing Floor Blues - Skip James
Black Gives Way To Blue - Alice In Chains
Original song- M@
Time Of Your Life - Green Day
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Original Song - M@
Stay - Rihanna
Touch, Peel, Stand - Days Of The New
The Weight - The Band
Original Song - M@
Hurt - Johnny Cash
The A Team - Ed Sheeran
Operator - Jim Croce
Original Song - M@
Hard Sun - Eddie Vedder
Slip Sliding Away - Paul Simon
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Original Song - M@
Hotel California - The Eagles
Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
Let It Be Me - Ray Lamontagne
Original Song - M@
Black Moon Day - Dakota Moon
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zepplin
Original Song - M@
My Worst Fear - Rascal Flatts
Only A Broken Heart - Tom Petty
Cheatin Heart - Hank Williams Sr.
Original Song - M@
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains
Country Road - James Taylor
Original Song - M@
You'll Think Of Me - Keith Urban
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
And It Stoned Me - Van Morrison
The list goes on.......
I grew up hearing my parents favorite music such as The Eagles, James Taylor, Jim Croce, America. So my original music tends to reflect those roots. Although through the years I've learned that any genre, whether classical or rap can influence a song idea, so I love it all.
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Vicki C. said “Craig came to our church community event (BBQ/Stew Dinner). Craig is a fantastic guitar player! He is professional, kind, and down-to-earth. He arrived…”
Karson H. said “We hired Dana to play guitar and sing for a friend’s engagement party. He was extremely responsive, made arrangements to be at our event with little notice…”
Tiphanie S. said “Absolutely fantastic with the kids and incredibly interactive! Thank you a million!!”
Glenn M. said “Kevin was scheduled for 30 mins and due to a cancellation in entertainment he stayed and performed an hour in wet conditions everyone thought he was the…”