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Michael Lucarelli
- Sedona, AZ
- Guitarist
- Travels nationwide
- $400 - $1200
Overview
As a classical guitarist, I have spent my career weaving a tapestry of musical styles that captivate audiences. With a passion for infusing Latin and classical melodies with the energy of popular genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and country, I’ve created unforgettable experiences through the strings of my guitar. Whether it’s the elegance of corporate gatherings, the romance of weddings, the vibrancy of festivals, or the grandeur of concerts, I bring the magic of classical guitar to each occasion.
From resorts and corporate events to weddings, festivals, and concerts, I’m dedicated to providing the perfect soundscape for every occasion.
38 Reviews
I hired Mr. Lucarelli for a small corporate event. I needed background music while sales folks and doctors migled. Michael was amazing. He is very skilled and played music that everyone recognized and people would stop what they were doing just to listen. I will definitely hire Michael again for future events.
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Oh thank you so much Araceli!!!!
It was just a fabulous evening I enjoyed it so much!
Thanks for the review and thanks so much for having me
Hope to see you soon:)
Micheal was nothing short of incredible! His talent surpassed my expectations! Thank you for playing at my wedding. The song choices where so great and you absolutely nailed them! There was even a point where my husband said “this guy is playing the James Bond song... AMAZING!” My guests raved about your talent!! Amazing, amazing, amazing!! Thank you for being one of the BEST parts of our wedding! I wish I could give you more then 5 stars.
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Hi Tannis,
OMG!! I am so happy! thanks so much. I personally had a great time as well. The whole energy, location was perfect. Thanks so much and best wishes.
Michael was great. I received compliment after compliment how enjoyable listening to Michael play was and what a great change from the usual wedding band having him perform was.
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Jace, I appreciate your comments. I had a fabulous time as well! Thanks so much for having me play at your reception. All the best . Hope to see you in the future!
Michael
Michael Lucarelli was fantastic at my daughter's outside wedding at Watson Lake. I wish I had more time to tell him how nice his music and presentation was, but as father of the bride you're pulled in so many directions. Thank you so much!!! My daughter and the groom loved having you play at their wedding and so did everyone when I spoke to everyone at the reception.
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Ben! I really enjoyed it myself and that was just a perfect day and location for a wedding!!
Great memories!!
Michael was the epitome of a caring professional and artist. He was able to take cues on the fly and collaborate with a violinist he met that day. It was a beautiful funeral ceremony thanks largely in part to his music. Thank you for feeling my brother's spirit in your art.
Classical Guitarist, Funeral Music
Michael was the perfect performer for our friend's intimate 50th birthday party dinner party celebration. He delivered classic Beatles tunes as the perfect backdrop to our time of food and laughter, and even prompted a few singalongs. Highly recommend!
Beatles Tribute Band
Michael was simply amazing. We got married outside overlooking a lake and his music was beautiful. I actually saw people crying. If you are having a wedding and you want something out of the ordinary that will simply make your day Michael is the one!
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Lisa!! it was a very memorable day for me. Thank you so much for having me including me.
And of course, for the review!
All the best!!
Wonderful, talented guitarist 🎸 thank you so much!
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thanks so much CARLOS for your kindness and generosity. It was an awesome experience for me as well. Thanks so much
Michael was great, highly recommend. Professional, arrived one hour early to set up and test sound. Catered his music category to the group and still played an eclectic mix.
Guitarist
Michael was a pleasure to work with. He was very communicative and gave a great performance. Everyone at the event gave amazing feedback. I would definitely recommend Michael for your next event!
Guitarist
Michael kept me informed of his plans, arrived as promised, set up his equipment and proceeded to WOW 45 guests in my home's New Year's Eve Party. If you want to hire a really talented professional on whom you can rely, Michael Lucarelli is the man.
Thanks Michael for impressing my guests beyond my expectations. Happy New Year. Ann
Classical Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
I was truly honored to play for your party! your guests we’re just awesome. You were awesome. It was just a fun time. Thanks again for having us. And thank you so much for the review.!!
Happy new year!
He is an amazing musician! His music was wonderful!!!
Classical Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thanks so much Cherie!! It was a beautiful wedding I enjoyed it as well!
Michael went above and beyond. Everyone absolutely loved his playing, it created the exact atmosphere we were going for and we couldn’t be happier. He played our requests for the ceremony and had a great set for the cocktail hour and reception, and wasn’t stopped by the monsoon. We’d book him again and again! Thank you Michael!
Michael played at our wedding. He set the tone for the whole evening. It was great!!
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Hi Tanner thank you so much for the review!!!
Micheal provided us an amazing evening of music for our community dinner.
Classical Guitarist
Michael played throughout the party and was incredible. We definitely made the right choice!
Guitarist
Michael's guitar was an incredible addition or our friend's 50th birthday!
Classical Guitarist
Michael gave an excellent performance for our guests at a Prescott Valley vineyard. We had a motorcoach tour group of 40 guests and he created the perfect ambience for our wine-tasting event. Being a tour company, we are grateful to have found Michael and will definitely hire him to compliment our future tours in the Prescott/Sedona area. Our guests were very happy with Michael!
Classical Guitarist
We booked Michael for a private dinner and anniversary celebration. He was professional, charming and oh so talented! With his music paired with a private chef, our 32nd year anniversary was a truly beautiful experience. Highly recommended!
Michael did a great job. The party was so much better because of him. Very thankful that he was part of our fun night.
Guitarist
Although Michael plays a lot of larger gigs, he played for our neighborhood party & did a great job at a great price. He really added a festive spirit to the event & stayed to chat a while after- very nice person. Highly recommend!
Words can express how much we enjoyed Michael. My guests were in awe of his talent, kindness, and professionalism. We will defiantly hire him again! Thank you for making our event over the top!
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
Hope to see you again!!
Happy holidays
Michael was the perfect musician for this occasion. All the guest and passersby enjoyed all his song selections. Fantastic music!!
Classical Guitarist
Words cannot describe .. One of our residents in Memory Care was brought to literal tears, she was so moved.
We cannot WAIT to have Michael back.
Thank you so much, Michael!!
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Michael was a God send for our fundraiser event. His attentiveness to the audience, and his passion for his craft make him the perfect choice for any occasion. Michael is a true artist on the guitar! We absolutely enjoyed having him, and will 110% try to work with him again in the future! As a fellow musician, with over 30 years in the industry, I don’t make recommendations unless they’re well deserved. Michael is the real deal! Book him today!
Classical Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Wow what a nice review thanks so much Jeremy!
I was glad to be part of such a great cause!
I reach out anytime if you need a guitarist I look forward to seeing you thanks!
Loved Michael. He was so talented. I had many compliments on his performance. It made my party a huge success.
Classical Guitarist, One Man Band, Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Dixie and it was a fun party! but the people added to that enjoyment as well! It was a fun group to play for
thanks for having me!!
Michael's performance was excellent. Michael is cooperative and a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend him for your function.
Michael came in, set up, and played, played, played. Very personable and fun. Thank you for being at our event.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Theresa ! was a very fun evening thank you so much for the review!
All the best
Great to work with, showed up early and performed every song with skill and precision that really elevated my grandmother's funeral service. He was extremely accommodating and made all of my requests possible. Thank you Michael!
Classical Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Martin for your kind words. I was moved by the experience as well!
All the best for you and your family!
Michael provided the music for my wedding reception, he was absolutely wonderful.
Classical Guitarist
Michael is a very talented musician. He arrived earlier than the expected time, very professional and was very friendly. I'm glad he was a part of my proposal. I highly recommend Michael for any event as he will surely exceed your expectations as he did mine.
Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Gabriel!! I really appreciate the comments and review, Hope to see you in California:)
Cheers
Best
Such an amazing artist! You truly made our wedding perfect! Thank you so much!
Classical Guitarist
We threw a special event in a suite at the Bellagio with 40 family and friend guests and Michael was our cocktail hour entertainment. His talent, professionalism and wide range of genres worked perfectly for the setting. Very genuine and easy to work with. As soon as we entered the scene he was working his magic and we couldn't have been more pleased. Could listen to him play all day long and we hope to see him again soon. A great value! Thanks Michael and Aloha!
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Michael showed up early set up was easy music selection was perfect for our event attendees very much enjoyed the wonderful music
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Hi Clay,
Thanks so much for the review. I had a fabulous time. So glad you liked it!!
We loved having Michael play at our wedding. Both my husband and I enjoyed his music very much. Many of our guests were touched hearing familiar melodies which brought back some good memories. He is so humble and talented, and we are so grateful he shared his music with us on our wedding day.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
I hired Michael for a corporate social get together for background music/entertainment. He was SO easy to work with and played for over 2 hours straight! It was perfect. I will definitely book again.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Jill! it was a very fun event thanks for having me!
Michael made my wedding perfect. People came, but didn't leave. I was married 6 years ago. I've had to keep Michael's info because so many of my friends and family have wanted to hire him. I still get asked, 6 years later. I initially hired him because I wanted a low key classy fun atmosphere. Who wants to talk over a loud DJ? Together we planned the of music I wanted. He can play everything, but I was happy to learn he knows every Beatles song. (Sounds so amazing with just one guitar). If you are wanting an event that will have people talking, for a very long time, hire Michael. Worth every penny.
Classical Guitarist
Response from Michael Lucarelli:
Thank you so much Chandra, Just a joy to hear from past brides and that i helped (in a small way) make their day memorable. The greatest reward!! have a great summer
Michael
Booking Info
Price Range: $400 - $1200
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
About
Michael Lucarelli was born on August 18, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his music education in 1973 on the electric guitar after hearing the group Led Zepplin. Later, Michael discovered the classical guitar and began his studies with Peruvian Guitarist Ricardo Linares. Mr. Lucarelli went on to receive his Bachelor of Music degree in 1989 from the University of Utah and his Master of Music in 1992 from the University of Arizona in Guitar performance.
He has entertained in such prestigious venues as The St. Regis Resort, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, Montage Deer Valley, Waldorf Astoria, and The Ritz Carlton, to name a few. He is an annual favorite at The Sundance Film Festival where he has entertained for industry notables such as Steven Spielberg, Dreamworks Animation, and Arts & Entertainment
Critically acclaimed guitar soloist Michael Lucarelli has released 13 CDs and his music videos on Youtube have received over 35 million views worldwide
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
April 26, 2025 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
Past Booked Events
October 26, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
October 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 21, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 07, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 01, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 29, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 01, 2023 • 3:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 28, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
July 26, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Cocktail Party |
July 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 03, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 23, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 21, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Graduation |
May 13, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Graduation |
March 01, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 31, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | New Year's Party |
November 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 20, 2022 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:30pm | Religious Celebration |
April 29, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 16, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
March 08, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
February 15, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 18, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
December 12, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | House Party |
November 20, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
November 06, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 20, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 17, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
August 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
July 31, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
July 27, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 12, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Festival |
October 02, 2020 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 11, 2019 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 06, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
November 06, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 07, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 28, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
September 14, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 25, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 31, 2018–January 01, 2019 • 4:00pm - 12:00am | House Party |
December 14, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 15, 2018–November 16, 2018 • 8:00pm - 1:00am | Corporate Event |
November 09, 2018 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Surprise |
October 20, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 13, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Product Promotion |
October 02, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 11, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 02, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
February 27, 2018 • 8:00am - 9:00am | Corporate Event |
November 23, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Studio Session |
September 23, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
May 17, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 05, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Concert |
April 22, 2016 | Wedding Ceremony |
December 05, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
May 12, 2015 | Corporate Event |
December 30, 2013 | Wedding Ceremony |
August 19, 2013 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
Set List
Another Brick In The Wall Paint It Black
Good The Bad and The Ugly House of the Rising Sun The Boxer
Space Oddity
Theme from Love Story
Tears in Heaven
Wonderful tonight
Stairway to Heaven
Memory
Time after Time
Your Song
Love theme from “The Godfather” You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Hello Again
Cracklin Rosie
Sweat Caroline
Scarborough Fair
Green Sleeves
Over the Rainbow
I Have A Dream
Ben
Time in a Bottle Classical Gas
Vincent
American Pie
The Rose
Hotel California Desperado
Brown Eyed Girl Chariots of Fire
Every Breath you take Field of Gold
Love Me Tender
Babe I’m Going To leave You Lady Jane
Can’t Help Falling In Love Amazing Grace
You Are So Beautiful
Dust In The Wind
La Bamba
Blowin’ In The Wind
You Were Always on My Mind Loch Lomond
You've Got a Friend
BEATLES
OH Darling
Yesterday
Come Together
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Black Bird
Let It Be
When I’m Sixty-four
All You Need is Love
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Something
She loves you
The Long And Winding Road Across the Universe
Hey Jude
From me to You
With A Little Help from My Friends In My Life
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite Imagine
Eleanor Rigby
I am the Walrus
JAZZ STANDARDS
Fly Me To The Moon My Way
Pink Panther Theme
As Time Goes By James Bond Theme What a wonderful World Strangers In The Night Summertime
Take Five
It Had To Be You
The Entertainer
Three Blues (Charlie Byrd) Corcovado
The Girl From Ipanema Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
SPANISH/LATIN
Epanoleta Boceto Andaluz Fandango Fandanguillo Malaguena
Tango en Skai
Sons de Carilhoes Bolero
Tango Of Roses Asturias
Grauna
Se Ela Perguntar
Danza Brasilera Spanish Romance
Two Venezuelan Waltz’s Govotte Choro
Mazurka Choro
Valse Choro
Verano Porteno
Farruca
CLASSICAL
Moonlight Sonata
Rondo a la Turk (Mozart) Jesu Joy of mans Desiring Minuet
Ode to Joy
Air on a G string Pachelbel Canon in D
Fur Elise
Variations on a Theme of Mozart Ave Maria
Allemande
Andantino
Govotte
3 Bach Preludes
Sakura (Japanese Folk Song) Grand Etude
Grand Sonata
Prelude in E Minor
Suite in D minor
El Testament D’ Amelia Grand Etude
Tordiglione
Tempest
Capriccio
A Welsh Dance
Passacaille
Allegretto
Tarantella
Nocturne
Valse in E minor
Prelude in E minor
Canarios
Minuet
Galliard
My Lord Wallaby’s Welcome Home
ORIGINAL
Bonnie Rock
Red Sky
Rondo
Spirit of the Warrior Caroline
Cloudy Day Zeus Solitude Las Vegas Dance
Influences & Inspiration
Rolling Stones, J.S. Bach, Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Van Halen, Augustine Barrios, F. Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven
Issac Albeniz