Franklin
- Orlando, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- 65 Verified Bookings
Don R. said “Franklin was on time, professional and certainly entertaining. We had a neighborhood cocktail party and he read the crowd perfectly. Song selection, set…”
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"Performing at an event isn't just about my performance: it's also accommodating your wishes, serving the occasion, and using my performance to help make your event a success."
Hi,
I'm a guitarist who's been performing for 30 years. I can provide three guitar styles for your event: acoustic guitar with vocals, jazz, or classical.
First I perform acoustic guitar and sing and play songs from the 60's to today.
Second I perform jazz guitar with backing tracks.
Lastly I perform classical guitar for wedding ceremonies and events.
I can mix these styles for a single event too.
I also provide DJ services if you would like live music at the beginning of your event but want dancing later.
-M
Mike was the a great addition to our home party. Song selection was spot on, perfect for the vide. I highly recommend and will be booking him again!
Response from Mike Lutz--solo guitar and DJ for special events:
Thank you Kerry for the kind words and I enjoyed playing your event. Hope to play for any upcoming events you are hosting
Mike was perfect for our group and our event. Highly recommend!
Excellent job! Highly recommend.
Really read the crowd and played nice variety of music. Exactly what we wanted and he showed up on time!
Our wedding guests enjoyed Mike's acoustic performance during our cocktail hour. He was the perfect entertainment for our special day!
Response from Mike Lutz--solo guitar and DJ for special events:
Thank you Tia. Glad to hear I helped make your event a success for you and your guests.
I hired Mike to play at a memorial service on Cocoa Beach for my wife. It was the first time I'd ever hired a musician and I really lucked out with Mike on several dimensions.
First, he is an excellent musician. He was perfect for what I wanted with a fine voice and terrific guitar skills. I had one professional musician and one semi-professional musician in the family in attendance and both complimented me on my selection.
Second, Mike was incredibly easy to work with on arrangements for the gig. His communication (with a nervous first-time booker) was quick and responsive.
Third, Mike thoroughly understood his role in the ceremony and was appropriate in song selection, tone, volume, and every other aspect of the performance.
Finally, Mike was completely professional in the set up and execution of the performance. He was on time, was self-contained, and was ready to go on time. He integrated his performance seamlessly in the ceremony.
I cannot recommend Mike more highly for any kind of gig where the music is not the main focus of the performance. And this is not to say that he would not be great for a focus on the music. But many first-time bookers are probably looking for background music as I was and you just cannot go wrong with Mike.
Response from Mike Lutz--solo guitar and DJ for special events:
Thank you Larry for the wonderful review. I’m glad I was able to provide the right musical feel for such an important event.
Mike entertained the room with a great mix of music for the age of the group. Thanks so much
Mike did just an awesome job with our party. He was early, set up and did his entire show exactly as planned.
If you are looking for a true professional that does an excellent job and incredible voice, Mike should be your definite choice
Thank you again Mike!!!
Response from Mike Lutz--solo guitar and DJ for special events:
Thanks Lou, really enjoyed performing for you all and glad you were pleased with my performance.
He did a fantastic job and was perfect for our coffee themed event. Thank you, Mike!
Mike is a true professional and was a great addition to our Happy Hour event! Would 10/10 recommend!
We had Mike do a model home opening event two nights in a row. He was professional, arrived on time, and our guests enjoyed his music. I would recommend Mike for future engagements.
Response from Mike Lutz--solo guitar and DJ for special events:
Thank you Christina and I'll let the GigSalad folks know that you have left your review so they can credit my account here for the booking dollars. It helps in my rankings in searches.
Mike
Mike set the tone for our entire party. He is super talented and played a perfect selection. He's really in tune with the needs of the party/event. Thank you!!
Mike was an excellent musician and everyone loved his music will hire him again for future events thank you for a great night Mike !
Price Range: $225-$950
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - I have general liability insurance of $2M and a COI can be issued if needed.
I'm a professional performer who prides himself in being respectful, easy to work with, and good at what I do. Whether it is classical guitar for a wedding event, jazz guitar for a cocktail/dinner hour, or acoustic guitar with vocals I always make sure I'm providing excellent musicianship and professionalism for all of my clients.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to find out about me.
I'm an experienced guitarist/vocalist who has been performing music for over 30 years. I provide three types of guitar styles for events: acoustic guitar with vocals, instrumental jazz, and classical.
I perform acoustic guitar with vocals if you would like that type of traditional singer/acoustic guitar entertainment for your event. I cover a range of material from the 50's to today so I'm sure to perform music that your guests will know and enjoy. This style of guitar is usually requested by clients who want music played for people to sing or dance along to at private parties, cocktail/dinner hour events, or wedding receptions. I have 100's of songs in my repertoire and I'm sure to play songs that are crowd favorites to entertain your guests and provide them with a good time.
I perform jazz guitar with backing tracks and I play jazz instrumentals of standards such as "Fly Me To The Moon", "Blue Skies", "Paper Moon", for your wedding reception or private event. This style of guitar is usually requested from me by clients who want background music for cocktail hours, dinner events, corporate events, etc--any place where light background music is desired to set an upscale vibe. Always professional, I pride myself in providing my clients with quality musicianship and also making sure I am responsible, reliable and flexible to work with.
I also provide classical style guitar for clients who desire that type of entertainment for their event. This guitar style is frequently requested for wedding ceremonies and since I sing I can provide vocals with my classical guitar playing when requested for special songs that may be desired.
I can also mix these styles for events. For example I have done weddings where I played classical guitar for the ceremony, jazz guitar for the cocktail hour, and then acoustic guitar with vocals for the reception so please consider my versatility when choosing your entertainer.
Lastly I DJ for events where clients may want a mix of light background live music for a wedding ceremony or dinner hour events but want a party atmosphere for dancing towards the end.
Thanks again for taking the time to find out about me and I'm looking forward to hearing from you and performing at your event. I know that if you hire me that I will help make it a success for you and your guests!
-Mike
I'm fully equipped with PA and lighting--from small battery powered amps for beach side weddings where power isn't available to full sized PA sound support with lighting for ballroom sized events.
April 13, 2024 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | House Party |
November 09, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 06, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
March 19, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 12, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 12:30pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
November 04, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 09, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
August 07, 2021 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 15, 2021 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Graduation |
March 20, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Convention/Trade Show |
February 12, 2021 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Personal Occasion |
November 08, 2020 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 14, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
February 18, 2020 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
May 04, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Grand Opening |
December 30, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
December 02, 2016 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | The Tasting Room in Winter Garden, FL |
May 12, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
Here are some of the material in my songlist and I'm learning new songs all of the time
500 Miles THE PROCLAIMERS
A Pirate Looks at 40 JIMMY BUFFET
Ain't Got That Swing JAZZ STANDARD
Ain't Misbehavin JAZZ STANDARD
Ain't No Sunshine BILL WITHERS
Alberta ERIC CLAPTON
All For You SISTER HAZEL
All Of Me JAZZ STANDARD
All Shook Up ELVIS PRESLEY
Always On My Mind WILLIE NELSON
Amie PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE
And It Stoned Me VAN MORRISON
Angel From Montgomery JOHN PRINE
Atlantic City BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Autumn Leaves JAZZ STANDARD
Baby Blue BADFINGER
Bad Bad Leroy Brown JIM CROCE
Barely Breathing DUNCAN SHEIK
Before You Accuse Me ERIC CLAPTON
Big Me FOO FIGHTERS
Blackbird THE BEATLES
Blue Skies JAZZ STANDARD
Body And Soul JAZZ STANDARD
Breaking The Girl RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
Bridal March TRADITIONAL
Brown Eyed Girl VAN MORRISON
Buckets of Rain BOB DYLAN
Burning Love ELVIS PRESLEY
Bye Bye Blackbird JAZZ STANDARD
Can't Find My Way Home BLIND FAITH
Can't Help Falling In Love With You ELVIS PRESLEY
Can't You See MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
Canon in D PACHELBEL
Caravan JAZZ STANDARD
Change The World ERIC CLAPTON
Cheek To Cheek JAZZ STANDARD
Day After Day BADFINGER
Daydream LOVIN SPOONFUL
Diamonds on the Inside BEN HARPER
Doctor My Eyes JACKSON BROWNE
Don't Get Around Much Anymore JAZZ STANDARD
Don't Think Twice BOB DYLAN
Drift Away DOBIE GRAY
Drive INCUBUS
Everybody's Talking NILLSON
Feels Like Rain JOHN HIATT
Feeling Allright DAVE MASON
Fire BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Fire And Rain JAMES TAYLOR
Fly Me To The Moon JAZZ STANDARD
For No One THE BEATLES
For What It's Worth CSN
From the Beginning ELP
Georgia JAZZ STANDARD
Get Back THE BEATLES
Get Drunk And Screw JIMMY BUFFET
Ghost Train MARC COHN
Girl From Ipanema JAZZ STANDARD
Good BETTER THAN EZRA
Good Riddance GREEN DAY
Heart of Gold NEIL YOUNG
Hey Jude THE BEATLES
Hide Your Love Away THE BEATLES
Hold My Hand HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH
Honeysuckle Rose JAZZ STANDARD
Horse With No Name AMERICA
How High The Moon JAZZ STANDARD
I Could Write A Book JAZZ STANDARD
I Didn't Know What Time It Was JAZZ STANDARD
I Get A Kick Out Of You JAZZ STANDARD
I Left My Heart In San Francisco JAZZ STANDARD
I'll Be EDWIN MCCAIN
I'm Beginning To See The Light JAZZ STANDARD
I'm on Fire BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
I've Got A Name JIM CROCE
I've Got The World On A String JAZZ STANDARD
I've Just Seen a Face THE BEATLES
In A Sentimental Mood JAZZ STANDARD
In My Life THE BEATLES
In God's Country U2
Into The Mystic VAN MORRISON
Into Your Arms THE LEMONHEADS
Island in the Sun WEEZER
It Don't Mean A Thing JAZZ STANDARD
It Had To Be You JAZZ STANDARD
It's A Shame About Ray THE LEMONHEADS
It's Only A Paper Moon JAZZ STANDARD
Jeepers Creepers JAZZ STANDARD
Knocking on Heaven's Door BOB DYLAN
Lady Is A Tramp JAZZ STANDARD
Landslide FLEETWOOD MAC
Learning How To Love You JOHN HIATT
Limehouse Blues JAZZ STANDARD
Little Sister ELVIS PRESLEY
Love It All THE KOOKS
Lucky You RYAN ADAMS
Lyin' Eyes THE EAGLES
Making Whoopee JAZZ STANDARD
Margaritaville JIMMY BUFFET
Marry Me TRAIN
Me and Julio PAUL SIMON
Melissa THE ALLMAN BROTHERS
Misty JAZZ STANDARD
Moonglow JAZZ STANDARD
My Favorite Things JAZZ STANDARD
My Way FRANK SINATRA
Nice Work If You Can Get It JAZZ STANDARD
Night And Day JAZZ STANDARD
No Excuses ALICE IN CHAINS
Ooh La La ROD STEWERT
On Broadway SMOKY ROBINSON
On The Sunny Side Of The Street JAZZ STANDARD
One Safe Place MARC COHN
Only You Know And I Know DAVE MASON
Operator JIM CROCE
Our Love Is Here To Stay JAZZ STANDARD
Out of My Head FASTBALL
Out Loud BANG BANG
Over The Rainbow STANDARD
Peaceful Easy Feeling THE EAGLES
Pretty Woman ROY ORBISON
Rock Me on the Water JACKSON BROWNE
Rocky Raccoon THE BEATLES
Running on Faith ERIC CLAPTON
Sandman AMERICA
Satin Doll JAZZ STANDARD
Save Me MARK BROUSSARD
Save Tonight EAGLE EYE CHERRY
Secret Agent Man JOHNNY RIVERS
She's Always a Woman BILLY JOEL
She's Got a Way BILLY JOEL
Simple Man LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Sitting Waiting Watching JACK JOHNSON
Skinny Love BON IVER
Someone To Watch Over Me JAZZ STANDARD
Song Sung Blue NEIL DIAMOND
St. Thomas JAZZ STANDARD
Steal My Kisses BEN HARPER
Sullivan Street COUNTING CROWES
Summertime JAZZ STANDARD
Sundown GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Sunshine JOHNATHAN RICHMOND
Sweet Georgia Brown JAZZ STANDARD
Take It Easy THE EAGLES
Take Me Home Country Roads JOHN DENVER
Take The A Train JAZZ STANDARD
Tea For Two JAZZ STANDARD
Tequilla Sunrise THE EAGLES
That's Life FRANK SINATRA
The Boxer SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
The Dock Of The Bay OTIS REDDING
The Way You Look Tonight JAZZ STANDARD
Times Like These FOO FIGHTERS
Trouble RAY MONTAGNE
Under The Milky Way THE CHURCH
Wedding March TRADITIONAL
What A Wonderful World LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Whatever Way the Wind Blows MARSHALL CRENSHAW
Wild World CAT STEVENS
Windows are Rolled Down AMOS LEE
Wish You Were Here PINK FLOYD
Witchcraft JAZZ STANDARD
Wonderwall OASIS
Yesterday THE BEATLES
You Don't Mess Around With Jim JIM CROCE
You'll Accompany Me BOB SEGER
I was born in the 60's and the 70's singer-songwriter era was a big early influence on me. Artists like James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan... were all influences on the music I liked and learned.
I went to college in the 80's and to me that was the golden age of college radio so played in a lot of bands through the 80's and 90's that covered the underground progressive and alternative music of those decades.
Since the '00's I've been performing both as a solo act as well as played in many band projects over the years. I have also perform much of the current hits as well as many artists from Country, Motown, Blues, and Rock .
I don't require any equipment to do what I do. Usually a cleared area that has access to AC power is usually all I require.
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