Guitarist Paul Bowman performs a virtuosic "Continental" style of music on the classical guitar - from Standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter and Richard Rogers, to light Pop by The Beatles, Paul Simon, Billy Joel and ABBA, to Broadway such as Andrew Lloyd Weber. In addition, folk and ethnic styles such as Italian, Brazilian and even Jewish styles are performed with panache and joy. Over 25 years experience playing weddings with the standard music such as "Pachelbel's Canon in D", "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and all the other processional and recessional pieces. With over 6 hours of music at his fingertips, Paul Bowman will provide the elegance, virtuosity and musicality for your event. Thanks
We could not have been happier with Paul’s guitar talent at our wedding and reception. His music is amazing and he is so kind and professional. He showed up on time and gave a flawless performance that was perfection. He even learned our special song just for our first dance. I highly recommend him and hope to enjoy his music again in the future.
Paul is a wonderful performer with a wide range of musical selection. He was the perfect addition to our event.
Thank you Paul!
In searching for a guitarist for my husband's birthday, I wasn't sure which direction to go. Paul Bowman selected the music pieces based on my loose descriptions of what my husband would enjoy. The outcome was wonderful. My husband said it was the best gift he has ever recieved and I give Paul all the credit! Great communication leading up to the event. Arrived early and set up with ease. I could not have had a better experience.
We had three generations of guests at my parents' 50th anniversary dinner and Paul played songs that everybody knew and liked. We enjoyed his background music during dinner and he even played a few requests for us at the end so we could sing along. Paul was an excellent addition to our celebration and I would not hesitate to hire him again.
Was on time and a pleasure to listen to his interpretation is some of our favorite Spanish and Latin composers
Punctual, had everything he needed. All guests enjoyed Paul's talent. Very satisfied.
Paul's music set the tone for wedding beautifully! He was very flexible and easy to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any musical occasion!
Paul played beautifully. The residents loved watching and singing to his Christmas tunes. It was the perfect sounds we were looking for as background music. Thank you Paul.
Price Range: $200-$2000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
A full time classical guitarist, I have a B.M. and M.M. in Classical Guitar Performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York. As well I have a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of California San Diego. I won First Prize at the VIth International Competition for Classical Guitar (Casa d'Espana) in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was a Top Prize Winner at the Guitar Society of America Competition in Milwaukee. For special events and weddings, I perform virtuoso arrangements of music that everyone knows-this has been my constant striving to connect with music that people know and love, and combine this with a virtuosity and passion. While living in New York, my freelance career included performances at Macy's on 34th St., Tavern on the Green, and at the 5th Ave. residence of Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas, among others. In San Diego, I performed weddings and events gigs at Balboa Park, private residences in Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and at the Antheneum, among others. Here in western North Carolina, I have performed weddings and events in the resorts of Lake Lure, Laural Hills Country Club, and the Grove Park Inn in Asheville.
Complete with a state-of-the art sound system, Paul Bowman has everything you will need to make your wedding or event a most memorable one!!
For indoor events, access to electricity and an armless, sturdy chair. For outdoor event without electricity, I can use my battery-powered amplifier.
| February 11, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| October 29, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| June 22, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| October 06, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| July 12, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 12, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
| May 19, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| May 04, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Retirement Community Event |
| November 08, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Corporate Event |
| May 20, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 13, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 20, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | House Concert |
| July 30, 2016 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 14, 2013 • 3:30pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 08, 2013 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Song List - JUNE 2012 – Paul Bowman, guitarist
Pop Hits:
Bob Dylan (Tangled up in Blue; If Not For You; Just Like a Woman; Lay, Lady, Lay)
Billy Joel (James; Don’t Ask Me Why; Always A Woman; Just the Way You Are)
Neil Diamond (Sweet Caroline; You Don’t Bring Me Flowers; Song Sung Blue)
Beatles (Lady Madonna; Blackbird; Here, There, Everywhere; Let it Be; Imagine; Eleanor Rigby; Good Day, Sunshine; Dear Prudence; The Long and Winding Road; Come Together; Penny Lane, Norwegian Wood; If I Fell; Michelle; The Fool on the Hill)
ABBA (Fernando; The Winner Takes it All; Money, Money, Money)
Elton John (Rocket Man; Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me; Tiny Dancer)
Paul Simon (Mother and Child Reunion; 50 Ways to Leave your Lover; Scarborough Fair; Sound of Silence; Feellin’ Groovy)
Plus many, many songs from single composers
Broadway and Standards:
Cole Porter (Anything Goes, I Get a Kick Out Of You; I Love Paris; I’ve Got You Under My Skin; Begin the Beguine, Let’s Do It, So In Love)
George Gershwin (They Can’t Take That Away From Me; Summertime; Someone to Watch Over Me; Love is Here to Stay)
Andrew Lloyd Weber (Memory, Phantom of the Opera, Don’t Cry for Me Argentina)
Richard Rogers (Blue Moon, Sound of Music; My Romance)
Plus many individual songs such as: Cavatina (from The Deer Hunter); My Funny Valentine; Somewhere, My Love; A Man and a Woman, The Entertainer; Comedy Tonight; Sunrise, Sunset; Strangers in the Night; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; It’s Only a Paper Moon; My Romance, Moon River; Theme from New York, New York; Georgia On My Mind
Hymns:
Amazing Grace; Since Jesus Came Into My Heart; God Our Father; Fairest Lord Jesus; Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken; Christ the Lord is Risen Today
From Other Cultures:
Italian Songs (Come Back to Sorrento; Funiculi, Funicula; ‘O Sole Mio; La Donna Mobile; Tarantella) Jewish Songs, Brazilian Bossa Nova’s, Sambas and Choros’ Spanish Flamenco
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