Exciting, multi-instrumental music performance with American-genre songs--both standards and originals. Piano, guitar, bass and voice performed together with prerecorded arrangements for a dynamic, full-band sound!
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Price Range: $125 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Within a small area, Rio performs with piano, guitar, bass and voice to prerecorded American-style music. A mixture of fast and slow, standards and originals energize the audience. Original video plays alongside Rio that further enhances each song. Appropriate imagery on video enhance the entertainment. One entertainer and one speaker system designed to equally reach both those sitting and standing help keep the staging simple
Rio is the stage name of Michael McFarland. Michael grew up in NE Ohio and received 2 bachelor degrees from Kent State University. While working in advertising, Michael teamed up with two musicians forming the blues group Blue Light Special, playing local gigs. Shifting to marriage and raising two children, Michael created fine art for corporations and VA Hospitals and is currently getting back to music entertainment. He raises funds for VA hospital murals and all tip money goes towards the purchase of VA artwork. "I want to give back to those who gave so much through positive artwork," says Michael.
Michael began piano in 1980 after his freshman year at Kent State University. Guitar and bass followed a few years later.
Regular electrical outlet required near stage. An area 7' wide by 5' deep is needed. Speaker/mic are provided by musician.
Sample of Standards
Achy Breaky Heart / Billy Ray Cyrus
Let Your Love Grow / Bellamy Brothers
Wagon Wheel / Darius Rucker
On Top of the World / Imagine Dragon
I’m Yours / Jason Mraz
Soul Sister /Train
My Girl / The Temptations
On the Dock by the Bay / Otis Redding
Heard it Through the Grapevine / Marvin Gaye
Margaritaville / Jimmie Buffet
Take Me Home Country Roads / John Denver
Keep Your Hands to Yourself / Georgia Satellites
On the Road Again / Willie Nelson
Runaway Train / Soul Asylum
You Needed Me (Dance Version) / Anne Murray
Crazy / Willie Nelson
When Will I Be Loved / Linda Ronstadt
Red Solo Cup / Toby Keith
Riders on the Storm (Dance Version) / The Doors
Smile / Nat King Cole
All Shook Up / Elvis Presley
Dream On / Aerosmith
Love Me Tender / Elvis Presley
Music Box Dancer / Frank Mills
My Heart Will Go On / James Horner/ Will Jennings
Burnin’ Love / Elvis Presley
Don’t Be Cruel / Elvis Presley
Sample of Originals
Light, Pop Style
The Waiting is Through
Got A Lot of Stuff
The Moment’s Here
Or So I Thought Love Would Be
This Song’s For You
Light, Elvis Style
I Hate Not Havin’ Your Lovin’
Soda Pop
Woopteedoo
Lovin’ Honey Baby
My Happy Place
Wishy Washy Baby
Baby I’m Gonna See
Jungle Sweat
Hubba Hubba
American/Reggae Folk Style
I Got You
I Fly the Flag
This Is God’s Country
Thy Maker’s Land
Ain’t No Way
Make Some Change for Better
This Song’s for You
Fly in Love
Know I’ll Be There
The Waiting is Through
The March of Progress
American/Reggae Folk Style
Run Away to the USA
Made in the USA
My Lady Liberty
Never Say Goodbye
In the USA
American folk singer Dan Spencer, from southern Ohio.
Regular electrical outlet required near stage.
An area 7' wide by 5' deep is needed.
Ravenna, OH 
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