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Rob Michael
- Coarsegold, CA
- Guitarist
- Travels up to 3 hours
- $500 and up
Overview
Solo finger-style guitarist for all performance occasions. Jazz, classical, Latin, pop and folk styles are areas of my specialty. Sound combines Pat Metheny, with Chet Atkins. "An air of sophistication, class and humor combined with world-class virtuosity is what Rob brings to any event."
26 Reviews
Rob was everything and more that one would hope for when hiring a professional musician for an event. A very friendly, good natured person with the music talent to match. You can rely on him to show up as planned. I would highly recommend him for your event.
Jazz Guitarist
As a profession wedding and event planner, I sometimes get nervous working with new vendors. Working with Rob Michael was a great experience. He was easy to work with, followed direction/timeline, and even provided my clients with a more then they expected. I would definitely work with him again.
Guitarist
Extremely professional, punctual, and pleasant. Understands how to play and create an atmosphere without making it distracting for conversation. Everyone loved the music and this was an extremely varied group of people (age, background, and interests).
Guitarist
Rob did a fantastic job performing at a memorial service we hosted.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Thank you so much for your great communication and performance for this marriage proposal!
Guitarist
Rob did a great job for the last night of 2023! Definitely would have him over my again.
Guitarist
Rob was wonderful. Hired him for my aunt's funeral, just to play three songs. He played background music as well. Beautiful music, professional, came early, and as sweet as can be. Thanks Rob!
Funeral Music
Rob Michael headlined our family's event, and gave us memories we will treasure for a lifetime. He effortlessly tailored his performance to the occassion, performed a wide range of genres, and blew us away with a finale piece to remember. As a classically trained musician myself, I can attest to Rob's obvious talent and technical skill. I wholeheartedly recommend Rob Michael for any occassion.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Rob came to our clinic Grand Opening Event to provide entertainment/ background music during the program. He was very flexible and amicable and provided great entertainment, everyone was satisfied with his performance.
Guitarist
Rob was awesome! Very pleasant and professional. He was early, prepared, never even took a break! His music was great too!
Guitarist
Thank You Rob for all your help
Jazz Guitarist, Guitarist
Rob was such a delight with his amazing range of songs and attention to detail
Classical Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist, Guitarist
We had a two hour Celebration of Life for my Dad. Rob provided absolutely beautiful and perfect background music for the event, not ever stopping. He was professional and unobtrusive, and his music was fabulous - exactly what I hoped for. I would recommend him highly.
Classical Guitarist
Rob is the best. It was exactly what our ceremony needed. He adapted and flowed with the vibe and delivered the perfect touch to make our event extra special. He is a professional, a fun hang, and takes his job seriously. It never felt rushed or transactional. You are welcome to look at other guitarists but if you are in need of a guaranteed good time, go with Rob.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
We had Rob play instrumental guitar during an outdoor memorial at our home. He played beautifully and brought a comforting energy to the crowd. He also could not have been easier to work with- everything was smooth and stress-free.
Classical Guitarist, Funeral Music, Guitarist
Rob was wonderful. Beautiful guitarist, very easy to work with. Very professional.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Excellent guitarist. I don’t think the experience could have been better. Nice guy. Very professional. I would use him again.
Classical Guitarist
Rob was friendly, communicative, punctual, flexible, and most importantly... a fantastic musician. We’re incredibly grateful to Rob for helping make our special day even more special.
Classical Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Rob Michael exceeded expectations. I needed a high results, high quality musician. He was easy to communicate with, low maintenance, played beautifully, arrived early!!!!!!!!!! And simply fantastic in skill, repertoire and attitude. Book with confidence because this guy is The.Real.Deal. I’m so pleased!! He added so much to our corporate event and was dressed appropriately too for an executive cocktail party. Yay!! A Plus and would certainly book again.
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Mr. Michael, played beautifully during our rehearsal dinner. He was on time, well prepared and engaging.
Guitarist
Rob was a pleasure to work with. While the venue provided some logistical difficulties, he was able to accommodate last minute changes. We even had a surprise performance by another vendor and Rob worked through it without any issues. He played beautifully and was the perfect touch for pre-cermemony and dinner service. Would definitely work with Rob again.
Classical Guitarist
We hired Rob to play guitar during our small wedding ceremony and reception. He was very professional, easy to get in touch with, quick to respond to our questions, punctual and extremely talented! He is very easy and enjoyable to work with. We would 100% recommend him to others and would hire him again in the future if we ever needed music for an event.
Guitarist
Rob was a great guitarist and true professional. Very communicative during the lead up to the event, showed up early on the day of the performance to ensure everything was all set, was extremely friendly, and played excellent music! Would most definitely recommend to anyone looking into using his services!
Guitarist
Arrived early for our corporate event. Brought a back up amp “just in case”. Played the full two hours without a break (we offered!). Beautiful jazz guitar was the added touch of special. Would hire again in a minute.
Jazz Guitarist
We hired Rob for a 2-hour corporate social event at the close of a conference. He arrived 1 1/2 hours early for set up as this was a new venue for him. He brought a back up amplifier in case the sound system had an issue. He chose to play the full two hours without a break. His playing was beautiful. Perfect backdrop for our event. I would hire him again for sure. Great guy!
Rob played guitar for our gallery reception, and it was absolutely wonderful to have him there. Professional, friendly, talented, and leaves nothing for you to worry about - we definitely hope to work with him again!
Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - This available on an event- by-event basis.
What to Expect
Instrumental solo fingerstyle acoustic and electric guitar in the style of Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Metheny and Joe Pass.
About
I'm fortunate to have the privilege of “Living the Dream” of a pro muso: Playing gigs, recording albums, making videos, teaching--I love it.
Teaching music is something I've long been passionate about. I see 40-60 private students while living in the San Francisco Bay area for 40 years. I also give Lessons Online. and over the past couple of decades or so has given approximately 54,000 private music lessons!
You'll find me playing live and in-studio concerts on Youtube, iTunes or Google Play.
See you on 'The Other Side' and oh, if you've read this far, you might as well drop me a "Howdy!"
Additional Booking Notes
I'm self-contained requiring little more than some AC power and a chair. Can interface with an onsite PA or provide a larger PA/ sound system if needed.
Past Booked Events
June 05, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 03, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 05, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Retirement Party |
March 30, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 31, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 23, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
April 05, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 26, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 31, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 01, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 27, 2022 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 02, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 11, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 09, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 18, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 11, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Surprise |
August 29, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 28, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 20, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 28, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 07, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 03, 2019 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 23, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 13, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
August 10, 2019 • 2:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 06, 2019 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 01, 2019 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 22, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
February 13, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 15, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 09, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Personal Occasion |
Influences & Inspiration
Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Lenny Breau, Pat Metheny
Setup Requirements
Ac Power
Armless chair