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Samuel John
- Ravenna, OH
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $150 - $1000
Overview
Hi There,
I'm happy you've landed on my page. First and foremost I'd like to address a few issues I see come up when hiring a musician. Communication and Services being as advertised.
You will see in my reviews that I not only communicate well with all who hire me but I Genuinely enjoy the process. You are making me a part of a special moment in your life and I consider myself lucky to be a part of it.
The other being services. I'm very upfront about what I provide and what I'm capable of. I'm always going to deliver exactly what I promise and I'm always up for a challenge.
You can find videos, reviews and more on this page. Hope to hear from you soon!
27 Reviews
We used Samuel John for live music at a corporate grand opening event this month, and the experience could NOT have been better! From the moment I booked him, he was extremely professional and responsive, was a pleasure to work with, arrived early and curated the most perfect playlist for our event. When I shared concerns about how we had hired a DJ for another similar event, and how I felt that the ‘vibe’ and style music just didn’t fit the scene and what we were looking to achieve, he instantly knew the right songs/artists to play to give us the vibe and level of sound we were looking for, and he hit the nail on the head. Guests were raving all night about both the experience and his talent as an artist, and we can’t thank him enough for helping us put on an amazing event. Book him - you will NOT be disappointed!
Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thank you so much Alexandra, It was a beautiful event and I can't thank you enough for including me in your grand opening. You were an absolute pleasure to work with!
Samuel was a great choice for the party. The guests enjoyed his music and his voice. He was able to adapt to the crowd and go with the flow. Thanks Samuel. Looking forward to hearing you play again soon!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thanks you so much melisse! I had a great time and I hope you'll have me back soon.
Samuel is a great musician! He is easy to work with and a very good communicator. He entertained people from age 3 to 88 at our event. Highly recommend!
Singing Guitarist
He has very warm soothing vocals and is very flexible.
Had no problem relocating and setting up due to rain.
Set the tone for our event beautifully!!!
I would highly recommend him and plan on using him on future events.
Singing Guitarist
Samuel John was absolutely fantastic for our wedding! He was the perfect choice! Very easy to work with, quick to respond, very professional, and a fantastic musician!!! He performed so many beautiful songs and even learned to play/sing our wedding song! Just fabulous! If you are looking for a musician for your event...do not look any further! Samuel.. you made our big day so special...thank you so much!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Misty! Thank you so much for the kind words. It was truly a pleasure playing for you all and I wish you the best of luck in the future!
Everyone participating in and working at my practice photo shoot was enthralled with his performance! I walked in and he was doing 4 Non Blondes “What’s Up” and it was just incredible - I never wanted that song to stop! Possibly even more impressive was his level of talent ALONG WITH being a genuinely nice person and a pleasure to work with! This is unfortunately becoming a rare combination and it was so wonderful to discover one of the good ones!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thank you so much for the kind words. You and your staff were a pleasure to work with and I can’t wait to be part of your next event!
Sam was absolutely amazing addition to my marriage proposal. From discussing details over a month in advance to arriving an hour early the day of and setting up. Sam’s performance was one in a million. Everyone kept asking we’re I got him from. I will be using him again!!
Samuel played in our wedding on Friday, 8/26/2022, as well as the cocktail hour following. He learned three songs that we requested, and they exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Samuel for your occasion (formal or informal). A song not a part of his list, just ask and he'll figure it out!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
We recently had Sam at our house for a block party! Sam was a pleasure to work with from the start, he truly kicked off our event with a bang! Sam is extremely talented and has a great song selection. He even has some original songs which were great! We will be having Sam back at another one of our events!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Sam is great at reading the room, knowing what to play, and how loud to play (for a corporate event). Can't want to have him play our next event.
Singing Guitarist
He is just so special!! Very kind, so talented, kept open communication and just went above and beyond. AND his pricing was the absolute best. Thank you so much for making our day special!
Singing Guitarist
Samuel was absolutely incredible, professional, and fun to work with. We collaborated several times on the corporate event he played for and he brought a solid set list with him. The volume was spot on, which may seem like a given, but for a networking event that is not always the case. He played loud enough for us to hear him, but low enough that our guests were able to talk without shouting. I would highly recommend brining Samuel, his music, and his bright cheery stage presence to any event.
Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thank you so much Steve. I had a great time and hope you’ll have me back for your next event!
Samuel was easy to book with and his performance at my company's job fair was great! He played a great mix of music and was professional!
Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thank you so much Kaylin. I had a great time and hope to come back for your next event!
Samuel John was the perfect choice for our event. He made the process simple by understanding the vibe we were looking for and accommodating accordingly. He was prompt with communication and a true professional. My family was wowed by him. I will definitely use Samuel again!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Joyce, I can’t thank you enough for having me be a part of your anniversary celebration. Everyone made it so much fun and I can’t wait to see you all again.
Highly skilled professional and very easy to work with.
Guitarist
Samuel added a great atmosphere to our wedding ceremony. Everyone loved his voice and performance. Very recommended 👌
Singing Guitarist
We hired Samuel for a backyard party and he was so easy to work with! We worked off his song list but he gauged the vibe of the party. He was so polite and asked about the volume to make sure it wasn't too loud or too quiet. We 100% would hire him again. His voice and acoustics are truly special!
Guitarist
Samuel did a fantastic job at our venue Taps & Tails. I took videos to send to my friends and post on social media. Highly recommended
Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thanks so much Eric, can’t wait to be back soon!
Samuel was great. Communication was great, and he played songs that were perfect for the event. Tons of praise from everyone at the party
Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
It was a pleasure to play for everyone. Hope to see you all again at your next gathering!
He was very polite and on time, however we were not able to hear him singing or playing the guitar, the sound was very low.
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Very professional easy to work with! Learned a number of new songs just for us, would highly recommend
Guitarist
Sam filled is on bass for a gig for our cover band and couldn’t have been nicer or more easy going! Very helpful and a talented bass player! We appreciated all his hard work.
Bassist
We could not have been more happy with our choice in selecting Samuel. He was simply perfect for our event! He is so talented and was able to provide exactly what was needed for our New Year's wedding celebration; he was so very flexible with scheduling and accommodating to our requests. We can't wait until we can invite him back to our next event! All our guests commented on how wonderfully he played and sang all night. Samuel is a true performer and will no doubt be a true success in all he does with his talents. Thank you to Samuel for helping create such a wonderful and memorable evening for us and our guests!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Samuel was Awesome...very personable...just made our time special..
Singing Guitarist
Samuel John was a perfect solo performer for our wedding. Very professional and a great musician, he asked us what type of music we wanted, what NOT to play and he was perfect in the music selection - mixed from old to new. I would highly recommend to hire him for any type of event! We still get comments from our guests of what a great selection of music and what great of a performer he was. Thanks you!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Samuel John:
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendations. It was a pleasure playing for you both at your lovely wedding.
It was a special night for me as I proposed to my future wife and wanted someone who could play romantic love songs and he nailed it! Very professional and easy to work with. I'll be calling him again in the future for more events, that's for sure.
Singing Guitarist
Samuel was amazing at our outdoor fall wedding last year!! During the ceremony we had a torrential downpour and he didn't miss a beat!! He was easy to work with, professional and truly passionate about making our day special. He even took the time to learn the specific songs I had requested throughout the day. Samuel was an absolutely pleasure and went above and beyond for us!!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $150 - $1000
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to Expect
I tailor each and every performance based on the needs of the venue and or client. Whether you are looking for a high energy acoustic rock performance or an intimate setting, or maybe simply looking for some background music for your guests or patrons to enjoy I can provide what you need. However, no matter the setting, I am very passionate about the music I play and strive to entertain everyone i play for be it 5 people or 5,000.
About
After playing in multiple different bands ranging from indie, to rock, to metal, Samuel John decided to follow his true passion in writing songs and playing solo acoustic guitar. Pulling influences from Artists such as Andy Mckee, Iron and Wine, Antoine Dufour, Dave Matthews, Don alder, and Jack Johnson Samuel John Bridges the gap between solo acoustic guitar and singer-songwriter boundaries.
Additional Booking Notes
I provide all gear that I require, Unless the setting is in a very large hall, cathedral, or even larger concert halls. In these instances I may require more amplification.
Past Booked Events
August 24, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
June 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
January 18, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 12, 2023 • 12:30pm - 5:00pm | Baby Shower |
May 06, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 17, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
March 15, 2023 • 8:30am - 1:00pm | House Party |
March 04, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Engagement |
January 27, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 26, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 21, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | House Concert |
April 20, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
March 05, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 16, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
February 15, 2022 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 30, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 19, 2021 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Religious Celebration |
December 10, 2021 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Festival |
December 04, 2021 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 09, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
September 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
August 14, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
October 20, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 01, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
May 11, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Nightclub Event |
May 05, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 27, 2018–April 28, 2018 • 9:30pm - 1:30am | Nightclub Event |
April 21, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 10, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Wedding Reception |
December 31, 2017 • 10:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 13, 2017 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 03, 2017 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Dinner Party |
August 19, 2017 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
January 06, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Personal Occasion |
October 24, 2015 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
Set List
Tears in heaven, Crossroads, Change the world, Layla-Eric Clapton
Something in the way, Lake of fire-Nirvana
Ever long-Foo Fighters
Billets with butterfly wings-Billy Korgan
Porcelain, Don't forget me-Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Passing afternoon, Such great heights, No vision like her
Cinder and smoke, Boy with a coin- Iron and Wine
All my life, She loves me, all my loving, here comes the sun- The Beatles
You are my sunshine
Walk the line, Ring of fire, Don't Bring your guns to town, Folsom prison-Johnny Cash
Radioactive, Demons-Imagine Dragons
Wonder wall-Oasis
Too many to list, If there are any special songs you would like played I can learn just about anything.
Influences & Inspiration
Iron and Wine, Jack Johnson, Bon Iver, Dave Matthews, The Beatles, Andy Mckee, Antoine Dufour, Don Alder, Johnny Cash, and many many more.