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Classical Guitarist - Derek Macrae
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Guitarist
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83 Verified Bookings
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Sean Hully
- Peterborough, ON
- One Man Band
- Travels up to 2 hours
- $250 - $800 subject to distance.
Just The Way You Are
Sean Hully
Overview
Sean's unique approach to performing let's him sound like an acoustic duo! He sings easy-listening pop, rock, and jazz numbers, and can tastily add flute and saxophone in the right spots. His set up is very simple and compact with great sound quality. No background tracks are used, only a magic box called a phrase sampler that enables him to use his multi-instrumental talents. If needed, Sean can also play ambient classical guitar.
"Sean was able to tailor his performance to the crowd, was reliable, conscientious and professional."
-Dawn Elliot, Passenger Service, Supervisor, Polar Bear Express, Ontario Northland, Cochrane.
4 Reviews
Ilona M. •
April 18, 2024
Thanks for the entertainment.
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Singing Guitarist
Brenda D. •
August 26, 2022
We had an intimate dinner house party of 6 guests to celebrate a 45 wedding anniversary. With Sean coming as our featured entertainer we were able to sit in the comfort of our home and listen to the smooth classic sounds of Sean-guitarist with vocals, sax, harmonica and flute. We also danced and occasionally sang along, The "stage" was our loft and, we thoroughly enjoyed our "loft concert". It was not the usual venue for Sean, but we were a truly grateful and appreciative audience. Thanks Sean
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Response from Sean Hully:
Thank you Brenda! It was a fun evening and a pleasure performing in your home. Everyone was quite kind. I enjoyed the piece of cake and appreciated the help loading my car afterwards too,
Photos from this event
Luke T. •
June 12, 2022
We had Sean in for a patio gig at our location. He was very punctual, professional, and had fun with the audience. He played lots of crowd favourites, and had fun takes on some classic songs. Lots of smiles from the crowd. His live looping of guitar, sax, and flute were great fun. Why pay to book a whole band when Sean can do it all. Thanks Sean!
Hired as:
One Man Band
One Man Band
Response from Sean Hully:
Hi Luke, I really enjoyed performing at the restaurant. I was treated like a king too! Thanks so much for having me.
Desmond V. •
July 9, 2018
The Black Horse is proud to have Sean as a regular performer. By using a number of different instruments, he is able to create a show that exceeds what you would normally expect from "One Man Band".
Hired as:
One Man Band
One Man Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $250 - $800 subject to distance.
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability, Intact Insurance. Expire December 5, 2023.
Unions: AFM
What to Expect
Sean sings easy-listening songs drawn from pop, rock, and jazz. He supplies his own compact sound system for small rooms. He also owns a Bose P.A. system for larger rooms or outdoor venues.
Sean uses a nylon string classical guitar, a curved soprano saxophone, a flute, and harmonica to enhance some songs via a looping machine.. The woodwinds give the music variety and interest. Your guests will be intrigued by their sound and seeing him physically manipulate the instruments. Occasionally, he will layer guitar tracks and create percussive sounds.
If there is any point when simple ambient music is needed during the event, Sean can play light instrumental classical guitar.
About
Sean Hully is multi-instrumentalist with a diverse background of performance, recording, and education. He has performed with Carnival Cruise Lines and numerous tribute bands across North America, and has led his own bands, like The Sean Hully Jazz Group. He has played saxophone with jazz and dixieland bands, community musical theatre orchestras, and cover bands that played Latin, R&B, and various sub-genres of rock.
A songwriter and composer, he has three degrees in music studies, including a Licentiate of Music in classical saxophone and a Masters Degree in composition. Sean's first album of original songs (Interaction) was released in 2002 and uses common rock instrumentation.
Since 2015, Sean has developed a unique style with the discreet use of a loop pedal to incorporate flute, saxophone, percussive effects, and guitar leads. The nylon string guitar has become the bedrock of his style because it blends nicely with the folk, pop, classical, and jazz traditions.
Additional Booking Notes
The important item is access to an electrical outlet. Sean needs an area of about 5 square feet that is free of foot traffic to perform. Must be safe from sun and wet weather conditions.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| March 29, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| August 24, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | House Party |
| August 06, 2022 • All-day event | Private Event - Jazz Combo |
| July 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Weekly/Recurring Performance |
| June 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| March 21, 2020 | Maplefest |
| March 14, 2020 | Maplefest |
| March 06, 2020 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | First Friday Art Crawl |
| January 03, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Sean Hully Solo |
| July 16, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Sean Hully |
| June 23, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Lakefield Jazz Tour |
| June 08, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Sean at the Black Horse Pub, Peterborough |
| May 11, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Sean at The Black Horse Pub, Peterborough |
| April 06, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Sean at The Black Horse Pub, Peterborough |
| March 18, 2018 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Sean at The Black Horse Pub, Peterborough |
| March 11, 2018 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Maplefest, Lakefield, ON |
| March 10, 2018 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Maplefest, Lakefield, ON |
| November 02, 2017 • 6:45pm - 7:45pm | Sherbrooke Heights Retirement Residence |
| August 18, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Jackson Creek Retirement Residence |
Set List
Up-Tempo
Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Closer To The Heart - Rush
Closing Time - Semisonic
Day Tripper - Beatles
Diana - Paul Anka
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Fields of Gold - Sting
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Hey Baby! - Bruce Chanel
Hurt So Good -John Cougar Melloncamp
I Saw Her Standing There
It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me - Billy Joel
Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel (Barry White groove)
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Kodachrome - Paul Simon
Letter From An Occupant - The New Pornographers
Low Rider - War
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon
Mean Individual Stranded In A Limousine - Paul Simon
Movin' Out - Billy Joel
Message In A Bottle - The Police
Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Purgatory Cove - Danny Michel
Runaway - Del Shanon
Shotgun - Jr. Walker And The All Stars
Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
Set On You - George Harrison
Sugar Sugar - The Archies
Summer Breeze - Seals and Croft
Tequila (instrumental) - The Champs
Walk Don’t Run (instrumental) - The Ventures
Watching The Wheels - John Lennon
We're Here For a Good Time - Trooper
Ballads
Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Crazy Love - Poco
Colour My World - Chicago
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Imagine - John Lennon
New York’s Not My Home - Jim Croce
Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
Folk-Rock
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Duncan - Paul Simon
Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver
Slip Sliding' Away - Paul Simon
Something So Right - Paul Simon
Summer Side Of Life - Gordon Lightfoot
Hey Mister Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
Jazz
All Of Me
The Girl From Ipanema (Latin jazz) - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Moon River - Mancini and Mercer
Swinging Shepherd Blues (jazz instrumental) - Moe Koffman
Take Five (jazz instrumental) - Dave Brubeck
This Masquerade
Novelty
Theme To Night Court
Suspension (Buck Rogers Theme) - 70s movie theme
Trees (old song modernized) - Oscar Rasbach/Joyce Kilmer
Influences & Inspiration
Paul Simon, The Beatles, Sting, The Police, Jim Croce, Billy Joel, classic R&B, jazz, classical.
Setup Requirements
Sturdy area 5' x 5' with electrical access. If outdoors, must be sheltered.
Supplied is a high-quality Bose sound system that distributes sound evenly throughout the room or outdoor area.
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