Island Troy
- Cleveland, OH
- Singing Guitarist
- 28 Verified Bookings
Dana G. said “We hired Island Troy for our sons 1st bday. He was very engaging with the crowd and kept high energy the whole time. Also took requests which was nice.…”
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Guitar instrumentalist mixing Latin, Jazz, Rock Classics. Performing in the greater Cleveland / Akron area and beyond.
My guitar music is always quite, relaxing, toe tapping, and mood enhancing for any occasion.
Because of the versatility in my repertoire, my solo act is compatible with every type of event. Also available as a duo act with bass guitarist - vocalist, Bobbi Holt! Together the Victor Samalot Duo’s sets blend Latin-Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock vocal favorites with a Latin twist.. See "VSD" video promo.
Available for:
Festivals, Concerts, Corporate/private events, Restaurants, Wineries, House Concerts, Country clubs, and more...
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Would hire Victor again and again for upcoming events. Victor was extremely professional and did an outstanding job. Thank you :)
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
It was such a pleasure working with you Dena. Thank you for hiring me!!
Victor was wonderful and his music was fantastic! All of our members loved him. Thanks Victor! I look forward to having you back at our club again soon!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the nice words Julie. It was a pleasure working with you. Such a wonderful staff too!
Victor played at our Happy Hour event honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and did a wonderful job! He played a great selection of music and interacted with the residents. Victor was so friendly and easy to work with! We would gladly welcome him back in to our community!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Awesome!! Thanks so much for the the kind words Emily! It was a pleasure performing for the seniors at Vitalia!
Victor was a true blessing to have for our event. We had a cancellation and needed to find a last minute performer for our dinner and Victor was able to fit in perfectly. With only a few days notice, Victor was ready and willing to help as much as he could. We at The University of Akron's School of Polymer Science and Engineering greatly appreciate the effort provided by Victor and we plan to reach out to him for future events.
Thank you again Victor for all of your hard work!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thanks so much for the kind words and a pleasure working with you Emily! I look forward to working with you in the future!
Victor and Bobby provided a really wonderful evening of music for our guests for a holiday event.
The music selection was perfect, and Victor and Boby's performances were just stellar.
We would highly recommend Victor for any event!!!
Thanks sincerely
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the nice review Scott. Such a pleasure to work with you! A fun Holiday event!
Victor and Bobby are just great musicians and fine folks overall.
They performed so well at our party/dinner event and all of our guests were just blown away.
We recommend Victor without hesitation!! Thanks so much!
Perfect match for our Cinco de Mayo celebration. Lovely duo, professional, courteous and an exceptional talent.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the kind words Cynthia. It was a pleasure to work with you!!
Victor was a great success as he brought wood instruments for guests to play a long. A few of our guests had their own guitars and he encouraged them to play a few songs. It was lively and interactive and our guests had the best time! It was great that he was able to play not just well known songs but a few of his originals. I highly recommend Victor.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
It was a pleasure working with you Amy and thank you for the kind words. A fun night it was!!
Victor was amazing to say the least!!! He was super nice and played well! The residents loved him! He was even willing to play for our Memory Care residents for a bit! Overall I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the nice words Allysen. It was a pleasure playing for the folks at Hudson Grande. Always like to make people happy with my music! A pleasure working with you!!
Heard Victor at the Pinecrest Farmers Market. Can’t wait to hear him again. A brilliant musician.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Hey there. Thank you so much for the nice words on my performance at Pinecrest Farmers Market. Hope to see you again!!
Victor was super easy to work with from the start. Our guests really enjoyed his music! His invoicing and billing process was super easy!!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you for the nice words Kaylin and it was a pleasure working with you.
Victor & Bobbi were the perfect addition to our family event. They sounded amazing and were able to perform inside of our home due to weather. Highly recommend the duo act!!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the kind words Kalpana! It was a pleasure working with you. We had an awesome time performing inside. I look forward to working with you again in the near future!
Thank you Victor for providing professional performance! On-time and very friendly with all ! awesome guitar playing!!!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thanks you so much for the nice words on my music Lori! It was a fun afternoon. A pleasure working with you and Eric!!
I am a shift manager at El Patron Tequileria & Cuisine here in Downtown Akron, Ohio. We do Friday Night Live Music and invite local artists from the Cleveland/Akron area every Friday for guests! I had found Victor while looking for a Flamenco Group and am so thankful for this find!! He is just amazing. He has the energy and the vibe with the most beautiful music. He is exactly what we have been looking for and will be booking him once a month as long as no one else gets to him first!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Sarah for the kind words on my music. So glad you found me. A great time performing at El Patron and so glad people enjoyed it. Such excellent food too!! Looking forward to working with you again soon!
We loved working with Victor Samalot. He provided high quality music in a professional manner. He communicated well, was on time, and played great music that thoroughly engaged the audience. I highly recommend him and would gladly hire him again.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the kind words Scott!! A pleasure working with you!
Working with Victor was easy, breezy, and the music was just right! He knew exactly how to set the mood at our Farmers Market, so I can't recommend him enough for your events.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
How awesome!! Thank you for the nice review Devon and such a pleasure working with you!
Victor (and, his wife, Bobby) played at a party that we hosted and was extremely well received. It was the perfect background music and they were both vey friendly and accommodating.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Laurie for the kind words on my music. So glad you found me on GigSalad. A pleasure working with you and Randy. It was really nice!
We hired Victor for my mother's 89th Birthday party and he was a hit with all age groups that attended! His playing is impeccable and he has a personality to match! We would highly recommend him for any occasion you are planning, he is prompt, polite and his guitar playing is mesmerizing!!!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Gretchen for hiring me and the kind words. It was a pleasure playing for your mom's 89th birthday. God Bless her!!
Victor was outstanding. He is a professional musician and knows his way around a guitar - trust me. The evening reception was much more enjoyable and relaxed with his music. Creating more networking among the measurement science attendees. We had a great time in Cleveland - Thank you Victor!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much Linda for the awesome review and hiring me via GigSalad. A pleasure working with you on the NCSL event.
Victor was timely, polite, and had exactly the sound we were looking for for our 2nd Anniversary Party. He was very skilled and kept our guests entertained all night. We would definitely book with him again on a regular basis!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you for hiring me via GigSalad for your Anniversary party!! It was a pleasure working with you Brooke.
Fun night. Looking forward to working with you again!
So many have parties in their homes and never consider what a tremendous experience a live performer would be for your guests.
Victor is a treasure. He is professional, kind and extraordinarily gifted and accommodating. He was The Hit of my retirement party.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you, Eva, for the nice words. It was such a pleasure working with you. Hope to see you soon!
Thank you Victor for performing at out event on Saturday, December 15th you were Amazing. Everyone enjoyed the variety of music and it was just perfect for the Great Gatsby Event!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
You are most welcome Cherese!! Thank you again for hiring me via GigSalad and for the nice comments!! I Look forward to working with you again in the future!
Victor is very nice and was a great choice for our conference. He was very receptive to our needs and played to entertain the crowd. His music has a nice Latin flare and smooth sound. I definitely recommend Victor and will use him again whenever I can.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Kris for hiring me via GigSalad and for the nice feedback!! Awesome! It was a pleasure to work with you for this conference!! I look forward to working with you in the future!!!
Victor was a great addition to our downtown event. He brought his own equipment and sound system. All we had to do was supply a space with a power connection and Victor was ready to go. His playing is very enjoyable and we heard lots of great comments on his musicianship!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you for the nice feedback and for hiring me via GigSalad. It was a pleasure working with you Alex. Such a fun event in Downtown Fremont!! Awesome crowd! Hope to work with you again!
Victor was an amazing addition to my parent's 60th bday party. All of the guests loved his music and many got his cards so they can hire him too. Victor was professional, super friendly, accommodating and insanely talented. I would hire him for any event. He plays the Spanish guitar beautifully and for any down time plugged in his playlists (which were perfect and appropriate).
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Manya for hiring me through Gig Salad and for the nice words on my performance at your parents Birthday party. Awesomell! A pleasure meeting members of your family too and talking about music. It was fun!!
Thank you so much!!
Our organization had Victor Samalot entertain for Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4, 2018. He arrived on time and took just a few moments to set up and was ready to play. Victor was very professional got the crowd into the music he played on his acoustic guitar, which was a good variety. He is a very talented performer and would recommend him for any function in need of musical entertainment!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Hey Shelly, thank you so much for hiring me via Gig Salad. It was a pleasure working with you for your Cinco de Mayo celebration in North Ridgeville. It was fun. Enjoyed talking to the folks too!! Hope to see you again soon!
Victor Samalot performed at our wedding cocktail hour on 9/23/17. He was prompt and my guest were happy with his performance and indicated that he was great! I would highly recommend Victor for any upcoming events that you may have approaching. Also, I will definitely be hiring Vic again in the future for events. Victor thanks again for everything, you were amazing and definitely a crowd pleaser!! 👍👍😉
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Sharon for hiring me through Gig Salad and for the nice feedback on my performance during your wedding cocktail hour. It was a pleasure and very nice atmosphere and people. All the best to your and your husband!!
I hired Victor very last minute for an outdoor party for my daughter and her fiancé. He was very professional. He arrived on time and got set
Up right away. His musical selections were perfect for the vibe of the party.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much again for hiring me via Gig Salad for your Daughter's Party. It was a pleasure working with you. Nothing but the best to your daughter and now your son-n-law!!
Victor performed at our daughters graduation party. I heard him playing in Cleveland and thought that his music was a perfect fit for our theme for the party and a soft music where people could talk and feel relaxed. Victor delivered many of our guests complemented and we're impressed with his skills. We plan on having him perform again next June at another graduation party. I highly recommend Victor polite, professional.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Hey David, thank you so much for the kind words on my music. It was fun playing for your daughters graduation party. I look forward to working with you again!!
Victor was timely to communicate his participation in our event. His performance was exactly what we needed for entertainment. The sound system was out of his control and due to the nature of the event, some people could not hear him. Those who did hear him gave high praise for his music and talent.
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Hey Keisha, thank you for the kind words on my music. Had a fun time performing.
I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Victor is superior guitarist, and plays his music with passion and skill. He is also a professional businessman....responding promptly to inquiries, and making the entire process effortless. You cannot go wrong hiring Victor for your party or event.
We hired Victor for our first inside event and what a great addition and treat for all who were lucky enough to hear him. Victor is a pleasure to work with and adjusts to his surroundings. We we're thrilled to have him be part of our celebration of Small Business Saturday. You would be very fortunate to have him be part of your event.
We hired Victor for our Engineering firm's Open House, October 1, 2015, and what a good decision that was! This talented musician's playlist and volume provided just the right kind of background music for our guests to be able to enjoy their ongoing conversations, and the music filled in nicely during any lulls in those conversations. I think that without the music which Victor provided, our event just wouldn't have had the classy uplift that it needed.
Many thanks to you Victor for helping to make our event more memorable and a fine success!
Victor played at a launch party/BBQ for our butcher shop and everyone loved his music. It was loud enough to break up any awkward silences but soft enough to not make having conversations difficult. He even stayed for an extra hour without any notice. Victor is very easy to work with and just wants to make the crowd happy!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the awesome review Priscilla. I enjoy playing and make sure my customers and fans are happy. I look forward to working with you again down the road!
We hired Victor for a weekend festival and glad we booked him for multiple days. He is a very talented musician and entertained countless festival-goers the whole weekend. We will definitely do business with Victor again!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you so much for the kind words Tricia. Had a great time performing at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. I look forward to working with you again!!
I contacted Victor to perform in my Nursing Facility in May. My resident's were very curious and excited to watch him perform, as he was new to our building. The process from start to finish with Victor is nothing short of professional. When he began to play, residents, family memebers and staff came down to watch his performance! We actually had staff stay late to watch the performance! Now, in July.... our residents still remember him by name and talk of his ourstanding performance! Great Job, we would love to have him back anytime!
Response from Victor Samalot / Solo Guitarist:
Thank you Alecia for the very kind words on my music. It was a pleasure to perform at the Nursing Facility in Aurora. Look forward to returning!
Victor was hired to play at my birthday party recently and never have I been as happy with a decision as I was with this one. Victor is a splendid guitarist, with a wide and varied repertoire. He is very professional and an extremely likable person.
I definetly will use him again. You can hear samples of his work on his web page.
Mary S, Westlake,OH
We were very pleased & happy with the music Victor provided for my daughters engagement party. Very professional, on time and his music was the talk of the night. Thank you!
We hired Victor to play both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. During the planning process he was so nice and accommodating to work with. He played custom songs for our ceremony and we were so happy with the music. We left the cocktail hour music up to him and he did a great job playing music everyone enjoyed. It started raining during the outdoor cocktail hour and he improvised so we had nothing to worry about it. Would definitely love to have him play at our next party highly recommend hiring Victor for any occasion.
We have used Victor for 2 of our company picnics. He is always on time and very friendly with our employees. He brings all of his own equipment and is independent. We love having him at our events because he comes well prepared and plays beautiful music during the entire event. You can't go wrong in choosing this guitarist.
He interacted with everyone, and played so well. I would recommend him for any party.
Victor is a professional entertainer and musician. His sound is upbeat and soothing but not at all background. His Latin tracks are both new and familiar. Love his mix of classics and new offerings.
We have worked with Victor for about 8 years on various projects. We organize Arts & Crafts events. For these types of shows, it it important to bring a professional presence. Victor always brings not only great music to our our events, but helps set the tone of the show.
I have hired Vic for several events I have pout together through out 2011. A consumate professional, timely, and always gives my patrons an excellent show. I always receive favorable feedback and would highly recommend him.
Price Range: Please call
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Unions: BMI
Instrumental guitar music mixing Latin/Spanish, Latin / Rock, Jazz, Light Classics, and World Fusion rhythms. Covering artists such as Santana, Craig Chaquico, Jose feliciano, Ottmar Liebert, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Dave Brubek, and more.... along with original music.
Victor has been playing professionally for over 30 years with a successful career performing in concerts, Festivals, television appearances, film scoring, studio sessions, and teaching guitar.
An accomplished guitarist, he is the co-founder / guitarist for rock - fusion group RARE BLEND ((phone number hidden)0) with 5 CD releases receiving college & internet radio airplay and CD sales in the US, Europe, South America, Japan, etc
Since 2010, Victor started performing solo inspired by Jazz , Latin / Flamenco, Acoustic rock, Ambient and World rhythms. Covering artists such as Santana, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, Dave Brubeck, Pink Floyd, Ottmar Liebert, Craig Chaquico, Jose Feliciano, Led Zeppelin, etc.....putting his own style and spin on it.
In 2011, he came out with his first solo acoustic CD entitled "Victor Samalot". When performing live, Victor uses digital looping technology which is a foot-activated device capable of simultaneous recording and playback in real-time creating a one man band sound. Drawing on his Latin roots, Victor fuses Latin, Jazz stylings, and Rock grooves that defines a sound all his own and released a fresh set of originals on his latest CD "Esperanza" (2017)
Current and Past Venues Include:
El Patron Tequileria, Giant Eagle Market District, CLE Public Square, Sarah's Vineyard, Fox Meadow Country Club, FireFish Festival, Uncorked Medina Wine Festival, Crocker Park, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Berea Arts Fest, Medina Festival, Wooster Arts & Jazz Fest, Downtown Akron Concerts, I-X Center, Sparx City Hop, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Cleveland Public Library, Lakewood Public Library, various community festivals, House Concerts, and many private and corporate events...
I am self contained. My 2 speaker sound system and mixing board is included with the price
October 17, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
January 03, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 13, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 24, 2023 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
July 04, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 05, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Nightclub Event |
February 25, 2023 • 8:30pm - 11:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 11, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 19, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 17, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 09, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 12, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
September 11, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Festival |
September 03, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 13, 2021 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 23, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 15, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
June 17, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Birthday Party |
Song list (covers):
Besame Mucho - Traditional Spanish
Flor D' Luna - Santana
Samba Pa Ti - Santana
Europa - Santana
Oye Como Va - Santana
Hotel California - The Eagles
El Favol - Santana
Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny
Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
Cause We Ended As Lovers - Jeff Beck / Stevie Wonder
Gathering of The Tribes - Craig Chaquico
And I Love Her - The Beatles
My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
Low Rider - War
Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Surrender My Love - Ottmar Liebert
2 The Night - Ottmar Liebert
Take 5 - Dave Brubeck
Speak Softly Love (The Godfather movie theme)
And much more.....
Plus my original music from my CD recordings
Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Jesse Cook, Phil Keaggy, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Jose Feliciano, Otmar Liebert, etc...
Electricity
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