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My name is Jabe Amato, I offer live acoustic entertainment consisting of guitar and vocals performed by yours truly as a One-Man Band. I play and sing anything from The Beatles and Eagles to Radiohead and Foo fighters and everything in between. My performances can be tailored specifically for your needs such as background instrumentals to a fully interactive experience. I am available for public and private parties as well as weddings and corporate events.
My rates are based on length of time, distance travelled and if you would like me to learn specific songs for your customized set list.
22 Reviews
Hands down, Jabe is THE best! He was our guitarist for our wedding ceremony at Monarch Beach Resort, and we couldn't have been happier. He was SO chill, friendly, and effortless to work with and had an impressive, diverse song list (we went with Super Mario Bros. for our recessional, and Jabe plays the radest version on the bass.) He is flexible and can also customize and learn any songs! Did a combo of acoustic and voice and was awesome at both.
Jabe is reliable, punctual and professional. He was on site to set-up and soundcheck in advance to ensure everything was perfect. Our guests commented how pleasant and great he performed. Pricing is very reasonable, but seriously, the experience with Jabe on our big day was priceless. Work with Jabe. I repeat, work with Jabe!
Wedding Singer, Guitarist
We had Jabe set up in our backyard for my wife's 40th birthday party. His music, song choices and overall talent was superb. Not to mention, he's got a great personality too. There's no doubt he was the main reason our party was such a success. As guests left at the end of the night, we were overwhelmed by the number of compliments we received on Jabe's behalf. He's amazing and we can't thank him enough!
Guitarist
He was truly fantastic in every sense! Jabe arrives promptly, set up quickly with great wireless speakers for position flexibility and sounded incredible. He can play every genre of music and took minimal break time. Several of our friends and family asked for his contact information and where they can here him play.
Guitarist
His music was fantastic, and he is so personable with everyone! I would definitely work with him again. Very talented!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Whyfret:
Thank you Jennifer!
We hired Whyfred for my husband’s client event, my guests were pleasantly entertained, great music, great singer!
Will hire again.
Wedding Singer
Jabe was so wonderful. He was on time, was able to set up and new when to stop playing. His song choice was perfect for this event. We will definitely be using him in the future. Thank you Jabe for helping to make our event a success!
Guitarist
Response from Whyfret:
Thank you Jamie!
Jabe was great! On time, very professional, and great at communicating with me throughout planning my engagement. Couldn’t be happier with my experience.
Guitarist
Jabe sang and played guitar at our wedding. He was fantastic! He is so easy to work with. Professional, on time. He sounds incredible! He had to set up in multiple areas of the venue, it wasn't a problem.
He is the kind of artist that has great style and a very cool vibe going!
Our wedding guest were so impressed with our music. Jabe has the ability to make a party successful!
You will not be disappointed if you have him play at your event!
Wedding Singer, Guitarist
The music was great. He was very personable We would book him again.
Guitarist
Amazing experience . Music selection was great and he had amazing energy during his performance. Will definitely use him again when possible.
Guitarist
Jabe was professional and very easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Guitarist
Response from Whyfret:
Woohoo!! Thank you Matt!
We had whyfret at my mother in laws birthday and he was amazing. He is incredibly talented and we will definitely book him again.
Guitarist
Jabe was very polite, punctual & helped make our wedding a success! He asked a lot of questions about how he could make our event special and reflective of us. He learned a song we wanted to walk down the aisle to. I told him to choose other songs he thought would be best & he nailed it!! He was one of the highlights of our wedding!!!
Guitarist
Response from Whyfret:
Thank you soo much Amber!
Photos from this event
Jabe played acoustic guitar and sang for my daughter's wedding in the park. He communicated with both my daughter and I over several months. He had a vast list of songs to choose from. He arrived early and played for the entire length of the wedding. Many of the guest commented on how they enjoyed listening to him and they were glad he was there to entertain us. I would hire him again if I have any other events in the area. Thanks Jabe making our day!
Wedding Singer, Guitarist
We hired Jabe for our wedding ceremony and he was nothing short of spectacular. From beginning to end, he was professional, charming and his performance was fantastic. Many guests said he was the best guitarist they had heard at weddings before and would look to book him for their own in the future. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Guitarist
We hosted a nonprofit event at our Shopping Center on October 22nd. Jabe arrived early, set up quickly and got to entertaining our guests without delay. He played to the crowd based on what he felt the mood was. Professional, courteous and most importantly a quite talented musician, we are quite happy we chose Whyfret for our event!
Guitarist
This past weekend, we hosted a co-ed baby shower at our home in San Clemente. We had jabe come over to play some music for us as we relaxed on the patio, ate food, and enjoyed our 40 friends and family being with us. Jabe was the best ! He took requests and sang, and kept singing and playing music for hours! All of our friends were so impressed with his voice and talent! He truly MADE the day perfect! Great personality, very professional, and is gifted. We will definetly call him for our next party!
Thanks Jabe!
Guitarist
Jabe played guitar and sang a few classic rock songs for us at a memorial service with 500+ guests and nailed every part of each song! He sounded awesome and was great to work with. I will book him again and highly recommend you check him out!!
Wedding Singer, Guitarist
Jabe played guitar and sang a few classic rock songs for us at a memorial service with 500+ guests and nailed every part of each song! He sounded awesome and was great to work with. I will book him again and highly recommend you check him out!!
Wedding Singer, Guitarist
He's very patient,(party entourage arrived very late)Whyfret really waited for us(groom & Bride) to arrive. Always smiling and friendly. Very nice tone of voice and very cordial. Love this guy. Gonna get him for future entertainment events.
Wedding Singer, Guitarist
I was looking for someone to play at an event at my home.
I found Whyfret and asked for a quote. I received a reply within a couple of hours and hired him. He arrived on the day on time and his set up was pretty simple - just required a outlet to plug into / shade and a chair... it was that simple! Everyone at the party loved the playlist and I had so many compliments.. I can truly say he was the hit of the party...
Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
My performances range from subtle background music to a fully interactive experience.
You can customize a set list from my current song choices and I also offer to learn specific songs.
I specialize in wedding, private parties and corporate events as well.
About
Hello! I was born in dayton, OH but came to southern california (Anaheim) when I was three weeks old.
Got into music at a young age starting with the Viola, Saxophone and eventually the guitar at age 13.
I grew up listening to classic rock but also enjoy Classical, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Hard rock, Reggae and I love Funk!
I really enjoy interacting with the crowd, taking request and getting everyone involved.
Additional Booking Notes
I supply Everything for my performances other than electricity.
I will bring a 2 speaker powered PA, Mic's, cables, stands etc.
I usually bring my ipod as well to play before and after if so desired.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| June 06, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| May 30, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| February 27, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 29, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| January 30, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 11, 2022 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Wedding Engagement |
| August 17, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 14, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 24, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| November 18, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
| July 02, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 12, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Birthday Party |
| June 06, 2020 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 14, 2020 • 3:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| March 13, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 11, 2020 • 5:30pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
| November 08, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 23, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 22, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 27, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 05, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 11, 2016 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 22, 2016 • 10:00am - 4:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| August 28, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Baby Shower |
| April 08, 2016 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 14, 2015 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| January 23, 2015 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 28, 2014 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
A
Aerosmith
Dream on
Alice in chains
Got me wrong
Am I inside?
Would?
Brother
Rooster
America
Horse with no name
Ventura highway
The Animals
The house of the rising sun
(I had to learn how to sing and play this song when I was 15 in order to get my ear pierced)
B
The Band
Up on cripple creek
The Weight
The Beatles/John Lennon
Imagine
Come together
Blackbird
In my life
Across the universe
While my guitar gently weeps
The ballad of John and Yoko
Sgt. Pepperʼs Lonely HCB
A lil help from my friends
I am the walrus
Norwegian wood (one of my mom's favorites)
Bungalow Bill (still not sure what he killed)
Here comes the sun
And I love her
Michelle
Get back
Rocky racoon
She came in through the bathroom window
Dig a pony
I'm only sleeping
Girl (My Story)
I've got a feelin'
The Black Crow's
She talks to angels
Black Sabbath
Paranoid
War pigs
Planet caravan
The Black Seeds
So true
David Bowie
Life on mars? (Mai's fav)
The man who sold the world
Five years
Space oddity
Suffragette city
Queen bitch
Star man
Ziggy stardust
Moonage daydream
In the heat of the morning
Soul Love
Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville
Pirate looks at 40
Changes in Latitudes
He went to Paris
C
Cameo
Word up!
The Cars
Just what I needed
Best friends girlfriend
Johnny Cash
Ring of fire
Folsom prison blues
I walk the line
Hurt
CCR
Bad moon rising
Have you ever seen the rain
Down on the corner
I heard it through the grapevine
Harry Chapin
Cats in the cradle
Chef (Isaac Hayes from South Park)
Chef's chocolate salty balls
City and Colour (for my Canadian friend(s)
Hello, I'm in Delaware
Comin' home
Alex Clare
Too close
Eric Clapton/Cream
Sunshine of your love
Layla
The Clash
Should I stay or should I go
Coldplay
Yellow
Clocks
Collective soul
The world I know
The Commodores
Easy (this song is Easy)
CSNY / Neil Young
Ohio
Old man
Heart of gold
Hey hey, My my
Teach your children
The Cure
Boys don't cry
Catch
Just like heaven
Close to me
The Caterpillar
Jumpin' someone else's train
A forest
Love song
Lullaby
D
Charlie Daniels band
Devil went down to Georgia
Danzig / Misfits
Mother
I'm the one
Skulls
Howe Day
Collide
The Grateful Dead
Casey jones
Friend of the devil
Uncle johns band (one of my Sister and Niece's Favorites)
St. Stephen
John Denver
Take me home country roads
Depeche mode
Never let me down again
Personal Jesus
Somebody
The Doors
Peace frog (cousin Shan loves it)
Roadhouse blues
Love me two times
Riders on the storm
Bob Dylan
All along the watchtower
Subterranean homesick
Like a rollinʼ stone
Just like a woman
You belong to me
Rainy day women
Knocking on heavens door
Make you feel my love
Don't think twice, It's alright
Dynamite Hack
Boyz in the hood
E
The Eagles
Hotel California
Desperado
Take it easy
Already gone
Tequila sunrise
Life in the fast lane
Emerson Lake & Palmer
From the beginning
Lucky man
Elton John
Rocket man
Your song
Bennie and the Jets
Extreme
More than words
F
Fleetwood Mack
Landslide
Foo fighters
Everlong
G
Gotye
Somebody that I used to know
Al Green
Here I am
Letʼs stay together
Green Day
Basket Case
Time of your life
David Grey
Sail Away
Guns & Roses
Patience
Sweet child o' mine
H
Juliana Hatfield
Ugly (I was so in love with Juliana in H.S.)
My Sister
Ben Harper
Please me like you want to
Jimi Hendrix
The wind cries Mary
Angel
Bold as love
All along the watchtower
Foxy lady
Castles made of sand (my favorite)
Hey Joe
I
Chris Isaacs
Wicked game
J
Jabe Amato
In time
Searchin'
Free
Michael Jackson
The way you make me feel
Billie Jean
James
Laid
Jane's Addiction
Jane says
Janis Joplin
Me & Bobby McGee
Jet
Are you gonna be my girl?
Jethro Tull
Life's a long song
Thick as a brick (I like playing this song)
Locomotive breath
Bungle in the Jungle
Jack Johnson
Upside down
Belle
Flake
You and your heart
K
Kansas
Dust in the wind
Ben E. King
Stand by Me
The Knack
My Sharona
The Kinks
Lola
Lenny Kravitz
Let love rule
Heaven help
Believe
Rosemary
Fields of joy
Sittinʼ on top of the world
Mama said
Fly away
L
Led Zeppelin
Babe, Im gonna leave you
What is and what should never be (I like to open with this song)
The rain song
Ramble on
Tangerine
Thank you
Your time is gonna come
Stairway to heaven
Over the hills and far away
Gallows pole
Live
Lightning strikes
Los lonely boys
(How far is)Heaven
The Lumineers
Ho Hey
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet home Alabama
Simple man
Free bird (PLAY SOME SKYNYRD!!!!!)
M
Marcy playground
Sex & candy
Bob Marley
Three little birds
No woman no cry
I shot the sheriff
Redemption song
Bruno Mars
Locked out of heaven
Richard Marx
Now and Forever
Mazzy star
Fade into you
Don McClean
Miss America pie
Bobby Mcfarren
Dont worry be happy
Metallica
One
Sanitarium (master of puppets is the best Metallica album ever!!)
George Michael
Faith
Steve Miller
Fly like an eagle
The joker
Take the money and run
Swingtown
Modern English
I'll melt with you
Morphine
Buena
Van Morrison
Brown eyed girl
Gloria
Mott The Hoople
All the young dudes
Jason Mraz
I'm Yours
Lucky
N
Willie Nelson
If you've got the money honey, I've got the time
Mama's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys
Aaron Neville
Tell it like it is
New order
Bazaar love triangle (I really like the Frente version)
NIN
Hurt
Sin
The only time
Nirvana
Lithium
Heart shaped box
Dumb
About a girl
Polly
O
One Republic
Good life
P
Johnny paycheck
Take this job and shove it
Tom Petty
Last dance with MJ
Breakdown
Freefallinʼ
The Wild one, forever
Don't do me like that
Here comes my girl
Fooled again
You got lucky
Running down a dream
American girl
Learning to fly
Into the great wide open
Yer so bad
Stop dragging my heart around
Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally
Pink Floyd
Wish you were here
Money
Comfortably numb
Goodbye blue sky
Breathe/Time/Breathe
If
Fat old sun
Eclipse
Thereʼs no way out of here
Pigs
Fearless (Fearless!!!)
Mother
Pigs on the wing (yeah both parts)
In the Flesh
Shine on you crazy diamond
Prince
Kiss
Raspberry beret
Purple rain
Q
Queen
You're my best friend
Crazy little thing called love
R
Radiohead
Creep
High n' Dry
Fake plastic trees
Karma police
Lou Reed / Velvet Underground
Iʼm waiting for my man
Perfect day
Wild child (niece's fav)
Sweet jane
Rock nʼ roll
Walk on the wild side
Sunday morning
Some kinda love
Femme Fatale
Who loves the Sun
Red hot chili peppers
Under the bridge
Soul to squeeze
Rihanna
Stay
The Rolling Stones
Beast of burden
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Sympathy for the devil
Todd Rundgren
Hello, Its me
I saw the light
S
Adam Sandler
At a medium pace
Santana
Black magic woman
Evil ways
Shocking blue
Venus
Silver sun pick-ups
Panic switch
Simon & Garfunkle
Mrs. Robinson
Only living boy in NY
Sly & the family Stone
Thank you
Smashing pumpkins
Drown
Today
Softcell
Tainted love
Elliott Smith
Speed trials
Cat Stevens
Wild world
Stray cats
Stray cat strut
Soggy bottom boys
Man of constant sorrow
Spinal tap
Gimme some money
George Straight
All me Ex's live in Texas
T
Talking heads
Psycho killer
James Taylor
Fire and Rain
Mexico
The Temptations
My Girl
Tenacious D
F@€k her gently
Ten years after
I'd love to change the world
Tool
Sober
Train
Marry me
The Traveling Wilburys
Handle with care
T. Rex
Bang a gong
Summertime Blues
V
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Mary had a little land
Velvet underground (see Lou Reed)
Violent Femmes
Blister in the sun
Kiss off
Add it up
Prove my love
Please do not go
U
UB40
Red red wine
W
Joe Walsh
Life's been good
Hank Williams Jr.
Family tradition
Bill Withers
Ain't no sunshine
The Who
Behind blue eyes
My generation
Brenton Wood
Oogum oogum
Gimme some kind of sign
Y
Neil Young (CSNY)
Influences & Inspiration
I love classic rock such as The Beatles, Zeppelin, Floyd and Hendrix.
Setup Requirements
Shade if the event is outside, I perform better when I'm not Sweating
1 Power outlet with ground post (three Prongs)