Woodbridge

Woodbridge expects the unexpected, so he'll be both prepared and not. That is, expect a guy that's probably NOT going to have a firm set list in his hand, written speculatively beforehand. Rather, he'll have a few lists and some resource materials (a fake book or two and a tablet computer) and will, on the fly, tailor the performance based on the audience and the vibe. He'll take requests and will likely be able to satisfy a few of them immediately - if they're not from the mainstream crap pop music of the past decade or two. And he will surprise you. Ever seen a guy in his late fifties perform Britney Spears' "Oops..." on an acoustic guitar?!

Woodbridge (AKA Ian Bowden) taught himself how to play the guitar at age 14 and has never been away from one for more than a couple of weeks the rest of his entire life. He's also learned octave mandolin, mandola, Irish bouzouki, cello, and a few other instruments in the past decade or two. Fortunately, he has an insatiable appetite for learning new songs - especially those of his youth (1965-85), which he considers the golden era of popular music - and adds to his repertoire each month. Having a decent singing voice and a good musical ear has helped this quest.
Naturally gregarious and happy to play in front of a crowd of a dozen or a thousand, Woodbridge often will put a different musical twist on a familiar pop or rock song. This allows the crowd to join in singing to a song they know, but interpreted in a different style.

Can you see me? Can I see you? To me, lighting isn't as important as sound, so...

If your event is relatively small (e.g. campfire or house party), you're probably going to get just me, my relatively loud speaking and singing voices, and my acoustic guitar. If it's bigger, I'll bring along a single amp and microphone - enough to amplify myself into a small room (e.g. restaurant). If you're in a hall or a larger space, then I'll bring my complete PA system and everyone will be able to hear me!