Dave Bywater

Sold Out for 2012! Thank you GigMasters!

"Absolutely perfect! Dave is amazing." - Karen S.

"Dave was the PERFECT match for our wedding reception." - Laura A.

"I'm thrilled you're available! You were by far my favorite, I love the quality of your voice." - Penelope M.

"Dave made our wedding!!! I was looking for someone to set a fun, casual but romantic wedding day. Dave filled our requests and so much more! He played his acoustic guitar for the ceremony and cocktail hour, then emceed the recepetion. He played "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison and nailed it! It was magical and just how I IMAGINED it in my head. He was diverse and his sound was smooth and relaxing. For the reception, he got everyone dancing and even got down on the floor himself teaching all the guests fun new dances. I received nothing but wonderful reviews from all our guests. If you're looking for someone who can do it all and do it well, choose Dave. You won't be disappointed." - Jen S.

For 2012, Dave is offering a special 6 hour wedding entertainment package featuring a combination of live music and dj/emcee services for only $1885. This all-inclusive package covers musical entertainment from the ceremony, through the cocktail hour, to the end of the reception. Dave has received rave reviews for this "best of both worlds" combo which offers both versatility and exceptional value.

Entertaining audiences for the past fifteen years, five star acoustic guitarist and singer Dave Bywater performs a vast repertoire of crowd favorites by The Beatles, James Taylor, Jack Johnson, Coldplay, U2 and many others. Audiences always compliment Dave on his full, soulful voice which inspires listeners to sing along. Dave's extensive songlist features diverse selections from the 60's to today and even includes lively Irish pub songs that keep crowds clapping and calling for more! Determined to make your special event one you'll remember for years to come, Dave is eager to add your personal requests to his playlist.

Wanna dance? No problem. In addition to performing live, Dave also serves as an emcee and dj at formal events and receptions. Providing the perfect blend of atmosphere and energy, Dave seamlessly transitions from playing intimate, live acoustic music during ceremonies, cocktail and dinner hours, to mixing heart pumping hits that keep the dance floor packed long into the evening. Let Dave walk you through each step of the planning process and help design the perfect musical program for your celebration.

When hiring an entertainer for your formal event, keep in mind that many venues require that performers, referred to as "vendors", provide proof of liability insurance in order to utilize their facility. Having played at many formal events, Dave is fully insured for such instances.

To contact Dave for a free quote, simply click "Request Free Quote" at the top of this page and complete the form. If you'd rather GigMasters not forward your contact information to entertainers other than Dave Bywater, be sure to uncheck the box on the next page.

"You did an absolutely amazing job! Everyone loved ya'! We all had a blast!" - Jennifer C.

"Your music ideas are perfect! I definitely want to book you. I'll make the deposit through Gigmasters today! We're really looking forward to your music on our wedding day." - Laura K.

• A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
• Across the Universe - The Beatles
• All My Loving - The Beatles
• All Summer Long - Kid Rock
• Allison - Elvis Costello
• American Girl - Tom Petty
• American Pie - Don McLean
• And I Love Her - The Beatles
• Band on the Run - Paul McCartney
• Black - Pearl Jam
• Black Magic Woman - Santana
• Blowing In the Wind - Bob Dylan
• Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
• Brandy, You're a Fine Girl - Kenny Chesney
• Bridge Over Troubled Water - Paul Simon
• Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor
• Cat's In the Cradle - Harry Chapin
• Country Road - James Taylor
• Daniel - Elton John
• Daughters - John Mayer
• Daydream Believer - The Monkees
• Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
• Don't Cry - Guns N' Roses
• Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
• Elderly Woman - Pearl Jam
• Evil Ways - Santana
• Father and Son - Cat Stevens
• Feels Like Tonight - Chris Daughtry
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Fix You - Coldplay
• Flake - Jack Johnson
• Friday I'm in Love - The Cure
• Good Riddance - Greenday
• Gravedigger - Dave Matthews
• Green Eyes - Coldplay
• Happiness Is a Warm Gun - The Beatles
• Hear Me Lord - George Harrison
• Heart of Gold - Neil Young
• Help! - The Beatles
• Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
• Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
• Hey, Hey, My, My - Neil Young
• Hotel California - The Eagles
• How to Save a Life - The Fray
• I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
• If You Could Only See - Tonic
• I'm A Believer - The Monkees
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• Imagine - John Lennon
• In My Life - John Lennon
• In My Place - Coldplay
• I've Just Seen a Face - The Beatles
• Kiss From a Rose - Seal
• Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
• Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees
• Lean On Me - Bill Withers
• Let It Be - The Beatles
• Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Me and Julio - Paul Simon
• Midnight Special - CCR
• Mother's Little Helper - The Rolling Stones
• Mrs. Robinson - Paul Simon
• My Hometown - Bruce Springsteen
• My Life - Billy Joel
• My Song Is Love - Coldplay
• Nights In White Satin - Moody Blues
• No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
• Octopus' Garden - The Beatles
• One - U2
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Our House - Graham Nash
• Patience - Guns N' Roses
• Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
• Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
• Polythene Pam - The Beatles
• Rain King - Counting Crows
• Red, Red Wine - UB40
• Redemption Song - Bob Marley
• Ripple - The Grateful Dead
• Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles
• She Came in Through the Bathroom Window - The Beatles
• Sitting On the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Sitting, Waiting, Wishing - Jack Johnson
• Slide - Goo Goo Dolls
• Small Town - John Mellencamp
• Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
• Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones
• Take it Easy - The Eagles
• Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver
• Teach Your Children - David Crosby
• Tell Her About It - Billy Joel
• Thank You - Led Zepplin
• The Best of What's Around - Dave Matthews
• The One I Love - David Gray
• The Rising - Bruce Springsteen
• The Times They Are a Changin' - Bob Dylan
• Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
• Time of My Life - David Cook
• Viva La Vida - Coldplay
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Where the Streets Have No Names - U2
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison
• White Room - The Cream
• Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
• With or Without You - U2
• Yellow Submarine - The Beatles
• Yer So Bad - Tom Petty
• You May Be Right - Billy Joel
• You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• David was wonderful, both to work with in planning and in his performance. He came prepared, set up for the party, and started performing. My guests and I enjoyed the lively music and his great voice. He made our St. Patrick's Day party one to remember. Several people asked where I got such a great performer. I was really impressed with the range of songs he can perform. I highly recommend him! -- Regina S, Milford, DE, 3/17/2009
• Wow! Dave was an absolute blast! Sensational. A consummate professional. Dave has a great repertoire, great vocals, a great delivery, and great stage presence. He was really easy to work with and very accommodating to our needs. He interacted really well with our guests. He even had one of our party members accompany him on the piano. I can't recommend Dave Bywater more highly. He's a great entertainer. -- Daniel W, Yardley, PA, 3/22/2009
• We contracted Dave to perform at a company holiday luncheon. He was very responsive from the moment of contact up until the day of our event. He was always very professional and accommodating. Dave has a very nice voice and provided a nice variety of background music for our venue. I would certainly recommend Dave to provide a nice touch to any event. -- Betty J, Horsham, PA, 12/16/2008
• Dave is extremely professional, easy to work with, and has a classy demeanor. His voice sounds very much like James Taylor. He sang and DJ'ed our son's wedding and really had the crowd on its feet. The only thing that puzzled me was that he deviated from our pre-planned outline of songs and did his own thing. Some examples-- the hora should have been first, and it ended up being towards the end, and he inserted songs we didn't request. All in all, it didn't matter - everyone enjoyed the party. I'm guessing he just knows what *works*. By the way, Dave is also a GREAT dancer - didn't know that came with the package! Dave seems to really enjoy his job! -- Joan A, Philadelphia, PA, 5/12/2012

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