James Allen Mcclure

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Experienced Classical Guitarist serving Seattle to Anacortes, Bellingham, and outlying areas in the Pacific N.W. for 17 years. If hired, I will be committed, and dedicated to helping you make your event a most delightful experience!!

James was amazing through the whole process of planning the music for our wedding. From the first day we booked through Gigmasters to the day after the wedding he has gone above and beyond, constantly staying in touch to help us to choose songs, changing arrangements to fit our needs and playing the most beautiful music we have ever heard. He was extremely organized and punctual, showing up many hours before he was scheduled to make sure he would be set up and ready in time for our ceremony. Many of our guests commented on how beautifully he played. We would absolutely recommend James to play for any event, his professionalism, kindness, and talent is priceless. -Sarah B, Orcas, WA

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My favorite composers are I. Albeniz, F. Tarrega, and N. Paganini. I perform many musical arrangements from them, and other great composers of their era...(please see list of compositions) to make up over 3.5 hours of uninterrupted music. I perform on a Takimine EC132SC electric/acoustic classical guitar....

I have a full surround sound P.A. system that provides the ultimate in volume levels and sound control, and I will work very hard to help make your experience the best possible for live music! Thank you for coming in and viewing my press kit, and have a nice day!

Sincerely,

James Allen McClure

• Caprice I - Niccolo Paganini
• Asturias/Leyenda - Isaac Albeniz
• Variaton on a Theme - Mozart - Fernando Sor
• The Wizard - William Foden
• Caprice 2 - Niccolo Paganini
• Barcarolle - William Foden
• Gavotte - J.S. Bach
• Rondo - Matteo Carcassi
• Minuet - J.S. Bach
• Grand Gavotte - William Foden
• Caprice III - Niccolo Paganini
• Song Without Words - Charles Dorn
• Rondo - Fernando Sor
• Prelude - James McClure
• Caprice - Mateo Carcassi
• Vivace - Mario Giulani
• Prelude - J.S. Bach
• Etude - Napoleon Coste
• Maria - Francisco Tarrega
• Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega
• Andante - Fernando Sor
• Prelude - Andre Segovia
• Spanish Ballad - Unknown
• Esperanza - William Foden
• Caprice IV - Niccolo Paganini
• Caprice V - Niccolo Paganini
• Caprice 4 - Niccolo Paganini
• Prelude in D - Gary Yeatman
• Capricho Arabe - Fransisco Tarrega
• Low D Study - James McClure
• Sonata - Mateo Albeniz
• Sevilla - Isaac Albeniz
• Prelude in G - Gary Yeatman
• Allegretto - Mateo Carcassi
• Bouree - J.S. Bach
• Allegretto - Mario Giuliani
• Cadiz - Isaac Albeniz
• Pizzicato - William Foden
• La Coquette Mazurka - Charles De Janon
• Allegretto - Fernando Carulli
• Spring - Antonio Vivaldi
• Greensleeves - Francis Cutting
• Cataluna - Isaac Albeniz
• Caprice XXIV - Nicolo Paganini
• Granada - Isaac Albeniz
• U light up my life - J. Brooks
• Bridal chorus - R. Wagner
• Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn
• 7 Originals - J. McClure
• Selections of Christian music - Vaious Composers
• Seek ye First
• Sing Hallelujah
• Create in me a clean heart
• This is the day
• Oh the blood of Jesus
• Lord I Lift your name
• He has made me glad
• Majestic is your name
• Jesus name above all names
• Mas Amor, Mas Poder
• More Love, more power
• Holy One of God
• As the Deer
• Holy Spirit Come
• Theres Power in the Blood
• There's a River of Life
• Sing A new Song
• Song of the body of Christ
• Lead me Lord
• I am the Vine
• Soon and Vey Soon!
• Amazing Grace
• I love You Lord
• Song Of Service - J.A.M.
• One For The Lord - J.A.M.

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, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• James was amazing through the whole process of planning the music for our wedding. From the first day we booked through Gigmasters to the day after the wedding he has gone above and beyond, constantly staying in touch to help us to choose songs, changing arrangements to fit our needs and playing the most beautiful music we have ever heard. He was extremely organized and punctual, showing up many hours before he was scheduled to make sure he would be set up and ready in time for our ceremony. Many of our guests commented on how beautifully he played. We would absolutely recommend James to play for any event, his professionalism, kindness, and talent is priceless. -- Sarah B, Orcas, WA, 8/28/2010
• james not only is very talented but also accommodating as well. he learned specific tunes for the bridal ceremony, was very prompt; even coming to practice in the setting the day before the wedding. i would highly recommend him for any function. he was a pleasure to work with and i will certainly hire him again when the situation presents itself. janie wood -- Janie W, Friday Harbor, WA, 7/31/2010
• Perfect !!!!!!! -- Sandra Y, Bellingham, WA, 6/14/2008
• James is a wonderful and gifted artist. The music was beautiful. He did an excellent job of maintaining contact with us before our wedding, getting timing and expectations set properly and his execution was flawless. -- Michael R, Lacey, WA, 4/1/2008
• The acoustic guitar was an excellent choice for my wedding. James was very professional and played beautifully. I believe that James would be an excellent choice for any occasion. -- Sara L, Coupeville, WA, 7/26/2008
• Overall his performance was excellent.A very pleasant sound with perfect acoustics.Playing over 4 hours of continuous music was astonishing to my guests.Also,James offered himself to talk with guests and answer questions after his performance which was delightful. I would highly recommend James to any of my friends in the future and look forward to hearing him play again. -- Kevin B, Yelm, WA, 12/18/2007
• Insights Gallery has hired James Allen McClure for several occasions over the years and have always had nothing but great performances from him. If you hire him, you'll be pleased for sure. -- Al C, Anacortes, WA, 10/27/2007
• James was friendly and laid back, which was just our style. We weren't sure what we wanted played and he put a list together for us that was perfect. Our guests loved him! -- Monica S, Lakebay, WA, 8/9/2008
• Friendly, polite, and accommodating. Music was exactly as we expected based on the clip on Gigmasters. -- Rebecka M, Bellevue, WA, 11/17/2007
• James was wonderful! He arrived early to set up and was prepared for the arrival of the guests. He focused on the style requested and yet played a few personal requests from the guests. He was professional, on-time, reliable, and yet very flexible- all the things you want in a musician. We would hire him again in a heartbeat! -- Ann F, Snoqualmie, WA, 2/9/2008
• James was awesome on all levels, I highly recommend him. -- Bruce B, Seattle, WA, 11/15/2008
• It was a great performance and everyone really enjoyed him. -- Stacey H, Bremerton, WA, 5/9/2008
• Overall experience was great. Everything was just right. Even playing in the rain. -- Loran H, Coupeville, WA, 7/27/2008
• We hired James for our daughter's wedding in August of 2008. It poured down rain (actually setting a record that day) and James was so professional and accomodating around our rain problems. He was soaked getting his gear to the pavillion, but he performed beautifully for the hour before the service, during the service and after. He even worked up a rendition of Pachabel's cannon in D for my husband and I as we renewed our vows for our 25th anniversary that same day. We met with James prior to the wedding and he played pieces for us and even did some extra videos of other selections for my daughter to pick from. He is someone I'd highly recommend. Thank you James!! -- Elizabeth W, Ferndale, WA, 8/24/2008
• James was professional, talented, personable and in sum, added greatly to our celebration. We would be happy to recommend him to others. Cheryl and Mike -- Cheryl S, Camano Island, WA, 7/25/2009
• Jimmy was great! Even though we had to move our event to Saturday, he had no problem changing with very short notice. I would hire him again absolutely. thank you for your help Bradley Plumb -- Bradley P, Anacortes, WA, 2/3/2012
• James is an amazing performer and I would highly recommend him! -- E S, Anacortes, WA, 1/31/2012

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