Dave Read

• Kevin Johnson - Sax, Guitar, Keys, vocals
• Robin Stone - Guitar, Vocals
• John Dolan - Drums
• Dave Read - Guitar, Harm, Vocals, Uke

Dave Read is a dedicated in demand musician who engages his audience in a variety of music for many occasions. Dave has recently performed at Trump Golf Club for a hawaiian luau themed dinner hosted by Mr. Trump, premiered on the WDVR radio show many times and has been performing various styles of guitar music for over 25 years. He has performed the classical guitar for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, cocktail hours, dinner functions, theatres, and various events. He also has performed popular styles of music for weddings, business functions, backyard parties, Jersey Shore gigs, birthday parties-all ages, hawaiian luau, special occasions, cafes and restaurants. Dave also can play the ukulele. Dave can also offer a variety show including various styles such as classical, rock, blues, country, hawaiian, reggae and popular music, which can be accompanied by cd music during breaks for continuous music. You can custom fit the music for your special event. He also plays harmonica and can use a rhythm unit to enhance the music.
For a fuller sound, an optional duo with musician is also available. This combo can combine guitar with piano, saxophone, clarinet, flute,bass and optional electronic rhythm tracks.
A 4-6 piece band is also available.
(2-saxophones, guitar, bass, drums,keys, harmonica, 2-female vocalist and 3-male vocalist all covering soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass ranges)
Dave has a Bachelor's Degree of Music Education from The College of New Jersey with his focus on classical guitar studies. He has studied jazz guitar as well. He is also a certified music teacher for grades K-12 and curretly teaches music in a local public school.
Dave has recently written and recorded several original compositions. He has recently performed on FM radio WDVR 89.7 in Seargentsville and 91.9 in Priceton. He also has performed for The Arts Council of Princeton in Princeton, N.J. and for The Riverside Festival of the Arts in Phillipsburg, N.J. Visit davereadguitar on-line for more info.

• Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Prelude 1 - J.S. Bach
• Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
• Gaurdame Las Vacas - Narviez
• Romanza - Traditional Spanish Ballad
• Austarias - Issac Albinez
• Etude 1-10 - Leo Brouwer
• Etude 1and 6 - Villa-Lobos
• Study in Aminor-Amajor - Carcassi
• AppalachianLullaby - C. Dobbins
• Pavan - Luis Milan
• 17th Century Suite - Robert Di Visee
• Afro Cuban Lullaby - Traditional Cuba
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Horse With No Name - America
• Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• Sister Goldenhair - America
• Slip Slidin Away - Paul Simon
• Me and Julio - Paul Simon
• Take it to the Limit - Eagles
• Loosing My Religion - REM
• Is this Love - Bob Marley
• Heart of Gold - Neil Young
• Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Cats in the Cradle - Harry Chapin
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
• Bell Bottom Blues - Eric Clapton
• Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
• Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
• Low Rider - War
• Runaway - Del Shannon
• Star Spangled Banner/Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
• Piano Man - Billy Joel
• Let it Be - Beatles
• Imagine - John Lennon
• Rocket Man - Elton John
• Daniel - Elton John
• Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
• Where Have All the Flowers Gone - Johnny Rivers
• Big River - Johnny Cash
• Wanted Man - Johnny Cash
• Uncle Johns Band - Grateful Dead
• Free Falling - Tom Petty
• Yer So Bad - Tom Petty
• Blowin in the Wind - Bob Dylan
• Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
• I Know Many More Songs and Originals - Dave Read
• Children Songs - Children and adults are encouraged to sing along
• Old Mac Donald - Child chooses animal
• If You’re Happy and You Know It - Movement
• Tie Me Kangaroo Down - Children play instruments and dance around the room
• Limbo Like Me - Children Do the Limbo
• I Can See Clearly - Children play instruments and dance around the room
• Monkey Dance - Dance activity
• Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes - Repetition Movements
• Beyond the Sea - Instruments
• Best Years of Our Lifes - Instruments
• Surfer music - Jam Dance
• Musical Chairs - Guitar and Drums
• Hawaiian Songs - Ukulele/Guitar
• Tiny Bubbles - Don Ho Uke
• Over the Rainbow - Izzo Uke
• What a Wonderful World - Izzo Uke
• Let the Sun Shine In - Traditional Uke
• You Are My Sunshine - Trad. Uke
• Aloe Ha Oye - Hawaiian Uke
• I'll See You In My Dreams - Roarin 20s Uke
• When I'm 64 - Beatles Uke
• Girl - Beates Uke
• Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver
• Hey Soul Sister - Train
• Feel Good Island Music - Raggae
• Summer Time Blues - Eddie Cochran
• Crocodile Rock - Elton John
• Lucy and Linus - Charley Brown Song-played on keyboard
• Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
• Merry Christmas Baby - Elvis Presley
• Run Run Rudolf - Chuck Berry
• Jingle Bells - Christmas holiday
• Jingle Bell Rock - Christmas holiday
• Frosty the Snowman - Christmas holiday
• Rudolf the Rednose Raindeer - Christmas holiday
• Silent Night - Christmas holiday
• Oh Holy Night - Christmas holiday
• Oh Christmas Tree - Christmas holiday
• Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Christmas holiday
• Grandma Got Runover by a Raideer - Christmas holiday
• I know many more Christmas Holiday - songs

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, 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, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Dave was great. He was very tenative to detail and had a great attitude. He helped us choice our music selection and he played it beautifuly, our guests were impressed. He is very easy to work with and I recommend him highly. -- Julie K, Ringwood, NJ, 6/24/2006
• Dave played absolutely beautifully at my daughter's wedding ceremony. He was quick to respond to phone calls and e-mails during the planning phase and was very accommodating. -- Linda L, Nyc, NY, 5/27/2006
• Dave helped make our wedding a very special day and we really appreciated it. We hope to use him again in the future for other occasions. -- Amy S, Whitehouse, NJ, 6/9/2006
• Dave's music was excellent. He was on time and set up in an appropriate place without being asked. He coordinated on his own with the other event managers and I didn't even have to think about his role in the event at all! I would recommend him in a heart beat! -- Rachel C, Chesterfield, NJ, 10/16/2011
• I would most Highly recommend Dave!! I hired him to play classical guitar during dinner hour at my wedding, and he was able to roll with the changes :) and he played so well that the guests were all asking for his information and asking where we found him!! The Wedding was amazing and I thank Dave for really making the mood amazing, and playing the song the groom requested!!! -- Marcela K, Hackensack, NJ, 11/11/2011

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