Dave Read

Dave Read is a dedicated in demand musician who engages his audience in a variety of music for many occasions. Dave has 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, coctail hours, dinner functions, theatres and various events. He also has performed popular styles of music for weddings, business functions, birthday parties-all ages, special occasions, cafes and restaurants. Dave also can play the ukulekle. 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 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.

• 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
• 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 - Bearles Uke

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• 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 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 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

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