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LOCATION:
Washington,
New Jersey
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Washington, NJ.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Oxford, Glen Gardner, Port Murray, Belvidere, Hampton, Great Meadows, Stewartsville, Asbury, High Bridge, Bloomsbury, Califon, Clinton, Annandale, Hackettstown, Long Valley, Martins Creek, Phillipsburg, Lebanon, Mount Bethel, Pittstown, Columbia, Easton, Milford, Portland, Bangor, Ackermanville, Flicksville, Tatamy, Blairstown, Stockertown.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Guitar
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Singer
GENRE:
Beach Music, Blues, Children's Music, Classical, Country, Folk, Hawaiian, Oldies, Pop, Reggae, Rock
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, 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
PERFORMING SINCE:
1982
PAY RANGE:
$200-$10000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Classical Guitar influences - Andre Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams. Blues and Pop Guitarist - Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page. Groups - L.A. Guitar Quartet, Rush, Yes and ZZ Top. Ukulele-Israel Kamakawiwo, Don Ho
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DESCRIPTION:
Dave Read 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 and bass. A four piece band is also available. Visit The Versatonics at gigmasters to hear the four piece band. 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.
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SONG LIST:
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
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
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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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
1:00PM - Clambake GSURU at Clinton Elks Tickets-908-995-2022
Clinton, NJ
Saturday, August 02, 2008
6:30PM - Luigi's Rancho/908-475-4462
Belvidere, NJ
Friday, August 08, 2008
7:00PM - Mediterranean Bistro 908-689-5107
Washington, NJ
Saturday, August 23, 2008
10:00AM - Hunterdon Arbetorium/Private Wedding Ceremony
Flemington, NJ
Sunday, August 31, 2008
12:30PM - RiverFestivalBand http://frenchtownnj.org/riverfest_2008.htm
Frenchtown, NJ
Monday, September 01, 2008
12:00PM - RiverFestivalBand http://frenchtownnj.org/riverfest_2008.htm
Frenchtown, NJ
Saturday, September 06, 2008
6:30PM - Luigi's Restaurant
Belvidere, NJ
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, July 12, 2008
2:00PM - Backyard
Keansburg, NJ
Client Feedback
Saturday, July 05, 2008
4:30PM - Just Another Party!
Cranbury, NJ
Client Feedback
Saturday, June 28, 2008
4:30PM - Harker Hollows Golf Club/Wedding Solo Classical Guitar
Harmony, NJ
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:00PM - Southwinds Restaurant 609-242-2648
Forked River, NJ
Sunday, June 22, 2008
3:00PM - Southwinds Restaurant 609-242-2648
Forked River, NJ
Friday, June 20, 2008
5:30PM - Top of Green Restaurant/Dave Solo
Oxford, NJ
Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:00PM - Southwinds Restaurant 609-242-2648
Forked River, NJ
Friday, June 13, 2008
6:30PM - The Enclave/The Dave Read and Kevin Sax Duo
Livingston, NJ
Saturday, June 07, 2008
6:30PM - Luigi's Rancho Restaurant
Belvidere, NJ
Friday, June 06, 2008
5:30PM - Top of the Green Rest. Apple Mt. Golf Club/Solo 908-453-3024
Oxford, NJ
Saturday, May 31, 2008
9:00PM - J.P. Kelly's Eaterty
Great Meadows, NJ
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Please note, in addition to Washington, Dave Read also serves the surrounding towns of Oxford, Glen Gardner, Port Murray, Belvidere, Hampton, Great Meadows, Stewartsville, Asbury, High Bridge, Bloomsbury, Califon, Clinton, Annandale, Hackettstown, Long Valley, Martins Creek, Phillipsburg, Lebanon, Mount Bethel, Pittstown, Columbia, Easton, Milford, Portland, Bangor, Ackermanville, Flicksville, Tatamy, Blairstown, Stockertown and many other locations in and around the Washington area.
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