New Orleans Guitarist

• Christopher Adkins - Guitar

Guitarist Christopher Adkins has performed for weddings and corporate events for years and is a pleasure to work with. He earned his Master's Degree of Music on full Graduate Assistantship at the University of New Orleans and has toured in the United States, Canada, and Japan.

Christopher has performed solo guitar at events for the Governor and First Lady of the State of Florida and for the Governor and First Lady of Wakayama Prefecture in Japan. In December of 2010 he was presented with an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) award at Lincoln Center in New York City.

He has played at a host of festivals including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the Savannah Jazz Festival and at corporate events for PGA Tour, Anheuser Busch, Moen, and the National Tourism Association.

• The Song list is small sampling of standard solo guitar wedding repertoire, jazz and New Orleans standards, and popular music. The musical selections are customized to each event.
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J. S. Bach
• Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• Trumpet Tune - Jeremiah Clarke
• Amazing Grace - William Walker
• Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
• Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
• Prince of Denmark's March - Jeremiah Clarke
• Minuet - Luigi Boccherini
• Minuet in G - J. S. Bach
• Simple Gifts - Traditional
• Barcarolle - Jacques Offenbach
• Ode to Joy - Ludwig Van Beethoven
• Basin Street Blues
• When the Saints go Marching In
• Honeysuckle Rose
• Days of Wine and Roses
• Cheek to Cheek
• Georgia
• Sunny Side of the Street
• Take Five
• It Don't Mean a thing if it Ain't got that Swing
• All of Me
• Bourbon Street Parade
• Blue Moon
• Do Nothing til You Hear From Me
• East of the Sun
• Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
• Satin Doll
• Oh Lady Be Good
• Let's Fall in Love
• Young at Heart
• Caravan
• Sleepy Time Down South
• Bluebird
• Desafinado
• Girl From Impanema
• Song for My Father
• Linus and Lucy
• If I Only Had a Brain
• Yesterday - Beatles
• Carolina On My Mind - James Taylor
• Layla - Eric Clapton
• Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
• Blackbird - Beatles
• Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• Lover Be Mine - Chet Atkins
• Crazy - Patsy Cline
• Tenneessee Watlz
• Black Magic Woman - Santana
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• This Masquerade - George Bensen
• What Would You Say - Dave Mathews
• Message in a Bottle - Sting and The Police
• Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King
• Crossfire - Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

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.

• Chris did an AMAZING job for my wife and I. I had booked him for a private dinner for two at Antoine's restaurant in the French Quarter. He set-up on his own without any extra hand holding. He started on time and played LONGER than booked! His easy going, pleasant personality was so refreshing and so unassuming. I am in the event business and I have booked dozens of musicians over the years and I can say without fail that Chris is one of the very best I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Chris is a true professional and I would recommend him for ANY event that requires or desires music!!! -- Dakota C, New Orleans, LA, 7/29/2010
• The man is a saint, and a talented one at that! He works extremely well with our very diverse band, and we appreciate all that he has done for us. -- Daniel L, New Orleans, LA, 11/28/2010
• Chris did a wonderful job playing acoustic guitar for our outdooe wedding. The music was absolutely beautiful!! -- Kim W, New Orleans, LA, 5/14/2011
• Chris provided accompaniment as I used songs to show my girl how much I appreciate her. I've no real experience working with professional musicians, and Chris was great at following my lead and my tempo, though both were erratic at times. He could not have been more accommodating to my vision of the experience. He took time out to rehearse with me remotely which helped me gain the courage to attempt a grand gesture. It was a moment we will carry through tough days, and it couldn't have happened without his talent & professionalism. It was easily worth the price. You're making an error if you don't consider using him if he's available for your event. -- Shawn B, New Orleans, LA, 11/1/2011
• Chris was the guitarist at our son's rehearsal dinner in Covington, LA. I had never booked a musician online before, but we were very, very pleased with selecting Chris. He was responsive to my communications, pleasant to work with, professional, and very talented. His song selection was perfect for our dinner and the music added so much to the special occasion. I would certainly use him again for future engagements. Thanks Chris so much! The Simmers -- Cherith S, Covington, LA, 1/27/2012
• Chris was absolutely amazing in every way! He was great with communication in the months leading up to the wedding. About 3 weeks before the wedding, we decided that we wanted a special song played during the ceremony and Chris had no problem learning it and played it perfectly during the ceremony! He was 100% prepared and organized on the day of the wedding! We gave him no direction as to what to play during the reception and he still did a wonderful job setting the perfect mood! Chris was very, very, very nice and easy going... he even took a little harassment from some cougars in stride! Chris simply awesome we would recommend him to anyone!!! -- Chelsee M, White Castle, LA, 1/7/2012
• Chris did an excellent job. He was on time and performed beautifully. He was engaging and provided an atmosphere of professionalism to our opening event, creating a very relaxed air with his accoustic jazz. I would recommend him and most importantly, use his talents again. -- Annette G, New Orleans, LA, 3/20/2012
• We recently book Chris for our wedding ceremony/reception and could not have been more pleased. He was incredibly professional and accommodating in every way. He was more than willing to fill any preferences we had in song choice or style. The day of the event he arrived early prepared to handle all environments (he played both inside and outside) and did a beautiful job. Everyone there loved him! He was a perfect fit for our day and really did help to make it special. Hands down, no questions asked, we would not hesitate to hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much Chris! -- Nicole B, Hattiesburg, MS, 4/14/2012

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