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Steven Rutledge
Classical Guitar
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Bristol, Connecticut
Will travel 100 miles from Bristol
About
Hi, I'm a professional guitarist living in Connecticut. I studied classical guitar at the Hartt School of Music and have been playing the guitar and teaching for twenty years. I can bring to your event a blend of classical guitar repertoire and contemporary fingerstyle guitar that adds a special touch to any occasion. I offer a broad range of styles to choose from including classical, acoustic and Celtic.Whether you want traditional wedding ceremony music, contemporary pop and rock tunes, or any of your favorite songs arranged for solo guitar.It's really all about what you want. If this is what you envision for your wedding or function, a solo guitar player may be exactly what you're looking for!
- Anniversaries
- Baby Showers
- Banquets
- Celebrations
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Cocktail Parties
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Country Clubs
- Dinner Dances
- Events
- Family Reunions
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Funerals
- Graduation Parties
- New Year's Eve Parties
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Restaurants
- Retirement Parties
- Reunions
- School Assemblies
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- You've Got A Friend James Taylor
- You Ain't Goin' Nowhere Bob Dylan
- Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
- Wind Beneath My Wings Bette Midler
- When I'm Sixty Four The Beatles
- Wedding March Felix Mendelssohn
- Trumpet Voluntary (Prince Of Denmarks March Jeremiah Clarke
- Time In A Bottle Jim Croce
- Time After Time Cindy Lauper
- The Way We Were Barbara Streisand
- The Rain Song Led Zeppelin
- Thank You Led Zeppelin
- Tangerine Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Baby James James Taylor
- Sunrise Norah Jones
- Stompin At The Savoy Benny Goodman
- Spanish Romance Anonymous
- Something The Beatles
- Sheep May Softly Graze Bach
- She's Got A Way Billy Joel
- She's Always A Woman Billy Joel
- Seven Years Norah Jones
- Scarborough Fair Simon and Garfunkel
- Satin Doll Duke Ellington
- Saint Annes Reel Traditiional
- Prelude To The First Cello Suite Bach
- Prelude In C Bach
- One Love Bob Marley
- Ojos Brujos Leo Brouwer
- Ode To Joy Ludwig Beethoven
- Norwegian Wood The Beatles
- Misty Erroll Garner
- Lute Concerto 2nd Movement Antonio Vivaldi
- Leyenda Isaac Albeniz
- Lay Lady Lay Bob Dylan
- Lagrima Francisco Tarrega
- Just Like A Woman Bob Dylan
- Julia Florida Agustin Barrios Mangore
- Jesu- Joy Of Man's Desiring Bach
- Is There Anybody Out There Pink Floyd
- Irish Washerwoman Traditional
- In My Life The Beatles
- If Not For You Bob Dylan
- I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face Frederick Loewe
- Here There And Everywhere The Beatles
- Here Comes The Sun The Beatles
- Have I Told You Lately Rod Stewart
- Harvest Moon Neil Young
- Goin To California Led Zeppelin
- Girl From Ipanema Antonio Calos Jobim
- Georgia On My Mind Hoagy Carmichael
- Fanfare Jean Mouret
- Don't Know Why Norah Jones
- Daughters John Mayer
- Cavatina Stanley Myers
- Capricho Arabe Francisco Tarrega
- Cannon In D Johann Pachelbel
- Cancion De Cuna Leo Brouwer
- California Dreamin' Mamas and the Papas
- By The Sea Patrick Ki
- Buckets Of Rain Bob Dylan
- Bron-Yr-Aur Led Zeppelin
- Bridal Chorus Richard Wagner
- Blackbird The Beatles
- Ave Maria (well-known) Franz Shubert
- Ave Maria (Prelude In C) Bach
- Annie's Song John Denver
- And I Love Her The Beatles
- Alla Luce Del Dio Mark Magnuson
- All You Need Is Love The Beatles
- All The Things You Are Jerome Kern
- Air In G Bach
- Air (Water Music) Handel
- Acoustic Guitar
- Ambient Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Guitar
- Rock Acoustic Guitar
Reviews (30)
Wedding Ceremony
in Branford, CT
on 05/17/2013
"Steve added the perfect special touch to a wonderful day. He blended traditional and more modern tunes seamlessly and even easily adjusted when we had to make a last minute change. He was able to offer suggestions when we were overwhelmed and unsure of what songs to pick for each different ceremony portion (song for the parents entrance, the bridesmaids entrance, etc.) He was thorough, friendly, and professional always. Our family and friends are still complimenting how excellent he was. We have already recommend him to other engaged couples. He was perfect, perfect, perfect! Thank you!"
- Jessica H.
Wedding Ceremony
in Westbrook, CT
on 09/28/2012
"Steve was the big surprise in our wedding ceremony. He made us cry while he performed the songs we selected (The way we were and The wind beneath my wings). He added some beautiful pieces during the ceremony as we requested. My guests enjoyed a lot and still are talking about our ceremony. Our wedding was at the Water's Edge Resort in Westbrook, CT and Steve made it unforgettable to our guest and to the hotel crew. Can't wait to our first year anniversary Steve!!!"
- Angel P.
Wedding Ceremony
in Naugatuck, CT
on 05/26/2012
"Steve did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour!! The music was beautiful and everything was PERFECT!!! Anyways...Marco and I can't thank him enough....we received so many wonderful compliments about him from our guests and our families. He truly helped to make our ceremony a dream come true. He played special requests and had helpful suggestions. Thanks so much!!!!!!"
- Michelle M.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Easton, CT
on 08/06/2011
"Steven Rutledge was a perfect choice for our party.
Over 100 attended and we received many many compliments on his guitar artistry.
In addition, he was easy to work with,..most courteous and professional.
We would certainly recommend him highly...a nice person and lovely musician.
Thank you,
Everett Raymond Kinstler"
- Everett K.
Wedding Ceremony
in Essex, CT
on 06/04/2011
"Steven was absolutely wonderful, he handled our special request (family member singing) with ease, he worked with our other vendors without issues. We are still getting feedback from our guests how great he was.
Happy to be a reference at anytime!"
- Jeanne A.
Valentine's Day Party
in West Hartford, CT
on 04/23/2011
"We had a small indoor wedding and hired Steven Rutledge to play during the ceremony. His playing was beautifully intricate and set the tone perfectly. His repertoire was quite varied; he is able to play traditional music as well as many classic Beatles songs and other classic rock favorites. My father was quite impressed to hear some of his favorite songs played.
Steven is also very accomodating, providing you with assistance to choose what would work best, yet allowing you the freedom to set things up in your own way. I would definitely recommend Steven to anyone looking to hire a guitarist."
- Kristen E.
Wedding Ceremony
in Manchester, CT
on 08/13/2011
"Steve did a wonderful job for our wedding ceremony. He had a lengthy song list for us to choose from and even learned a song that we requested. The music sounded beautiful and was the perfect volume to compliment the ceremony, but not overpower it. There was some correspondence prior to regarding our song preferences and his requirements, but on the day of Steve was self-guided. I would recommend him to anyone. "
- Lauren R.
Fundraiser
in Southington, CT
on 10/15/2009
"It was a pleasure to have Steven perform at our facility's cocktail party. We requested background music for classical guitar for our event and Steven was very professional,talented, and very cordial to our guests. I would recommend him highly and also received many compliments from our guests. "
- Michele K.
Wedding
in Block Island, RI
on 07/17/2009
"Steven was a fantastic addition to our wedding ceremony. He was so accommodating to all of our requests without being overbearing during the busy planning process. We got countless complements from our family and friends about what a great complement his performance to our day. I would recommend him to everyone looking for a performer for their wedding or other special event.
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- Christopher R.
Wedding Ceremony
in Branford, CT
on 10/22/2011
"Steven was on time, professional and made our ceremony a memorable one. While my groom and I did not get to meet him personally, we did receive several compliments from our guests for his performance during the ceremony and our cocktail hour. We would hire him again! Thank you, Steven!
Christiana & Jon
10/22/2011"
- Christiana W.
Wedding Ceremony
in Woodstock, CT
on 09/04/2011
"Steve was a pleasure to work with! He is accomodating, professional, and very talented. I had compliments from guests of all ages that enjoyed his preformance during my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Right after the ceremony ended the power went out and remained out for about an hour, thankfully it was outside. Even with that he remained professional and continued playing with no amplifier without missing a beat. Because of that many guests did not realize what had even happened. I would recommend Steven to anyone!!"
- Chantel C.
Wedding Ceremony
in Palisades, NY
on 09/22/2012
"Absolutely wonderful! Professional, punctual, and music was great."
- Patricia I.
Wedding Ceremony
in Southampton, MA
on 08/25/2012
"Steven was incredibly perfessional and did a fantastic job on our special day!!"
- Dominic M.
Wedding
in Rhinebeck, NY
on 04/18/2013
"Steven is a very talented musician that helped make our wedding even more special! We would highly recommend him to add music to any special event. Tim & Ken"
- Tim M.
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Learn moreIn addition to Bristol, Steven Rutledge will also travel to Terryville, Plainville, Burlington, Plymouth, Unionville, Wolcott, Farmington, Plantsville, Southington, New Britain, Thomaston, Waterbury, Cheshire, Avon, Harwinton, Kensington, Northfield, Oakville, Winchester Center, Watertown, Canton, Meriden, Morris, Newington, Prospect, West Hartford, Collinsville, East Berlin, Middlebury, New Hartford and many other locations in and around the Bristol area.
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