James Raymond

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Saturday, August 04, 2012
  • 7:00PM - Club Event
  • Lakeland, FL
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Friday, October 28, 2011
  • 7:30PM - Private Party
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Saturday, September 03, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Ocala, FL
  • Sunday, July 10, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Debary, FL
  • Saturday, May 14, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Cocktail Party
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Friday, February 25, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Orange Park, FL
  • Sunday, February 13, 2011
  • 10:00AM - Wedding Reception
  • Orlando, FL
  • Sunday, January 23, 2011
  • 5:30PM - Convention
  • Orlando, FL
  • Thursday, December 16, 2010
  • 5:30PM - Christmas Party
  • Winter Park, FL
  • Saturday, November 13, 2010
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Saturday, November 06, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Jacksonville, FL
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Location:
Orlando, Florida
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Orlando.
Pay Range:
$350-$1500 per night
Member Since:
2006
Primary Category:
Pop One Man Band
Additional Categories:
70's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 70s Singer, Beach Music Acoustic Guitar, Beach Music Guitar, Beach Music One Man Band, Beach Music Singer, Country Acoustic Guitar, Country Singer, Jazz Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Singer, Oldies One Man Band, Oldies Singer, Pop Acoustic Guitar, Pop Singer, Reggae Singer, Rock Acoustic Guitar, Rock Singer, Wedding Singer
Influences:
James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, The Eagles, Van Morrison, Sting, John Mayer, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Ray Charles, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Michael Buble, and many others.

Group Members

  • James Raymond - Guitar and Vocals

Description

In recent years, James Raymond has quickly become one of the most versatile and sought after live music entertainers for weddings, corporate events, galas, formal occasions, festivals, and intimate gatherings throughout Central Florida. A multitalented vocalist and guitarist, James performs an extensive repertoire of music ranging from John Mayer to Frank Sinatra to James Taylor. Known for captivating and delighting his audiences with his infectious energy, James delivers the perfect blend of music selections into a dynamic and engaging performance sure to make your special event a memorable occasion.

A world-class entertainer, James has performed in many different types of venues. Local outdoor venues have included the Winter Park Arts Festival, Leu Gardens, Baldwin Park, San Sebastian Winery, and yes, even beaches! He has also performed in hotels, conference centers, restaurants and private homes from coast to coast in addition to the greater Orlando area. You are invited and encouraged to attend one of his public performances! Also, check out the "Related Press Kits:" on this page to find out more about this amazing artist.

Contact James today to start planning the musical entertainment for your special event, and learn how he can help you customize his repertoire to suit all your live music needs. Do not miss the opportunity to listen to some recent performances. Simply select an icon under the Audio and Video section.

Song List

  • Pop/Country/Island Music*********************************** -
  • A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - Joe Cocker
  • A PIRATE LOOKS AT 40 - Buffett
  • ABOVE ALL - Le Blanc
  • AFTER THE GOLD RUSH - Neil Young
  • ALWAYS LOOK AT THE BRITE SIDE - Monty Python
  • AMAZED - Lonestar
  • ANNIE'S SONG - John Denver
  • ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT - Cat Stevens
  • BABY I LOVE YOUR WAY - Peter Frampton ( reggae )
  • BAD MOON RISING - CCR
  • BETTER TOGETHER - Jack Johnson
  • BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD - Rascal Flatts
  • BORN TO RUN - Bruce Spingsteen
  • BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED - Simon & Garfunkle
  • BROWN EYE'D GIRL - Van Morrison
  • CAT'S IN THE CRADLE - Harry Chapin
  • CHANGES IN LATITUDES - Buffett
  • CHASING CARS - Snow Patrol
  • CHEESEBURGER - Buffett
  • COMFORTABLE - John Mayer
  • CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED - Queen
  • DREAMING WITH A BROKEN HEART - John Mayer
  • DRIFT AWAY - Dobie Gray
  • FATHER AND SON - Cat Stevens
  • FINS - Buffett
  • FOREVER -
  • FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES - Garth Brookes
  • FROZEN MAN - James Taylor
  • GONE TO CAROLINA IN MY MIND - James Taylor
  • HANDYMAN - James Taylor
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY -
  • HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY - Rod Stewart
  • HE WENT TO PARIS - Buffett
  • HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Eagles
  • HOW SWEET IT IS - James Taylor
  • I CAN ONLY IMAGINE -
  • I CROSS MY HEART - George Strait
  • I GOT A NAME - Jim Croce
  • I WILL SURVIVE - Gloria Gaynor
  • IF YOUR GONE - Matchbox 20
  • I'LL BE - Edwin McCain
  • IN YOUR EYES - Peter Gabriel
  • IT'S PROBABLY ME - Sting
  • JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - Billy Joel
  • LEADER OF THE BAND - Dan Fogelberg
  • LIKE A ROLLING STONE - Bob Dylan
  • LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING - Tim McGraw
  • LONGER - Fogelberg
  • LOOKING FORWARD - CSN
  • LYIN EYE'S - Eagles
  • MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE - Bob Dylan
  • MAKING MEMORIES OF US - Keith Urban
  • MARGARITAVILLE - Buffett
  • MEXICO - James Taylor
  • MONA - James Taylor
  • MOON OVER BOURBON - Sting
  • MOONDANCE - Van Morrison
  • MUSTANG SALLY - The Commitments
  • MY BEST FRIEND - Tim McGraw
  • MY ROMANCE - Rogers & Heart
  • NEVER DIE YOUNG - James Taylor
  • NO MORE CLOUDY DAYS - Eagles
  • OLD LOVE - Eric Clapton
  • PENCIL THIN MUSTACHE - Buffett
  • PIANO MAN - Billy Joel
  • POWER OF LOVE - Huey Lewis
  • RED RED WINE - UB40 (reggae)
  • RUNNING ON FAITH - Eric Clapton
  • SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME - Michael Buble'
  • SECRET O LIFE - James Taylor
  • SHAPE OF MY HEART - Sting
  • SHOWER THE PEOPLE - James Taylor
  • SOMETHING IN THE WAY - James Taylor
  • SON OF A SAILOR - Buffett
  • STEAMROLLER - James Taylor
  • STUCK IN THE MIDDLE - Steelers Wheel
  • SUPERSTITION - Stevie Wonder
  • SWEET BABY JAMES - James Taylor
  • SWEET CAROLINE - Neil Diamond
  • SWEET HOME ALABAMA - Lynard Skynard
  • TEAR'S IN HEAVEN - Eric Clapton
  • THRASHER - Neil Young
  • TIME IN A BOTTLE - Jim Croce
  • UP ON A ROOF - James Taylor
  • VOLCANO - Buffett
  • WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE - John Mayer
  • WATER IS WIDE - Traditional
  • WE JUST DISAGREE - Dave Mason
  • WHY DON’T WE GET DRUNK - Buffett
  • WILD WORLD - Cat Stevens
  • WISH YOU WERE HERE - Pink Floyd
  • WITCHY WOMAN - Eagles
  • WONDERFUL TONITE - Eric Clapton
  • YOU AND ME - Life House
  • YOU CAN CLOSE YOUR EYE'S - James Taylor
  • YOU RAISE ME UP - Josh Groban
  • YOUR BODY IS A WONDERLAND - John Mayer
  • YOU'VE GOTTA FRIEND - James Taylor
  • 50's Music*************************************** -
  • ALL SHOOK UP -
  • AT THE HOP -
  • CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE -
  • CHANTILLY LACE -
  • CHARLIE BROWN -
  • DON'T BE CRUEL -
  • GREAT BALLS OF FIRE -
  • HEARTBREAK HOTEL -
  • HOUND DOG -
  • I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN' -
  • I'M WALKIN' -
  • JOHNNY B. GOODE -
  • LOVE ME TENDER -
  • MY GIRL -
  • ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC -
  • ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN -
  • STAND BY ME -
  • TEDDY BEAR -
  • THE WANDERER -
  • YOU SEND ME -
  • Big Band/Jazz***************************************** -
  • ALL OF ME -
  • ALL THE WAY -
  • ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE -
  • AUTUMN LEAVES -
  • BEGIN THE BEGUINE -
  • BEYOND THE SEA -
  • BRAZIL -
  • COME FLY WITH ME -
  • EMBRACEABLE YOU -
  • FLY ME TO THE MOON -
  • FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE -
  • GEORGIA ON MY MIND -
  • HOW ABOUT YOU -
  • I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU -
  • I’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING -
  • I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN -
  • LADY IS A TRAMP -
  • LET’S FALL IN LOVE -
  • LOVER COME BACK TO ME -
  • LUCK BE A LADY -
  • MACK THE KNIFE -
  • MAKIN’ WHOOPEE -
  • MISTY -
  • MY FUNNY VALENTINE -
  • MY ROMANCE -
  • MY WAY -
  • NEW YORK
  • ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA -
  • ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET -
  • PENNIES FROM HEAVEN -
  • SATIN DOLL -
  • SENTIMENTAL REASONS -
  • SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME -
  • SOMETHING STUPID -
  • STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT -
  • SUMMER WIND -
  • SWAY -
  • TANGERINE -
  • TENDER TRAP -
  • TENDERLY -
  • THAT’S LIFE -
  • THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT -
  • THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME -
  • UNFORGETTABLE -
  • WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD -
  • WHEN I FALL IN LOVE -
  • WILLOW WEEP FOR ME -
  • YOU CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME -
  • YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG -
  • YOUNG AT HEART -
  • CHRISTMAS MUSIC*********************************** -
  • BLUE CHRISTMAS -
  • CHRISTMAS SONG -
  • GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER -
  • HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS -
  • HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS -
  • IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR -
  • JINGLE BELLS -
  • JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS -
  • LET IT SNOW -
  • PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS -
  • RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER -
  • SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN -
  • SILENT NIGHT -
  • SILVER BELLS -
  • UP ON THE HOUSETOP -
  • WHAT CHILD IS THIS -
  • WHITE CHRISTMAS -
  • WINTER WONDERLAND -

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Family Reunions, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Hotels, July 4th Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Private Parties, Quinceañeras, Restaurants, Retirement Parties, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • James did a great job. He was very entertaining and professional. I would recommend him for any function. I plan to have him back again in the future. Thank you for a great referral. -- Jim C, Daytona Beach, FL, 1/3/2009
  • My wifes 50th birthday went off without a hitch...James made it a big success. Thank you!!! -- Jerald P, Orange Park, FL, 2/25/2011
  • James was fantastic!! All of our guest loved him and I have recommended him to several people already. He was professional, on time and he played a wide variety of music for everyone to enjoy. Great job James and thanks for making our evening very special. Jayne -- Jayne P, Lake Mary, FL, 5/22/2009
  • James did a fantastic job. Great music, great voice. Alot of fun. Worked perfectly through the 4 different parts of the ceremony and party. We would recommend James to anyone looking for a very good musician and singer. I would hire James again no question. Thanks again James for the great job. -- Andy R, Ponte Vedra, FL, 1/24/2009
  • James Raymond was awesome. The songs and his voice were well received by everyone that attended our Guest/Spouse Lounge at the Winter Conference for BICSI in Orlando, Florida. -- Zuesette W, Orlando, FL, 1/15/2008
  • We were so very,very pleased with James Raymond. He has a wonderful voice, a huge repertoire of songs, and was very accommodating. Beyond that he was friendly and interacted with our guests wonderfully. We would certainly recommend him to any and all. Great performance. Dan & Ellen Myers 02/28/09 -- Daniel M, Orlando, FL, 2/28/2009
  • I was very pleased with his musical selection and performance. Would definitely use him again Kim S -- Kim S, Sanford, FL, 12/14/2007
  • James was great. He was on time and ready, and worked well with the wedding coordinator. My guests danced for hours, he kept the party moving. And he was well prepared for guest requests. I would hire him again. -- Rachel L, Orlando, FL, 10/20/2007
  • James Raymond was wonderful. He was exactly what we wanted. He was very social and took requests as he was playing. I have seen a lot of solo guitarists, but he's the best that I've seen. -- Brooke M, Orlando, FL, 9/15/2007
  • I couldn't be more pleased with the performance of Mr. Raymond during our event. He is truly talented and the clips on the site didn't compare to listening to him in person. I received so many inquiries on how my guests could hire him for their private event. He was very flexible and accommodating and would definitely hire him again. Thanks James! -- Stacey B, Orlando, FL, 8/11/2007
  • I hired James for my low key wedding reception. His performance was fantastic. He was completely professional and appropriate, the music was great and appealed to all ages, he was always at the perfect volume, very unobtrusive, yet if you watched him, he was putting on a great show. I would recommend him for any wedding, party or corporate event. At least 5 people asked for his contact information. He performed a really nice duet with my daughter and accomodated every request. -- Andrea Nicole G, Orange Park, FL, 8/10/2007
  • He arrived early enough to set up before he was to start playing. All of our guest was happy with his performance. He did an excellent show. -- Nora L, Deltona, FL, 8/4/2007
  • James was great to work with. He's a true professional and comes with a great selection of music. Our guests loved him. Thank You James. You made our event very special. Liz and George (Jackson Hole, WY) -- George B, Jackson, WY, 7/5/2007
  • James did a fantastic job of entertaining everyone! Many people commented on what a talented singer he was. He made the night very memorable for the bride and groom, and all of their guest! I would highly recommend him! -- Gloria P, Steinhatchee, FL, 5/26/2007
  • James was fabulous in everything. I highly recommend him. We can't wait for another occasion so we can have him again. We got a lot of compliments and praises. He does a little bit of everything and is perfect for a mixed crowd. We even had a request for an autograghed picture. He was Great!!!!! -- Joane S, Casselberry, FL, 4/7/2007
  • James Raymond played at my April 7th wedding on the beach at Singer Island. I can't be happier with him and his performance. He was able to read the crowd and play the songs that we all wanted to hear. All my guests had a blast and kept complimenting me on the choice of musician. Your performance was exactly what I was looking for when I pictured my perfect beach wedding and I want to thank you so much for making that happen. I would recommend James to anyone who wants to have a great time at any event and who wants a professional that they can count on. -- Lissette C, Singer Island, FL, 4/7/2007
  • Absoultely Wonderful!! -- Tracy W, Orlando, FL, 3/8/2007
  • James was a pleasure to have at our function. He was professional, personable, and we would definately use James again. Thank you James for sharing in our special event! -- Art & Christine S, Clermont, FL, 11/25/2006
  • Our Party wouldn't have been the same without him!! We had to deal with rain storms off & on during his time here, stopping & restarting till it finally cleared up. Then he played a GREAT SHOW and made everyone's time more enjoyable!! I would definitely recommend him to others and look forward to having him back to play at another of our events!! Thank You James making our Party Rock!!! David -- David F, Orlando, FL, 6/24/2006
  • James helped make our party an event to remember for our guest. He played well, was punctual and was accomodating to our party. His range of music was wide and all good. I highly recommend him. Many guest took his card for possible future bookings. We will see him again for a future party. -- Aida G, Palm Coast, FL, 6/17/2006
  • Last night was made special by James and his wonderful talent. He is the real deal and was great to work with. We will certainly use him again. The feedback from our guests was all fabulous. -- Marc H, Daytona Beach, FL, 2/2/2008
  • I would highly recommend Mr. Raymond for an entertainment choice. he was very professional and flexible to request at our recent family event. -- Patrick A, Ocala, FL, 3/22/2008
  • I was pleased with James Raymond. He played at my wedding and at a party later that day, and I thought he did a great job both times. He was fun and laid-back, which was exactly what I wanted. My guests thought that he was good, too. I would definitely recommend him. -- Sally M, Orlando, FL, 3/29/2008
  • James Raymond performed for us at a birthday party of less than 20 people. He playedjust the right volume and wonderfully. All the other 5 ratings are valid and well deserved. -- Mark E, Minneola, FL, 8/9/2008
  • James was very accommodating. He was on time and very professional. -- Olivia P, Brooksville, FL, 8/23/2008
  • James is a very talented entertainer. His music was suitable for both listening and dancing - appropriate for the occasion of a surprise birthday party. -- Sue G, Daytona Beach, FL, 11/10/2008
  • James drove down from Orlando and did a great job. Musicians, who were guests at the house party admired his talent and contribution to the party of 70 adults. I highly recommend him. -- Bruce H, Delray Beach, FL, 5/23/2009
  • James is a great guy and we loved having him part of our celebration. Thanks again James. -- Carol S, Davenport, FL, 7/15/2010
  • James was phenomenal. He is talented, professional and a superb entertainer. I would highly, highly recommend him. I will certainly be using him again in the future as will all of the people at the party that asked for his card! -- Jeffrey P, Vero Beach, FL, 4/24/2010
  • I hired James to perform for our Awards Banquet. I told James we would have a mixed audience and I asked him to observe the attendees during the reception and use his experience to choose the music. James did a nice job entertaining us during the banquet. He did a variety of songs and was very well received. -- Gail S, Orlando, FL, 3/13/2010
  • Excellent, courteous and a pleasure to work with. He most definitely is very talented and I would hire him again. Great experience. -- Donna G, Orlando, FL, 12/2/2009
  • James Raymond was a perfect 10. He was on time, a great singer, very respectful, and extremely talented. Our wedding on Halloween was at the Middle River Manor in Ft. Lauderdale and James suggested a song for our masquerade dance of "Monster Mash". Everyone danced with enthusiasm and excitement as both families and guests found a partner and let loose! I would recommend James in a heartbeat! He is a delight to work with. Deb Menard -- Debra M, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 10/31/2009
  • James is a talented musician that is a must for any type of gathering. -- Doug D, Orlando, FL, 6/20/2009
  • James Raymond performed for our software conference's cocktail reception. He was great and is very talented. He is a one-man band. We asked him to play longer, and he was very accommodating. He chose music to match our crowd. He showed up early and was easy to work with. He always answered my phone calls and emails prior to the event in a timely manner. I never worried he wasn't going to show up. I highly recommend him for any function. Judy/Latitude Software/Jacksonville, FL -- Judy H, Saint Augustine, FL, 6/15/2009
  • James was easy to work with and helped make the evening more memorable. -- Caroline S, Jacksonville, FL, 11/6/2010
  • My guests really enjoyed James. He had a great sound system and controlled the volume appropriately so my guests could enjoy the music and at the same time have a conversation. We loved his playlist and his voice. He even allowed me to play a guitar duet with him and he was very accommodating to my playing. -- Murray F, Sarasota, FL, 9/25/2010
  • Did a great job. -- Pam W, Clearwater, FL, 10/23/2010
  • James was amazing! We booked him from the UK and had to place so much faith in reviews and clips we had seen, but he did not disappoint! His voice is quite superb and so many of our guests were in awe of his performance. I can honestly say he made a perfect end to our wedding celebrations and we really couldn't have asked for more. He was diverse in his singing style and each song we chose was delivered with such passion and feeling that lots of our guests really felt touched! And words fail me when it comes to his rendition of Dylan's/Adele's "Make You Feel My Love" - it was haunting and left the room speechless! I would have no hesitation in recommending James! -- Debbie R, Clearwater, FL, 10/28/2011
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