Glen Roethel Acoustic Guitarist from Tarrytown, NY

Award-winning guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, entertainer. ALWAYS takes requests. THOUSANDS of songs, all played and sung perfectly. Beautiful sound with a touch of style and class. *** "A great voice!" - John Platt, WFUV-NY *** "Monster musician!" - Kenny Edwards (Stone Poneys, Linda Ronstadt) *** "Sounds great!" - Billy Joel Glen plays hit songs spanning 6 decades – including contemporary favorites like John Legend, Train, Christina Perri, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, etc. - plus classic party music ranging from fun '50s to Motown, Sam Cooke to Sinatra. He's also a sought-after producer, studio guitarist, vocalist, and ukulele player. Clients, fans & celebrities really appreciate what he does: *** "I absolutely love... [Glen] playing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.' [He] plays and sings it so well!" - Jamie (bride) *** "I LOVE his voice!" - Penny Nichols (Jimmy Buffet band) *** "Glen's music put me in the mood – in a space – before he even started singing." - Jeffrey Gaines Glen has thrilled brides at weddings, cocktail hours, dinners, and receptions, attributing his entertaining skills to decades performing in superb wedding bands (guitar, bass, keys and vocals) at more than 2,000 weddings. Joy, excitement, energy, and skill – prepare to have fun! *** "Glen, how do you know so many Beatles songs, and play them so well?!" - John Redgate (Paul McCartney in Beatlemania, on Broadway and in Japan) In every setting, his warm, inclusive style inspires sing-alongs and dance parties. And he'll tailor his act to your needs (soft rock, party music, original music, songs written just for you). Some of Glen's Venues & Clients: *** Rockefeller Center (NYC) *** Javits Center (NYC) *** Gotham Hall (NYC) *** Omega Blue Spirit (Costa Rica) *** Tarrytown Music Hall (NY) *** VIP Country Club (NY) *** Positive Music Festival (FL) *** Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY) *** Terrace on the Park (Queens, NY) *** TED Conferences (International) *** Legrand North America *** JPMorgan Chase (NYC) *** emPower Music & Arts (FL) *** Spectrum Asset Management (CT) *** Montessori Schools (NY) *** SummerSongs (NY, CA) *** Musicians On-Call (PA, NYC) *** Splashes of Hope (NY) *** Kidney & Urology Foundation (NYC) *** UpStream (NH) *** NYS Volunteer Services Administrators (NY) *** Stony Brook Univ. Hospital (NY) *** Unitarian Universalist Assoc. - Youth Conference (CA) *** Unity Worldwide - Youth Conferences (FL, NC) *** Reformed Church of Bronxville (NY) *** beach blanket party in the Hamptons (NY) *** as well as country clubs, parties, fundraisers, conferences, colleges, conventions, songwriting & music performance camps, festivals, private events, concert series, large concert venues, fine dining halls, radio stations, town festivals, performing arts centers, parks, public libraries. *** "I have booked Glen many times and am always thrilled with his level of musicianship and professionalism. Glen is a frequent artist on PosiPalooza concert tours around the country, wowing audiences with his charm and amazing songs. I've booked him for the house band at the Unity Worldwide Ministries conference, for Sound Connections conferences, and Glen has been in the house band for the Posi Festival for the last 10 years. This year, Glen will be the bandleader for the Posi Fest. In addition to his own great songs, Glen knows tons of cover songs! He has led the after-party at the Posi Fest for the last 10 years. Glen is fun, talented, easy to work with, and organized. He plays great guitar and has a great voice. You will be thrilled." Sue Riley, emPower Music & Arts Witty, energetic, very approachable, Glen always finds opportunities for 'volunteers' to come 'help him sing' up on stage (to the delight of your friends). *** "Just GREAT. Performances straight from the heart!" - Jean Alain Roussel (Cat Stevens, Celine Dion, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Thin Lizzy, 10cc, The Police) Want your party to pop? Have Glen write, record, & perform a custom song for you—whether a corporate "roast and toast" or a family commemoration—name any style of music. Just ask your planner how much fun that would be! *** "Glen has that gift which brings out a spark in people." - Amy Tuttle, Long Island Music Hall of Fame His vocal & guitar styles are often compared to Jack Johnson, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, and Glen is often requested as an accompanist on guitar + vocals for other touring artists (Penny Nichols, Sloan Wainwright, Lisa Aschmann...). Book Glen today.