Joe Cantu

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Saturday, June 16, 2012
  • 7:00PM - Father Daughter Dance - - - - 150 - 200 attendees
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Tuesday, June 19, 2012
  • 7:00PM - Lead Performing Artist - Hollywood Boardwalk Ampitheater
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Saturday, December 08, 2012
  • 7:00PM - Variety Show Country Club Dance 200 - 300 attendees
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Past Appearances

  • Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • 5:00PM - Chief Petty Officer Yacht Club -- 300 - 400 attendees
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Saturday, April 07, 2012
  • 11:00AM - Picnic
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Thursday, February 02, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Father -Daughter Dance
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL
  • Friday, December 09, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Venice of America
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  • 5:00PM - Las Olas Charity Event
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL
  • Saturday, November 19, 2011
  • 6:30PM - Yacht Club Variety Show
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL
  • Saturday, October 15, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Anniversary Party
  • Coral Springs, FL
  • Tuesday, October 11, 2011
  • 7:30PM - Hollywood Boardwalk
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Monday, September 05, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Community Event
  • Boyntonbeach, FL
  • Friday, August 26, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Back to School Party
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters
Location:
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Miami-Ft. Lauderdale.
Pay Range:
$150-$200 per hour
Member Since:
2009
Primary Category:
One Man Band
Additional Categories:
70's Hits Acoustic Guitar, Beach Music One Man Band, Blues Acoustic Guitar, Classic Rock Guitar, Classic Rock Singer, Dance Singer, Jazz One Man Band, Oldies One Man Band, Oldies Singer, R&B Singer, Variety Singer, Wedding Singer
Influences:
Rhythm and Blues Music

Group Members

  • JOE CANTU - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Vocals

Description

::ONE OF THE BEST ROCK and ROLL, JAZZ, Beach, and Oldies DANCE VARIETY SINGER-GUITARIST IN FLORIDA-INSURED!: Entertainer For Larger Parties 50-500 People.

FULL BAND SOUND: Joe's High-End Musical Arrangements include back-up Vocals, Drums, Trumpets, Violins, Piano and Keyboards. Light DJ Music during breaks.(See Full Press Kit for sample songs)


"Colored Lights, dance to beat of music combined with his talents and High fidelity sound equipment makes your party a successful event ending with everyone dancing, laughing and having fun. His Smoothe Acoustic Guitar or Electric Guitar Dance music has a light bass punch to feel the sound that makes your friends want to Dance. Best of all, Joe gives you this full band Sound for a One Man Price. You will be amazed at how Joe and his guitars can sound like a full Band or orchestra in his Performances. Joe Can-tu inspires you to Boogie Down!"

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FOR YOUR MONEY: By booking Joe Cantu you pay a little more, but get an Acoustic Guitarist, Electric Guitiarist, Vocalist, High End Sound Equipment and All-In-One with a Bonus! The Bonus is your option of Party lights with the music (on request). The lights twirl and dance to the beat taking your Party to an Over-The-Top Music Experience for friends and guests.

He is Insured and you get a lot of Value for Your Party Money.

HIGHLIGHT NOTICE: "Symphony Ball After Party" selected JOE CANTU out of all other artists in area for their event. This selection was made by a Committee and consider they work with hundreds of musicians and artists throughout the year. March 26, 2010

************FEEDBACK***********

"Dear Joe, I just want to thank you for a making the party so much fun for all of our friends. Everyone had a good time and really enjoyed listening and dancing to your music. . . . I appreciate your professionalism and talents....." RENEE and PETE, RETIREMENT Party, MAY 22,2010, HALLANDALE BEACH


"Dear Joe, "After numerous parties using disc jockeys and their canned musical sets, we had the great pleasure of having Joe listen to our needs and customize the musical performance to maximize the enjoyment of our guests. He made the evening, and many of the guests commented how refreshingly different and professional he was. Joe utilizes a high quality sound and lighting system. But most importantly, his enthusiastic approach got everyone dancing which was exactly what we wanted." Pam Murphy -- Pam M, Hallandale Beach, FL, 5/22/2010

Again, Your Perfect Choice for Larger Dance Parties.

Song List

  • LIVE SONGS - ROCK, MOTOWN, WALTZ - & HIP-HOP SONGS
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  • Domino - Jessie J
  • Good Life - OneRepublic
  • Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  • Margaritaville - Acoustic Guitar - Jimmy Buffet
  • My Girl - Temptations
  • Fire and Rain - James Taylor
  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • Run Around Sue - Dion
  • When the Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney
  • Twist and Shout - Beatles
  • Earth Angel - The Penguins
  • The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King
  • Shout - Otis Dey and the Knights
  • Sherry Baby - Frankie Valli
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
  • Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
  • Sixteen Candles - The Crests
  • Blue Moon - Mel Torme
  • In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
  • In The Still Of the Night - The Five Satins
  • Hold On I'm Coming - Wilson Pickett
  • Come Go With Me - Del Vikings
  • Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
  • Do You Want Me - The Contours
  • Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
  • I'm You Boogie Man - KC & Sunshine Band
  • Shake Shake Shake - KC Sunshine Band
  • I'll Take You There - General Public
  • Soul Man - Blues Brothers
  • Holly Holy - Neil Diamond
  • Get Down On It - Kool and the Gang
  • Wanderer - Dion
  • Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
  • I Need To Know - Marc Anthony
  • Right Na Na Na - Hip Hop - Akon
  • Guantanamera - Old Mexico
  • Bare Footin' - Wilson Pickett
  • Ladies Night - Kool and the Gang
  • Low, Low-Low - Hip Hop - Flo Rida
  • Family Affair - Hip Hop - Mary J Bilge
  • Feel Like Makin Love - Bad Company
  • Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
  • I Know You Want Me - Calle Ocho - Hip Hop - Pitbull
  • Run - Acoustic Rock Guitar - Lighthouse Family
  • Lean On Me - Bill Withers
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
  • Macarena - Line Dance, Los Del Rio
  • Sundown - Gordon Lighfoot
  • Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Quit Playin' Games - Backstreet Boys
  • I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
  • Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
  • Electric slide - Line Dance, The Hit Crew
  • Dock Of the Bay - Otis Redding
  • Mambo No. 5 - Line Dance
  • Father & Son - Cat Stevens
  • Malaguena Salerosa - Old Mexico
  • Besame Mucho - Old Mexico
  • LaBamba - LosLobos
  • You Belong To My Heart - Elvis
  • Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
  • Hotel California - Eagles
  • I'm Your Captain - Grand Funk Railroad
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
  • Get This Party Started - PINK
  • Living in Fast Forward - Kenny Chesney
  • That's The Way I Like It - K. C. and the Sunshine Band
  • It's Now or Never - Elvis
  • I Love You In A Song - Jim Croce
  • Corazon Espinado - Santana
  • Macarena - Spanish Version
  • La Bamba - Los Lobos
  • Harder to Breath - Maroone 5
  • Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seager
  • La Grange - ZZ Top
  • Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top
  • Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
  • I Am I Said - Neil Diamond
  • NaNaNa Hey Hey - Steam
  • Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker
  • Get Down Tonight - K.C. and Sunshine Band
  • The Stroll - The Diamonds
  • Lyn' Eyes - Eagles
  • Monie Monie - Billy Idol
  • Jumpin Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
  • Longer Than - Dan Fogelberg
  • My Sweet Lady - John Denver
  • Moon Shadow - Cat Stevens
  • Escape (Pina Colada Song) - Ruppert Holmes
  • A Place In The World Gambler - Dan Fogelberg
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  • BIG BAND WALTZ - SONGS
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  • New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
  • Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin
  • Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
  • At Last - Glenn Miller Big Band
  • Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis
  • You'll Never Fine - Lou Rawls
  • I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
  • Tennessee Waltz - Patty Paige
  • Besame Mucho - Tango Old Mexico
  • That's Amore - Dean Martin
  • Blowing In the Wind - Bob Dylan
  • Misty - Dorothy Moore
  • I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
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  • SPECIAL OCASSION - SONGS
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  • Lord Prepare Me To Be A Sanctuary - Spiritual

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • After numerous parties using disc jockeys and their canned musical sets, we had the great pleasure of having Joe listen to our needs and customize the musical performance to maximize the enjoyment of our guests. He made the evening, and many of the guests commented how refreshingly different and professional he was. Joe utilizes a high quality sound and lighting system. But most importantly, his enthusiastic approach got everyone dancing which was exactly what we wanted. Pam Murphy -- Pam M, Hallandale Beach, FL, 5/22/2010
  • Joe was professional, timely and fair. He has a large variety of music for all ages. We were extremely pleased with his performance. He added to our party. We would recommend him to a friend and would love to use him for another event. -- Amanda P, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 11/20/2010
  • Joe Cantu was absolutely Fabulous. He arrived early, uses professional equipment, provided background music and used a large variety of music for all ages. Everyone had a great time. -- Theresa O, Boca Raton, FL, 4/2/2011
  • Joe Cantu showed up 2 hours prior to set up and he was very accomodating. Everyone enjoyed listening to him and he was entertaining. -- Bonnie M, Coral Springs, FL, 10/15/2011
  • Joe showed up early and had great background music while setting up. His performance is wonderful and professional and suitable for all ages. Even when the skies opened up and rained on us, the music didn't stop. He had music playing during his breakdown as well. We will definitely use him again and we highly recommend him to others. -- Theresa O, Boca Raton, FL, 4/7/2012
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