John Wayland Harr

Hello there! Thanks for visiting my page! Here's a bit about me and how I can help you with your special event:

I have had the privilege of playing for MANY wineries, weddings, dinners, award ceremonies, restaurants, and other special events throughout the Pacific NW the last three years. My playing style is largely influenced by my classical guitar and jazz studies, however, as you can see from my song list I play MUCH more than that. I also incorporate pop tunes, Spanish, Brazilian, blues, funk, original, and other styles into my performances as well. If you have specific songs/pieces you would like incorporated into your event please let me know. I would be more than happy to learn them or to tailor the playlist to meet your wishes.

At my performances you can expect to hear nylon and steel string acoustic guitars, electric guitar, and a loop pedal. Using a loop pedal allows me to create the sonic illusion of a full band which helps keep the musical airwaves fresh and interesting. People have said that they thought I "was playing with a CD/recording" or that "it sounded like a band." In addition to playing solo instrumental music I am also often hired to sing at weddings or to play as a jazz duo/trio. Just let me know what type of services (classical guitar, some vocals, all instrumental, mostly acoustic guitar, etc.) you would like from me and I will gladly prepare the music you request.

I can honestly say that I have had a satisfaction rate from ALL former clients. This includes brides/grooms, restaurant owners, private party hosts, and shop owners. I try to respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours and make a diligent effort to be as clear with communication as possible. As you can see from many of my reviews, I strive not only to play the music you request well but to also create an enjoyable working experience/relationship with you as well. It is my goal to fulfill the wishes of whatever client I am serving as fully as possible. Please let me know how I am able to do this for you.

Thanks again for visiting here! I hope to hear from you!

• A Child is Born - Thaddeus Jones
• Air On The G String - J.S. Bach
• All The Things You Are - Kern/Hammerstein
• All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
• Amazing Grace - John Newton
• Annie's Song - John Denver
• Arioso - J.S Bach
• At Home With The Tao - John Wayland Harr
• Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
• Baby, Now That I've Found You - Alison Krauss
• Better Days Ahead - Pat Metheny
• Black Mountain Rag - Traditional
• Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham
• Bright Size Life - Pat Metheny
• Canon - Johann Pachelbel
• Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
• Choro de Saudade - Agustin Barrios Mangore
• Choro to Catarina - Sandro Albert
• Christmas/Holiday Music
• Classical Gas - Mason Williams
• Concentration On The Peace Within - John Wayland Harr
• Corcovado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Dakota Contemplations - John Wayland Harr
• Deacon Blues - Steely Dan
• Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
• Emily's Consolation - John Wayland Harr
• Empty - John Wayland Harr
• Fantasia #9 - Alonso Mudarra
• Fantasia Original - Jose Vinas
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Forever - Ben Harper
• Giant Steps - John Coltrane
• Green Dolphin Street - Bronislau Kaper
• Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie
• Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
• Have You Met Miss Jones? - Rodgers/Hart
• Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams
• How Insensitive - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• I've Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
• Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
• James - Pat Metheny
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Joy - John Wayland Harr
• Joy Spring - Clifford Brown
• Just Be Who You Are, Most Naturally - John Wayland Harr
• La Catedral - Agustin Barrios Mangore
• Last Train Home - Pat Metheny
• Leyenda - Isaac Albeniz
• Light My Fire - The Doors
• Lucky Southern - Keith Jarrett
• Michelle - The Beatles
• Minuet - J.S. Bach
• Misty - Erroll Garner
• Musette - J.S. Bach
• My Life - Billy Joel
• Naima - John Coltrane
• Nostalgia In Times Square - Charles Mingus
• Ocean Waves - Bola Sete
• Ode To Friends - John Wayland Harr
• Of Sunya - John Wayland Harr
• Oleo - Sonny Rollins
• On The Way - David Cullen
• One Note Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Penny Lane - The Beatles
• Prairie Etude - John Wayland Harr
• Prelude (Cello Suite #1) - J.S. Bach
• Prelude In C - J.S. Bach
• Rainbow Connection - Williams/Ascher
• Recuerdos de Ahlambra - Francisco Tarrega
• Red White and Yellowstone - Stuart Weber
• Romanza - Anonymous
• Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
• Say The Brother's Name - Pat Metheny
• Scrapple From The Apple - Charlie Parker
• Simple Gifts - Joseph Brackett
• So What - Miles Davis
• Someday My Prince Will Come - Larry Morey/Frank Churchill
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Arlen/Harburg
• Song For Life - John Wayland Harr
• Striving - John Wayland Harr
• Summer Samba - Marcos Valle
• Take Five - Paul Desmond
• The Flinstones Theme - Hoyt Curtin
• The Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• The Lone Rhinoceros - Adrian Belew
• The Message - John Wayland Harr
• The Wedding Song - Paul Stookey
• This Year's Love - David Gray
• Three Of A Perfect Pair - King Crimson
• Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
• Tin Man - America
• Tuesday (w/vocals) - John Wayland Harr
• Unity Village - Pat Metheny
• Variations on a Theme by Mozart - Fernando Sor
• Villanesca - Enrique Granados
• Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• West Coast Blues - Wes Montgomery
• What Is The Sound Of One Hand Clapping? - John Wayland Harr
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder

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, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• John was an amazing addition to our wedding. Upon booking him, he was prompt and very responsive to our requests. He played beautifully at our ceremony and reception. We received a ton of compliments on his performance. I highly encourage you to book him for any event. He exceeded our expectations. -- Amanda J, Portland, OR, 2/5/2011
• I had a great experience with John Wayland Harr. He was very diligent and timely in responding to e-mails and every interaction was clear. He offered a wide variety of music for my wedding ceremony and was extremely professional...as well as very talented! I highly recommend John Wayland Harr! -- Natalie S, Vancouver, WA, 7/10/2011
• John was on time, ready to play, even though we were late. Very professional and easy going and played beautifully. I had a lot riding on John as I was trying to make a good first impression for a first date, and he didn't let me down. Thanks John! -- Scott K, Carlton, OR, 6/6/2011
• John was a delight to work with. He responded in a timely manner and followed through on everything we asked and he promised. He arrived well before the party, was completely set up and began on time. His music raised the level of the party by several notches. Many of the guests commented that his music was wonderful and added so much to the ambiance of the evening. We had a steady rain, and even though we held the party outside under a large canopy John was a trooper, never missing a beat. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a lovely party. Pat Marsh -- Pat M, Portland, OR, 10/1/2011
• John Wayland Harr made our event one-of-a-kind. Beautiful winery, delicious food, perfect food and wine, gorgeous sunset... but it was John's perfect soothing background music and gentle personality which many people commented about. Thank you, John, for making our event so special. We look to hearing you in person again soon!!! Sonal and Paul -- Sonal D, Portland, OR, 10/15/2011
• John was a part of the event without being obtrusive. His selections were appropriate and set the tone. Highly reccommend him! -- Larry R, Mcminnville, OR, 10/29/2011
• John was great to work with and he went out of his way to make our special day excellant.. Thank you! -- Tricia D, Hillsboro, OR, 4/14/2012
• John played during our wedding ceremony this past weekend. His music is beautiful and set the perfect tone for the day. He was on time, professional and very easy to communicate with. We would definitely recommend John to anyone looking for a guitarist for their wedding. -- Kelly T, Scappoose, OR, 4/28/2012
• I hired John to be a guitarist for a proposal that I was planning and he was completely professional and great. He was willing to travel to the location (Multnomah Falls) and be part of the overall plan (which was a surprise proposal). He understood the circumstances and knew that he had to be there rain or shine and he was totally cool with it. He did an excellent job the day of and I would definitely hire him again. -- Marvin V, portland, OR, 4/21/2012
• Fabulous. All our guests asked us how we found him. I can't wait to see and hear it again on the video. -- Kellie-Ray W, Portland, OR, 5/27/2012

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