Jimi Pappas

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Location:
Orlando, Florida
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Orlando.
Pay Range:
$400-$1200 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Beach Music Acoustic Guitar
Additional Categories:
Guitar, Harmonica, One Man Band, Singer
Genre:
60's Hits, 70's Hits, Beach Music, Folk, Pop, R&B, Rock
Influences:
James Taylor,The Beatles,Jimmy Buffett,Neil Young,Joni Mitchell,Van Morrison,60's and 70's classic rock

Description

Jimi Pappas-As a solo acoustic performer Jimi's live sets bring you from the Beatles to Buffett. Known for his soulful renditions of James Taylor's songs, Jimi also picks classic rock gems and gives them an acoustic mellow treatment. Jimi provides a mellow music experience with state of the art equipment and top notch musicianship. As a singer/songwriter his original tunes are a blend of americana meets pop and brings out his love of tropical places and wide open spaces. Jimi has performed live all over the world spanning all 50 states, Cananda,Japan,Australia,Brazil and more. This has included world tours as drummer for Chubby Checker. Also portraying John Lennon and Ringo in Beatlemania, and at Walt Disney Worlds EPCOT. With over 30 years experience, and now focused on his acoustic shows, Jimi is perfect for wine events, birthdays,receptions,house/beach parties,weddings,corporate events,tiki bars,fairs,festivals and art shows.

Song List

  • Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
  • Heart of Gold - Neil Young
  • Rain on Me - Travis
  • One Step Up - Bruce Springsteen
  • Pirate Looks at 40 - Jimmy Buffett
  • I Want to Hold Your Hand - Beatles
  • Fire and Rain - James Taylor
  • Harvest Moon - Neil Young
  • Main Street - Bob Seeger
  • Help - Beatles
  • Island Style - John Cruz
  • Georgia - Ray Charles
  • How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
  • From Me to You - Beatles
  • Sugar Mountain - Neil Young
  • Steamroller - James Taylor
  • Landslide - Stevie Nicks
  • One Way Dream - Jimi Pappas
  • I'll Follow the Sun - Beatles
  • American Girl - Tom Pett
  • I Can See Clearly - Sunny Nash
  • You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
  • Revolution - Beatles
  • Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
  • Maggie Mae - Rod Stewart
  • Something in the Way She Moves - James Taylor
  • Do You Want to Know A Secret - Beatles
  • When I Get Back - Jimi Pappas
  • No Matter What - Badfinger
  • One Man Parade - James Taylor
  • And Your Bird Can Sing - Beatles
  • Break Down - Tom Petty
  • Thunder Road - Bruce Springsteen
  • Everybody's Talkin - Jimmy Buffett
  • Country Road - James Taylor
  • Comes a Time - Neil Young
  • Can't Do That - Beatles
  • Mexico - James Taylor
  • High and Dry - Radio Head
  • Sarah - Fleetwood Mac
  • Long Ago and Far Away - James Taylor
  • Long and Winding Road - Beatles
  • Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
  • Can't Find My Way Home - Traffic
  • Secret of Life - James Taylor
  • Shower the People - James Taylor
  • Misery - Beatles
  • If I Should Fall Behind - Bruce Springsteen
  • Don't Do Me Like That - Tom Petty
  • Wandering - James Taylor
  • Should've Known Better - Beatles
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Island Dog - Jimi Pappas
  • Purple Rain - Prince
  • Chili Dog - James Taylor
  • Riding On A Railroad - James Taylor
  • Honey Don't - Beatles
  • What's Goin' On - Marvin Gaye
  • Sweet Melissa - Allman Brothers
  • Yeah - Jimi Pappas
  • Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor
  • Nobody But You - James Taylor
  • Ticket To Ride - Beatles
  • Carey - Joni Mitchel
  • Long May You Run - Neil Young
  • Get Back - Beatles
  • Sara Maria - James Taylor
  • Eight Days a Week - Beatles
  • Going to California - Led Zepplin
  • Ol' Suzanna - James Taylor
  • Yellow Submarine - Beatles
  • When Sunday Comes - Jim Morris
  • Layla - Eric Clapton
  • Sugar Trade - james Taylor
  • Drive My Car - Beatles
  • Thursday Afternoon at the Conch Hs - Jim Morris
  • Peaceful Easy Feelin - Eagles
  • Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Summers Here - James Taylor
  • Hurt So Good - John Cougar Mellancamp

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

Feedback

  • Jimi provided the perfect music for our party and he interacted very well with all of the guests. He could not have been more profrssional and accomodating. And finally, he is an excellent singer and musician and everyone enjoyed him. -- Tom D, Kissimmee, FL, 6/13/2009
  • Jimi was a wonderful choice for our party. His voice and song selection added a special touch to the event. It was a pleasure to work with & we are looking forward to having Jimi back for another party. I highly recommend him! -- Frankie H, Lakeland, FL, 2/21/2009
  • I had great communication with Jimi prior to the event. He arrived on time and ready to go. He set up quick and was started right on time. He was very professional and EVERYONE loved his music. He is very talented and did a GREAT job. I would definitely reccommend him, and we will be using him again. -- Jodi D, Casselberry, FL, 12/13/2008
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Upcoming Appearances

  • Friday, April 30, 2010
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
  • Lake Mary, FL
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, June 27, 2009
  • 7:30PM - Birthday Party - Adults
  • Celebration, FL
  • Friday, June 26, 2009
  • 7:00PM - Grand Opening
  • Orlando, FL
  • Saturday, June 13, 2009
  • 5:00PM - Birthday Party - Adults
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Saturday, February 21, 2009
  • 7:00PM - Birthday Party - Adults
  • Lakeland, FL
  • Saturday, December 13, 2008
  • 7:00PM - Christmas Party
  • Casselberry, FL
= Booked through GigMasters