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LOCATION:
San Francisco,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from San Francisco, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
South San Francisco, Belmont, Daly City, Brisbane, Oakland, Sausalito, Alameda, Emeryville, Tiburon, Berkeley, San Bruno, Albany, Mill Valley, Pacifica, Piedmont, Richmond, Corte Madera, El Cerrito, Larkspur, Millbrae, San Quentin, Tamal, Burlingame, San Rafael, Canyon, El Sobrante, Greenbrae, Orinda, San Leandro, San Mateo.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Classical Guitar
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Flute, Guitar
GENRE:
Blues, Celtic, Classical
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, 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, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1978
PAY RANGE:
$375-$775 per event
INFLUENCES:
John Williams, John Dowland, Andrea Segovia, Stevie Ray Vaughn, julian bream, the beatles and many more
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Mark Abdilla
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DESCRIPTION:
Mark Abdilla is an international guitarist with over 20 years of performing experience. Mark performs 500 years of lute and guitar music (renaissance, baroque and classical). having been featured in the edinburgh fringe festival 7years running, mark also performs a unique style of 12string celtic guitar. If requested he can perform electric instumental blues and funk in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King etc, with backing disc. Mark plays weddings,winneries,corporate events,resturants as well as concerts. Mark also performs with a flutist in the DOWLAND TRIO. ( If requested, I can perform with just a duo). I/we perform light acoustic favorites ranging from the beatles noregian wood and blackbird to modern artist such as dave matthews etc. I can peform the standard wedding march by richard handel or cannon in D by pachebel. Please visit my songlist page to see other beautiful and famous songs I perform. I will play a few requests that are not a part of my repetoire within reason. ( A typical wedding I/we perform would be as follows) - 30 minutes of pre wedding music -music for seating of the mothers -bridemaids entrance music - bridal entrance music - recessional music - postludemusic
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GROUP MEMBERS:
jezzer - flute
R Page - tin whistle, recorder
SONG LIST:
RENAISSANCE/ BAROQUE /CLASSICAL - SET LIST
jesu joy of mans desire - j.s.bach
Bouree - J.S. Bach
Sleepers awake - J.S.Bach
cello suite #5 - J.S. bach
rondo gavotte - j.s.bach
greensleeves - unknown
my lord willoubys welcome home - john dowland
king of denmarks galliard - john dowland
parliment - john dowland
Pezzo Tedesco - john dowland
packingtons pound - john dowland
air - john dowland
prelude in ( A minor) - heitor villa lobos
norwegian wood - the beatles
blackbird - the beatles
recurdos de la Alhambra - francisco tarrega
adelita - francisco tarrega
lagrima - francisco tarrega
el testemina - francisco tarrega
asturias
- Issac Albaniez
from the beggining - emerson, Lake and palmer
Romance - unknown
cannon in D - Pachebel
nocturne - chopin
fur elise - beetoven
bron y r - jimmy page
lover lay down - dave matthews
typical situation - dave matthews
fantasia - alonzo muddara
valse - ponce
canarios - gasper santz
unchained melody - rightous brothers
CELTIC MUSIC - TRADITIONAL
banish misfortune - //////////////////////////////////////
out on the ocean - //////////////////////////////////////
drowsy maggie - ////////////////////////////////////
maid behind the bar - /////////////////////////////////
highland song - //////////////////////////////////////
the morning dew - ///
the cannaught mans ramble
the musical priest
the kesh
shi beg shi mhor - o'carolan
george brabazon - o'carolan
scent of the bog - o'carolan
balarney pilgrim - o'carolan
she moved thru the fair - /////////////////////////////////////
conlons reel - ////////////////////////////////////////
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Mark Abdilla was perfect for our event. People raved about his ability to choose music that fit the moment and enjoyed his amazing talent. He has a great personality and I would reccommend him to anyone for any event. We will definitely have him back to entertain us in the future.
--Barbara S.
Menlo Park, CA
5/9/2008
Mark Abdilla's music was absolutely beautiful! It gave the perfect ambiance to my wedding ceremony and dinner. I asked for classical, Spanish, and a little Irish and Mark played the most beautiful mix of acoustic guitar I could have dreamed of. Many of my guests came up to me and complimented my choice in music. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a light, joyous, beautiful and romantic sound.
Samantha
Kenwood, CA
--Samantha S.
Kenwood, CA
5/10/2008
We found Mark to be an excellent musician. His playing added to the ambience of our wedding in the wine country and certainly helped to make our day a special and memorable one. He was prompt, personable and highly professional.
--Lee-an G.
Saint Helena, CA
10/15/2007
Mark did a great job entertaining us at our birthday party!!!!!!!. The guests loved his music. He made it all come together. Very talented, great with communicating and reliable all the way. No hesitations in recommending him!!!!!!
--Terry C.
San Rafael, CA
10/6/2007
Mark did a great job with very little information from us! He showed up on time, played beautifully, and managed to pick the perfect songs to play even though we didn't provide him with as much direction as we might have. I would absolutely recommend him for other weddings.
--Amanda C.
Berkeley, CA
4/21/2007
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, September 27, 2008
3:30PM - A Ranch In Sonoma, Ca
Sonoma, CA
Saturday, October 04, 2008
5:00PM - Sonoma Secret Gardens
Sonoma, CA
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, June 07, 2008
1:30PM - Pulgas Water Temple
Woodside, CA
Saturday, May 10, 2008
3:00PM - Kenwood Farms And Gardens
Kenwood, CA
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Friday, May 09, 2008
4:00PM - Burgess Park Picnic Area
Menlo Park, CA
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Monday, October 15, 2007
3:00PM - Wine Country Inn
Saint Helena, CA
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Saturday, October 06, 2007
6:30PM - Sandalwood Ct San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
2:00PM - Bodega Bay, Ca - Beachside House Rental
Bodega Bay, CA
Saturday, September 08, 2007
10:00AM - napa arts and wine festival
napa, CA
Monday, August 20, 2007
7:00AM - forest cafe
edinburgh,
Saturday, August 18, 2007
7:00PM - st. marks
edinburgh, YT
Friday, June 15, 2007
7:00PM - sebastapol center for the arts
sebastapol, CA
Saturday, June 09, 2007
2:30PM - A Private Home
Los Gatos, CA
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Please note, in addition to San Francisco, Mark Abdilla also serves the surrounding towns of South San Francisco, Belmont, Daly City, Brisbane, Oakland, Sausalito, Alameda, Emeryville, Tiburon, Berkeley, San Bruno, Albany, Mill Valley, Pacifica, Piedmont, Richmond, Corte Madera, El Cerrito, Larkspur, Millbrae, San Quentin, Tamal, Burlingame, San Rafael, Canyon, El Sobrante, Greenbrae, Orinda, San Leandro, San Mateo and many other locations in and around the San Francisco area.
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