Mark Abdilla

• jezzer - flute
• R Page - tin whistle, recorder
• Mary Johnson - fiddle

San Francisco based Mark Abdilla is an International performing Guitarist with over 25 years of performing experience. Mark performs Classical, Flamenco, Jazz as well as Celtic and pop instrumentals. As seen on his gigmasters review page, Mark ALWAYS satifies his clients. As well as being featured in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 12 years running, Abdilla plays weddings,winneries,corporate events,resteraunts, house parties as well as concerts ( Grace Cathedral in San Francisco). When needed, Mark also performs with a flutist and violinist in the DOWLAND TRIO, although most often performs solo. The guitarist also serenades audiences with light acoustic pop favorites (ex. Beatles- "Here Comes the Sun", Blackbird, Norwegian Wood), to modern artist such as Dave Matthews, Coldplay etc. Cannon in D by Pachebel is usually performed for wedding processionals. Please visit songlist page to see other beautiful and famous songs performed. Requests that are not part of repetoire can be played within reason. "A TRULY NATURAL AND VERSATILE GUITARIST WITH CHARISMA" David Madison, Edinburgh times

( 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 processional music

- recessional music

-cocktail hour

- reception dinner

• 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 - Isaac Albaniez
• fantasia - Alonzo Mudurra
• Romance - unknown
• cannon in D - Pachebel
• nocturne - chopin
• fur elise - beetoven
• canarios - Gasper Sanz
• TRAD. IRISH/SCOTTISH - INSRUMENTALS
• march of the clans - //////////////////////////////////
• Heather Island - /////////////////////////////////////////////////////
• Paddys green Shamrock Shores - /////////////////////////////////
• Paddy O' Carroll - ///////////////////////////////////////
• 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 - ////////////////////////////////////////
• Morrisons jig - James Morrison
• POP/ROCK/JAZZ/BLUES - INSTRUMENTALS
• Layla - Eric Clapton
• Smooth - Carlos Santana
• Evil Ways - Carlos Santana
• Europa - Carlos Santana
• Hotel California - The Eagles
• All Along The Watchtower - Jimi hendrix
• Always with you, always with me - Joe Satriani
• Black Mountainside - Jimi Page/ led Zeppelin
• bring it on home - Led Zeppelin
• Bron yr - Jimi Page
• From the Beggining - Emerson lake and palmer
• Lover lay down - Dave Matthews
• Typical Situation - Dave Matthews
• Unchained Melody - Rightous Brothers
• In My Life - The Beatles
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• Here comes the sun - The Beatles
• Hesitation blues - (Hot Tuna) reverend gary Davis
• TRADITIONAL FLAMENCO
• soleares - //////////////////////////////////////
• malaguena - ////////////////////////////////////
• segurias - //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
• fantango de helva - //////////////////////////////////////
• alagrias - ////////////////////////////////////////////
• BRAZILIAN JAZZ
• A day in the life of a fool - Luis Bonfa
• THE GIRL FROM EPANEMA - Carlos Jobim
• CLASSIC JAZZ
• All the things you are - Wes Montgomery
• Misty - Barney Kessel
• GYPSY JAZZ
• SWING GUITAR - Django Reinhart
• TEARS - Django Reinhart

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.

• Mark was prompt, professional and played a variety of music that was perfect for our event. I would highly recommend Mark and will definately hire him again. -- David T, Los Altos, CA, 9/18/2009
• 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 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
• 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
• 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 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
• I am not alone in saying that Mark was wonderful. Every person in attendance at my wedding with whom I have spoken has relayed their enjoyment of his talent. He was so very helpful with picking the music for the ceremony and given free reign for the music through dinner he was flawless. I could not have wished for anything more. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone. -- Pamela L, Sacramento, CA, 11/22/2008
• Not only was Mark a very adept musician, he was also very easy to deal with prior and during our wedding and reception. We would highly recommend him. -- Andrea Y, New Almaden, CA, 6/20/2009
• My guests were very complementary and pleased with Mark's performance and professionallism and were My wife and I. It trulely added to the overall success of out event. I would highly recommend Mark and will use him again ourselves. -- Jerry P, Morgan Hill, CA, 12/16/2008
• I had so many of our guests which numbered about 30 altogether, come up to me and remark on how much they enjoyed Mark's performance. We pretty much decided to leave the musical selections to Mark and he did a fabulous job. His performance of Celtic, Spanish guitar classics, and other beautiful compositions helped make our outdoor Wedding Celebration everything we wanted it to be! -- Larry G, Inverness, CA, 4/11/2009
• Mark did a fabulous job he is extremely talented and was a real pro, my whole evnt was a succsess and he was a huge part of it. He is also a very nice and peacful person. -- Chris R, Newark, CA, 5/30/2009
• From the very begining we were impressed with Mark, for his promtness in responding to our request, his ease and flexibility, he made sure to keep in contact with us even though he was traveling. He was very flexible and allowed us freedom with the music selection. The day of the event he was early, on time. He played beautifully through out the wedding and knew exactly were to be so our guests would enjoy his wonderful music. He made our ceremony very special. Thank You Mark!!!! -- Carlos M, Tiburon, CA, 10/11/2008
• I had many compliments on Mark's guitar playing. The music he played fit the mood and the guests enjoyed listening to his guitar playing. He was very professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend him. -- Jenny C, Fremont, CA, 1/26/2012
• Everyone at the wedding was so impressed with Mark, was for sure the best choice! -- Jenette V, Scotts Valley, CA, 1/8/2012
• Mark was fantastic! His professionalism and personal attention to the mood of the evening was a perfect balance to his amazing talent. Our guests all commented on how much they enjoyed Mark's playing and music selection. I look forward to hiring him for our next event. -- Theresa K, Martinez, CA, 9/30/2011
• We are pleased to provide feedback on Mark Abdilla. From our first communication to the day of our vow renewal, he has been both caring and professional. He was very accomodating of special requests and easily adapted to any last-second changes. We were so pleased on our vow renewal day to have our family members tell us how impressed they were with his performance. Mark is a true master of his craft and a virtuoso on the classical guitar. We loved working with him and we would recommend Mark to anybody else looking for a professional and talented classical guitarist. - - - - Ruben and Amber C. -- Ruben C, Sacramento, CA, 9/25/2011
• Great attitude and talent. -- Adam P, Palo Alto, CA, 12/15/2011

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