- Location:
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 500 miles from Bloomfield Hills.
- Pay Range:
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$150-$1500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2011
- Primary Category:
- DJ
- Additional Categories:
- Bar Mitzvah DJ, Club DJ, Emcee, Event DJ, House DJ, Karaoke DJ, Mobile DJ, Party DJ, Prom DJ, Radio DJ, Sweet 16 DJ, Wedding DJ
- Influences:
- Everything!
Description
Frederick Girard DJ, solo jazz and contemporary classical guitarist, guitarist/vocalist, male/female duo and trio. 25+ yrs. professional experience. We've performed for thousands of weddings and corporate events for over a million satisfied partygoers. From solo guitar, vocal duo, trio, up to 17pc Big Band with everything in between, most packages include DJ, MC and non-stop great music, always exactly the way YOU want it. We have a huge repertoire in all styles including standards and specialty songs through today's top dance hits, and can make your event even more memorable with music composed exclusively for you and your special occasion. Whether it's subtle and sophisticated dinner music, your grand entrance, or our club style, fist pumping dance experience that will have everyone out on the floor, our multiple systems including a premier 1800 watt state-of-the-art sound system featuring JBL and EAW, delivers crystal clarity at any volume and multiple locations. Our shows are family friendly and we can perform professionally attired in tuxedos and ball gowns unless you prefer otherwise. You can relax and focus your attention on your special day knowing that you've hired the very best.
Frederick Girard, When only the best will do...
----------------- The Packages -------------------
Classic DJ Package - Premium sound system, lights, and an award winning DJ/MC playing all your favorites exactly the way you want it.
Classic Duo Package - All the above plus a second DJ/mixer to help keep the party moving.
The Virtuoso Package - Renowned guitarist Frederick Girard alone with his instrument performing contemporary classical, jazz and pop ambiance, great for dinner or ceremony, or you can add his acclaimed pop, rock and Motown vocal stylings. Multiple systems for multiple locations and thousands of your favorite songs from yesterday through today. You can add a DJ/MC too for non-stop entertainment.
One-Man-Band & DJ Package - Includes all the above plus: Note perfect accompaniment with DJ/MC for non-stop fun and dancing.
The Fresh-L Duo - A dynamic Male/Female multi-instrumentalist duo including Frederick Girard and all the above plus an exceptional female vocalist doing the hits of your favorite divas, DJ/MC and non-stop entertainment!
The Fresh-L Trio - DJ/MC and all of the above plus a top Motown recording and touring artist on drums to give it that extra kick!
The Quartet Package - DJ plus a talented 4 piece ensemble featuring the above multi-instrumentalist entertainers including male and female vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys and MC for non-stop fun!
*Additional discounts for some dates may apply. See if yours is one of them by requesting a no obligation bid now and reserve your date.
---------------- Bio ----------------
Frederick Girard has been called one of the "best guitarists" to come out of Detroit, "a true musician's musician", and a "vocal powerhouse". He's performed at thousands of events, entertaining over a million people in all types of venues across North America and the Caribbean including top Society and Fortune 500 events, concerts, festivals and for over eighty thousand people at the Pontiac Silverdome, and national television audiences of millions.
Frederick was a member of pop icon Badfinger, and has toured, recorded, or performed with a long list of respected artists. Among them: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Martha Reeves, the Four Tops, Captain and Tennille, Maynard Ferguson, the Rockets, Phil Keaggy, Kent Henry, Doc Holiday, Spyro Gyra, Jack Wilkins, Doc Watson, The Second Avenue Band, Christopher James Gang, Osiris, Dana Jorgensen, Barnum and Bailey Circus, in Jesus Christ Superstar, Porgy & Bess, and has served as Music Director or led congregational worship at many churches and events including 10,000+ mega congregations.
Frederick was the house band lead guitarist for Detroit's top blues club in his early twenties, and was first chair guitarist at all five schools he attended including Interlochen, Wolftrap and Ohio State. He started playing guitar at age 6, professionally by 14, and received his first recording contract at age 17 with Bob Seger's management after winning a state championship.
Frederick co-founded and ran "Detroit's Number One Recording Studio" -Metro Times Magazine, and was co-founder and CEO of Event Horizons, which at the time included the nation's largest, and most respected mobile wedding and event entertainment provider, earning a spot on the INC. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies. He employed and mentored hundreds of entertainers who performed over ten thousand events for millions of guests and was instrumental in bringing the Karaoke phenomenon to the U.S., receiving numerous accolades in the New York Times, DJ Times, and many other trade and financial publications.
Frederick's been a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the Grammys), received a gubernatorial appointment to the Michigan Council for the Arts, listings in Who's Who Among Outstanding Americans and the Better Business Bureau, and joined the American Federation of Musicians and MENSA.
Song List
Available For:
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.
Feedback
- We had Fred and his partner, i believe it was Rochelle? The duo were awesome, it was a backyard affair with about 50 people under a tent, they did a great job, everyone loved them.
What we all like most was that they were interactive with the guests, they didnt just show up and play, at one point they actually coordinated a performance with them and 4 of my nieces, just awesome.
Would love to have them again. -- Rick S, Bay City, MI, 6/11/2011
- Fred and Rochelle did a fantastic job at our party. They were professional and most importantly knew how to read the audience, which lead to a successful event.
They prepared well and were so accommodating to all our questions and requests.
We look forward to having them both play at our next party. We highly recommend Fred and his team!
Thanks Sara & John Hagopian
-- Sarah N, Royal Oak, MI, 5/14/2011
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