Bruce Canafax

I have been performing in the North Texas region for over 30 years since receiving my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in guitar performance. I have played for a wide variety of events ranging from intimate dinners to large concert venues. My repertoire includes many Spanish and Latin American composers from Albeniz to Piazzolla.

Even though my forte is Spanish classical guitar, I am able to perform just about any type of music. From jazz to pop to classic rock and anything in between, I can provide just the right music for your special occasion. If you don’t see your favorite tune listed below, don’t worry. I have arranged numerous tunes for guitar over the years and I have yet to disappoint. Just provide me with the artist and the title of the song and I will gladly do my best to perform it at your event to make it one to remember.

• Adagio Cantabile from Piano Sonata #8 - Ludwig von Beethoven
• Adelita - Fransico Tarrega
• Ain’t Necessarily So - George Gershwin
• America - Leonard Bernstein
• American Pie - Don Mclean
• Andante Largo - Fernando Sor
• Arioso - J.S. Bach
• As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
• Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
• Blackbird - Lennon and McCartney
• Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Canon in D Major - Johann Pachelbel
• Capricho Arabe - Fransico Tarrega
• Cello Suite #1 - J.S. Bach
• Cello Suite #3 - J.S. Bach
• Choros #1 - Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Come Together - Lennon and McCartney
• Dance Tonight - Paul McCartney
• Danza Brasilera - Jorge Morel
• Desperado - Henley and Frey
• Don’t Speak - Gwen and Eric Stefani
• El Choclo - Angel Villodo
• Embraceable You - George Gershwin
• Europa - Santana
• Five Preludes - Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone
• Gran Vals - Fransico Tarrega
• Granada - Isaac Albeniz
• Hatikvah - National Israeli Anthem
• Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison
• Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison
• Hornpipe - G.F. Handel
• Hotel California - Henley Frey and Felder
• House on Pooh Corner - Kenny Loggins
• I Feel Pretty - Leonard Bernstein
• I Love You Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
• I Will - Lennon and McCartney
• Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Keeper of the Stars - Tracey Byrd
• La Catedral - Augustin Barrios
• Lagrima - Fransico Tarrega
• Layla - Eric Clapton
• Leyenda (Asturias) - Isaac Albeniz
• Lute Suite #4 - J.S. Bach
• Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Maria - Leonard Bernstein
• Mister Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
• Moon River - Henry Mancini
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• My Girl - Robinson/White
• My Way - Francois/Thibaut
• Nights in White Satin - Justin Haywood
• Norwegian Wood - Lennon and McCartney
• Nuages - Django Reinhardt
• Oh Darling - Lennon/McCartney
• One Hand, One Heart - Leonard Bernstein
• Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen
• Platero y Yo Suite - Eduardo Sainz de la Maza
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Fransico Tarrega
• Retrato Brasiliero - Baden Powell
• Rose Ann - Chet Atkins
• Rossiniane op.120 - Mauro Guiliani
• Running - No Doubt
• Samba em Preludio - Baden Powell
• Sleeper's, Awake - J.S. Bach
• Something - George Harrison
• Suite Compostelena - Federico Mompou
• Suite Populaire Bresilienne - Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Summertime - George Gershwin
• Tango en Skai - Roland Dyens
• Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
• Tequila Sunrise - Henley and Frey
• The Rainbow Connection - Paul Morrison
• The Way You Look Tonight - Jerome Kern
• This Masquerade - Leon Russell
• Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
• To a Wild Rose - Edward Macdowell
• Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremy Clarke
• Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios - Augustin Barrios
• Unchained Melody - Alex North
• Une Dia De Noviembre - Leo Brouwer
• Vals op. 8 no.4 - Augustin Barrios
• Vals Primevera - Augustin Barrios
• Valse Sem Nome - Baden Powell
• Valse Venezolano #2 (Andreina) - Antonio Lauro
• Valse Venezolano #3 (Natalia) - Antonio Lauro
• Variations on a Theme by Mozart - Fernando Sor
• Vincent - Don McClean
• Wedding March - Felix Mendelsohn
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• When I'm Sixty-Four - Lennon/McCartney
• When You Say Nothing at All - Allison Krause
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison
• Yesterday - Lennon and McCartney
• You and Me - Kenny Chesney

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's 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, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Bruce was absolutely wonderfully. He had an audience of 18 year-old college students simply amazed at every chord he played. He was very accomadating and a true profesional. -- Jonathan W, Richardson, TX, 10/15/2009
• Bruce's amazing talents set the tone for our whole wedding. He was perfectly professional and was right on time with every piece. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the music was throughout the evening. Thank you, Bruce! You made my wedding a truly unique and unforgettable day! -- Bethany P, Denton, TX, 9/19/2009
• Bruce was absolutely wonderful, He made our day even more special.His talent and professionalism were outstanding!!Every request we gave him to learn at the last moment he played amazingly ! We want to thank you Bruce, wih all the craziness and the changes because of the rain and the resulting confusion you were professional and took charge of the situation.We can not thank you enough, Best of luck in all that you do! Charles and Karen Hornbeck -- Charles H, Mckinney, TX, 9/12/2009
• Bruce did a great job in providing a mix of classical and contemporary music for a 50th birthday party. All the guests commented that they really enjoyed the music and that it added greatly to the atmosphere. Bruce is very friendly and professional and I would not hesitate to recommend him for other similar parties or venues. -- Stephen B, Dallas, TX, 8/22/2009
• Mr.Canafax was prompt, sounded beautiful playing the acoustic guitar throughout our ceremony, and was enjoyed by all of our guests! I would recommend him to anyone who would like a truly memorable wedding! Thank you Bruce! XOXO, Amanda & Rodrigo Segura -- Amanda B, Fort Worth, TX, 9/5/2009
• Bruce was, simply, outstanding! He was everything we had hoped for! His skill and talent as a musician took our breath away! I cannot say enough about what a joy and pleasure it was to have Bruce provide his beautiful music for our event. My hope is to, again, be able to have Bruce perform for us at another event in the future. Thank you so much, Bruce! -- Rosario N, Carrollton, TX, 8/1/2009
• I would HIGHLY recommend Bruce to anyone! When picking the type of wedding I wanted I knew I wanted something small, intimate, and classy. I think Bruce added a wonderful sense of "class" to the wedding! Bruce always responded to my emails and questions immediately and played my guests song requests. My guests and I loved him!! Sara -- Sara S, Fort Worth, TX, 7/11/2009
• Bruce did a fantastic job! He played special requested songs at our wedding and he executed perfectly. I would recommend Bruce to anyone needing a solo acoustic guitarist. -- Paul J, Fort Worth, TX, 5/23/2009
• Bruce was absolutely THE BEST ---- he is so talented, I will give a small dinner party in the future just so we can enjoy listening to every note ---He was extremely professional and impressive at my Christmas cocktail party, very friendly and will take requests, has his own CD for breaks and plays such a wide variety -- truly talented! From classical to clapton, Bruce can turn a party or wedding into a very special event. I highly recommend Mr. Canafax. -- Sherie C, Coppell, TX, 12/21/2008
• Even better was he never had a quiet moment. He kept the music tight from one song right into the next. And, he didn't make the performance about him. We wanted soft background music and he made sure he stayed in the background as well. His talent was unbelievable. I am a guitar player, but after hearing him, I know longer think of myself as a guitar player. He really is one. I will be using him again in the future for sure! -- Cheryl A, Southlake, TX, 12/4/2008

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