Robert McCloy Classical/Jazz Guitar

• Robert McCloy - Guitar,mando,fiddle.
• Gary Clavette - Saxes, Flute, Clarinet
• Dave Ross - Mandolin, guitar, vocals
• John Dewey - Violin

Classical/jazz solo guitar. Also guitar/violin duo, guitar/sax,flute duo, and guitar/violin/sax,flute trio. Extensive experience. Full time musician for over 25 yrs. Additional combos include Celtic and country/bluegrass. Inquire to recieve full Demo CD (gigmasters sound samples are very limited). Your requests are my business.

Past Appearances Include:

Addison Oaks; Leonard, MI. Amway Grand Hotel; Grand Rapids, MI. Barnes and Noble Bookstore; Okemos, MI. Blue Dress Barn; Millburg, MI. Borders Book Stores; Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Dearborn, Novi, Farmington Hills, Flint, Rochester Hills, Utica, MI. Boyne Mt. Resort; Boyne City, MI. Cantubury Castle; Lake Orion, MI. Cappuccino Cafe; E. Lansing & Okemos, MI. Chiconne Winery; Lelanau, MI. Christ Church Cranbrook; Bloomfield Hills, MI Christ Church Of Oak Brook; Oak Brook, IL. City Club; Lansing, MI. Clare Oaks; Bartlett, IL Clubhouse Inn; E. Lansing, MI. Country Club of Lansing; Lansing, MI. Cranbrook House; Bloomfield Hills, MI. Crossroads Village; Flint, MI. Cuneo Museum And Gardens; Vernon Hills, IL Detroit Athletic Club; Detroit, MI. Detroit Country Club; Detroit, MI. Detroit Science Center; Detroit, MI. Detroit Yacht Club; Belle Isle, MI. Domino's Farms; Ann Arbor, MI. Dow Gardens; Midland, MI Duffy's; Valpariso, IN. Dusty's English Inn; Eaton Rapids, MI. East Lansing Art Fair; E. Lansing, MI. Elks Club; Lansing, MI. Ford Conference And Event Center; Dearborn, MI Fountain Square Concert Series; E. Lansing, MI. Fredrick Meijer Gardens; Grand Rapids, MI. Governor's Residence; Lansing, MI. Grand Ledge Opera House; Grand Ledge, MI. Grand Traverse Resort; Acme, MI. Grey Goose Inn; Lelanau, MI. Greenfield Village; Dearborn, MI. Grosse Point Country Club; Grosse Point, MI. Grosse Point Yacht Club; Grosse Point Shores, MI. Holiday Inns; E. Lansing, S. Lansing, Ann Arbor, Midland,MI. Holly Hotel; Holly MI. Hyatt Regency; Dearborn, MI. Impression 5 Museum; Lansing, MI. Kellogg Center; E. Lansing, MI. Lansing Center; Lansing, MI. Lawton Heritage Community Center; Lawton, MI

Mackinac Island: Chippewa Hotel, Grand Hotel, Harbor View B&B, Iroqouise Hotel, Island House Hotel, Little Stone Church, Mission Church, Mission Point Resort, St. Anne's Church, Stonecliffe Resort, Surrey Hill Gazebo.

Marshall Historic Home Tour; Marshall, MI. McCambly Place; Battle Creek, MI. Meadowbrook Art Fest; Rochester, MI. Meadowbrook Music Fest. Meadowbrook Hall. Michigan State Capitol; Lansing, MI. Midland Center for the Arts; Midland, MI. Midland Country Club; Midland, MI. MSU Chapel; E. Lansing, MI. MSU Horticultural Gardens, E. Lansing, MI. Muskegon Lumbertown Fest; Muskegon, MI. North Star Sail Club; Mt. Clemens, MI. Oakland Hills Country Club; Bloomfield Hills, MI. Olds Plaza; Lansing, MI. Orchard Lake Country Club; Orchard Lake, MI. Port Huron Yacht Club; Port Huron, MI. Radisson Hotel; Flint & Lansing, MI. Rennaisance Center; Detroit, MI. Rennaisance Festival; Holly, MI Ritz Carlton Hotel; Dearborn, MI. Riverside Receptions Etc; Three Rivers, MI Sandhill Crane Vineyards; Jackson, MI Secor Metropark; Berkey (Toledo), OH Sheraton Oaks Hotel; Novi, MI. Sheraton of Lansing; Lansing, MI. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort; Mount Pleasant, MI South Bend Christian Reformed Church; South Bend, IN Sweetwater Wharf; Laingsburg, MI. Tanglewood Country Club; South Lyon, MI Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse; E. Lansing, MI. University Club; E. Lansing, MI. Upland Hills Farm; Oxford, MI. Vitosha Guest Haus; Ann Arbor, MI Vivo Restaurant; Cleveland, OH. Weller's; Saline, MI. WCMU Public Radio; Mt. Pleasant, MI.. WDET Public Radio; Detroit, MI. Wharton Center for Performing Arts; E. Lansing, MI. Whittaker Woods; New Buffalo, MI Wheatland Music Fest; Remus, MI.

• Ain't Missbehavin' - Fat's Waller
• As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
• Ave Maria - F. Shubert
• Blue Moon - Hart/Rodgers
• Bridal Chorus - Wagner
• Bridal March - F. Mendelssohn
• Canon In D - J. Pachelbel
• Classical Gas - Mason Williams
• Cavatina (Theme from The Deer Hunter) - Stanley Myers
• Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans - Alter/Delange
• El Noi del la Mare - Trad. Catalan
• Fanfare (Rondeau) - J. P. Mouret
• Georgia On My Mind - H. Carmichail
• Greensleaves - Trad.
• Gymnopdie # 1,2,3 - E. Satie
• Here, There, & Everywhere - Lennon/McCartney
• I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• I Just Called To Say I Love You - S. Wonder
• If I Only Had A Brain - H. Arlen
• It's Only A Paper Moon - Rose/Harburg/Arlen
• In My Life - Lennon/McCartney
• Isn't She Lovely - S. Wonder
• (I've Been) Looking To A Future - R. McCloy
• Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Lara's Theme - M. Jarre
• Linus & Lucy - V. Gaurauldi
• Long Ago & Far Away - J. Taylor
• Lullaby Of Birdland - G. Shearing
• Makin' Whoopie - Kahn/Donaldson
• Manha de Carnival - L. Bonfa
• Menuet In G - J.S. Bach
• Michele - Lennon/McCartney
• Misty - Errol Garner
• My Favorite Things - Rogers/Hammerstien
• MSU Fight Song - F. Lankey
• Recuerdos de la Alahambra - F. Tarega
• Romance For Solo Guitar - Trad. Spanish
• Romeo & Juliet Theme - N. Rota
• 'Round Midnite - T. Monk
• Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
• Scarbourough Fair - P. Simon
• Sounds Of Bells - J. Pernambucco
• Speak Softly Love (Godfather Theme) - N. Rota
• Sleepers Awake - J.S. Bach
• Somewhere In Time - John Barry
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - H. Arlen
• Suicide Is Painless (M*A*S*H Theme) - J. Mandel
• Summertime - G. Gershwin
• Um Amour De Valsa - P. Bellinati
• Up On The Roof - Goffin/King
• Vals Venuzualo - A. Lauro
• Vincent - D. McClean
• Wave - AC Jobim
• When I'm 64 - Lennon/McCartney
• Yesterday - Lennon/McCartney
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - S. Wonder
• The Shadow of Your Smile - J. Mandel

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, 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

• As a professional musician myself, I had high standards and expectations for music at our wedding. Mr. McCloy not only met these, he exceeded them. We had some specific requests which he swiftly met, and his overall playing was amazing. All of our guests enjoyed it, and it really gave our wedding a special atmosphere. I can't recommend him enough! -- Emily , Lake Orion, MI, 10/17/2009
• Robert was so accomodating and patient with the many volunteers involved in planning this special evening at our church. Our committee was so pleased that he was able to be with us. It really added a unique touch to our celebration. Robert played the many Marian songs that we requested so beautifully. We would love to welcome him back to our church again and again! -- Judith K, Dearborn, MI, 10/12/2009
• Robert and his lovely guitar solos were an integral part of our wedding ceremony and celebration. He made our special day all that much more wonderful! I'll definitely pass along his name to friends in the future. -- Audrey B, East Lansing, MI, 10/10/2009
• Robert McCloy added such a special touch to our outdoor wedding! His music was beautiful! Our guests loved the selections he played and commented on how easy he made it look to put on such an amazing performance. Even without a rehearsal together, Robert was playing exactly when he needed to be at every point in the ceremony. Music is so important for setting the right tone at events such as our wedding, and Robert McCloy set the perfect tone for our special day. I recommend him to anyone who wants that extra something special at their wedding ceremony. -- Elizabeth V, Richland, MI, 7/18/2009
• Robert was very professional with his communication prior to the event and was able to meet my musical requests. He was very punctual and was able to meet and exceed my expectations as my ceremony started late. I received many compliments after the event related to the ceremony music provided. I would recommend Robert to anyone wanting high-quality guitar music as part of their event. -- Teresa D, East Lansing, MI, 8/9/2009
• Robert was fantastic! I would invite him to join us again for our next event and highly recommend him. -- Bob S, Detroit, MI, 4/3/2009
• Robert was great, music selection perfect, whole experience perfect. Thank You so much for the terrific service. -- Tracey C, Dearborn, MI, 2/5/2009
• Excellent experience! Robert is very professional; and very prompt. The music was amazing. Our guest throughly enjoyed his performance. Thanks so much! -- Kelton C, Indianapolis, IN, 11/10/2008
• Robert was great! He arrived on time (even early, I think) and was very polite and professional. The music he played was perfect and exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. He even learned several new songs that we requested! I would definitely recommend him to any couple that is looking for an experienced and thoughtful classical guitarist. Thanks again Robert! -- Annie T, Saugatuck, MI, 10/4/2008
• Mr. McCloy is very easy to work with. He made the music portion of my daughter's wedding so stress free. The guitar music was so relaxing and set a lovely tone for the entire ceremony. In addition, the GigMasters service included the most helpful reminder checklist one week before the wedding. That was such a professional touch that helped me to avoid any last minute problems. Thank You!!! -- Katie R, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 10/4/2008
• He was great, everyone loved the music, the choice selection was awesome! Thank you so much for making our day even more special! -- Kristal M, Oxford, MI, 9/20/2008
• Robert was awesome. He was more prepared than we were! Everybody talked about how they enjoyed his music. Some people sang along while he played before the ceremony. Robert was a very nice guy and we were only sorry that we did not get to hear as much of him as our guests, because he played during our cocktail our and during the seating of our guests. Hire Robert if you want a real professional at your wedding. -- Nicole L, Grand Ledge, MI, 9/27/2008
• We had Robert McCloy play the guitar during our wedding ceremony. The music was beautiful and we got so many compliments on him. I would definitely use him again and reccomend him to friends. -- Lindsey H, Rochester, MI, 8/8/2008
• Mr. McCloy was very professional and performed beautifully at my outdoor July wedding and cocktail hour in Vernon Hills, Illinois. I especially appreciate his efforts to learn and perform songs that were important to my family and me. -- Tonia H, Vernon Hills, IL, 7/5/2008
• Robert McCloy did a wonderful job - they were they in plenty of time to set up and begin performing - I was very impressed with their talent and professionalism -- Allison T, Leonard, MI, 5/10/2008
• Thank you so much for attending our Grand Opening Party. On behalf of Global Strategic Connections & our guests we really enjoyed your music. It was a pleasure doing business with you and your partner, as well as Gig Masters, you made this process as easy as possible. We will keep you in mind for any upcoming events. Thanks again -- Amanda K, Troy, MI, 3/26/2008
• We were so pleased with everything from the initial contact to the final performance!! -- Tina S, Valparaiso, IN, 3/17/2008
• Robert McCloy did a fantastic job of performing for my wedding ceremony. I received dozens of compliments afterwards regarding the quality of his play. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a solo guitarist. He truly impressed me that much. -- Mark A, Lansing, MI, 2/2/2008
• Everyone loved his performance. It greatly added to our evening. -- Polly B, East Lansing, MI, 1/19/2008
• We hired Robert (guitar) and his colleague (saxaphonist) for a 70th birthday party for my Dad. They were very professional, arrived early and the music was exceptional. I wished I could have them play for me all of the time! Every single guest commented to me on how fabulous they were. There were many age groups at our party from 2 to 82. They played a great mix of music that entertained, and kept the interest of everyone. I will definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone who is looking for music for their events. If anyone is reading this review trying to decide whether they should hire these guys, do it! You won't regret it! -- Catherine M, Lansing, MI, 10/27/2007
• Robert McCloy is a truly gifted musician. He took the time to learn the songs we wanted at our ceremony and even recorded them ahead of time to make sure that he was playing it exactly right. He was professional and a wonderful addition to our wedding. Thanks, Robert! -- Lenore V, South Bend, IN, 10/6/2007
• What a great person R. McCloy is - and so talented. The music during the wedding and reception was beautiful - I would reccommend him for any occassion. We were indeed fortunate to find the gigmaster web site and these muscians - I will tell everyone I know to use this service for special events. Thanks! Robin Rial -- Robin R, Three Rivers, MI, 9/30/2007
• Being a seasoned musician myself i was very inpressed with the professionalism of these very talented musicians. I would highly recommend Robert McCloy's Classical/jazz Guitar, Ensemble for any event that demands the best! -- James S, Belleville, MI, 9/29/2007
• NEVER HAVING MET EITHER GENTLEMAN, I WAS VERY COMFORTABLE WITH THEM AS WERE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. THEY WERE FUN AND TALENTED. EVERYONE SAID THEY WISH THEY COULD HAVE PLAYED ALL DAY. IT WAS A LOVELY TOUCH TO THE CELEBRATION OF THE DAY. -- Linda S, Gladwin, MI, 7/13/2007
• Classical/Jazz Guitar Ensemble was outstanding in every respect. Right from the first telephone interview I was impressed. Robert McCloy was easy to communicate with, prompt in his replies and most helpful and accomodating with regard to our requests - they even transcribed some of our own Ukraininan folk music to add to an already rich mix of classical, jass, rock, celtic, pop and toe tapping dancing music. The trio we hired brought multiple instruments so the music they produced was beautifully rich in tone and beautifully performed. The amplification was perfect - wonderfully audible but not so painfully loud as to prohibit any hope of conversation or pleasing listening and they played continuously for six hours with only minimal breaks. We enjoyed beautiful music during cocktails and dinner and then danced the night away. They achieved the almost impossible - they appealed, equally well, to both the older guests AND the younger set and their varsatility and talent in all genres of music was amazing. We are still getting compliments on our choice of music and musicians. Robert and his fellow musicians added to the perfection of my daughter's wedding day and I can honestly say that this group is very professional and talented and I recommend them very highly for any type of event. Dzwinka (Mother of the Bride - June 9, 2007 Wedding) -- Dzwinka H, Cleveland, OH, 6/9/2007
• Rob McCloy is professional as well as awesome!!! Compliments are still rolling in about the 'touch of class' he brought to our wedding ceremony!!! -- Fawn B, Lansing, MI, 6/21/2006
• They were wonderful. I would use them again and pass thier number to a friend. -- Kim B, Port Huron Township, MI, 5/13/2006
• Robert McCloy and his band displayed the utmost professionalism, versatility, and talent when he played at our wedding and reception. We received so many compliments from our guests on our choice of musicians and their range of styles...there was something played for everybody!! Robert and his accompanying musicians played a broad variety of Celtic, bluegrass/country, oldies rock, jazz/swing. They sang and played everything from fiddles to guitars. They were both classy AND fun, which is a hard combination to pull off. Thank you so much Robert!! Davis & Cindy Coye -- Davis C, East Lansing, MI, 11/27/2004
• He did a wonderful job for our wedding. Filled in impromptu for a planning error on our part. Arrived early, great player, beautiful music. Thanks! Highly recommend. -- Joella C, Grayling, MI, 10/17/2004
• Just perfect. They made our day! -- Deborah H, Kalamazoo, MI, 10/16/2004
• Excellent musician, and great choice of music for the entire three-hour performance. Exactly what we had hoped for at our backyard wedding reception. Thanks Robert! -- Doug L, Utica, MI, 10/10/2004
• The music was wonderful, just what we wanted! It really made the reception perfect. -- Rachel W, Holly, MI, 8/14/2004
• I was so happy with these musicians! Before the wedding, Robert was always willing to discuss any questions I had and always returned my calls promptly. They accommodated my requests for special music with no problems and it sounded just like the CD I had given them to learn the songs from. They played beautifully and I never had to worry about them all day. I would recommend their services to any bride who wants something more elegant than a DJ for her special day. -- Stephanie M, East Lansing, MI, 8/14/2005
• Robert McCloy was absolutely patient and accommodating, particularly given the lengthy coordination provided him by our group. He was always quick to respond with answers to the questions we posed in planning our engagement. Guests remarked that he was quite talented, and possessed a warm personality. I will certainly keep Mr. McCloy in mind for any future entertainment needs. -- Ron C, Mount Pleasant, MI, 11/4/2006
• Robert was very easy to work with, and was very helpful in selecting musical pieces for my daughter's wedding. He sent us several MP3 files of possible selections so that we could hear how they sounded as solo pieces. All of our contact with Robert was professional with prompt responses, he arrived on time, and played beautifully throughout the wedding ceremony. Thank you for helping to make her special day a success. -- Jean F, Berkey (toledo), OH, 5/20/2006

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