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LOCATION:
Groveland,
Massachusetts
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Groveland, MA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Bradford, Georgetown, Haverhill, West Newbury, Byfield, Boxford, Merrimac, North Andover, Plaistow, Rowley, Lawrence, Methuen, Newton, Atkinson, Amesbury, Newburyport, Topsfield, Andover, Newbury, Salem, East Hampstead, Ipswich, Middleton, Salisbury, East Kingston, Hampstead, Kingston, Danville, North Reading, Seabrook.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Classical Guitar
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Guitar
GENRE:
Ambient, Brazilian, Classical, Cuban, Latin, Meditational, New Age, Pop
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1979
PAY RANGE:
$150-$1000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Julian Bream, The Gipsy Kings, Oscar Lopez, Paco De Lucia, Beatles
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DESCRIPTION:
I am a Classical Guitarist experienced in many styles of performing techniques including repetoir from the Renaissance and Baroque period. Classical, Spanish Flamenco and the styles of Latin America.
I have been concertizing for twenty five years and have also performed in clubs and restaurants throughout New England, New York, Paris ,Mexico and Ireland.Throughout my career I have performed at numerous special events including weddings, anniversary and engagement parties as well as Renaissance festivals.
I am a staff musician at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and a member of the North Shore Musicians Association and a classical guitar instructor in Haverhill and Newburyport Ma. My CD 'La Gitana' was released in 2003. The recording features eight original compositions in the Latin/Samba ensemble tradition. Also included is music by Bach and Satie. My second CD "Avila" Ages of Romance. was relesed in 2005. This recording includes two guitar quartets,transcriptions from a contemporary opera and several original compositons. Repetoire includes:.Various selections from the Bossa Nova including"A day in the Life of a Fool" "The Girl From Ipanema" Corcovado" Samba D'Avio". and others .Caprichio Arabe , Recuerdos de la Alhambra Adelita and Lagrima plus various studies and Preludes by Tarrega. .Leyenda , Granada ,Sevilla tango from the Iberian Suite by Albeiz .Several pieces from the Baroque period including "Pachelbell's Canon in D" Baroque lute music by Weis. .Several works by Bach including Selections from the Suites for Lute, Cello and Violin. Other selectuions of Bach inclue: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring,Sleepers Awake,Air on the G String, various pieces from the Anna Magdalena Notebooks .Mexican dances , Preludes. Studies and songs by Mexican composer Ponce .Venezuelan Waltzes by Lauro .Preludes, Etudes and suites by Brazilian composer Villa Lobos .Sonatina and various works by 20th Century Spanish composer Torroba .Works of the French Impressionist, Gymnopedie, Gnossienne. Music by Debussy , Girl With the Flaxen Hair. .Several works from the Renaissance. Including compositions by Dowland , Byrd Cutting and Johnson .Transcriptions from works by the Beatles including Michelle, Yesterday, Here Comes the Sun, If I fell, and many others. . The traditional "Spanish Romance" .Three pieces for Blues for Classical Guitar by Charlie Byrd ."Death of an Angel" tango by Argentinian composer Piazzola .Several original compositions included on my recordings "Avila" and " La Gitana" please visit my web site "Johntavano.com" to hear samples I would be happy to discuss any event that you may be planning. I also have my own sound system to provide amplification either outdoor or indoor with sound and volume quality that would fit any engagment.
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
It was great! He was very accomodating about our musical suggestions and did a great job. I didn't have to worry about it at all!
Thank you John!
--Sally T.
Newport, RI
10/28/2007
John was hired as "background" music for our Fiesta themed event. His music gave an authentic feel to the day without being overwhelming to the ears. I had many people comment on how much they enjoyed his guitar playing. As event coordinator, I found him to be a pleasure to work with.
--Ginger C.
Pembroke, MA
6/10/2007
John was great- I regret not getting a chance to meet him in person. We were so grateful he took on our wedding on such notice. THe acoustic guitar was sucha nice touch to the ceremony!
Best, Kate & Tom Cook
--Kate R.
Newburyport, MA
6/3/2007
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, August 23, 2008
5:00PM - Anniversary
Mashpee, MA
Saturday, September 13, 2008
3:30PM - Wedding
Newburyport, MA
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
7:00PM - Private Party
Newburyport, MA
PAST APPEARANCES:
Sunday, August 10, 2008
3:00PM - Wedding
Cambridge, MA
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
4:30PM - Wedding
Harvard, MA
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Friday, June 20, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding
Newburyport, MA
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
8:00PM - davids tavern with trio allegro
newbryport, MA
Saturday, March 29, 2008
8:00PM - davids tavern with trio allegro
newburyport, MA
Thursday, March 27, 2008
6:30PM - davids tavern
newburyport, MA
Sunday, March 23, 2008
10:00AM - davids tavern brunch
newburyport, MA
Thursday, March 20, 2008
6:30PM - davids tavern
newburyport, MA
Sunday, March 16, 2008
10:00AM - davids tavern
newbryport, MA
Thursday, March 13, 2008
6:30PM - davids tavern
newburyport, MA
Saturday, March 08, 2008
8:00PM - cafe di sienna
newburyport,
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Please note, in addition to Groveland, John Tavano also serves the surrounding towns of Bradford, Georgetown, Haverhill, West Newbury, Byfield, Boxford, Merrimac, North Andover, Plaistow, Rowley, Lawrence, Methuen, Newton, Atkinson, Amesbury, Newburyport, Topsfield, Andover, Newbury, Salem, East Hampstead, Ipswich, Middleton, Salisbury, East Kingston, Hampstead, Kingston, Danville, North Reading, Seabrook and many other locations in and around the Groveland area.
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