Matthew D. Kanon

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Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Raleigh.
Pay Range:
$100-$1000 per job
Member Since:
2005
Primary Category:
Classical Guitar
Additional Categories:
Acoustic Guitar
Genre:
Classical
Influences:
Mauro Giuliani, Julian Bream, Sergio and Odair Assad.

Description

Uncomplicated, unpretentious, under the radar. Your wedding or private party is about you and it's my job to make it as easy-going and hassle free as you'd like. Since moving to the Triangle in '04 I have played in over 100 weddings and private events as a solo guitarist and in various jazz and pop bands. Your song requests are my job to learn and I have never said 'no' to that just-right song. If your function requires the subtle and beautiful sounds of a classical guitar, please contact me and we'll make that happen! Thanks for looking!

Song List

  • Canon in D - Pachelbel
  • Wedding March - Mendelsohn
  • Ave Maria - Schubert
  • Cello Suite No. 1 - J.S. Bach
  • Concerto in D, 2nd Mvmt. - Vivaldi
  • Trumpet Voluntary
  • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
  • Meditation - Massenet
  • Jupiter (Chorale Theme) - Holst
  • "Hornpipe" - Handel

Available For:

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

Feedback

  • A real testament to Matthew's overall presentation was the fact that every couple in the group asked for his card. He was exactly as promised. Nice doing business with you and him.... -- Tama C, Raleigh, NC, 6/13/2009
  • Matt was fantastic-- through all the little changes and craziness, he just rolled with it. He was so easy to work with. His playing is beautiful, and I don't think we could have chosen anyone better for our ceremony. He definitely helped make it a very wonderful, memorable event. -- Danielle L, Clayton, NC, 9/12/2008
  • Matthew was everything we needed him to be for our wedding day. The music was elegant, dignified, soft and sophisticated. He plays with a very intricate style that was absolutely wonderful! Matthew...thank you for helping to make our wedding day perfect! -- Kate C, Yorktown, VA, 8/31/2008
  • Matt was wonderful to work with before the day of my wedding ceremony and the actual day of. Although, I didn't meet him in person until the day of, he was accommodating, flexible, and completely open to suggestion. Furthermore, he brought to life the music I requested with his own musical expertise. His accompaniment was perfect for my wedding day and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone seeking an elegant sound for their special event. Thanks Matt! You were fabulous! -- Cathryn C, Chapel Hill, NC, 8/16/2008
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Upcoming Appearances

  • Saturday, November 14, 2009
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Lexington, SC
  • Saturday, November 21, 2009
  • 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Asheville, NC
  • Wednesday, December 02, 2009
  • 5:30PM - Retirement Party
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Saturday, December 19, 2009
  • 11:30AM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Saturday, April 24, 2010
  • 4:00PM - Wedding
  • Cary, NC
  • Saturday, May 08, 2010
  • 6:30PM - Wedding
  • Durham, NC
  • Saturday, May 15, 2010
  • 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Warrenton, NC
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010
  • 10:30AM - Wedding
  • Jamestown, NC
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Corporate Function
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • Saturday, October 10, 2009
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Bluffton, SC
  • Friday, October 09, 2009
  • 3:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Sneads Ferry, NC
  • Saturday, September 19, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Wedding
  • Durham, NC
  • Thursday, September 17, 2009
  • 5:00PM - Grand Opening
  • Seven Lakes, NC
  • Sunday, September 13, 2009
  • 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Benson, NC
  • Thursday, September 10, 2009
  • 5:00PM - Wedding
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Sunday, August 09, 2009
  • 11:00AM - Wedding
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Friday, July 31, 2009
  • 6:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • Saturday, June 27, 2009
  • 4:30PM - Wedding
  • Durham, NC
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters