- Location:
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from Ann Arbor.
- Pay Range:
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$200-$2000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2008
- Primary Category:
- Jazz Duo
- Additional Categories:
- Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Trio
- Genre:
- French, Jazz, Swing
- Influences:
- Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Lenny Breau, Charlie Christian
Group Members
- Joe Summers - lead guitar, mandolin
- Alex Belhaj - rhythm guitar
Description
Two Guitars is a collaborative effort of guitarists Joseph Summers and Alex Belhaj. We are dedicated to providing music of high melodic quality and positive, energetic rhythms. We draw deeply from the European Swing music of the legendary Django Reinhardt, but our repertoire also includes Latin, Samba, Tango, and Salsa sounds, as well as typical jazz standards.
We are best suited to intimate gatherings, ceremonies, and private parties, where those who wish to listen can easily do so, yet others, wishing to converse and socialize, can do so without having to shout at the person standing next to them. We feel that all too often, musicians do not understand how to keep the volume level of their music under control. We are the exception to this rule!
When situations require more volume, such as certain outdoor venues, we are able to amplify to accommodate the needs of the event. In addition, we are able to add other instruments to the duo format, such as violin, or double bass.
Two guitars offer a most unique sound and variety of music. Mr. Summers, in addition to his outstanding work on the guitar, also plays the mandolin on certain selections. He is well versed in numerous styles of music, and has had articles in such print venues as Jazz Guitar, Hour Magazine, and was featured on the cover of Ann Arbor's Spotlight Edition weekly magazine in February of 2006. Alex Belhaj, a highly gifted composer, pianist, and rhythm guitarist, enhances every song with his high level of musicality.
You will not be disappointed should you choose to engage our musical services. We are prompt, professional, well dressed, and work with prospective clients to ensure complete satisfaction.
We have videos of us performing "Dance of the Fleas" and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" posted on youtube. Just search for "two guitars ann arbor" and you'll find us.
Song List
- After You've Gone
- Ain't Misbehavin
- Are You in the Mood?
- Autumn Leaves
- Avalon
- Black Orpheus
- Blue Angel
- Blue Bossa
- Blue Drag
- Blues Claire
- Body and Soul
- Caesar Swing
- Caravan
- Cobblestones and Candlelight - Alex Belhaj
- Dance of the Fleas
- Daphne
- Dark Eyes
- Djangology
- Flambée Montalbanaise
- Guilty
- Gypsy Waltz
- Heartaches
- Honeysuckle Rose
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- I Wonder Where my Baby is Tonight
- I'll See You in My Dreams
- I'm Confessin'
- In the Still of the Night
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing)
- It Was So Beautiful
- I've Been Working on the Railroad
- J'attendrai
- Just One of Those Things
- Kids in the Street
- La Vie en Rose
- Liebestraum No. 3
- Limehouse Blues
- Love for Sale
- Love's Melody
- Mademoiselle de Bucharest
- Milko
- Minor Swing
- Mireno Waltz
- Mr. Sandman
- Night and Day
- Nuages
- Rose Room
- Sheik of Araby
- Shine
- Star Eyes
- St. Louis Blues
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- Sweet Sue, Just You
- Swing 39
- Swing 42
- Tea for Two
- Tears
- Three Little Words
- When Day is Done
- Whispering
- Why Not?
- Wildwood Flower
Available For:
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
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Upcoming Appearances
- Tuesday, November 24, 2009
- 9:00PM - Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Wednesday, November 25, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, December 03, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Friday, December 04, 2009
- 7:00PM - Kerrytown Market
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Tuesday, December 08, 2009
- 9:00PM - Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, December 10, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, December 17, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Tuesday, December 22, 2009
- 9:00PM - Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Wednesday, December 23, 2009
- 10:30PM - Circus Bar
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, December 31, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
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Past Appearances
- Friday, November 20, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, November 19, 2009
- 9:00PM - Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, November 12, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Saturday, October 03, 2009
- 8:00PM - Zou Zou's Cafe
- Chelsea, MI
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
- 12:00PM - University of Michigan Hospital Lobby
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, September 17, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Thursday, September 10, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Saturday, September 05, 2009
- 8:00PM - Zou Zou's Cafe
- Chelsea, MI
- Thursday, September 03, 2009
- 7:00PM - Silvio's Organic Pizza
- Ann Arbor, MI
Click here for more past appearances