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James E Barr, Wedding Ceremony Guitarist Classical Guitarist from Columbia, SC

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 27 Reviews
  • 39 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2008
  • 3 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $350 per event

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Please visit my website for complete details, the latest music samples and photographs! I relocated this year to Columbia, SC from Asheville, NC, so you will see many references from that area. History in brief: I began playing in Manhattan as a classical, rock, jazz and studio musician, and played on many pop recordings, commercials and film scores, plus in many famous venues in NYC. In 2005 I completely changed my style and direction to what it is today. My repertoire ranges from renaissance to Bach to Beatles, Broadway, film hits to pop rock! Please consider me when you wish elegant and engaging background and mood setting music. Wedding ceremonies, corporate occasions, private and public events are my specialties. I play a wide range of music on solo guitar in a highly unique style – easy to listen to and highly appropriate for most occasions. I also offer duos of guitar/violin and guitar/flute. (I do not sing but can bring singers on request.) Among the many venues I have played: BILTMORE (all facilities on top preferred vendors list), Old Edwards Inn (preferred vendor), Chota Falls, Castle Ladyhawk (preferred vendor), Mountain Aire Club, The Arboretum, Renaissance Hotel, Grand Bohemian, Beaufort House, Chetola, Grove Park Inn, Battery Books/Champagne Bar, High Hampton Inn, Highlands Inn, Waynesville Country Club, The Farm, Claxton Farm, many churches, and most similar venues in WNC. I also play often in Manhattan and Florida, SC, TN, VA & GA. BRIDES! In addition to creating custom programs with you, I have created wedding ceremony music programs to help you plan and choose your music; you will find them on my website. My fee includes (approximately) half hour of music while guests arrive; music selections for the procession of officiants and party members; Bridal entrance music; Celebratory theme after vows; Exit music; and hour of upbeat music while guests wait for the reception to begin. All Brides are different, all weddings differ, so I consult with you to customize your program. For engagements over 120 miles from my office, please add $100 per 70 miles to cover increased round trip expenses; call or email for exact or negotiated amounts.

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Review by Susan W.

WeddingReviewed on March 10, 2019From Beaufort, SC

James was wonderful to work with. He helped make our wedding ceremony and celebration absolutely perfect. A very talented guitarist!

Review by Adam K.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on November 10, 2017From Charleston, SC

James was very easy to work with and accommodating during the planning of our wedding and played wonderful music during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Would definitely recommend!

Review by Richard K.

WeddingReviewed on August 6, 2017From Hilton Head Island, SC

Wonderful friendly man and went the extra mile for us in learning two new songs I requested for my bride.

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Song List 

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  • Canon in D | Pachabel
  • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring | Bach
  • Trumpet Voluntary | Clark
  • Sleepers Awake | Bach
  • Menuet in G | Bach
  • Prelude and Fugue | Bach
  • Prelude 1st Cello Suite | Bach
  • Largo from Xerxes | Handel
  • Lute Suite Selections | Bach
  • Rondeau (Masterpiece Theater) | Mauret
  • Water Music Theme | Handel
  • Here Comes The Bride | Wagner
  • Bridal March
  • Suite in D - French/Louis XIV | De Visee
  • Serenade | Hayden
  • Etudes - Various | Sor
  • Etudes - Various | Carcassi
  • Etudes - Various | Carulli and Guiliani
  • Largo for Harpsicord | Bach
  • Courante in E | Bach
  • Prelude in C Well Tempered Clavier | Bach
  • 6 Renaissance Pieces | Anonymous
  • 30+ Renaissance Selections | Various Composers
  • Ave Maria | Shubert
  • Ode To Joy | Beethoven
  • Theme from Piano Concerto 1 | Tchaikovsky
  • Fur Elise | Beethoven
  • Selections - Various | Aguado
  • Theme & Variations | Mozart
  • On The Blue Danube | Strauss
  • Gymnopedies | Satie
  • Selections | Tarrega
  • Julia De Florida | Barrio
  • Simple Gifts
  • The Ash Grove
  • Bossa Nova - Various
  • Wouldn't It Be Loverly
  • When I Fall In Love
  • When You Wish Upon A Star
  • Over The Rainbow
  • Someday My Prince Will Come
  • You Are My Sunshine
  • Somebody Loves Me
  • The Glory Of Love
  • Don't Fence Me In
  • La Vie En Rose | Piaf
  • 50+ Broadway, Film & American Classics
  • 75+ American Pop/Rock Vintage
  • 40 + Beatles Songs
  • 40+ Various Pop/Rock Other
  • Allemande | Bach
  • Swing, Cowboy, Folk, Ethnic Songs | Various

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Past Events

March 9, 2019 • Wedding
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Beaufort, SC
October 6, 2018 • Wedding
Sat5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Savannah, GA
May 19, 2018 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Tybee Island, GA
November 4, 2017 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Charleston, SC
August 5, 2017 • Wedding
Sat7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Hilton Head Island, SC
June 24, 2017 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Charleston, SC
May 28, 2017 • Wedding Ceremony
Sun6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Hilton Head, SC
March 4, 2017 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Charleston, SC
October 3, 2015 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hilton Head Island, SC
September 12, 2015 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Asheville, NC
August 13, 2014 • Corporate Function
Wed6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Asheville, NC
July 12, 2014 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Weaverville, NC

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