Guitar Palette
Guitar Palette is a virtuoso act performing instrumental music across Jazz, Pop, Classical, Film, TV, Video Game, Rock, and Fusion styles. Perfect for weddings, receptions, dinners, and corporate events, his polished and flexible service offers a customisable musical experience. With extensive repertoire and high professionalism, Guitar Palette ensures memorable and dynamic performances.
Price from £261 + travel
Set List / Repertoire
Guitar Palette offers guitar playing in the styles of: Jazz; Popular Music; Classical; Folk; Film, TV, and Video Games; and Rock and Fusion (+ backing tracks). Happy to play sets in a single style or mix and match as preferred. Below are 15 examples of repertoire for each style.
Jazz
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Blue in Green
Blue Monk
Fly Me to the Moon
Georgia on my Mind
The Girl from Ipanema
Have You Met Miss Jones?
Misty
Moonlight in Vermont
Spain
Tenderly
Time Remembered
The Way You Look Tonight
You're the One for Me
Popular
Africa – Toto
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Dream On – Aerosmith
Dust in the Wind – Kansas
Every Breath You Take – The Police
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Let It Be – The Beatles
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
With or Without You – U2
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Your Song – Elton John
Classical
Air on the G String – Johann Sebastian Bach
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Bridal Chorus – Richard Wagner
Canon in D – Johann Pachalbel
Classical Gas – Mason Williams
God Save the King – Henry Carey
Gymnopédie No. 1 – Erik Satie
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Johann Sebastian Bach
The Maid with the Flaxen Hair – Claude Debussy
Malaguena - Francisco Tarrega
Minuet in G – Johann Sebastian Bach
Ode to Joy – Ludwig van Beethoven
Prelude from Cello Suite No.1 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Romance – Anonymous
Wedding March – Felix Mendelssohn
Folk
All Through the Night
The Ash Grove
The Atholl Highlanders
Birniebouzle
Carrickfergus
The Dawning of the Day
Eileen Aroon
The Lark in the Clear Air
Loch Lomond
Londonderry Air
MacPherson’s Lament
The Parting Glass
The Rakes of Kildare
The Skye Boat Song
The Trip to Sligo
Film, TV, and Video Games
Concerning Hobbits (Shire theme) – The Lord of the Rings
Dire Dire Docks – Super Mario 64
Dragon Roost Island – The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Gerudo Valley – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Hedwig’s Theme (Harry Potter theme)
He’s a Pirate – Pirates of the Caribbean
James Bond Theme
The Legend of Zelda Main Theme
Midna’s Lament – The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Mission Impossible Theme
The Pink Panther
Raiders March – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rains of Castamere – Game of Thrones
Star Wars Main Theme
Super Mario Bros. Main Theme
Rock and Fusion (+ backing tracks)
Always with me, Always with you – Joe Satriani
Binge and Grab - Buckethead
Canon Rock – Jerry C
Cause We've Ended as Lovers - Jeff Beck
The Curse of Castle Dragon – Paul Gilbert
Deliver Us – Andy Timmons
Eruption - Van Halen
Fives - Guthrie Govan
Have You Heard – Pat Metheny
I’m Alright – Neil Zaza
Little Charmer – Frank Gambale
Parisienne Walkways – Gary Moore
Pavilion - Eric Johnson
Proto Cosmos – Allan Holdsworth
Tender Surrender – Steve Vai
Full Biography
Guitar Palette is a virtuosic and versatile act performing instrumental music in the styles of: Jazz; Popular; Classical, Film, TV, and Video Game Music; and Rock and Fusion. He will provide the perfect musical backdrop to any occasion including (but not limited to) weddings, drinks receptions, dinners, and corporate events.
Guitar Palette's service is highly polished and flexible. From the palette, clients can choose a single style of playing or mix and match as preferred. Performances can range from simple and elegant ambience to high energy rock with backings played through a PA system. Guitar Palette boasts an extensive repertoire – if you can’t see it, please ask(!) – he is always happy to add to it through requests!
A professional musician, Guitar Palette has considerable experience of live performance and has played on the ‘wedding circuit’ for many years. Alongside performing, he is an active researcher and educator with a PhD in Music. Clients, therefore, can expect cutting-edge performances with a depth of care and preparation.
Lineup
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Solo guitarist, performing with and/or without backing tracks.
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Price from £261 + travel from Staffordshire
Based on 1 person performing 2 x 45 minutes sets
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6 Customer Reviews
| Performance quality: | 5 stars |
| Sound quality: | 5 stars |
| Behaviour: | 5 stars |
| Communication: | 5 stars |
| Audience engagement: | 5 stars |
| Value for money: | 5 stars |
Professional and Entertaining!
Ben O booked Guitar Palette for their Wedding • October 2024
“I hired James to perform at an intimate wedding reception. He was extremely easy to work with in the run up, and evidently put plenty of time and thought into the setlist. All of the guests really enjoyed his performance, and it created the perfect atmosphere whilst everybody enjoyed cocktails in the garden! I would recommend booking James to anybody looking to bring a touch of class to their event. Super!”
Will S booked Guitar Palette for their event • September 2024
“Thanks James for your performance! It really set the tone for the party and we all had a great time! James was punctual, had taken requests before the event to make sure he played the tunes people wanted to hear and his arrangements were fantastic and original! Highly recommended, a great player and great musician to have at your event!”
Tez S booked Guitar Palette for their event • May 2024
“James was the featured guitarist with THAT BIG BAND for our summer showcase at Wigan jazz club. James wowed the crowd with his flawless soloing over a range of Sammy Nestico, Gordon Goodwin and Bob Curnow masterpieces. It's always a pleasure to perform and share the stage with James.”
John H booked Guitar Palette for their event • January 2024
“James truly elevated our event. From the moment he started playing, his talent and professionalism were evident. James' acoustic arrangements of songs created a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for weddings and birthday events.”
Skill, creativity, and emotional expressiveness
Kevin S booked Guitar Palette for their event • November 2023
“In the vast landscape of guitar players, it's rare to encounter someone who not only possesses exceptional technical skill but also captivates with a profound emotional depth in their performances. Having recently experienced the artistry of this particularly talented guitar player, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on his exceptional abilities. The technical prowess displayed by James was nothing short of remarkable. He effortlessly navigates complex chord progressions, executes intricate fingerpicking patterns, and unleashes a flurry of lightning-fast solos that leaves jaws on the floor. Each note is precise, yet delivered with an emotional depth that hits home. It is clear that his playing is not merely a display of technical capability but a heartfelt conversation through music. James’s versatility on his guitar is another aspect that deserves recognition. Whether performing an intricate classical piece, a soulful blues riff, or a big band solo, he seamlessly adapts his ...”
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