Frequently Asked Questions

I play solo - just me and an acoustic guitar.  No electronic gadgets,  no band (even though I love to play with other musicians, I rarely have the opportunity).  When the vibe is right, I share a little background on each song - just a bit of story-telling to engage the audience.  If people are busy talking with one another, I dispense with the story-telling and just play back-to-back songs.

My repertoire includes hundreds of songs, so I can tailor sets to the audience.  In a fine dining setting, the mood is quiet - folk and jazz ballads.  In a bar, selections are more lively and I love to fill requests, ranging from "Jolene" or "Flowers"to "Bobcaygeon," "Tennessee Whisky" and "Hotel California."  I usually pop in some blues, some John Prine and one or two originals per set.  My composition, "Sprucedale Hotel" is always good for a few laughs! When I play at retirement homes, I choose oldies like "Blue Moon," "Que Sera, Sera" and "Country Roads" so residents can sing along.  

Fees can vary depending on location and venue.  Generally, minimum is $325+HST for up to two hours with one break.  Three hours (two 20-minute breaks) $375 and four hours (three breaks) $425.  If the venue is a long way to drive, or setup / teardown is complicated, fees will increase.