Guitarist Profile Ref;G102
Servicing the following areas; Surrey, West Sussex, East
Sussex, Kent, Essex, London,
Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hampshire
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As a solo guitarist he is gaining increasing acclaim for his performances and highly artistic approach to guitar playing. He is a featured soloist at leading world venues, including The Royal Albert Hall and The Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. As well as taking a conventional approach during performance, he also incorporates looping layers of guitar to develop a musical tapestry before his audience to deliver the sound of an ensemble. As a professional musician he has performed extensively throughout the UK as well as around the world, including exclusive performances on board the worlds number one ultra luxury cruise ship line Silversea. This talented guitarist hails from the beautiful countryside of Surrey in England, he started playing guitar at the age of eight and later went on to study at the Academy of Contemporary Music Europes leading school for rock and pop musicians, where he was honoured to study under some of the worlds leading guitarists. In 2007 he performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall for The London Guitar Festival coinciding with the UK release of his solo album Oceano. Later that year he was asked to headline a reunion concert at The Windsor Arts Centre celebrating the Australian finger style guitar player Tommy Emmanuel. As an in demand session guitar player, he has performed at many of the music festivals around the UK and performed at shows in connection with MTV, OXFAM, EMI music group as well as live on BBC TV and Radio. A superb technician with a charismatic presence, Byrons individual style and affable nature make him a wonderful addition to private and corporate events where very high level of musicianship coupled with dedicated professionalism is required. |
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| Repertoire List | Sound Clips - Yes, Click Here | |||
| Formal Qualifications? | HDip - Contemporary Music Performance In Guitar | Available For; | ||
| Uses Amplification? | Yes, has amplification for up to 400 people when required. | Functions & Events | Yes | |
| Studio Work | No | |||
| Can Provide Optional Vocals? | No | TV / Radio | No | |
| Orchestral Work | No | |||
| Other Languages Spoken? | No | Teaching | No | |
| Recitals | No | |||
| Performs With Other Ensembles? | No | |||
| Will Play Outside If Protected From Weather / Direct Sunlight? | Yes, can play outside, but protection from rain & direct sunlight must be provided. Power supply also required. | |||
| Public Liability Insurance? | Yes, the guitarist has public liability insurance | |||
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Classical Themes Love Theme from The Godfather - Nino Rota The Habanera from Carmen - Bizet Cafι des Amis Byron Johnston Tears in the Rain Joe Satriani Romanza Stanley Myers Theme to Nothing Else Matters James Hetfield Leyanda Albeniz Bridal March/Chorus Wagner Bridal March - Mendelssohn Canon in D - Pachelbel Clair de Lune Debussy March from the Nutcracker Suite Tchaikovsky Caprice N Paganini Ciribiribin Pestalozza Farewell to the Piano Beethoven Moonlight Sonata Beethoven Nocturne Chopin Ode to Joy Beethoven Over The Waves - Rosas Sonata in A Mozart To A Wild Rose MacDowell Surprise Symphony Hayden Latin/Flamenco/World Bulerias Trad Gypsy style Tarantas Traditional flamenco from Almeria Casino Rumba Flamenco Granainas - Traditional flamenco from Grenada Alhambra Mediterranean/Arabic Antonio Forcione Rumba in D Rumba Flamenco Malaguena - Tarrega Bulerias el Diego del Gastor Mia Rumba - Rumba Flamenco Oceano Contemporary Acoustic Fahrenheit 55 Jazz/Latin Solo Cubana - Rumba Flamenco Connections - Celtic Waterfall - Celtic Tango in Gm Cuba Libra Latin Drink To The Gods Latin Cuba Libra Latin Gypsy Kings Themes and Medley Duende Faena Bamboleo Volare Bem Bem Maria Baile Me Pida Me La Oy a mi manera Un amor Allegria
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Popular Songs Cant Buy Me Love - Beatles All You Need is Love - Beatles Hey Jude Beatles A Day in the Life Beatles And I Love Her Beatles Lady Madonna Beatles Let It Be Beatles Something Beatles Ticket to Ride Beatles Yesterday - Beatles Better Together Jack Johnson Every Breath You Take Sting Imagine John Lennon Dont Know Why Norah Jones Theme from Film 98 - Unknown Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye The Albatross - Fleetwood Mac Theme from Seven Days Craig David No Woman No Cry Bob Marley Delta of Venus Byron Johnston Can You Feel The Love Tonight Elton John Endless Love Lionel Richie My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder Piano Man Billy Joel Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word Elton John/Bernie Taupin Stand By Me Ben E. King Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton Cant Help Falling in Love George Weiss (UB40) Fly Me To The Moon Frank Sinatra Moon River Henry Mancini My Favourite Things Rogers & Hammerstein Unchained Melody The Righteous Brothers You Are So Beautiful Joe Cocker Under The Bridge Red Hot Chili Peppers Echo - Incubus Taking My Time Jazz Standard She Will Be Loved Maroon 5 My Heart Will Go On (TiTanic Theme) Celine Dion Mad World Tears For Fears Light My Fire The Doors Fields Of Gold Sting Everything I Do (Theme from Robin Hood) Bryan Adams Shape Of My Heart Sting Speed Of Sound Coldplay When I Fall In Love Nat King Cole Have I Told You Lately Van Morrison Close To You The Carpenters No Matter What Whistle Down The Wind (Lloyd Webber) What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen Festive Songs for Christmas Angels We Have Heard On High Away In A Manger Deck The Hall The First Noel Go, Tell It On A Mountain God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas Hark, The Herald Angels Sing I Saw Three Ships It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Jingle Bells Joy To The World O Christmas Tree O Come, All Ye Faithful O Little Town Of Bethlehem Silent Night Up On The Housetop We Three Kings Of Orient Are We Wish You A Merry Christmas What Child Is This |