Paul Bowman, Classical Guitarist Classical Guitarist from Asheville, NC
Will travel up to 100 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 18 Reviews
- 27 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2012
- 3 Awards & Badges
- Starting at $250 per event
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I am fully vaccinated with booster from the Coronavirus It's all about you - tell me what your Wedding means to you, your Event. It's the most important day of your life. I want to know more. Your Event - the needs of the Client- tell me how everything from the food, to the decor and of course, the music, has to be just right. I want to know your vision, your concept of how music and specifically, my music, fits into your plans. I am here to serve your musical needs, that's my job - I am not only intuitive, but also superb at it. Highlights of Weddings and Gigs have been at the Grove Park Inn; the Champagne Cellar at the Biltmore; Lioncrest at Biltmore; Highland Lake Inn; The Cliffs at Walnut Cove - The Cliffs at Valley - The Cliffs at Mountain Park; Azalea Bistro, Saluda; Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville, NC; The Country Club of Asheville; Isa’s French Bistro, Asheville; The Piedmont Club in Spartanburg, SC; Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, NC; Duke Mansion, Charlotte, NC; Orchard Inn. Saluda, NC; The Club at Longview; The 1927 Lake Lure Inn, The Esmeralda Inn in Chimney Rock, NC; Harrah's Cherokee Hotel and Casino; High Cotton and The Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC; Grande Dune in Myrtle Beach, SC; Dunes West Country Club in Mt. Pleasant, SC, at private weddings in Folly Beach, SC and Sullivan's Island, SC, among others. Available with violin duo (Deans’ Duets) B.M. and M.M. in Classical Guitar Performance, Manhattan School of Music, New York D.M.A. in Contemporary Performance, U.C. San Diego First Prize Winner, "Casa d'España" Classical Guitar Competition, San Juan, Puerto Rico Top Prize Winner, Guitar Foundation of American Competition for Classical Guitar C.D. "Music for Weddings, Gigs and Events" available per request 12 C.D. Box Set of serious classical guitar music-many of the works written for me Client Comments: "My husband and I have never written to a musician before, but you must know how much we enjoyed your music! Early in the evening, my husband mentioned how much our daughter would enjoy your choices and how much he liked Andrew Lloyd Weber and magically you played Weber and more that we love. Then we were talking about my dad (passed years ago) and he and my husband loved Pink Panther, and then you played Pink Panther! Thank you so much!" - Susan and Bill King "You just made my day playing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on the acoustic guitar!" "Some things are destined to be. My daughter's wedding was being held on Folly beach, SC and we had everything lined up except the music. I just happened to find Paul through a website in the Charleston area and he said that he would be able to play during the ceremony for us, even with the short notice. I was so thankful, and then he told me that he knew my father-in-law very well and was just around the corner from where I live. Wow! what a small world. We were more than pleased with Paul from his professionalism, promptness and attention to detail. His musical talent is phenomenal and he was a joy to work with. I just can't say enough, you made the evening enjoyable & memorable! Thanks so much." - Stacy Guariello "I was struggling trying to put together a small quaint outside garden wedding ceremony for Oct 27th and only two weeks to plan it. We wanted a classical guitarist to play soft background music and music for the actual ceremony. We found Paul Bowman on the website. What a delight he was. He was able to accommodate us in all our needs. On such short notice and not-so perfect weather conditions. He was prompt and very professional, even was able to perform a couple song choices we requested that were not on his music list that he had to learn. He did a wonderful job and we enjoyed his performances, it was perfect, exactly what we were looking for". - T.Hudson. "My wife and I had the opportunity to see Paul in Landrum SC a few months ago. We enjoyed his music so much that we have followed him from venue to venue in both NC and SC. Thursday evening we had a great culinary experience and musical experience at II Samuels in Spartenburg SC. We could open a bottle of wine and listen to Paul all night long. Not only is he a dedicated musician but also a great human being. Should you have an opportunity try and catch one of his performances....you won't be disappointed!!" Bob and Jayne, Western NC "Paul played for our wedding on Sullivan's island, SC on 9/14/13. The ceremony music was fantastic--it was great to hear the wedding standards arranged for classical guitar. Paul was neatly dressed and on time, and brought his own speaker. The guests loved the music after the ceremony also, with fun upbeat songs including led zeppelin! For his services, he charged a very reasonable price, especially compared to other similar artists. I recommend him highly!" Allison M., Sullivan's Island, SC
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- The River Flows in You | Yiruma
- Canon in D | Johann Pachelbel
- Don't Stop Believen' | Journey
- Ave Maria | Bach/Gunoud
- Wedding March | Felix Mendelssohn
- Bridal Chorus | Richard Wagner
- Trumpet Tune | Henry Purcell
- Faithfully | Journey
- Don't Ask Me Why | Billy Joel
- She's Always A Woman to Me | Billy Joel
- Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel
- Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond
- You Don't Bring Me Flowers | Neil Diamond
- Song Sung Blue | Neil Diamond
- Come Together | The Beatles
- Blackbird | The Beatles
- Bohemian Rhapsody | Queen
- Stairway to Heaven | Led Zepelin
- Michelle | The Beatles
- Fernando | ABBA
- Hit the Road Jack | Percy Mayfield
- Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me | Elton John
- 50 Ways to Leave your Lover | Paul Simon
- Scarborough Fair | Paul Simon
- Feellin' Groovy | Paul Simon
- One for Your Love | Stevie Wonder
- Broadway and Standards | Paul Bowman guitarist
- For Good | Stephen Schwartz
- On My Own (from Les Miserables) | Claude-Michel Schönberg
- I Dreamed a Dream (Les Miserables) | Claude-Michel Schönberg
- I Love Paris | Cole Porter
- Begin the Beguine | Cole Porter
- Summertime | George Gershwin
- Someone to Watch Over Me | George Gershwin
- Memory | Andrew Lloyd Weber
- Phantom of the Opera | Andrew Lloyd Weber
- Don't Cry for Me Argentina | Andrew Lloyd Weber
- Blue Moon | Richard Rogers
- Sound of Music | Richard Rogers
- My Romance | Richard Rogers
- Cavatina from The Deer Hunter | Stanley Myers
- My Funny Valentine | Richard Rogers
- Somewhere My Love | Maurice Jarre
- A Man and a Woman | Francis Lai
- The Entertainer | Scott Joplin
- Comedy Tonight | Stephen Sondheim
- Georgia On My Mind | Hoagy Carmichael
- Amazing Grace | John Newton
- Since Jesus Came Into My Heart | Charles Gabriel
- God Our Father | A.L. Butler
- Come Back to Sorrento | Italian Song
- Funiculi Funicula | Italian Song
- 'O Sole Mio | Italian Song
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