North City

Top Rated Guitarist/ Solo Performer. Covers & Originals. Upbeat, Modern, Acoustic, Folk & Jazz styled One Man Band. Family friendly, Pro sound & 5 star performer. Expect Clear Communication, Timely Arrival, & an Easy-to-Work-With Professional. ***Also available as a SOLO INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ GUITARIST (live improvisation to backing tracks in the style of Django Reinhardt / 1930s Swing Hot Jazz)*** Past clients include: House of Blues/Foundation Room, Santa Monica Art Walk, LA County Fair, UC Riverside, & Riverside Chamber of Commerce.

Sound: Most people compare my sound to Jason Mraz/Ed Sheeran. I'm able to do many genres depending on the crowd, from Top 40, Hip Hop, oldies, soul, singer/songwriter, and even some Disney when there are families. People really like my mashups, where I take many different songs and throw them together. The mixes can be fun/surprising and keep people engaged. I can also play many romantic ballads when the mood is more low-key. Specialties: - Bars, wineries, malls, and other public venues. - Corporate gigs - Private events - Weddings (cocktail hours, ceremonies, etc) - Very good at interacting with audiences and keeping them engaged. - Can adapt to different audiences/venues with of a broad range of styles - Surprisingly full, upbeat sound (mixing Jason Mraz, hip hop, and Jack Johnson beach vibes), while mixing in more folk/jazz/singer-songwriter styles Can Play: Over 300 different songs - Original songs (audiences love them - fun stories and interaction) - Top 40 (Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Jack Johnson, etc) - Eminem, - Oldies (Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Prince, Backstreet Boys, Kenny Loggins, Al Green, etc) - Holiday Songs (over 25 traditional/modern .. including 5 original Christmas songs Fan Base: - Over 500 email list subscribers who signed up to be notified each month where I'm playing around SD, Temecula, and other so-Cal areas - Over 10,000 followers on Instagram Gear: - Bose L1 Model II - Bose F1 loudspeaker (used with model II when an area wider than 180 degrees needs to be covered) **These professional systems are excellent, and can cover enormous spaces with crystal clear sound that does not overpower Full Schedule: www.dustinjake.com/shows