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At weddings and private events, diversity and creativity in material is an important focus. The demographic of these audiences varies widely. As such, you’ll find an interesting blend of songs. What ties them together is style, craftsmanship and authenticity.

The acoustic guitar is a versatile instrument, and great music is great music, no matter what era it’s from. Acoustic guitar performances have a unique charm that is open to interpretation. Classic songs have a retro flair, especially when placed next to modern selections. Different genres of music can have a high contrast, yet a unique continuity, when placed next to competing selections.

On an acoustic guitar, you can go from the Tragically Hip to Justin Bieber; Frank Sinatra to Ed Sheeran; the Beatles to Harry Styles… and it’s seamless.

When working with clients, my job is to build a highly-focused soundtrack that makes an event personal and memorable.

As a singer/songwriter, authenticity is everything. To me, music needs to be genuine to three things: the performer, the material, and the audience.

Demographically, public audiences vary widely. There’s everything from the retro-contemporary flair of craft breweries like Old Flame and Sawdust City, to the wider range of people you’ll find at the JW Marriott Muskoka. There’s an art to finding the right balance for each venue.

Having a diverse and creative playlist is a cornerstone of my work. Being able to shift gears quickly is critical. You need songs that resonate with everyone in the room—even as that room constantly changes. You want to frame familiar material with different shades and hues. You want to flow seamlessly between genres—gluing it together with craftsmanship and artistry.

Creative performance is also a huge aspect of my singer/songwriter work. Half the fun of live music is the journey itself—developing unique transitions between songs, building into moments, and extending them when they’re really flowing.

Over the past 12 years, I’ve enjoyed curating a unique evening of cover songs. I wanted to go beyond the usual suspects and put together more ambitious, memorable work. I started with songs that not only resonated with me personally, but also with a larger audience. From there, I’ve pushed further—finding unexpected, contemporary material that suits my strengths as both a guitarist and singer.

The result is a playlist that’s rich, well-rounded and unexpected. You’ll hear not just songs from every end of the spectrum, but GREAT songs from every end of the spectrum. Depending on the evening, there’s everything from Led Zeppelin to Maroon 5, the Tragically Hip to John Mayer, Lenny Kravitz to Johnny Cash, Neil Young to Jack Johnson, Coldplay to Ariana Grande.