Hire a Solo Guitarist for your Special Event
Byron is a professional guitarist currently receiving glowing reviews for his unique and highly original artistic approach to guitar performance. He is rapidly becoming a rising star of the acoustic guitar on the UK music scene following the release of his debut album ‘Oceano’ which fuses elements of contemporary, world and flamenco music and has just been released on itunes.
Byron’s repertoire of original material alongside interpretations of traditional flamenco, classical and pop favourites make him a refreshing choice at weddings, private functions or business events, he can add that finishing touch to special occasions, or provide background music as guests dine or enjoy drinks.
See Byron’s 2009 repertoire list of songs below.
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Appearances
Public Performances/Venues
• The Royal Albert Hall
• The Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre) for The London Guitar Festival
• The Guildford International Music Festival
• The Windsor Arts Centre
• The Brighton Festival
• The Clapham Grande
• The Electric Theatre
Media
• BBC Radio
• Channel Four Radio
• One Word Digital Radio
• 96.4 The Eagle (Local Radio, Surrey)
• 87.7 Festival FM (Local Radio, West Sussex)
Specialist/Corporate
• The NHS
• The Guardian Newsgroup
• Stena Line and P&O
• The Vineyard at Stokecross (Michelin Restaurant)
• The Guildford College of Law
• The Spaceshift Art Gallery (Private Art Exhibition, London)
• The Brighton Media Centre (“Finding Picasso” Art Exhibition)
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Byron’s public performance dates and further music samples from his recent debut album Oceano can be previewed here
Byron Johnston Solo Repertoire List
Popular Songs/Contemporary Acoustic
Can’t 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
Don’t 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
Can’t 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
Classical Themes
Love Theme from The Godfather - Nino Rota
The Habanera from Carmen - Bizet
Café 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 – Haydn
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 Spanish Guitar Set
Duende
Faena
Bamboleo
Volare
Bem Bem Maria
Baile Me
Pida Me La
Oy
A Mi Manera
Un amor
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