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Jake Williams

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About Jake

Versatile, experienced instrumental guitarist; background music to appeal to a wide variety of audiences!
Guitarist
Phoenix

Looking for an exceptional and easy to work with musician for your next event? Look no further than Jake Williams, an accomplished Phoenix-based guitarist who for decades has performed at all kinds of events and venues; everything from private events, corporate receptions, parties, weddings, and renowned venues such as the renowned Musical Instrument Museum. With his extensive repertoire and ability to perform cover songs from a variety of genres/decades, Jake can effortlessly cater to any crowd. His performances are entirely instrumental, which works well as comforting ambience or background music. Other clients have enjoyed Jake's nice mix of upbeat and mellower songs that are never too loud or brash. Performances can feature all cover songs or be a mix of Jake’s original music and cover songs, and be performed on either acoustic or electric guitar. Jake's music features modern acoustic guitar techniques such as alternate tunings, tapping, percussive elements and live looping. Jake performs everything live and does not use pre-recorded or backing tracks. Jake's virtuoso talents on the guitar are only enhanced by his dedication to creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for any type of event/audience. Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a larger or more formal event, Jake's musical prowess will be the perfect complement, setting the mood and creating a pleasant ambiance. A consummate professional, Jake is communicative, easy to work with, and can provide all necessary equipment for a performance. Jake looks forward to enhancing your event with a memorable musical experience! Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you!

Jake's Song list

4 Non Blondes What's Up
AC/DC You Shook Me All Night Long
Alanis Morissette Hand In My Pocket
Ben E. King Stand By Me
Billie Eilish Birds of a Feather
Billy Joel New York State Of Mind
Bob Marley & The Wailers No Woman No Cry
Bruce Hornsby The Way It Is
Bryan Adams Summer of 69
Bush Glycerine
Chris Isaac Wicked Game
Coldplay Clocks
Creedence Clearwater Revival Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Crowded House Don't Dream It's Over
Dave Matthews Band The Space Between
Don Henley "The Boys of Summer "
Eurythmics Sweet Dreams
Filter Take a Picture
Foo Fighters Everlong
Foster the People Pumped Up Kicks
Four Tops I Can't Help My Self
Gin Blossoms Hey Jealousy
Gotye Somebody That I Use to Know
Green Day Time of Your Life
Guns 'N Roses Sweet Child of Mine
Harry Styles As It Was
Johnny Cash Folsom Prison Blues
Katy Perry Teenage Dream
Kool & the Gang Celebrate
Lady Gaga Bad Romace
Laufey From the Start
Led Zeppelin Kashmir
Marvin Gaye Mercy Mercy Me
Michael Jackson Billie Jean
Michael Jackson Beat It
Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline
Neil Young Harvest Moon
Nirvana All Apologies
Nirvana Lithium
Norah Jones I Don't Know Why
Olivia Dean Man I Need
Pharrell Williams Happy
Prince Purple Rain
Post Malone Circles
Queen Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Radiohead Fake Plastic Trees
Semisonic Closing Time
Smashing Pumpkins 1979
Snow Patrol Chasing Cars
Stevie Wonder Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder Sir Duke
Taylor Swift Cruel Summer
Tears For Fears Everybody Wants to Rule the World
The Beatles Eleanor Rigby
The Beatles Here Comes the Sun
The Beatles Blackbird
The Beatles While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Beatles Norwegian Wood
The Cure Just Like Heaven
The Eagles Hotel California
The La's There She Goes
The Police Every Breath You Take
The Rolling Stones Paint It Black
The Romantics What I Like About You
The Temptations My Girl
The Verve Bittersweet Symphony
The Weekend Blinding Lights
Toad the Wet Sprocket Windmills
Tom Petty Free Falling
U2 With or Without You
U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Van Morrison Moon Dance
Vertical Horizon Everything You Want
Weezer Island in the Sun
Willie Nelson On the Road Again
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Songwriter, Composer, Live looping
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