Singing guitarist

Peter R. Wilson

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Peter Wilson delivers exceptional musicianship that elevates any event and leaves guests asking for more.
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Singing guitarist
Grass Valley

Peter Wilson is a respected fixture of Northern California’s storied acoustic music scene. His repertoire is richly curated American songbook blending jazz standards, classic rock, blues, country, soul, folk, and originals – delivered with story, groove, and heart. For your event, he can provide anything from a solo performance to a duo, trio, quartet, or full band. As a soloist, Peter uses tasteful looping to create a rich, dynamic sound—covering rhythm, lead, and harmony with effortless musicality. He frequently performs as a duo with John Girton (Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Maria Muldaur) or Joe Craven (Garcia/Grisman Project, David Grisman Quintet), and they also appear together as a trio. Peter maintains long-established relationships with top-tier players, making it easy to assemble the perfect ensemble for dance events or concert settings.

Peter's Song list

Song Lists
FAVORITES
Allison, Elvis Costello
Autumn Leaves, Standard
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Willie Nelson
Bye Bye Love, Everly Brothers
City of New Orleans, Steve Goodman
Daniel, Elton John
Danny’s Song, Kenny Logins
Desperado, The Eagles
Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
Fallin’, Beatles
Fly Me to the Moon, Standard
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Friend of the Devil, Grateful Dead
Georgia on My Mind, Hogie Carmichael
Help Me Make it Through the Night, Kris Kristofferson
Hey Goodlookin’, Hank Williams
Hotel California, The Eagles
Lodi, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
Moondance, Van Morrison
My Girl , The Temptations
Oh Lady Be Good, George Gershwin
Ol’ 55, Tom Waits
On & On, Stephen Bishop
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Spooky, Classics Four
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
You Send Me, Sam Cook
WEDDING SONGS
Danny’s Song, Kenny Logins
Fly Me to the Moon, Frank Sinatra
Give Yourself to Love, Kate Wolf
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Spooky, Classics Four
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
Three Words, Peter Wilson
Unchained Melody (I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You), Elvis Presley
You Belong to Me, The Duprees
You Send Me, Sam Cooke
You’ve Got A Friend, Carol King
JAZZ STANDARDS
Fly Me to the Moon, Standard
Autumn Leaves, Standard
Ain’t Misbehavin’, Fats Waller
Georgia on My Mind, Hogie Carmichael
My Blue Heaven, Fats Domino
Oh Lady Be Good, George Gershwin
Over the Rainbow, Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg
Paper Moon, Harold Arlen
Pennies From Heaven, Johnson & Burke
Scotch and Soda, Standard
Summer Time, George Gershwin
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
Tulip or Turnip, Duke Ellington
You Belong to Me, Chilton Price
You Don’t Know Me, Eddie Arnold
COUNTRY
Act Naturally, Buck Owens
Always Late, Lefty Frizzell
Fallin’, Beatles
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Willy Nelson
Bobby McGee, Kris Kristofferson
City of New Orleans, Steve Goodman
Country Roads, John Denver
Crazy, Willie Nelson
Dark Hollow, Traditional
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Friend of the Devil, Grateful Dead
Glendale Train, New Riders of the Purple Sage
Good Hearted Woman, Waylon Jennings
He’ll Have to Go, Jim Reeves
Hey Goodlookin’, Hank Williams
John Henry, Trad
Lucille, Kenny Rogers
Mama Tried, Merle Haggard
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
Nigthtrider’s Lament, Jerry Jeff Walker
Paradise, John Prine
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Ripple, Grateful Dead
Sixteen Tons, Tennessee Ernie Ford
The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, The Band
The Weight, The Band
Truck Driving Man, Terry Fell
Willin’, Little Feat
You Don’t Know Me, Eddie Arnold
You Win Again, Hank Williams
Your Cheatin’ Heart, Hank Williams
BEATLES
Act Naturally
Black Bird
Do You Want to Know a Secret
Don’t Let Me Down
Fallin’
Here Comes the Sun
I Will
Norwegian Wood
Rocky Raccoon
Twist & Shout
When I’m Sixty-four
With A Little Help From My Friends
Yesterday
YACHT ROCK
Daniel, Elton John
Danny’s Song, Kenny Logins
Desperado, The Eagles
Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
Hotel California, The Eagles
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
On & On, Stephen Bishop
Peaceful Easy Feeling, The Eagles
Pirate Looks at Forty, Jimmy Buffett
Your Mama Don’t Dance, Loggins and Messina
CHRISTMAS
Jingle Bells
Frosty the Snowman
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
What Child is This
Deck The Halls
White Christmas
AND MANY MORE

Peter's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)$625
Up to 1 hour$625
Up to 2 hours$625
Up to 3 hours$625
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely.

How much time do you need to set up?

About half an hour. I typically arrive an hour before showtime.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Maybe. It depends on the song.
Musicianship
Genres:
Americana, Christmas, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Folk rock, Rockabilly, Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Classic rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Cruise
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Other skills:
Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Arranger, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, MC, Live looping
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