Hire Cardiff Guitar Guy | Classical Guitarist in Newport

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About Cardiff

Guitar demon playing passionate Latin guitar music, classy gypsy jazz, fiery flamenco and the occasional classic tune!

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Classical Guitarist

Newport

I have 45 years of playing experience. I am a passionate improviser on the guitar and I play along with backing tracks to create a fuller sound. The setlist is a mixture of Latin tunes (think Buena Vista Social Club) along with classic French-style gypsy jazz (think Django Reinhardt), flamenco (think castanets) and some tunes you will definitely all know. I have the experience to adapt to moods and vibes - when it needs to be fiery and swinging I can cover that base. When we need chilled and calm, I've got that up my sleeve too. I use my own amplification and I can set up in 3 minutes. People tell me my music makes them feel like they are on holiday somewhere hot. I would love to make your event go with a swing! Transport costs needs to be included. My rate is £100 an hour.

Cardiff's Reviews

Jonathan played at my wedding reception at Lady Margaret Hall in Workshop and he was sensational. I'd actually seen him busking in Cardiff and asked him if he's like to play at my wedding. He came all the way from Cardiff bless him. He really made the event go with a swing!!

Jonathan often comes and plays for our diners when the weather is nice on a sunny day, The feedback he gets from customers is amazing - I've never seen people linger over their meals as long as they do then he's playing. Tremendous variety in the music and he knows how to change the mood up or down. We know a lot of people choose to have a meal with us when he's playing.

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Cardiff's Song list

Night and Day

Hotel California

Les Yeux Noirs

Don't Know Why

Swing Gitan

Minor Swing

Sobre El Mar

Guantanamera

Entre Dos Aguas

E minor Flamenco

Nuages

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Wave

How Insensitive

Brilantinha

O bêbado e a equilibrista

Agua De Beber

One Note Samba

Tchinchirote

Desafinado

Mas Que Nada

Lovely Day

Douce Ambience

J'attendrai

Affirmation

For Sephora

Fly me to the moon

All of me

Avalon

Troublant Bolero

Your Song

Bossa Dorado

Chan Chan

El Cuarta De Tula

Swing 42

C'est si Bon

Blue Bossa

Lulu Swing

Lady Be Good

Anouman

Rhymes Gitanes

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Summertime

Water no Get Enemy

Love and Death

No Hay Problema

Tiene Sabor

Candela

De Camino A la Vereda

Y tu que has hecho

Watina

Gagandadiba

Lechon in B Minor

Say a Little Prayer

Manha De Carnival

Englishman in New York

One Note Samba

My Favourite Things

And I love her

Volare

Cardiff's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£1125

Wedding ceremony2 hours

Two hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£748.75

Wedding anniversary2 hours

Two hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£750

Drinks reception2 hours

Two hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£750

Hotel and restaurant3 hours

Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£1123.75

Corporate event3 hours

Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£1125

New Years3 hours

Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£1125

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner3 hours

Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.

£1125

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

That I play with real passion and energy and make people feel as if they are on their summer holidays!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Giovanni's in Cardiff, Demiro's in Cardiff Bay, The TownHouse in Cardiff, Brecon Jazz Festival, Various venues in Bath and Bristol

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Brecon Jazz Festival

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

I'm totally flexible with that

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

I can play backing tracks to cover any gaps

How much time do you need to set up?

No more than 5 minutes

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

Absolutely, yes!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes

Musicianship

Genres:

Latin, Afrobeat, Cuban music, Brazilian music, Flamenco, Samba, Spanish music, World music

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Instruments:

Classical guitar

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Event types:

Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching

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