Byron Johnston

» Profile

An amazing solo guitarist playing in the styles of flamenco, classical and pop.

Byron is a young 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 and mark a bespoke occasion with music from a professional guitarist who has performed for many, from national media occasions to audiences at The Royal Albert Hall.

Performances include up to two hours of solo acoustic guitar playing featuring well known classical tunes through to pop favourites and stunning displays of flamenco guitarring.

Wedding Ceremonies
The solo classical guitar is the ideal choice to compliment Wedding Ceremonies whether it is providing background music as friends a family arrive for the ceremony and vows or playing your favourite tune as you walk down the aisle. With advanced notice, your special song can be arranged for guitar and performed at your wedding ceremony.

Wedding Receptions
As an instrument the acoustic guitar can be used to effect the playing of many different styles of music and so appeal to numerous wide ranging musical preferences. An important point when so many guests have different tastes in music!
The guitar at your wedding day can also be performed outside as well as indoors to suit your requirements. In both cases subtle amplification is used to avoid stifling conversation but allowing guest’s at the very back of even the largest venues to comfortably hear the music.

Corporate Events
Often the most appropriate use for the solo classical guitar in corporate entertainment, is to bring about a well presented ambience during a dinner or reception by providing subtle background music that entertains the listener without interrupting conversation. With the use of compact amplification, Byron is able to provide a comfortable level of music whilst occupying a minimal amount of space during performances.

Unique Themes for Product Launches
A product launch is often the defining moment and highlight in the calendar of the business diary. It may be an event that takes place across a number of days or is targeted to a specific moment. In both cases a professional musical package can be styled to support the chosen theme and help you, by setting the scene as the product is introduced for the first time.

» Song List

• Better Together – Jack Johnson
• Wonderwall – Oasis
• Californication – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• The Zephyr Song - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• I Could Have Lied - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• Otherside - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• Speed Of Sound – Coldplay
• Clocks – Coldplay
• The Scientist - Coldplay
• Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
• She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
• Echo – Incubus
• Mexico – Incubus
• Drive - Incubus
• Theme To Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
• Come As You Are – Nirvama
• Dumb – Nirvana
• Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
• Mad World – Tears For Fears
• Theme From Seven Days – Craig David
• Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
• Cant 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
• 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
• No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
• 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
• Light My Fire – The Doors
• Fields Of Gold – Sting
• Every Breath You Take – Sting
• Shape Of My Heart – Sting
• Everything I Do (theme From Robin Hood) – Bryan Adams
• Taking My Time – Jazz Standard
• You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
• My Heart Will Go On (titanic Theme) – Celine Dion
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 – Hayden
• 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
• Duende
• Faena
• Bamboleo Volare
• Bem Bem Maria
• Baile Me
• Pida Me La
• Oy
• A Mi Manera
• Un Amor
• Allegria
• And Many More!

» Previous Clients

• 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 Stockcross (michelin Restaurant)
• The Guildford College Of Law
• The Spaceshift Art Gallery (private Art Exhibition, London)
• The Brighton Media Centre ('finding Picasso' Art Exhibition)
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

"Byron Johnston has developed a unique style of playing. He is highly entertaining to watch play as well as to listen to"
- Dale Newman, Recording engineer and Sound Technician for Genesis

"Byron's playing and music transcends the boundaries of both the guitar and composition. His performance is beautiful & unique and his musical ability is second to none. A great entertainer too - you'll catch him creating imaginative sounds with his guitar like you've never heard before!"
- Lucy Noble, Deputy Head of Programming The Royal Albert Hall

"Just a quick mail to say a big thank you for helping to make my birthday celebrations so special. Everyone had such a wonderful evening, especially me"
- Julie Garden, Private Booking, The Vineyard in Stockcross

» Set Formats

Byron Johnston Offers:

2 x 60 Minute Sets
Or
3 x 40 Minute Sets

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