Guitarist, Composer, Instructor
It’s been a little while since I’ve blogged about my wedding performances so here is a combined effort from the last four. Each was unique and as always great people to play for! Congrats and best to you all! * * * One of the cool things about teaching and performing so long in San […]
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I have certainly played Canon in D at several weddings, but, never like this! Although I would be glad to offer this version for an adventurous young couple… Kudos to this bride and groom for tying the knot through their love of guitar…and hopefully each other of course! http://www.guitarworld.com/video-bride-and-groom-play-loud-electric-guitar-duet-during-wedding-procession
I get plenty of these type responses, as to why people don’t want to pay a professional musician to perform their ceremony… “My nephew plays guitar,” “My Uncle’s barber’s son plays guitar and will do our wedding for $50,” “Our best man plays guitar,” and so on and so on. Careful you might get this […]
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Originally posted on The Reflective Bride:
Songs for shaking your wedding groove thang Trying to figure out which songs to play for which important moments on your wedding day? Get some inspiration as The Reflective Bride shares what her and her groom chose for their big day, and how it turned out. For our reception…
It’s almost 2013! This compels me to create a few lists from the year in review, my first as a blogger. My last post was my top 10 posts of the year according to WordPress stats. The 10 listed on this post are MY favorites…according to ME. There were many, but, these are the ones […]
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Once again, I had the pleasure of performing at Orfila Vineyards and Winery in Escondido. This time the day after Thanksgiving. I really didn’t know what kind of crowd to expect. Would everyone stay home? Be burned out? Turkey hangover? Shopping? Well, the first sign it was going to be a nice crowd was there […]
Here is an idea for the couple looking to try something different for their wedding. Could you imagine standing in the middle of the Yosemite Valley to take your vows with El Capitan and Half Dome peaks in the background as your altar? Living and playing music in Southern California is amazing! I get to […]
Looks like there is a new trend in wedding videos. Couples are expressing themselves through their favorite music instead of a traditional video of the day and their guests. Hmmm, one could argue they are just trying to go viral and get some attention, but it seems like a trend that is gaining popularity. I […]
As I said on a previous post I have played Halloween Weddings before but nothing like this…although it would be a fun change of pace!
Mike Slayen ~ Guitarist 