JOHN VAN BEEK
I have been studying the guitar since 1998. I got my start backing up my piano-playing grandmother in retirement home chapel services, then doing some singer-songwriter work with the introspective trumpet-vocals-guitar and drums combo The Carrier Pigeons. Over the past decade-and-a-half I have been an active member of the local Gypsy Jazz scene, immersing myself in the virtuosic playing of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. In addition to booking appearances for the freewheeling, acoustic, jazz guitar duo Djangovitis, and appearing regularly with The Rose City Hotclub, I have occasionally been called upon to fill a guitar chair for other local bands: Kung Pao Chickens, Anna Paul and the Bearded Lady, and The Djangophiles. I will even admit to tampering with an accordion now and then, backing up tantrum folk icon Insomniac Folklore.
Aside from playing the usual weddings and corporate events, the last few years have seen me performing for a growing number of assisted living and memory care communities in the Portland area.” As a professional musician operating out of Portland, OR, I offer musical pairings for a wide assortment of situations. Anniversaries, birthday parties, business luncheons, community events, grand openings, and weddings have all benefited from my services. From “just right” background music for an upscale dinner event to attention grabbing performances, I provide the perfect solution for your entertainment needs. I also specialize in serving assisted living, residential care, and memory care communities with the very best music from the 1930s-1950s and beyond. Whether it’s a group of three, a crowd of 100s, or anything in between, I provide an engaging musical experience with the intent to kindle warm memories, while evoking laughter and listener interaction.
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Get in touch via the contact form on my website if you’d like to arrange for me to perform for your event or clients.
I am able to make regular and irregular monthly appearances, play birthday parties, anniversaries, and special events. Visit the inquiries page for more details! In the event I am unable to personally supply the required services, I can direct you to number of alternate providers. Flexible, affordable options are available to suit most budgets. Satisfied clients range from Blue Moon Camera and Machine, Soma Kombucha, and Tre Bone, to Multnomah County Library, Providence Elderplace, and Kaiser Permanente. Phone : 503-893-2380 (call/text) Email : [email protected] Website : www.MusicWeRemember.com As seen in the Portland Tribune : https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/436347-347691-portland-singer-reaches-back-to-touch-memories-with-music |