About this vendor
Jesse Davis is a professional classical guitarist based in Ventura County. His specialty is solo Spanish and South American acoustic guitar, but he can play everything from Bach to the Beatles to Bruno Mars. Jesse is available to perform for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinner parties, birthday celebrations, and any other event you may have in mind. Jesse can offer duos and trios including guitars, violin, cello, voice. Add a touch of elegance to your event and hire Jesse to provide live music for your guests.
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Instruments
- Cello
- Guitar
- Violin
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Classical
- Flamenco
- Jazz
- Latin
- Pop
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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We hired Jesse to provide solo guitar accompaniment for our intimate 35 person wedding. From the start of the process, Jesse was cordial, professional, and accommodating. He took the time to understand what we were looking to achieve for the tone our wedding and worked to suit his approach to our needs.
He has a extensive repertoire of quality songs at his disposal which he provides in an organized fashion for you to review and coordinate to your event. He also took the time to learn a special request for our event that was pivotal to our ceremony. It impressed us that he was able to perform solo or call upon a team of select team of talented musicians for a larger scale event. Jesse did a great job taking our requests into account and tailoring his set-list and performance to our tastes.
On the day of the performance, he arrived early dressed the part. He matched his performance setup to the space while following all the guidelines set out by the venue. We felt like we were in great hands the entire time. In person, he was patient, kind and courteous. We feel so lucky to have found him and had him as such an important part of our wedding. We'd recommend him to perform at any event without reservation.
Thank you, Jesse. You are wonderful at what you do and we are so grateful for your contribution to our special day.
Jesse was the perfect addition to our wedding. He did a fantastic job adding to the exact ambiance that we wanted for our big day. He was extremely flexible and responsive to our requests and we couldn't recommend him more. Thanks Jesse!
Amazing experience working with Jesse. I emailed him a week or so before our tiny wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse on a hail mary request for a guitarist. Jesse was so quick to respond and work out the details. He even learned a new song I was hoping to walk down the aisle to. Having the solo guitar made the atmosphere so much more festive and relaxed and special. Highly recommend working with him!
Jesse was professional and all of our guest were happy with his performance. I highly recommend Jesse for your next event.
Jesse was a pleasure to work with! He was highly responsive and professional. The guitar/violin duo was exactly what we were envisioning for our ceremony!
We had the absolute pleasure of having Jesse perform at our intimate wedding ceremony, and we couldn't have been more delighted with his performance! His musical talent is truly exceptional, I could not recommend him enough if you’re considering a musician for your ceremony, no matter how big or small. Jesse played the songs I requested perfectly for our special day!
Not only is Jesse a gifted musician, but he is also incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. His dedication to making our day unique and memorable was evident in every performance. Our entire family loved him!
We wholeheartedly recommend Jesse for anyone seeking a talented and professional guitarist for their event! Thank you, Jesse, for being a part of our wedding day and making it truly unforgettable!
Jesse was an absolute dream to work with! He was very easy to get ahold of over phone and email. He had a pre set sheet of details and song recommendations for whatever vibe you are looking for. His skill as a guitarist is incredible and he knew exactly what part of the song to play when walking down the aisle for the most emotional effect (we chose can’t help falling in love for me and canon in D for groom and parents). We also did a ring warming ceremony and requested From this Moment On by Shania Twain for that. Even though it wasn’t on his list, Jesse prepared an arrangement and pulled it off beautifully. 12/10 recommend!!!
We were so lucky to have the extremely talented Mr. Jesse Davis play at our Santa Barbara Courthouse wedding and cocktail hour! From the very beginning, Jesse impressed us with his professionalism, dedication, and genuine passion for his craft. One of the highlights of working with Jesse was his willingness to go the extra mile. He not only learned a new song specifically for our ceremony (“Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone) but also provided two phone call sessions to help us choose the perfect music for our special day. During one of these calls, we began talking about different music genres and the next second he brought out his guitar and started playing a live sample of “One Love” by Bob Marley! As soon as he started playing, we were so moved and impressed that we immediately decided to extend our contract and hire him for our cocktail hour! And let me tell you, he delivered beyond our expectations! Our guests are still raving about him! He has an extensive music repertoire to set the right mood and ambiance and is such a joy to work with. Any question or concern we had, he responded immediately. Choosing Jesse as our wedding guitarist was hands down the best decision we made. We wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for a remarkable musician for their special day. Thank you again Jesse!!! - Mel & Jose
Jesse Davis was probably one of the most complimented vendors during our wedding. We hired him to play for our ceremony and he absolutely delivered! His talent and professionalism made the entire process easy; from the initial communication, to the planning, up to the actual day. His repertoire is extensive and he went above and beyond and learned an arrangement for a song that my husband specifically requested. We planned an intimate and humble celebration, and Jesse's contribution elevated the whole experience. I almost want to plan another event just so we could hire him and listen to him play again!
Jesse brought his A-Game to our wedding when he not only agreed, but perfectly delivered on learning two pretty complex songs for our ceremony. He's a fantastic musician and adds classy ambience to any event. Beyond the two songs he learned, he also kept the guests entertained through our cocktail hour with a medley of Latin guitar tunes. He has wide variety of songs in his repertoire and was nothing but a delight to work with.
Jesse played at our intimate ceremony and it was beautiful. He was very responsive and easy to work with. On wedding day, he arrived early to set up. My only regret was having to step out the room for some photos so I couldn’t be around for all of it. Everyone in our family loved his music. I highly recommend him.
We hired Jesse to play for our ceremony and a second guitarist to join him for cocktail hour. Our wedding was the day Hurricane Hilary blew through SoCal, (and an earthquake in Ojai…why not?) so we had lots of last minute shuffling and changes. Despite the shuffle, the ceremony was beautiful and guests keep telling us how much they enjoyed the live music for cocktail hour. Working with Jesse was seamless and we didn’t have to worry about anything. The song he played as I walked down the aisle was a tribute to my Dad, and I felt the connection in his beautiful rendition. It was perfect and I couldn’t recommend Jesse more for your special day!
Jesse was absolutely amazing! A very talented artist and a professional. He preformed at our wedding this past Saturday @ Santa Barbara Courthouse and at Convivo Restaurant for venue. We are very happy with his work. 10000000 % recommend him.
I cannot recommend Jesse's services enough. We worked together crafting a very unique set of songs that were perfect for our intimate summer ceremony in Santa Barbara. The day was absolutely amazing with a perfectly paired guitar and cello duo for our ceremony music, cocktail hour, and dinner. Jesse is incredibly skilled and will absolutely be recommending him as a vendor.
Jesse was so great to work with. He was very communicative and helpful through the entire process! We had a specific song we wanted during our ceremony. It was a song Jesse was not familiar with, but with no hesitation, he said, he could learn it and he played it so beautifully along with all the other songs! He made our big day very special! I would highly recommend having Jesse play at your special event!
We highly recommend Jesse for your special event needs! We hired him for our wedding and he did a fantastic job! It added a beautiful atmosphere for my wedding ceremony and our guests absolutely loved him. He did an amazing job and nailed what we wanted. He plays beautifully and is a pro at what he does. Would definitely hire him again!!!
We hired Jesse to play during our ceremony and cocktail at our wedding, it was one of our last decisions and wow, we are so glad we chose him. He was responsive and easy to work with, with a wide variety of songs and genres to decide with.
On the wedding day, Jesse's musical prowess and exceptional skills on the guitar truly shone through. As we walked down the aisle to Blackbird, La Vie En Rose and Dancing in the Moonlight, it felt like a dream come true. His ability to capture the essence of each song and infuse it with emotion was truly remarkable. Jesse's delicate playing, soulful chords, and impeccable timing created an atmosphere filled with love, joy, and harmony. Highly recommend for any occasion!
If you are thinking about having live music at your wedding, you absolutely should hire Jesse! We hired Jesse for our June wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse. The music he played was the perfect touch to our ceremony, I am so happy we hired him for the job.
After chatting with Jesse, I found he was not only an experienced performer, but also an instructor; you can trust Jesse will perform well. I’m especially thankful that he was so accommodating when we were running late to the ceremony. Jesse continued playing and made sure everything ran smoothly. We loved that he was so gracious enough to send samples of his work when we couldn’t make up our minds on song selections for our ceremony.
Thank you Jesse for sharing your talent and being a part of our wedding day.
Sincerely,
Jasmine and Enrique
Jesse was exactly what we were looking for in a musician for our wedding. He is easy to work with and helped us out with planning the music and schedule ahead of time. He provides forms and options that are helpful and easy to utilize. Everyone loved the music at our wedding, he has a great personality and fit in perfectly with our group. We'd hire him again for any event.
Jesse played the acoustic guitar solo at our wedding and did an outstanding job! He played beautifully for our guests before the ceremony and as we walked down the aisle. We got several compliments on his playing and even had wedding guests ask for his contact details! He was also very easy to work with and has a wide repertoire, from classical to pop. Would highly recommend him for weddings or any special event where you want to elevate the experience with live music!
He was professional and knowledgeable from start to end. I can't say 1 negative comment. I would definitely hire him again.
Jesse was amazing!! He played the music at our cocktail hour and all my guests absolutely loved his music. He is very professional and super responsive. I would recommend him to anyone needing a guitarist! Don’t hesitate to have him play at your next event!
Professional, flexible, responsive..thank you Jesse for making the ceremony so special! I highly recommend!
From the moment I contacted Jesse, about 3 months prior to my wedding, he was extremely responsive. He has a friendly and fun demeanor and a great smile!
His music catalogue covers pretty much anything you could want for your wedding/ reception/ party/ whatever. He was also very helpful in guiding me along the way (and I thought picking music would be the easiest thing! Not the case..)
Honestly, I didn’t get to listen to much more than him playing while I walked down the aisle, but that was PERFECT (besides my dad speed walking..). It was just beautiful. I tried to listen a bit during our reception, but was pulled in various directions..
Jesse played for 2 hours and was very reasonably priced (definitely should raise your prices, Jesse!!).
I felt the musician was one of the most important choices, as he/ she/ they help set the mood/ tone for your entire event. We definitely made the perfect choice with Jesse.
We loved having Jesse as our guitar player on our wedding day. The coordination with him was super easy, he is very personable and made it super easy. He sent us a list of potential songs we could use but he was also open to learning a new tune if we wanted to.
On our wedding day he was there on time and all our guests loved the pre ceremony music. Walking down the aisle with La Vie en Rose was my dream and he made it come true. Such a special day, thank you so much Jesse!
Jesse and his team made our ceremony and cocktail hour so memorable! Carlos played for us, and our guests thought he was wonderful (as did we). Jesse has a long list of music to choose from that covers a variety of music preferences, and he's very responsive and easy to coordinate with. I'd highly recommend having them at your wedding.
Jesse really played beautifully at our wedding! His music accompanied so well with the ceremony, we are very grateful. Even if we were not necessarily looking for the standards, Jesse had such a wide selection and so many nice arrangements that we could find something that we really loved and truly meant something to both of us. We had forgotten to tell him that we were doing the lasso during our ceremony and he immediately picked on the cue and played something that fitted well. We are very happy to recommend Jesse for his musicality, his professionalism and responsiveness. Whether it's for your wedding or, really any other ceremony/occasion where music is such a great part!
Jesse’s music is wonderful! He played solo for our ceremony and with his guitar duo partner at our reception and we were thrilled with atmosphere he helped create and his enthusiasm about the music. He went over and above to make the music special on our wedding day!
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