Shane Cammell is an accomplished solo guitarist. With over 32 years of playing the instrument to his credit, and more than 15 of those spent teaching full time, Shane knows the guitar.

As a performance artist, his style ranges from classical (his training) to finger style (imagine a pianist's approach of playing right hand melody and left hand chordal accompaniment but on a guitar - the guitar "sings" each song he plays, complete with bass line and rhythm), to rock/pop (Beatles, Sting, Jack Johnson, etc.), to jazz standards (Summertime, Blue Moon) and old favorites (Somewhere Over the Rainbow, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Amazing Grace, etc.). He has performed on cruise ships (Princess and Norwegian lines), in concerts, festivals, weddings, parties, fundraisers, markets, cafes, restaurants, and more. With just his guitar and amplifier, he can easily adapt to a variety of venues to create the perfect sound for your event.

Shane's recording efforts have produced four albums of originals, eclectic cover tunes and classical melodies: 4ONLYU (2000), A Work in Progress (2001), The Song Goes On (2004) and his latest Subtle (2013). He continues to compose original works and arrange popular music, and is planning to release another album by 2015. Currently, 4ONLYU and Subtle are available for download (by single tracks or as a complete album) or on CD.

Shane was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. He traveled the world onboard cruise ships for several years, and lived in Japan for 18 months teaching English and performing as a solo guitarist in various venues around Tokyo. Having completed his Master of Music Therapy at the New Zealand School of Music (Wellington), he moved to California by request of Bethany University to head up their guitar department. After three years, home called again, so he now resides with his wife and three sons back in Wellington, New Zealand.


Ideal for: background music for corporate function, private party, wedding

sample repertoire of genres / tunes Shane plays

Jazz Standard

Ain't Misbehavin'
Autumn Leaves
Blue Moon
Fly me to the moon
Killing me softy
Nature boy
Summertime
Take 5
What a wonderful world

Love Songs

If
More than Words
Time after time
When I fall in love
You've got a friend
Your song

Classical

Canon in D
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Romanza
Sor study in A
La Catedral
Bach Bouree

Christian

Amazing Grace
How Great Thou Art
Old Rugged Cross
My hope is built
I worship you

Unexpected

Bohemian Rhapsody
Stairway to Heaven
NZ National Anthem
Waltzing Matilda
Grow Old with you

Children

Twinkle twinkle
Wheels on the bus
Incey wincey spider
Toot toot chugga chugga big red car

Beatles

Norwegian wood
Yesterday
Let it be
Daytripper
Lady Madonna

Classic

Piano man
American Pie
Classical Gas
Desperado
Father and son
Moondance

Package 1 Classic
What you receive:
Performance of requested songs for:
The processional
One special ceremony item
The recessional

Package 2 Deluxe
What you receive:
Performance of requested songs for:
The processional
Multiple special ceremony items
The recessional
and
Musical entertainment prior to the ceremony – approximately 30 minutes
Musical entertainment after the ceremony - approximately 15 minutes

Package 3 Premiere
What you receive:
Performance of requested songs for:
The processional
Multiple special ceremony items
The recessional
and
Musical entertainment prior to the ceremony – approximately 30 minutes
Musical entertainment after the ceremony - approximately 15 minutes
and
Musical entertainment during the cocktail hour

Custom Packages
The above packages include Shane's most commonly requested musical services; however, if you have any special musical requests that are not covered above, simply let him know and together you can design the package that suits your needs.

Thanks Robyn, I wasn’t there myself but the report back from staff was the it was a lovely event and a success.
Thanks for your help with the booking.
Kind regards
Anne-Marie
Datacom
Client Christmas Function

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