Question 1

What do you wear?

Accepted Answer

Generally black slacks, belt, shoes and a black shirt that won't scratch my guitar.

Question 2

Do you learn new songs?

Accepted Answer

I prefer to play tunes both solo and with others. I usually am expanding my repertoire with music I really love and that work well in a variety of settings. I have to be able to play solo, with other musicians, with flamenco dancers, and with flamenco singers, and what I play in each context varies in some cases a little and in others a lot. So I really have my hands full in terms of repertoire.

Question 3

What makes you different from other musicians?

Accepted Answer

I am focused on the highest quality flamenco guitar repertoire and it takes dedication to the style. I do offer some classical tunes for couples interested in that. I work out the music with other musicians such as bass, cello, 2nd guitar, percussion, dancers and singers. I am the only guitarist performing these tunes with perhaps one or two tunes that might be played by another guitarist.

Question 4

Do you take music requests?

Accepted Answer

I generally do not, unless they are in my existing repertoire.

Question 5

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Accepted Answer

I do both, but I prefer to perform for a 2 hour block, which often includes ceremony and cocktail hour, but you may use the 2 hours however you like.

Question 6

Can you provide speciality, religious, or ethnic musicians?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but they are usually limited to people willing to put the time into learning music in my repertoire. I do not play any music that is necessarily religious.

Question 7

Are you fully insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have an insurance policy that is in force year-round and it complies with the needs of all venues/properties.

Question 8

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

I am a flamenco specialist, but I do offer some classic wedding tunes as well as some Bach and a few other eclectic tunes that work well in many settings.

Question 9

How early do you come to set up?

Accepted Answer

Generally 2 hours. This can be shortened and sometimes must be lengthened if I am performing as a group.

Question 10

Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

Accepted Answer

I provide my own sound and can provide 2 sound systems and microphones for the ceremony if needed. I can provide some lighting through my bass player if requested, but I need specific information to determine the amount of lighting.

Question 11

What is your travel and break down fee?

Accepted Answer

For events within San Diego County there is no fee. As soloist, for events in Orange County and Temecula I ask $100. For Los Angeles, Palm Desert, and Inland Empire (Riverside) I ask $200. For Santa Barbara I ask $300, and for the Central Coast I ask $500. If we travel as duo, or any group formation, we'll find a travel fee that works for your budget yet covers the costs of food, gas, and lodging

Question 12

What are your sales taxes?

Accepted Answer

I do not charge additional for taxes.

Anthony Garcia - Flamenco Guitarist

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