George H. (George Hartwig) - a solo acoustic entertainer for
all events and venues -private to club and everything in
between!
Performing music from the
60‘s to modern Top 40 hits of today, George offers a
songlist from a wide range of genres. From classic to
modern rock, pop, country, jazz, instrumental, and even
heavy rock and hip hop, his songlist is as diverse as his
musical influences.
George is a seasoned,
full-time musician/entertainer with more than two decades of
experience as a frontman/singer-player in bands of many
formats. He is also a reputable guitar, bass and voice
instructor who teaches all ages and skill levels. Combine
these elements with an upbringing in a musical family and
the result is a entertainer whose experience and balanced
perspective enables him to understand, adapt and perform to
the needs and subtleties of different crowds of all sizes,
venues and situations.
George also possesses a
healthy sense of humor, which, along with the musical
elements, he uses to personally engage and entertain crowds
of all ages. He clearly understands the difference between
the required intimacy of an acoustic performance versus that
of a full band and always prioritizes the entertainment and
enjoyment of a venues’ regular customers and clients. Prior
to the show, (where applicable) George distributes copies of
his songlist, making it available to all in the audience.
He stays open to and even calls for requests throughout his
entire performance!
Sonically, George creates a
big, unique sound as a soloist that at times has been
mistaken for two or three piece group! This is done through
his use of multi-instrumental knowledge, meticulous
musicianship, creative use of looping and effects and
careful attention to detail - all of it done live, without
the use of backing tracks. He is also one of the only solo
artists to utilize a 7 string acoustic guitar. It allows
George to extend the low range of his sound into what is
usually only a bassist’s territory, and to create
arrangements that couldn’t be done with a traditional 6
string. For the audience, all this contributes a fuller and
more interesting listening experience.
From Put In Bay to the Hard
Rock Cafe, from wedding days to birthdays, from hosting
musicians’ jam nights to outdoor festivals - whether you
want just the right live acoustic atmosphere for your
wedding cocktail or dinner hour, a rich acoustic soundtrack
to backup your venue’s happy hour, or a full-on “Furious
George” acoustic concert extravaganza - George H can help to
make your event a memorable one!
*If you have a song(s) not
listed that you would like to hear George perform at your
event, just let us know. This includes songs from
non-traditionally acoustic genres (i.e. female pop,
hip-hop/rap, heavy rock). George has a knack for creatively
adapting “unconventionally acoustic” songs to the acoustic
format. In other words, almost no request is off limits!*
