FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES: I am always honored to be a part of these occasions. I can provide peaceful instrumental guitar background for arrival of guests or calling hours. I also often sing traditional spirituals ( like Amazing Grace) or perform a favorite song of the deceased as part of the service. Contact me, and we'll work to add a special touch to the remembrance.
Dwight Phetteplace: Non-wedding Gigs
PARTIES, RESTAURANTS, CORPORATE FUNCTIONS, ETC.
In a restaurant, corporate, or party setting, I perform traditional folk/blues/roots acoustic music accompanied by fingerstyle guitar.(Dylan, Paul Simon,Jimmy Buffett,James Taylor,Jonny Cash, even a little Elvis and Beatles ). I also cover a number of traditional blues in the style of Mississippi John Hurt or Robert Johnson and roots music ( think Doc Watson or Merle Travis). The song list is a good representation of the material I cover. Finally, depending on the venue, I mix in some of my roughly 50 originals, ranging from story songs to humorous songs,many with a New England flavor. Thirty years as a high school teacher have made me comfortable and adaptable on stage.
I provide my own sound up to 600 watts and can adapt to most situations.
Below is a Typical set list for a 3 hr restaurant or party performance:
(I would usually mix in a few originals and fingerstyle instrumentals, and I would try to read the crowd and adjust accordingly)
ME AND JULIO -P Simon
I WILL- P. McCartney
HELP FROM MY FRIENDS- Lennon and MCCartney
FULSOM PRISON BLUES- J Cash
DOCK OF THE BAY - O. Redding
YOUR SONG- E. John
OPERATOR- J. Croce
BABY JAMES- J. Taylor
GLORY OF LOVE
BLUE SUEDE SHOES- R. Perkins
GARDEN PARTY R. Nelson
HOW SWEET IT IS- J. Taylor
ME AND BOBBY MCGEE- K. Krisofferson
GOOD RIDDANCE (TIME OF YOUR LIFE) - Greenday
LEADER OF THE BAND -D. Fogelberg
ROMEO AND JULIET - Dire Straits
LEAVIN ON A JET PLANE- J. Denver
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND -J. Taylor
CIRCLE GAME - J. Mitchell
BIG YELLOW TAXI - J. Mitchell
HEAVENS DOOR -B. Dylan
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS S. Goodman
TIME IN A BOTTLE - J. Croce
COUNTRY ROADS J. Denver
PIANO MAN - B. Joel
WONDERFUL TONIGHT - E. Clapton
THUNDER ROAD - B. Springsteen
LET IT BE - Lennon and McCartney
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN -Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
MARGARITAVILLE -J. Buffett
ANNIES SONG - J. Denver
DANNYS SONG - K. Loggins
PLEASE COME TO BOSTON -D. Messina
ROCKY RACOON -Lennon and McCartney
LONG MAY YOU RUN N. Young
DON’T THINK TWICE-B. Dylan
DUST IN THE WIND -KansasI
COME MONDAY -J. Buffett
THE BOXER -P. Simon
EDMUND FITZGERALD G. Lightfoot
WHEN IM 64 Lennon and McCartney
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON -N. P. Stookey
CECELIA - P. Simon
PEACEFUL EASY FEELING -Eagles
SING OUT -C. Steven
LYIN EYES -Eagles
GARDEN SONG (INCH BY INCH) -D. Mallet
KANSAS CITYBLUES trad
CLOSER TO FINE -Indigo Girls
THAT ALLRIGHT MAMA E Presley
BOOK OF LOVE- Magnetic Field/Peter Gabriel
KEY TO THE HIGHWAY trad
SULTANS OF SWING - Dire Straits
FRANKIE AND ALBERT Trad
CROSSROADS BLUES R. Johnson
HIGH HEELED SNEAKERS -T. Tucker
MAKE ME A PALLET trad
SPORTIN LIFE BLUES trad
LONESOME ROAD BLUES trad
CRAZY W. Nelson
ANGEL FROM MONTGOMERY J. Prine
PANCHO AND LEFTY- T. Van Zandt
GAMBLER- K. Rodgers
CHEATIN HEART -H. Williams
MAMAS DON”T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS- W. Nelson
ALL I WANT IS YOU -From JUNO
AMERICAN PIE -D. MacClean
HIGHWAY PATROLMAN B.Springsteen
SLOOP JOHN B trad
WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING- A. Krause
VINCENT (Starry,tarry Night) D. MacClean
FALL TO NEW ENGLAND -C. Wheeler
FIRST DAY -Bright Eyes
FOREVER YOUNG -B. Dylan
MARRY ME - Train
IF NOT FOR YOU -B. Dylan
CATCH THE WIND - Donovan
WAGON WHEEL Old Crow Medicine Show
CATS IN THE CRADLE -H. Chapin
CHANGES IN LATITUDE J. Buffett
ONE LOVE B. Marley
HEART OF GOLD N Young
CAN T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT- Rolling Stones
Contact me for more info or a price quote:
dphette@metrocast.net 603-942-5754
Prices for non-wedding gigs are highly negotiable depending on size, type, and location of the venue, day of the week, etc.
For a recurring restaurant or bar gig, I am usually willing to come in and play a couple sets for free, so you can see whether I'm a good fit.