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“Nothing could be more beautiful than the sound of a guitar— except maybe two guitars.”

— Frederick Chopin

Jon Pickard Recital

Recitals / Festivals

I have over 20 year's experience of performing on the concert stage, whether it is for a solo recital, or as a small part of a larger festival. I have played solo to audiences as large as 2000 but also enjoy smaller, more intimate events. I can offer a choice of varied programmes of concert material for the discerning listener, anything up to 2 x 50 min sets. Please contact me to discuss your requirements.

“Jon… you really added a special extra dimension to our festival, as I knew you would, thank you so much.”

— Paul Ellis, organiser or the West Buckland Music Festival 2011


Jon Pickard

Corporate Hospitality

Do you need live music for your corporate event?  Then you need a musician who you can trust to perform with professionalism. I have played for corporate clients at business dinners, exhibitions and trades-fairs, played music for Christmas and New Year's parties etc. for many years and the music I play can create a very sophisticated atmosphere, or can be lively and upbeat according to requirements. More portable than a piano or harp and more affordable than a String Quartet I am frequently re-booked by my Corporate Clients.

“Jon Pickard is a very accomplished player and plays really lovely Spanish music. He was a great hit at our Taste of Spain Evening and we will definitely book him again in the future. Highly recommended! ”

— Morag Scott-Farrar, Marketing Executive, The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath

Jon Pickard at a restaurant

Restaurants

I first started playing in Restaurants on Piano at the age of 16 (many years ago!) so this is an art that I know well. I am able to create a either a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, or a lively party mood soothing or inspiring customers and staff alike! Whether your venue is formal or casual I can blend in seamlessly, as I require very little space and can really lift the occasion. Perfect for special days like Birthdays, Christmas parties, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Anniversaries, Special rates for repeat bookings, please ask for details.

“With over 20 years of public playing experience, this guitarist blends the best of traditional and contemporary Spanish music. The result is an excellent combination of lively, up-beat rhythms complimented by easy listening, more reflective tunes. A great presentation and a perfectly balanced repertoire that will thrill and inspire your guests”

— A.Gonoude, Director of a national Guitar Agency

Spanish Events

Spanish Themed Events

I have also played for countless Spanish audiences, whether at Spanish Family Weddings, Tapas Bars, Spanish Restaurants, Travel Companies, Wine Tastings etc and I am always very well received by them. I do not claim to be a ‘true’ Flamenco player (as I am neither Spanish nor Gypsy!), but my Spanish audiences are always charmed by the authenticity and soulfulness of my sound.

“It was so long since I heard the music of my Country I just could not help clapping my hands and dancing. You should go to Spain to work over there!”

— Maria, Casa Piedra Restaurant, Cheltenham

Recent Clients

Recent Corporate clients have included

  • Ortega Spanish Restaurant,
  • Centre Parcs (Longleat),
  • Lyreco Uk Ltd,
  • The Roman Baths Complex,
  • Thorntons Cruise World,
  • The Iford Arts Society,
  • The Bath & County Club,
  • Bath Spa University College (home of the International Guitar Festival),
  • HSBC Bank,
  • Sudexio,
  • Prestige Catering Co.,
  • La Flamenca Spanish Restaurant (Bath),
  • Casa Piedra Spanish Restaurant (Cheltenham),
  • Neo Casa Spanish Delicatessan (Swindon) and the
  • Royal National Literary Institute (Bath).

I also work regularly for many national Entertainment Agencies, as well as independently.

Recent Venues

Recent venues in Bath have included;


…and elsewhere;

as well as numerous hotels, churches (for concerts and during wedding ceremonies), restaurants and private residences across the U.K.