Booking Information

 

 

Standard Fee

I usually try to get $700 for a house concert if I can, but I realize not everyone can afford that. The fee is negotiable to some degree based on my schedule and other performances I may have in your area. Read more about house concerts and requirements for them below. See the info on travel expenses also.

 

The rate will vary depending on the circumstance. If the concert is a ticketed event, an example of my fee would be $500 or 50% of ticket sales, whichever is greater. See the below info on travel expenses as well. 
 

The amount varies depending upon what is required. For example, if you just need background music for a dinner reception, that will be toward the low end. If you need music during the wedding service itself, that requires more planning and coordination. The tux rental (or any other clothing purchases necessary for the wedding) is not included in this fee.

Travel Expenses

travel expenses need to be taken into consideration. I will go pretty much anywhere within the U.S. to play a concert so long as my basic expenses (air, car rental and accommodations) are covered. When you contact me, just let me know where you're located and I can give you a general price range of what to expect. If you don't think you can afford that, contact me anyway. I may be able to include you on a tour route at some point in the near future, and if I can do that, you don't need to worry about travel expenses. Feel free to email me at  to discuss the possibilities.

 

Sponsorships: For help paying my fee, considering asking a local business or business person to cover my fee for the event.  In exchange, you can print their business information on a program plus I will be happy to give them a public acknowledgment/word of appreciation at the concert.

House Concerts: House concerts are a wonderful thing! They are incredibly intimate and will provide your guests with an unforgettable memory! If you wish to have me come and play a concert in your home, there are a couple of requirements:

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a) I ask that you provide a piano in good condition, tuned up just prior (within a week) to the concert. The piano doesn't have to be a grand piano, just a piano that plays well, with working keys and pedals. Even a small upright is fine.

b) I would ask that you be willing to help promote the show to your friends, family, and acquaintances, and that you commit to doing your best to bring at least 20-30 people into your home.
 

c) I try and get $500 for a house concert if I can to help cover my expenses, though I know not everyone can afford that. If that's more money than you can afford, contact me anyway, and let's see what we can arrange based on my tour schedule and availability. Financial Tip: Some folks will ask a $10/person donation from attendees to help pay the fee or even just to put that toward supporting my music. That's fine by me. Also, please read the info above about  travel expenses as that could enter into it.

 

d) I ask that you allow me to have a table space to make my CDs available for purchase by concert attendees who would like to buy them. Your guests will not be "pressured" into buying CDs. I'll simply have them on display and if folks want them, they'll be able to purchase them and help support my music and my family

 

Church Concerts and Ministry Events: If you are a church pastor and/or ministry event coordinator, I  am sure you would like a list of references from me plus a more detailed idea of who I am and what I believe. Please take a look at this Fact Sheet, in PDF format, which explains who I am, my mission statement, and includes some testimonials from other pastors who have had me come and share with their congregation. If you have any questions or concerns, just email me at


Other Items of Note...

Availability: If you've checked out my concert calendar lately, you can see how booked I am. I'm booking some shows almost a year out now. If you are in the Atlanta, Georgia area, I may be able to squeeze you in somewhere. Shows elsewhere require a bit more time to plan and fit within my schedule. I like to book out of state shows at least four months in advance, preferably six. So contact me at and we'll see what we can work out.

 

Piano Requirements: All I ask is that you have a piano in good working condition. The pedals must work and all the keys must play. Naturally, I do prefer a 'grand' piano when I'm playing in a concert setting, but it's not necessary. I will play an upright if it's in good working order (especially for house concerts). I also request that you have the piano tuned just prior to the event - this is especially the case for formal concerts and house concerts. For shows at book stores, malls, coffee shops and the like, just having had the piano tuned within the last six months is usually sufficient.


CD Sales: As this is how I make my living and support my family, I do ask that whether I'm playing in your home, your church, school or any other venue that I be allowed to have a table from which I can offer my CDs for sale. I do NOT do any kind of pressure sales in a concert setting... I don't need to. The music speaks for itself. All I ask is that I be allowed to have the CDs available for purchase for those concert attendees who would like to take the music home with them. 

 

Piano Rentals: If you are in Atlanta, I can rent a very nice digital piano (along with speakers) and bring it along for $150. This is in addition to the normal fee. If you live in an area where I'd have to hop on a plane, then I would expect you to provide the piano.
  

Note: At events like weddings, dinner parties, coffee shops, book stores and such, I simply play my music as background music. But at formal concerts, things are a bit different...

• Mission: First, read my mission statement to get an idea of where I'm coming from. Much of my music is inspired by my faith and by my love for The Bible, so when I talk about my music in a concert setting, it's not uncommon for me to share readings from the Bible (such as the Psalms) as part of the program to better relate where the song is coming from. However, I do not consider myself a preacher. I don't preach - I tell stories about my life, and my faith is part of my life and my art so naturally that comes into play.  

• Themes: I can create a concert program to fit any theme you desire. This is particularly useful in a church concert setting. For example, I have a program called The Passion Play which I perform often around the Easter season. This presentation can create similar programs for Christmas, or on topics such as God's mercy, grace, love, the Psalms, communion, or whatever you desire.

• Emotion: I am a very emotive piano player, so expect to see something interesting to watch as well as to listen to. My concerts are not boring. I also strive to be very vulnerable when I'm telling the stories behind the songs. I speak to you, the audience, as I would a close friend. I let the audience see and understand my heart's desires so they can better relate to the music they are hearing. It is this approach to a performance, in part,  which makes it such an unforgettable experience.

• Time: Expect a show to run about two hours with a break. If you have a specific program length in mind, shorter or longer, it can be arranged.

 

 

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