JOHN DOWNING
ACOUSTIC MUSIC FOR CORPORATE EVENTS, COUNTRY CLUBS, AND CONFERENCES.
BASED IN RALEIGH-DURHAM, WORKING ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST
PINEHURST RESORT - BALD HEAD ISLAND CLUB - WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME - DELL - TITLEIST - CAMPBELL'S - JOHN DEERE
"He was very, very good.
Exactly the right vibe!"
- Governors Club member
I'm John Downing. I've played acoustic sets at country clubs, corporate events, and private parties across North Carolina for the past twenty years.
My goal is simple: serve your event, not put on my own show.
That's why the set changes depending on the room — an easy background set through cocktail hour and dinner, a full sing-along later once the room's ready for it.
My song list runs from the 1950s to today, which covers most rooms and most guest lists.
I've played for clubs including Pinehurst, Bald Head Island Club, and Country Club of the Carolinas, and I work regularly with agencies like East Coast Entertainment on corporate retreats, welcome receptions, and private club events statewide. Whether you're booking direct, sourcing through a DMC, or working from a preferred-vendor list, I'm easy to slot in and easy to work with.
If you're looking for live acoustic music for a country club dinner in North Carolina, or a solo guitarist for a corporate retreat in Raleigh, Durham, or elsewhere in the region, get in touch.
I'm based in Raleigh-Durham and travel regularly for bookings.
"John was amazing! He played at our Kay Yow Cancer Fund charity event at Prestonwood (for tennis and pickle ball) and blew the crowd away. Not only does he have an amazing voice, but his music selection kept the mood upbeat and fun for all! We'll definitely be using him again We'll definitely be using him again."
- Meghan R.
Google review ★★★★★
"John was incredible! Such a talented musician and very easy to work with.
You won't have to worry about a thing with him!"
- Isabel B.,
Google review ★★★★★
"We couldn't have asked for a better musician for our event! John was professional and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. John's music was awesome and was enjoyed by everyone. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for an amazing musician for their special occasion. Super-talented and an all around great guy!"
- Laura Lynn H., Google review ★★★★★
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