Song List | Acoustic Guitar & Vocal Music for NJ & NY Events

This is a sample list of acoustic songs I regularly perform at NJ & NY parties & events. With over 30 years of live experience, I tailor every set to the crowd, venue, and atmosphere — whether it’s a laid-back dinner, a packed bar, or a private event.

If you’re looking for something specific, I’m always happy to take requests.

Classics & Crowd Favorites

A mix of well-known songs that audiences instantly recognize and connect with. These crowd favorites work across a wide range of events and help create an engaging, familiar atmosphere.

  • Wonderwall – Oasis
  • Jack & Diane – John Mellencamp
  • Thunder Road – Bruce Springsteen
  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard – Paul Simon
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
  • Hey Jealousy – Gin Blossoms
  • Crash Into Me – Dave Matthews
  • Night Moves – Bob Seger
  • The Weight – The Band
  • Mr Jones – Counting Crowes
  • Piano Man – Billy Joel
  • Closer to Fine – Indigo Girls
  • Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
  • Melissa – Allman Brothers Band

Dinner & Cocktail Vibe

A more relaxed selection of acoustic songs, perfect for cocktail hours, dinners, and lower-volume settings. These songs create a warm, inviting, and sometimes romantic atmosphere while still giving guests something familiar to enjoy.

  • Wildflowers – Tom Petty
  • Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
  • Blackbird – The Beatles
  • Moondance – Van Morrison
  • I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley
  • You & Tequila – Kenny Chesney
  • Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
  • Collide – Howie Day
  • Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
  • Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – Rod Stewart
  • Fire & Rain – James Taylor
  • Millionaire – Chris Stapleton
  • You & Me – Lifehouse
  • Wild Horses – Rolling Stones
  • The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

90, 2000s, & Today

A mix of modern and recent hits that keep things current and relatable. These songs are great for connecting with a wide range of guests and adding a fresh feel to your set.

  • Everlong – Foo Fighters
  • Rain King – Counting Crows
  • The World I Know – Collective Soul
  • Good Riddance – Green Day
  • Drive – Incubus
  • Unwell – Matchbox Twenty
  • Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
  • Hey Jealousy – Gin Blossoms
  • Crash Into Me – Dave Matthews
  • I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
  • Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish
  • Slide – Goo Goo Dolls
  • In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel 
  • One Headlight – The Wallflowers
  • Shimmer – Fuel

CountRy & Americana

A blend of classic and modern country with touches of Americana. These songs work well in both laid-back settings and more upbeat moments, depending on the crowd.

  • Starting Over – Chris Stapleton
  • Chicken Fried – Zak Brown
  • Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
  • Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
  • I Walk the Line – Johnny Cash
  • Feathered Indians – Tyler Childers
  • Broken Halos – Chris Stapleton
  • On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
  • The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
  • Fast Car – Luke Combs
  • Til You Can’t – Cody Johnson
  • Chasin’ You – Morgan Wallen
  • Last Night – Morgan Wallen
  • Luckenbach, Texas – Waylon Jennings
  • Oklahoma Smokeshow – Zach Bryan