Dinner
Warm, familiar melodies that sit under the conversation and never compete with it.
- Wicked Game, Chris Isaak
- Don't Dream It's Over, Crowded House
- Every Breath You Take, The Police
- Free Fallin', Tom Petty
- Mad World, Tears for Fears
Coto Music · Live guitar · Coto de Caza and South Orange County
Set menu
Mostly instrumental lead guitar playing melodies people know. Every night is tailored to the room. Requests welcome. Thursday to Saturday nights, own pro sound.
Cocktail hour
Easy, a little stylish, and just recognizable enough that people smile mid-sentence.
- Rhiannon, Fleetwood Mac
- Under the Bridge, Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Message in a Bottle, The Police
- La Vie en Rose, Édith Piaf
- Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
Wedding ceremony and first dance
The walk down the aisle and the first dance, played with care.
- Canon in D, Pachelbel
- Clair de Lune, Debussy
- Can't Help Falling in Love, Elvis Presley
- Unchained Melody, The Righteous Brothers
- Perfect, Ed Sheeran
Party lift and dance
When the plates are cleared and the room wants more, the set turns up.
- Take On Me, a-ha
- Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac
- Hey Ya, OutKast
- Beat It, Michael Jackson
- Blinding Lights, The Weeknd
Trance and house with guitar lead
Club classics with the guitar carrying the hook, for a late-night lift.
- Children, Robert Miles
- Lady (Hear Me Tonight), Modjo
- Music Sounds Better with You, Stardust
- Better Off Alone, Alice Deejay
- L'Amour Toujours, Gigi D'Agostino
Persian party
Persian party favorites with the lead guitar over a beat, built to get the whole family dancing.
Surf tunes and other instrumentals people know
Twangy, bright and fun. Born for a South OC backyard.
- Walk, Don't Run, The Ventures
- Pipeline, The Chantays
- Sleep Walk, Santo & Johnny
- Misirlou, Dick Dale
- Hawaii Five-O, The Ventures
Holiday
Warm seasonal favorites for December parties and New Year's Eve.
- Christmas Time Is Here, Vince Guaraldi
- The Christmas Song
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Feliz Navidad, José Feliciano
- Auld Lang Syne
Family and kids
Fun, recognizable and good for every age at the party.
- Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me
- Linus and Lucy, Vince Guaraldi
- Take On Me, a-ha
- Thriller, Michael Jackson
- I Want to Hold Your Hand, The Beatles
Iconic game and movie themes
The themes everyone knows by the first three notes.
- Star Wars Main Title, John Williams
- Super Mario Bros. Theme, Koji Kondo
- The Legend of Zelda Theme, Koji Kondo
- Hedwig's Theme, John Williams
- Concerning Hobbits, Howard Shore