My Services

My involvement with a couple 's wedding starts a long time before the actual wedding date.

Once the couple has chosen a date and location, I meet with them to discuss and demonstrate my material.

I especially like working with music that has a deep, personal relevance for the wedding couple. I can usually create beautiful guitar arrangements of the material chosen by the bride and groom.

My website:
www.welshmanmusic.com
has some samples of material I have arranged in the past.

In addition to the actual Wedding music, I can also offer pre-Wedding Dinner music.

Biography

I have been professionally involved in Music for 30+ years

Guitarist on 22 recordings

Toured Europe, Britain, Australia and USA

Guitarist on 3 Television Series

Founder of Calgary Folk Club

Artistic Director of Calgary Folk Festival

Music Specialist with Calgary Board of Education

Taught Music at U of C.

The Music

The music I perform varies from arrangements of beautiful old Celtic melodies to contemporary Love songs as well as traditional Wedding music.

I use acoustic guitars as my main instruments and this is always "live". Sometimes I play to an accompaniment that I have previously recorded.

This means that the music you hear may be that of a solo guitar or a small ensemble. Being a multi-instrumentalist allows me to create unique arrangements
Of the music chosen for your wedding

Musical Programs

There are normally 3 parts to my program:

1. Pre-Service Music
2. Ceremonial Music
3. Postlude Music

The Pre-Service music welcomes guests to the wedding location. At this point the music is melodic and soothing.

The Ceremonial music is normally the music the Bride and Groom and I have planned together. This includes the Processional and Recessional music as well as music played during the signing of the Wedding papers.

The Postlude music serves to celebrate the wedding and is very lively and joyful.

Some Testimonials On Weddings I've Played

You made our Wedding Ceremony and reception very special. Your music created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. Many of our guests told us the music was awesome and that they enjoyed it a lot! (Jasper & Shannon Wever)

Your music is incredible. You spent so much time with us picking out the perfect ceremony music that would reflect our personalities and make our wedding day extra special. You are truly a master of your craft. I would recommend your services to anyone needing a musician for any occasion. (Jesse & Sarah Lynch)

We both just wanted to thank-you for adding so much to what turned out to be a perfect day. The selections you provided for our guests help set the ideal scene for our outdoor fall wedding. We especially wanted to thank you for taking our special song (that started out as only a tune from a CD), and turning into the consummate arrival music for my beautiful bride as she came down the aisle. (Len & Lisa Vanderwal)

Your professionalism and personal attention to detail helped complete the look and feel we wanted portray for our friends, family and guests. But mostly, it was your impeccable musicianship that was enjoyed by all… especially the bride & groom. (Rob & Jennifer King)

"You were very professional in all manners concerned with the musical aspect of our wedding and were a good resource in helping us pick the music and mood that we were looking for on our day." (Mike & Nicole Clendenon)

We were very pleased with your performance at our wedding reception. Many of our guests commented on what a nice touch it was to have you playing during the cocktail hour. . We also appreciated that you set yourself up in a position where your music could be enjoyed, but our guests could still talk freely to each other. A very talented, professional musician, whom I would highly recommend to others! (Andrew & Ashley Donohoe)

Jeff and I were so pleased with the music you provided for our wedding. You were willing to play the songs we wanted and, when we weren't sure what we wanted, you suggested songs which were perfect. On the wedding day, we couldn't have been happier and your music helped set the tone for our special day. We wanted elegance and your guitar music helped us achieve that. We received many compliments on our choice of music. You helped make our day extra special and we are very grateful. (Jeff & Alison Wigelsworth)

We just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you for playing at our wedding. Your music added a wonderful touch to our ceremony and we are so happy that we choose you. Your professionalism and talent are a fantastic combination. We would love to be able to recommend you to anyone. (Kevin & Stephanie Kulczycki)

How to Contact Me

Mansel Davies - Guitarist
Phone: 780 484 0201
E-mail: tmdavies@telus.net

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