Professional classical guitarist for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special occasions throughout North Carolina.
David Michael Cray (Crayfish) is a professional classical guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, and award-winning poet based in High Point, North Carolina.
His performances combine classical guitar, fingerstyle improvisation, original compositions, and personalized musical experiences designed to create a memorable atmosphere for every event.
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Elegant live music for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and romantic celebrations. Often paired with Custom Music Experiences!
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Elegant live music for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and romantic celebrations. Personalized with your choice from my set lists or requests.
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Experience the timeless beauty of live classical guitar performed with elegance and artistry. Perfect for weddings, private events, corporate gatherings, concerts, and luxury venues throughout North Carolina.
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Create a personalized live music experience with custom classical guitar packages designed for weddings, corporate events, private parties, wellness programs, fine dining, and luxury celebrations. Every performance is tailored to your vision, venue, and special occasion.
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Professional classical guitar performances for senior centers, retirement communities, and wellness programs, with optional promotional video packages that beautifully showcase your community and special events.
Learn MoreExperience the emotion and elegance of live guitar performances, beautifully curated for your special day.
Create unforgettable memories with personalized music experiences tailored to your event.
Experience the emotion and precision of live classical guitar.
With over 36 years of professional experience, I bring a level of musical sophistication that elevates your event.
36+ years of professional performing and teaching as well as having studied with many of the top teachers and performers in the world, including 5 Grammy Award-Winners, the two teachers with the most competition winning students, and many other competition winners.
From classical masterpieces to contemporary favorites, also beautiful hymns and high-quality finger-style improvisation.
Top-tier amplification and instruments. I've practiced thousands of hours so you don't have to and you can still have custom music for your loved one and create a precious memory that lasts forever!
Music thoughtfully selected for your specific vision.
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Capturing the elegance of live performances.
A diverse catalog suited for any atmosphere.
What people are saying about the music.
"I have heard David Play many times, and have eagerly anticipated each session. His skills are amazing, as is his ability to respond to an audience. Not only does he play classical music, but dabbles in jazz and rock/pop as well and nails each genre."
"Quality entertainment for our venue!" "David has performed for us on multiple occasions. His performances were well-received in both a concert and ambient (dinner or lunch music) setting. In our retirement community, several residents are knowledgeable musicians themselves and have discriminating tastes. Their feedback is consistently favorable for David's musicianship. From a booking perspective, he is flexible with scheduling, responsive to our request and provides reasonably priced first-rate entertainment."
David has always been a group favorite at our venue. He has been coming here for right around a year and our residents love him. He plays classical dinner music for an hour, it's so classy and relaxing! Can't wait for our June show!
We have had David at our Retirement Community a few times now. He is always on time, very nice to work with and music is fantastic! We will for sure have him back in the future!
So beautiful and so talented.
Thank you so much for performing in Assisted Living today. We really enjoyed the program you planned for us. Eddie signed up to recieve emails and free music from you.
It is fire! keep it up!
David. I took a quick look at what you're up to and I want to congratulate you on some really good work! Your guitar chops are solid and I found you improvisations to be lovely- quite graceful. Your story is sweet and very sincere.
Everything you need to know about my live performances and booking process.
I recommend booking at least 6-12 months in advance for weddings and major events to secure your date.
Yes, I bring a state-of-the-art sound system suitable for up to 100 guests. For larger audiences I charge an additional fee for over 100 people and then another for over 150 for additional P.A. Speaker rental and setup. More than that are possible as well.
Absolutely! I am happy to play any song out of my set list possibilities page which has over 270 pieces of music on it. Provided there is enough time to learn a new piece and I can find the sheet music for it, then I can also do up to one request per event for an extra fee of $150 as a non-refundable deposit in addition to the regular deposit.
A playlist can play music.
A live guitarist creates atmosphere, emotion, and elegance.
The moment your guests arrive, they immediately know they're attending something special. Live music adds warmth, sophistication, and a personal touch that recorded music simply cannot match.
For most weddings, couples spend thousands on items that last one day.
Live music is one of the few wedding investments that directly shapes the emotional experience of the ceremony itself. When people remember your wedding, they remember how it felt. Music is one of the biggest reasons it feels magical.
Live guitar music can be provided for guest arrivals, the processional, ceremony music, signing moments, recessional, cocktail hour, dinner, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and other wedding celebrations
Most guests don't even know there is a reason to think, "I hope there's classical guitar."
Many don't even know that they would love the atmosphere it provides. What they notice is that the wedding feels elegant, romantic, and professionally planned.
Classical and instrumental guitar music enhances the atmosphere without overwhelming conversation, making it ideal for weddings. Many people who claimed to not have been classical music fans have exclaimed how they were surprised at how much they enjoyed my classical guitar playing. Many say they didn't even know that a guitar could be played that way! It is fun to surprise people with something new!
You have access to a repertoire of more than 270 pieces, giving you plenty of options to match your style and vision for the day.
Yes. New repertoire requests are available for $150 per piece, provided adequate preparation time is available and the music is suitable for performance.
Outdoor weddings are very common. Live guitar music can provide beautiful ambiance for garden weddings, outdoor ceremonies, private estates, and other outdoor venues.
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life.
I am a professional performer with over 1,300 live performances and am a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, following their ethical standards for wedding professionals.
Many couples choose either the Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Package or the Signature Wedding Experience because they provide seamless live music throughout multiple phases of the wedding celebration.
Cocktail hour is when guests mingle, relax, and begin celebrating.
Live guitar creates a sophisticated atmosphere and keeps the celebration flowing naturally between the ceremony and reception.
Absolutely.
Many couples choose to honor their spouse, parents, grandparents, family members, or special guests with a personalized music dedication. These frequently become some of the most emotional moments of the entire wedding day.
Before performing a selected piece, I briefly recognize and honor the person being celebrated. This creates a meaningful and memorable moment that guests often talk about long after the wedding. Personalized dedications start at $50.
Many couples use both.
The guitarist provides elegance and romance during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, while the DJ handles dancing and later reception activities. Together they create a complete wedding entertainment experience.
Additional sound support is available for larger weddings to ensure everyone can comfortably enjoy the music. Sound options are available for guest counts above 100.
I perform throughout North Carolina and beyond. Travel is calculated based on $1/mile round-trip mileage from High Point, North Carolina, so you'll know exactly what to expect in advance. If plane travel is necessary their may be an extra fee in order to cover hotel stay and rental of P.A. in the nearby area of the venue.
Not at all.
One of the greatest advantages of live classical guitar is that it enhances the atmosphere without dominating conversations. Guests can comfortably talk, connect, and enjoy the celebration while still experiencing beautiful live music.
Live classical guitar is one of the simplest ways to elevate the feel of a wedding instantly.
The sound of live instrumental music creates a sense of elegance and sophistication that enhances the entire guest experience.
Try adding a custom music experience package to the wedding package to make it truly amazing!
The best wedding dates are often reserved months in advance. Booking early guarantees availability and provides plenty of time for scheduling consultations, selecting music, and arranging special requests.
Ask yourself this:
When your guests arrive, would you rather have silence, recorded music, or the beauty of a live musician welcoming them into one of the most important moments of your life?
Most couples immediately know the answer.
Because they want their wedding to feel special.
The dress, flowers, venue, and decorations create the look of the wedding.
The music creates the feeling of the wedding.
And years later, it's the feeling people remember most.
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Your wedding only happens once.
The ceremony lasts minutes, but the memories last forever.
Live guitar music transforms ordinary moments into unforgettable ones. It creates elegance during the ceremony, warmth during cocktail hour, and beautiful memories throughout the day.
With over 270 available pieces, personalized dedication options, wedding-specific packages, and more than 1,300 live performances of experience, you're not simply hiring a musician.
You're investing in the atmosphere, emotion, and memories that will define your wedding day.
Compared to most of the expenses of a wedding, these packages are very affordable.
The question isn't whether it is worth spending a little extra to have live music for your wedding. The question is whether you want one of the most important days of your life to feel truly unforgettable and to be able to have amazing reminiscing about the day for the rest of your life!
If you are planning a wedding and want elegant live music that creates unforgettable memories, David Michael Cray provides professional wedding guitar performances tailored to your special day.
