Dave Garrison - Live Music That Fits the Room
Solo guitarist and singer for patios, restaurants, brunches, private events, and elegant evenings.
Reliable      |      Polished      |      Versatile      
Dave brings polished live music to restaurants, patios, neighborhood bars, brunches, private events, and elegant dinner settings. With more than 25 years of experience, Dave reads the room, sets the right tone, and delivers professional, self-contained performances that help guests relax, linger, enjoy the moment, and come back.
Music That Fits Your Room
Instrumentals | Top 40 | Rock | Country | Pop Rock | Motown | R&B | Smooth Jazz | Blues | Contemporary Favorites | Classic Favorites | Chill Ambient
Certified. Experienced. Community-Focused.
  • Professional Certification – Berklee College of Music
  • Certified Clinical Musician – NSBTM
  • Resident Musician – Dallas Arboretum (5 years)
  • House Band – Hard Rock Café (6 years)
  • Professional hospital musician supporting healing-centered environments
  • Trusted by restaurants, venues, and private clients across Dallas
Why Venues Book Dave Again
  • Professional, punctual, and easy to work with
  • 25+ years of live performance experience
  • Reads the room and adjusts the set to match the crowd
  • Smooth background music or upbeat favorites as needed
  • Self-contained setup with professional sound gear
  • Clean, clear sound at venue-friendly volume
  • Available for patios, brunches, dinners, bars, and private events
  • Social media promotion available to support event visibility
No music license (BMI or ASCAP) is required when I perform instrumental ballads and mellow groove sets.
Dave Garrison | 214.418.9131 | [email protected]
davegarrisonmusic.com – Facebook: Dave Garrison Music

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You were perfect!  I will call our owner to have you perform at his other restaurants.

Jose

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Primo's

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Excellent job interacting with the crowd and keeping everyone entertained.  We can't wait to have you back!

Melissa Johnson

Entertainment Coordinator
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Village at Cedar Hill

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Awesome performances for several months now entertaining our patrons with just the right mix of music, entertainment and energy.

"Skinny"

Manager
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Henderson Tap House

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You put on an outstanding performance and were wonderful to work with.  Expect to work with you again soon and have anyone contact me for a reference. 

Linda Fisk

SVP Marketing
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Susan G Komen

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The Cool Side of Easy was the highlight of our Presidents Club meeting, great music, great vibe, great fun!

Peter Brown

President
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Medical Technology Solutions

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 We are very pleased to be able to have you on our Performing Artists schedule and look forward to each terrific performance!

Susan Sayles

Manager - Arts in Medicine
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Baylor Medical Center

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Your performance at our Happy Hour kick off was great, just like we hoped!  Very impressed with your performance!  You guys are crowd pleasers!

Brian

Manager
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Pizzeria Testa

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We really appreciate your performances as your music adds to the ambiance of the gardens.  Love the versatility of the music and the interaction with the crowd. 

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Public Events Manager
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

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Everybody loves you at our Sunday brunch and we are definitely going to have you back for the 5th time!

Kari

Manager
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Nova

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I heard from the team and they were delighted with your talent.  We can't wait to continue to work together!

Rosa

Performance Manager
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AT&T Performing Arts Center

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