Name:                                         Johnny Spitz 

Performs:                                   as a Solo guitar/vocalist

Plays:                                         Electric & Acoustic Guitars & Harmonica

Specialises:                               in Weddings also Clubs, Hotels, Private/Corporate functions, Wineries & Cafe's

Style:                                          from Acoustic to easy listening, Swing, Country, Classic Rock n Roll to Pub Rock

Based:                                        in Moss Vale NSW

Working:.                                    Sydney, Southern Highlands, Hunter Valley, South Coast, Wollongng & ACT 

Experience:                               14 years playing professionally and over 1200 performances

Phone:                                        0401773410

Email:                                          This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it     

  Johnny Spitz accepting his award from Chairman of ABIA - Mr John O'Meara.                          

Following on from being placed as a Finalist in this years ABIA Awards for Best Live Entertainment in NSW, it was announced on Tuesday 8th December at Dockside Fuction Cenre in Darling Harbour, Sydney that Johnny Spitz was the winner for 2009.

As voted by brides throughout Australia and accredited by the Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA), Johnny Spitz received a mark of 96.99% to win this award.

Johnny Spitz Enhtertainment - ABIA Approved Business

In 2010 Johnny Spitz was automatically inducted in to the ABIA Accreditation program qualifying at the Silver Approved Level.

This silver logo is given to Johnny Spitz Entertainment on behalf of ABIA as a sign to new brides/grooms ensuring quality assurance.

Thank you so much for making our wedding day such a success.

Music can either make or break a party and Johnny - you made it!!

You were so approachable from the firsy day we met and you always went out of your way to help deliver us a memorable night.

We had complete confidence in your ability to read an audience and keep the party cranking. i don't think there was a spare spot on the dance floor all night!

The highlight was definately when you played "Long Way To The Top" with my cousin Eddie playing the bagpipes - it was absoulutely spectacular.!!

We were so blessed to find such an energetic, approachable, fun-loving family guy to help us celebrate our special night. Thanks once again Johnny - we were so thrilled with the outcome!

Hugh and Dimity Savage, married at Moss Vale NSW on the 6th February, 2010

You can now click on the 4 links/screens below to have an early preview of 4 videos currently available on YouTube

that are from a DVD recently made and is now available.

Filmed at The Moss Vale Hotel on the 20th Dec, 2008 by Panache Productions, the DVD will have these four tracks, some original songs, photo gallery, references etc.

Note : Sex On Fire & You Shook Me are filmed in B & W. Click on HQ button when viewing.

Pete McGovern from Panache Productions has done a brilliant job.

Contact  via email at -   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  for your thoughts.

As mentioned DVD out now.

How Far We've Come            Jessies Girl                     Sex On Fire         You Shook Me All Night Long

Below icons :- more videos on Youtube. 

A re-worked version of  "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac. This song was requested by bride Lisa Maloney for her Bridal Waltz.

It was filmed at home a few weeks prior to the wedding as a preview/demo and sent to Lisa. See reference below. 

The other two videos, Billy Thorpe's "Most People I Know" and Cold Chisel's "When The War Is Over" are from a solo gig at Huskisson Hotel - filmed by my agent Narrell Brown.

Songbird                     Most People I Know      When The War is Over                    

Later, at the same gig in Hiskisson, I was joined on stage by local singer/songwriter Chalkie White and we performed a few unrehearsed tunes.

        Blue Jeans                               Sister Golden Hair                This Dance  by Chalkie White

NEW REFERENCES      

   Johnny Spitz is an all round entertainer, I first encountered Johnny over 5 years ago whilst working in a club where he had a Sat night Gig,having been involved in the promotion and booking of entertainers for over 15 years I know how hard it can be to keep an audience entertained , but Johnny Spitz does that and does it well. A little over 18mths ago I took up the position of Manager at the Astor Hotel in Goulburn at the time the venue was doing live entertainment once a week which was on a Friday night and karaoke on a Saturday night. I quickly changed that to live entertainment 3 times a week Fri, Sat & Sun. The Friday and Saturday entertainment is a soloist or Duo/trio which has proven very successful, Sundays however is a thing we call Sunday Sessions of which we have artists sitting back with more of an acoustic sound.I have a saying for entertainers on Sundays that if you can get the crowd tapping their feet on a Sunday you are doing a great job as the majority of punters are really just looking for a place to relax and listen to some non over powering musicians.
Johnny not only had them tapping their feet he had them up dancing and singing.
Johnnys Sunday gig with us was a huge success  which is testament to Johnnys ability of adapting as an entertainer from his ussual routine into an acoustic show.
So if you are looking for someone to entertain at your venue be it electric guitars and amps or acoustic I wholeheartedly reccomend Johnny Spitz. 
 
             Michael Upfield
                  Manager
           Astor Hotel/Motel
93 Auburn st Goulburn NSW 2580
       (02) 48211155
   www.astorhotelmotel.com.au   

Private Parties, 21st's, 40th's, 50th's, 60'th's - will cater for all ages.

"Johnny rocked our 40th birthday party on 10/10/09. Wow. This man can sing (anything!), but his greatest talent is in reading the mood and responding. Johnny nailed it with his song choices the entire evening, with every guest dancing and wanting more. His sound and energy turned a great party into an awesome one. Book him, you will not be disappointed!"

Katrina & Sam Sparke - 40th birthday party at Avoca Hall, Avoca. NSW on the 10th October, 2009

Weddings

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 "Dear Johnny,
You are Fantastic. Everyone had a great time at our wedding and we had so many comments on how good the music was. I love the fact that you are so versatile, the oldies loved the variety as much as the country bumpkins. We definitely broke in the new dance floor at the winery with everyone getting up for a dance (even those that insist they don't dance). Thank you for all your effort and a fantastic night. Love ya work! "
 
Candice and Scott Himsley, Married at Southern Highlands Wines, 26 Sept 2009.

"Johnny played at our wedding on the 28th of February 2009.
We asked if he would be able to sing in our Church ceremony as we thought it might be nice for our guests to sit, relax and listen to some great live music, Johnny did such an unbelievable job, there were lots of tears and even singing along happening, which just made the service so much more special.
I told johnny maybe two weeks before the wedding about a song that we would loved to of had for a bridal waltz, within a couple of days I received a message from him saying that he had learned it and was ready to go, our bridal waltz was such a special moment thanks to Johnny.
Johnny also entertained our guests throughout the night playing a great mixture of music, and was most accommodating to anyone who asked him to play a song. We are still hearing comments from our guests that they had such a great time dancing all night.
Our day/night would not have run as smoothly or been so wonderful without Johnny.
I thoroughly recommend anyone who is wanting great live music for their wedding from a true professional to give Johnny a call".
Lisa and John Maloney. Married at Ravensthorpe, Albion Park NSW on the 28th February, 2009.

"To Dear John. We would just like you to know that we had such a lovely wedding, full of fun, certainly because of your great music. Thank you so much for making the night such a happy one and for continuosly providing song after song that every person, no matter what age could identify with and thoroughly enjoy. Many thankyous once again for your lovely personality, your tireless efforts and your terrific talent."

Anne & Brian Casperson - parents of the Bride Rosalind Casperson.

Married at Southern Highland Wines, Sutton Forest NSW on the 18th April, 2009

 Johnny Spitz - Solo Entertainer

Johnny is a true entertainer in every sense of the word. It is his love for playing music be it in a Hotel, Club, Private Function or a Wedding where he not only tagets his own demographic of 25-40's but to all ages. His repertoire is quite extensive for any occasion. He can perform beautiful ballds to classic dance favourites right through to Top 40. His vocal range from Swing, Jazz, Soul to Rock including Italian Opera is what makes Johnny such a well-rounded singer and entertainer, perfect for any Wedding or Corporate Function.

Now as a solo guitarist/vocalist coupled with years of playing in bands and duos, I have seen Johnny's ability and charisma to work an audience purely from his enthusiastic on-stage presence to produce an extremely talented and well-rounded performer. He is consistently the most popular entertainer on the Southern Highlands for weddings and in 2009 was voted through ABIA as the Best Wedding Entertainer in the whole of NSW.

Showmanship is Johnny's forte and his natural exuberance combined with his passion for being on stage would make your wedding or function perfect for Johnny  to create a celebratory atmosphere as well as in any hotel, club or restaurant. 

Music will often set the tone of a reception. A live musician adds a certain feel to a room, unlike other musical options.

Johnny Spitz is such a versatile entertainer that he can offer just about any style of music to enhance your reception. Pre-dinner cocktail music and easy listening favourites will relax your guests and when it comes time to pick up the tempo, Johnny Spitz's repertoire will pack the dance floor with popular hits from many eras.

Johnny has performed at countless weddings throughout NSW, Gold Coast, Noosa and Hamilton Island in the last 12 years and his ability to read the ambience of the evening, adjust tempo and feel accordingly is a skill only experienced musicians have and he is one of them.

Johnny can tailor his musical services to meet your specific needs in relation to your musical taste and requirements and the timing of his brackets with your formalities, such as speeches etc. Meeting and/or speaking with couples to plan the musical needs of a reception is also part of his service. He is also available to be the Master of Ceremony (MC).

Johnny Spitz is continuously booked week-in, week-out in the live music scenes of Wollongong, South Coast, Southern Highlands and Goulburn areas, so it's easy to catch one of his gigs to see if he would be ideal for your wedding. Click on the calendar link (shown left) to see all future bookings.

Narrell Brown - Agent

For bookings call  Naz on 0244 433 422 or email    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it