Graham Innes

Solo Acoustic Musician

Graham Innes

Familiar acoustic favourites for weddings, parties, patios, and social events across Alberta.

Graham Innes performing live

About

Songs people love, played with heart.

Graham Innes is a solo acoustic musician available for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and social gatherings across Alberta. His sets draw from decades of recognizable music, delivered in an unplugged style that fits the occasion and the room.

From background music at a reception to a singalong at a birthday party, Graham brings a fun live music experience that works for a wide range of events. He also volunteers regularly within the local community, performing at senior centres, farmers markets, and community gatherings throughout the region.

Music

Watch Graham perform live.

Start with a few recent performance clips, then browse example set ideas below to imagine the music at your event.

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Wonderwall

Originally by Oasis

Live acoustic cover

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Brown Eyed Girl

Originally by Van Morrison

Crowd-favourite acoustic cover

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American Pie

Originally by Don McLean

Classic singalong performance

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Example Sets

Picture the set.

Every room is a little different. These are starting points, and Graham can shape the songs, length, and energy around your event.

45 min

Classic Singalong

Perfect for house parties, birthdays, backyard gatherings, and casual celebrations.

Example songs may include

  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
  • Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Wonderwall – Oasis
  • Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band

Atmosphere: Recognizable favourites, singalongs, relaxed acoustic energy, casual crowd interaction.

View full example setlist
  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
  • Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Wonderwall – Oasis
  • Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
  • Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver
  • Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
  • Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
  • Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
  • Closing Time – Semisonic
60 min

Wedding Cocktail Hour

Warm acoustic music while guests mingle before dinner or between ceremony and reception.

Example songs may include

  • Yellow – Coldplay
  • Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones
  • She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
  • Green Eyes – Coldplay
  • Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Atmosphere: Relaxed, emotional, polished, warm background atmosphere with familiar acoustic favourites.

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  • Yellow – Coldplay
  • Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones
  • She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
  • Green Eyes – Coldplay
  • Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Maybe Tomorrow – Stereophonics
  • Imagine – John Lennon
  • Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
  • Otherside – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Fix You – Coldplay
  • Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon
  • Closing Time – Semisonic
90 min

Laid-Back Reception Set

A relaxed mix of familiar songs for dinners, open houses, and social gatherings.

Example songs may include

  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
  • Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band

Atmosphere: Easygoing, familiar, conversational, summer backyard acoustic vibe.

View full example setlist

Set 1

  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
  • Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
  • The Way – Fastball
  • Yellow – Coldplay
  • Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver

Set 2

  • Old Man – Neil Young
  • Wonderwall – Oasis
  • Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
  • Canadian Summer – Dean Brody
  • Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
  • Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
  • Closing Time – Semisonic
2 hours

Upbeat Acoustic Set

A longer set with a mix of singalongs, classics, and easygoing favourites for rooms that want more energy.

Example songs may include

  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
  • Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
  • Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band

Atmosphere: Upbeat, crowd-friendly, patio-ready acoustic set with recognizable classics and singalong favourites.

View full example setlist

Set 1

  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
  • Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
  • Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
  • Wonderwall – Oasis
  • The Way – Fastball
  • Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
  • Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver

Set 2

  • Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Yellow – Coldplay
  • Old Man – Neil Young
  • Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
  • Canadian Summer – Dean Brody
  • Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
  • American Pie – Don McLean
  • Closing Time – Semisonic

What to Expect

Easygoing live music, shaped around the room.

Solo acoustic setup

Live guitar and vocals with a warm sound that can sit in the background or lead a singalong.

Familiar songs

Recognizable favourites across decades, shaped to suit the age, energy, and feel of the room.

Flexible event fit

Set length, volume, pacing, and song choices can be adjusted for weddings, parties, patios, and social events.

Sound support

Graham can provide a professional sound setup for many smaller and mid-sized rooms, with larger venues handled case by case.

Upcoming Gigs

Live dates

Public dates are listed here when available. For private events, use the booking form to check a specific date.

Contact / Booking

Ready to bring live music to your event?

Tell Graham a bit about your event and he’ll follow up with availability, fit, and next steps. Bookings are available across Alberta, including Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding communities.

graham@innesfamily.ca

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