Greg Pakstis is a professional guitarist for events, bringing over 45 years of experience in the music industry. His impressive credits include performances in Broadway touring productions, backing renowned artists, and shows at Walt Disney World. He has also played with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sarasota Orchestra, as well as in clubs, house bands, conventions, weddings, and private parties. Whether performing in an ensemble or solo, Greg Pakstis excels in providing live music services that are professional, responsible, and punctual. With great tone, style, and feel, his approach to the guitar consistently emphasizes tastefulness and appropriateness, making him extremely well-suited for any corporate background music venue.
Speaking of style, or styles that is, Greg Pakstis can handle a variety of genres as a guitarist for events, including Rock, Pop, Jazz Standards, Latin, Big Band, Smooth Jazz, Funk, R&B, Country, and Classical. He reads music and can fake tunes, ensuring he delivers the right guitar and sound for every occasion. With the right look and bases covered, his live music services are sure to impress.
Bob Hope, George Burns, Bernadette Peters, Tommy Tune, Carol Channing, Bobby Vinton, Al Martino, Mitzy Gaynor, Peabo Bryson, Suzanne Somers, Ben E. King, The Platters, The Drifters, Rich Little, Scott Record, The Tokens, The Crests, The Les Elgart Orchestra, Marlene Ricci, Danny Ganz, Jay Traynor, Anthony Newly, Patti Page, Petula Clark, Don Rickles, Regis Philbin, Joe Piscopo...
SHOWS
Featured guitarist and musician Greg Pakstis leads in Disney's Animal Kingdom production "TARZAN ROCKS". Music from the animated feature film is showcased by a live band to over 6000 people daily in an $11 million production that also featured dancing and stunt work. It is one of Disney World's finest live shows with much critical acclaim. Print and promo work associated with the show included a year-long nationwide promotion in 2003 with Kellogg's Pop Tarts featuring Greg's image on the rear box panel.
KIDS OF THE KINGDOM show ensemble guitarist @ Disney's Magic Kingdom (1989-2001). Epcot show "CANADANCE" (1996).
Over 20 years as a statused Walt Disney World musician providing live music services.
PIT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE (Broadway touring ensembles) Bye Bye Birdie, A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof.
Numerous Professional Local theatre productions.
TELEVISION EXPERIENCE "NAHTAZU" - Disney Animal Kingdom commercial, Japanese television show "TARZAN ROCKS", "IT'S SATURDAY" - Australian television show, sidelined for China Phillips.
CLIENT LIST (selected) ACG Orlando, Accenture 'Anthony Bell Creations' gallery, New Smyrna Beach, Bass Pro Shops, Bayer Healthcare, 'Bella' - Susan & Davey Johnson, Brand Source, Cisco 'Citrus' restaurant, uptown Orlando, Concours d'Elegance, Winter Park, Daytona Beach Jazz Fest, Easter Seals - Melbourne Fl. Chapter, Express Systems, Inc., Fidelity, Gaylord Palms, Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher, LLP, IBM Cloud Innovation, Images Art Festival, New Smyrna beach, Interlachen country club, Kissimmee Jazz Fest, Lake Region country club, Leu Gardens, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, & Reed, P.A., Mad Cow Theatre, Mark Monteson Productions, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Morgan Stanley, National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), Natron X technologies, New Smyrna Jazz Fest, Orlando Repertory Theater, Orlando Science Center, Port Orange YMCA, Postal Customer Council, Orlando, Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes Resort, Robb & Stuckey, Stetson Baseball - Coach Pete Dunn's 1000th victory celebration, Summit Holdings, Theatre Downtown, Orlando, Tower Hill Insurance, Victoria Hills country club, Deland, Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival, Winter Park Fall Arts Festival, Walt Disney World.