What you'll do:

You've put the dinner together at the Airbnb, the table setting, and the menu. Now you add the part that actually makes the night feel different: a live acoustic guitarist performing in the room with you.

• Set the scene – Ryan arrives at your location and sets up while your group settles in, so the music starts feeling like it belongs before dinner even hits the table.

• Make requests – Tell Ryan what you're into, and he'll shape the set around your group's taste, from mellow background sounds to songs you actually know and love.

• Enjoy dinner with a live soundtrack – Your group eats, talks, and relaxes while Ryan plays a few feet away, close enough that it feels personal, not like a restaurant set.

• Capture the moment – A live musician in the room gives you something worth photographing and a detail guests will mention when they're recapping the night.

• Keep it flexible – Ryan plays for up to two hours, so the pace of the evening is yours: linger over dessert, pour another glass, there's no rush.

This is the kind of private acoustic guitar performance that turns a nice dinner into something your group actually talks about. It's low-key, genuinely fun, and easier to book than you'd expect.

Why we love it for your party:

• Comes to you – Ryan meets you at your Airbnb, home, or private rental, so there's zero logistics beyond booking him.

• Fully customizable set – He takes requests and reads the room, so the vibe matches your group rather than a preset playlist.

• Intimate scale – Designed for smaller gatherings, not big crowds, which means the performance actually feels personal.

• Southern California ease – His style is relaxed and warm, which keeps the energy comfortable even for guests who aren't big music people.

• Two full hours of live music – Long enough to carry dinner and wind down afterward without feeling rushed or short-changed.

About this experience partner:

Ryan Gray is a San Diego-based acoustic guitarist who has performed at venues across the city, including the San Diego International Boat Show, Loews Coronado Hotel, and the Little Italy Artwalk. Despite a growing profile in the local music scene, he specializes in private, small-scale performances, the kind of live music for dinner parties and intimate gatherings where the artist is actually in the room with you, not on a stage across it. Guests consistently describe his sets as relaxed, warm, and easy to be around, whether they're music fans or not.

Additional information:

• Guests must be 18 or older to book this experience.

• Ryan travels to your location, your Airbnb, private rental, or home within the San Diego area.

• This listing covers up to 2 hours of live acoustic performance.

• Reach out before booking if you have specific song requests or a set theme in mind. Ryan is happy to prepare.