Spencer Walton

Guitarist, Music Educator, Composer

Past Performances:

  • Weddings (2019-2022) - Solo guitar performances

  • Private Retirement Parties (2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • Randy Lee Trio Live at the Kitchi Gammi Club (2019) - Jazz Trio performance.

  • Ryan Pennesi Gallery Opening at the Magnolia Café (2019) - Solo guitar performance

  • Spencer Walton Live at Stone’s Throw Café (2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • Spencer Walton Live at BeeHive Assisted Living Homes (2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • Historic Scott House (2019, 2021, 2022) - Solo guitar performances and MLACB performance

  • Adam Swanson Opening Reception at Magnolia Café (2019) - Solo guitar performance

  • Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Duluth, MN (2019) - Solo guitar performance

  • Chickadee Holiday and Spring Bazaars Barnum, MN (2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • Carlton Community National Night Out (2018-2019, 2021-2022) - Solo guitar performances

  • Spencer Walton Live at Yellow Bike Coffee Hermantown, MN (2018-2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • Spencer Walton Live at the Local Blend (2018) - Solo guitar performance

  • Cloquet Public Library Art & Craft Fair (2018, 2019, 2021-2022) - Solo guitar performances

  • Spencer Walton Live at Common Ground Coffee Bar & Deli (2018-2019, 2021-2022) - Solo guitar performances

  • Eleanor Hanson Fundraiser for Fine Arts (2018, 2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • Spencer Walton Live at The Vintage Pub (2018-2019) - Solo guitar performances

  • UMM Symphonic Winds Alaska Tour (2018) - Performed on guitar, alto saxophone, and percussion with the University of Minnesota Morris.

  • 2018 University of Minnesota Jazz Festival - Performed with UMM Alumni Band

  • Spencer Walton Live at the Fitger's Barrel Room (2018) - Solo Guitar Performances

  • Spencer Walton Live at the Endion Station (2018) - Solo Guitar

  • A Knight at Sir Ben's, Duluth, MN (2018) - Solo Guitar. Opened for the band, Moonlight.

  • Magnolia Salon Presents: Spencer Walton, Carlton, MN (2018) - Solo Guitar performance

  • Chillin' At The Chickadee, Barnum, MN (2018-2019) - Solo, Duo, and Trio guitar performances

  • Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School Winter Concert, Graceville, MN (2017) - Guest Guitarist

  • University of Minnesota Morris Theatre Discipline’s Production of Spring Awakening (2017) - Guitarist for production

  • Mahtowa Days, Mahtowa, MN (2017) - Solo Acoustic Guitar

  • Retirement Party, Carlton, MN (2017) - Solo Acoustic Guitar

  • 50th Wedding Anniversary, Cloquet, MN (2017) - Solo Guitar

  • Barnum Class of 1967 50th Class Reunion, Barnum, MN (2017) - Solo Guitar

  • Billy Barnard Trio at Dubh Linn’s Irish Brew Pub, Duluth, MN (2017) - Performed on Guitar with the Billy Barnard Trio

  • Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School Spring Concert, Graceville, MN (2017) - Guest Guitarist

  • University of Minnesota Morris Honors Recital (2017) - Guitarist for UMM’s Prestige Combo

  • University of Minnesota Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner (2017) - Guitarist with the Elijah Beaudine Quartet

  • Spencer Walton Senior Recital, Morris, MN (2017) - Classical and Jazz Guitar

  • University of Minnesota Morris Jazz Festival (2017) - Guitarist for the West Central All Stars Big Band

  • Minnewaska Area High School’s Production of Shrek, Glenwood, MN (2017) - Guitarist for production

  • University of Minnesota Morris February Jazz Concert (2017) - Guitarist in UMM Prestige Combo

  • Benson High School Music Inspires Spring Concert, Benson, MN (2017) - Guest Conductor for the Benson High School’s Varsity Band and Concert Band

  • University of Minnesota Morris Embraceable You Choir Concert, Morris, MN (2017) - Accompanied singers on guitar with Prestige Combo to a variety of vocal jazz standards and 50’s rock and roll classics

  • University of Minnesota Morris Jazz Festival Lunch Sessions (2016-2017) - Guitarist with UMM’s Prestige Combo during the lunch sessions.

  • Butchered Funk Live at the Platform, Morris, MN (2016-2017) - Guitarist for Butchered Funk.

  • University of Minnesota Morris Community of Scholars (2015-2017) - Guitarist with UMM’s Prestige Combo

  • Old No. 1 Bar and Grill Jazz Jam Sessions, Morris, MN (2015-2017) - House Guitarist for jam sessions

  • University of Minnesota Morris Jazz Festivals (2014-2016) - Guitarist and Tenor Saxophonist with Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2.

  • Jay McNamar Thank You Party, Hoffman, MN (2016) - Guitarist for Elijah Beaudine Quartet

  • Jay McNamar Rally, Morris, MN (2016) - Guitarist for Elijah Beaudine Quartet

  • Carlos Creek Winery (2016) - Guest Guitarist with the Alexandria High School Jazz Combo

  • Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fall Festival, Morris, MN (2016-2017) - Guitarist for the Elijah Beaudine Quartet

  • University of Minnesota Morris Jazz Tour, MN and ND (2016) - Guitarist with UMM Jazz Ensemble 1 and UMM Prestige Combo. Performed and gave clinics in various schools across West Central Minnesota and North Dakota as well as performing at the Vieux Carré in St. Paul, MN

  • Minnesota Music Educators Association’s Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN (2016) - Performed on guitar

  • Newman Center Picnic (2016-2017) - Guitarist for UMM Prestige Combo and Spencer Walton Trio

  • University of Minnesota Morris Fine Arts Day Concert (2016) - Guitarist with UMM’s Prestige Combo

  • University of Minnesota Morris Musical Vistas Concert (2016) - Student Conductor for the UMM Symphonic Winds

  • Morris HomeKUMMing Concert, Morris, MN (2016) - Guitarist for Butchered Funk Band

  • University of Minnesota Morris Welcome Week (2016) - Guitarist with UMM’s Prestige Combo

  • University of Minnesota Morris Symphonic Winds Wind Band Classics Concert, Minnewaska, MN (2016) - Baritone Saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds

  • Elijah Beaudine Senior Recital, Morris, MN (2016) - Guitarist for the Elijah Beaudine Quartet and Elijah Beaudine Quintet

  • University of Minnesota Morris February Jazz Concert (2016) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 1 and UMM Prestige Combo

  • University of Minnesota Morris Mixed Student Recitals (2015-2016) - Performed classical and jazz guitar

  • University of Minnesota Morris Holiday Soirée (2015-2016) - Guitarist in UMM’s Prestige and Verve Combo

  • University of Minnesota Morris A Fall Jazz Concert (2015) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 1 and UMM Prestige Combo

  • University of Minnesota Morris Homecoming Concert (2015) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 1 and Baritone saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds

  • University of Minnesota Morris Symphonic Winds and Jazz Ensemble Great Britain Tour, England (2015) - Alto Saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds. We performed at a variety of schools, universities, churches and concert halls.

  • Jared Brings Dad Production (2015) - Composer and Guitarist for the play

  • University of Minnesota Morris My Funny Valentine Vocal Jazz Concert (2015) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 2

  • Maestro Factor IV, Morris, MN (2015) - Alto Saxophonist and Auxiliary Percussion in UMM Symphonic Winds

  • Sound Histories Concert, Morris, MN (2015) - Alto saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds

  • University of Minnesota Morris Prism Concert (2015) - Performed in classical guitar duet and alto saxophone in UMM’s Symphonic Winds

  • Courage Cottage Labor Day Concert (2015) - Performed Solo Classical Guitar and in Guitar Duet.

  • University of Minnesota Morris Latin Fire Jazz Concert (2014) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 2

  • University of Minnesota Morris October Jazz Concert (2014) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 2

  • Appleton Apple Fest, Appleton, MN (2014) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 2.

  • Jason Cains Memorial Concert, Morris, MN (2014) - Alto and Tenor Saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds

  • Adolphe Sax Bi-Centenary Celebration, Morris, MN (2014) - Alto Saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds and Saxophone Ensemble

  • Music in the Park, Morris, MN (2014) - Guitarist in UMM Jazz Ensemble 2 and Alto saxophonist in UMM Symphonic Winds