Available for international engagements
RESTY GARCIA
International Guitarist & Vocalist
Cruise-tested live entertainment for ships, hotels, resorts, venues and events.
Proven Experience
A dependable international performer
15 years
Carnival contracts
1999–2013
Verified ship history
Solo · Duo · Band
Professional formats
Resty is an experienced Filipino guitarist, vocalist and composer with decades of live performance, recording and international entertainment experience.
Career Highlights
A Lifetime in Music
With decades of experience as a guitarist, vocalist, recording musician and band coach, Resty Garcia brings a depth of musical knowledge shaped by thousands of performances, recording work and international engagements.
50+ Years in Music
Decades of live performance, recording, songwriting and musical collaboration.
15 Years with Carnival
International performance experience with Carnival Cruise Lines from 1999–2013.
Filipino Music Industry
Worked alongside respected Filipino musicians, artists, composers and producers, including recording and performance-related work.
Rivermaya — Early Years
A lifetime in music
Before they became widely known as Rivermaya, Resty worked with the emerging group then known as Xaga as a band and vocal coach during their early development, in 1993.
Resty’s Story
Resty Garcia’s life has been shaped by music. His early career in the Philippines was built on live performance and studio work — playing, singing and recording alongside respected Filipino artists, composers and producers, and coaching young bands as they found their sound.
Fifteen years with Carnival Cruise Lines took that craft across international waters, night after night, for audiences from around the world. Today he performs solo, in a duo or with a band, mentors musicians and bands through practical coaching, and remains actively available for events, venues and contract work. Experience you can hear.
Looking for an experienced musician for your next event? Decades of experience. A lifetime of music. Still performing and available for events, venues and contract work.
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Professional services
Performance work is quoted for the venue, dates, travel and format.
Solo Guitar & Vocals
Cruise, hotel, resort and event entertainment
Professional 45–60 minute sets with a broad, request-friendly international repertoire.
Acoustic Sessions
Refined, low-volume live music
Compact guitar and vocal sets for lounges, restaurants, terraces and private events.
Band Coaching
Online or in person · From USD 60/hour
Practical coaching for bands and musicians in performance, repertoire, arrangement and contract preparation.
Also available to be paired or hired as a guitarist and vocalist within an existing duo or band, including contracts, residencies and depping.
Service Details
Booking & Contracts
Tell Resty about the opportunity
Include the venue, location, dates, set length and preferred format for availability and a tailored quote.