Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on October 22, 2012•From Rye, NY
We just returned from our honeymoon and were SO THRILLED with how our reception turned out... I have to THANK SCOTT for being the PERFECT COMPLIMENT to our magical wedding night! Initially, we hired him for a cocktail hour, but then asked him to stay 3+ hrs b/c of so many "this guy's fan-tastic" comments - and I agreed. I had a few musicians in mind, but was encouraged to hire Scott from feedback here, his professional manner and his vast and varied repertoire. He is un-usually talented! Scott gave a FIRST-CLASS, virtuosic performance on guitar and had a wonderful, warm, rangy voice, as well. Looking forward to recommending him professionally and for future events!
Review by Janell C.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 17, 2012•From Montville, NJ
I can describe Scott's performance in one word: Fabulous! Scott was absolutely fantastic in his playing ability. The song selection was just perfect for our guests. Everyone kept commenting on the great music and how wonderful Scott was in making the party such a success. We had a trivia contest, and Scott made it so much fun by adding little bits of tunes that had to do with the subject matter. Awesome!
Review by Jon L.
Private Party•Reviewed on September 9, 2012•From Haverford, PA
Scott played for us at a party for 75 in our home. He was wonderful and helped to "make" the party. He was so professional and easy to communicate with, and took every measure to ensure we had a great time. His song choices were a major hit and he even moved locations within our home three times (both inside and out) to accommodate the "flow" of the party. Our friends will still be raving about him for weeks to come. I highly recommend Scott and can't wait to book him for our next occasion!
Review by Paulette B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 22, 2012•From New York City, NY
Scott was absolutely perfect for my party! He is so talented and very sensitive to the people, surroundings and requests. We had a surprise birthday party for my husband who turned 70. Scott couldn't have been more perfect in every way. He created just the right ambiance for conversation, playing oldies and switching to beautiful classical music that floated softly around us during dinner. I received many, many compliments on the music and I can only say that I hope to be able to use Scott again and again. In addition, Scott is a true pleasure to work with and have around.
Scott has my highest recommendation and it is with pleasure that I submit it.
Review by Thorsten K.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 29, 2012•From Bayville, NY
Scott was great! Some of our guests are very much into music and they as well as everyone else loved his music. Scott worked very hard to make the party enjoyable and memorable. He is a very talented, very hard-working, very flexible and we would 100% recommend him!
Review by Amanda R.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 29, 2012•From New Rochelle, NY
We hired Scott to play and sing at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. From the beginning of the booking process with Scott, he was the most professional vendor we dealt with. He was open to our requests but also gave helpful advice as he guided us through music selection for different parts of our event. Guests at our wedding could not stop complimenting the variety of songs and his interesting interpretations of many popular songs (one-man guitar Bohemian Rhapsody = amazing)!
We look forward to throwing another party someday and hiring Scott to come and play. He is five star performance and professionalism all the way!
Review by Rebecca R.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 23, 2012•From Clifton, NJ
Scott was FANTASTIC, AMAZING, PHENOMENAL thank you!
Review by JoAnn L.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 17, 2012•From Briarcliff Manor, NY
Scott was wonderful, very responsive, attentive and personable from the get-go. My guests loved him and his interactions with them. They haven't stopped telling me how much he added to the party. He let members of the crowd play and sing along with him. He was not only gracious but enthusiastic about performing requests, and he knew most every song requested, and he has the perfect kind of voice for the songs I like from the 60s and 70s. And he barely took a break during the five-hour gig. I thank Scott deeply.
I recommend Scott highly and feel confident he would add greatly to any party or event of any kind. The consumer will not be disappointed!
Review by Robert S.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 22, 2012•From Long Island, NY
We hired Scott to perform at my daughter's 30th Birthday Party in a restaurant in Franklin Square, NY. Except for immediate family, the majority of the attendees were ages 25 to 35. Everyone enjoyed Scott's music. Scott provided a song listing at each table that guests could make requests from. The guests commented on how many songs Scott could play from memory. Scott even learned a new song that was meaningful to my daughter, her 87 year old grandfather and the rest of our family. Scott was on-time, professional and followed-up before the party. He is a talented and friendly musician. Our family was very pleased and we would hire Scott again!
Review by Sherri R.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 4, 2012•From East Brunswick, NJ
I hired Scott for my husband's 50th bday party in my homethis past weekend. He was very professional, sounded great and my guests were commenting all night long how amazing he was. He really made the party. I would definitely use him again.
SR, East Brunswick, NJ
Review by Frayda K.
Club Event•Reviewed on June 3, 2012•From Cranford, NJ
Scott was perfect for our party. You don't have to look any further for a very talented, friendly and accomodating performer. He does a wide range of music in every genre that would be appropriate for a singer and acoustic guitar. He is very friendly and interacted well with our guests. He and his equipment don't take up much space, so he can do well in almost any size room. We and our guests will certainly keep him in mind for future events.
Review by Ayoung F.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on May 30, 2012•From Long Island, NY
Scott was amazing. We have used him twice already and both events turned out great. We had so many people asking us how we found out about Scott because he was so good. I would definitely reccomend Scott to anyone looking to add a beautiful touch to a wedding ceremony or any gathering.
Review by Bri G.
Engagement Party•Reviewed on May 14, 2012•From New York City, NY
We hired Scott to perform at my sister's surprise engagement party (Fri. 5/11/12) and he was wonderful! I honestly cannot say enough great things about him. All of my guests (40+ people) were raving about him as well, and all requested his card at the end of the night. Scott was extremely professional, and only stepped away for a break momentarily to introduce himself to people in the crowd. He didn't even take time to eat, but played right on through. I provided him with a suggested playlist beforehand, but he was able to read the crowd well and played off their enthusiasm (mostly age 25-30, with some of our parents 55-65). I would definitely hire Scott again!
Review by Edd S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 7, 2012•From Bronx, NY
Out of the hundreds of guitarists in New York City, Scott Samuels shined far and above. He's personable, professional, and extremely talented, knowing a wide range of music t suitany event's taste.
Every attendee at our wedding commented as to how great a player he was, playing unique and beautiful arrangements of songs old and new.
Will be using him again for sure.
Review by Joe V.
Engagement Party•Reviewed on February 12, 2012•From New York City, NY
Scott was the best choice I could have made for this engagement. Learned a song, played it, great timing and overall experience. He was extremely accomodating to my event and great thinking on his feet. She said yes! Thanks to Scott I have the most memorable experience of my life. I highly recommend.
Review by Judi K.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on December 18, 2011•From New York City, NY
Scott is so wonderful ! Scott is so versatile and makes every song his own and owns it! It was a beautiful night with Scott. My sons, other family members and all my friends just loved his music and his playing. His versatility really came through and made the evening a beautiful one!
Review by Jane S.
Celebration•Reviewed on December 18, 2011•From New York City, NY
Scott was delightful to work with on every level. He was friendly, quickly responded to every request with clear answers, tried hard to fullfil all of my wishes even though some were for songs he did not know, and best of all was an excellent performer. He came early to be ready to start at the assigned time and stayed beyond the agreed upon time because he sensed that was what was needed. It was a memorial service so no one was really calculating the time, Scott just sensed the need for music. He did not request to be paid for this extra hour but of course I was happy to do so and so glad he didn't interrupt the flow of the event to ask.
Review by Corey F.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on November 27, 2011•From Port Washington, NY
Having Scott perform at our wedding was one of the highlights of the evening. Besides a repertoire that seems endless, he plays so beautifully and his music choices were perfect. From the beginning when we spoke, I was impressed by his professionalism and desire to make our evening special. He took requests and is very open to accommodating his hosts and their guests. I will surely hire Scott for any occasion where a guitarist is needed.
Review by Anjali M.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 17, 2011•From New York City, NY
Our party was a great success and it was largely due to Scott and his music. He was able to judge the people and play accordingly. He played tirelessly was always cheerful and had a wonderful song list. We would be very happy to recommend him to our friends and wish him every success. Thankyou Scott!
Anjali Mathrani
Review by Annie B.
Graduation Party•Reviewed on October 13, 2011•From Babylon, NY
He was fantastic! He got the party going and everyone was raving about him. We would definitely use him again in the future! - from Annie, Dave, Ashley and Ryan
Review by Rachel S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 28, 2011•From Scranton, PA
Scott played our ceremony and cocktail hour and he was wonderful. From the beginning, he was easy to work with, very accommodating, and always got back to us so quickly whenever we had a question. He played all the songs we asked him to and he did them so well. He was great entertainment for our guests! He arrived early and set everything up quickly and without any problems. We loved him and would recommend him to anyone! He is a great entertainer and will impress!
Review by Len H.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on September 19, 2011•From Newtown Square, PA
Excellent ability, flexibility, and very personable.He provided a wonderful quiet background when needed and then more active, popular songs later on.Very excellent entertainer, and added greatly to our small wedding
Review by Hellen O.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 17, 2011•From New York City, NY
I cannot thank Scott Samuels enough for providing the music for my friends wedding reception. Scott is an amazing acoustic guitar artist that can make a special event an extraordianry event. This was the second time that I hired Scott to perform at an event. Scott has an incredibly diverse musical repertoire which he expertly performs. The magic in Scott is that he knows how to read the crowd and plays pieces that has everyone fully engaged and eager for more. As expected, Scott delivered the highest level of professionalism and acoustic guitar playing that made the wedding reception an unforgettable day. Thank you Scott. Hellen and Harvey
Review by Brent I.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 11, 2011•From Norwalk, CT
Scott was amazing!!! He was completely professional and organized throughout the entire booking process and we felt comfortable with him before we even met. Throughout the entire night our guests raved about his performance at our ceremony and cocktail hour. You can tell he really is passionate about his work as soon as you hear him play. We hope to have a party sometime soon so we can book him again. This guy is so talented. Thanks Scott for making our wedding day the best day ever!
Review by John H.
Private Party•Reviewed on August 25, 2011•From New York City, NY
Scott Samuels arrived promptly, equipment set-up and ready to perform at the start of our party. He had a great feel for our audience and the type of music best suited to the occassion. He never hesitated to start and stop playing as needed to match our change in party activity. The audience broke into spontaneous applause at the first mention of his name. They appreciated his mastery of the acoustic guitar and fine expressive voice. This is the third consecutive year Scott has performed at our party and he remains a complete professional. I highly recommend Scott for those seeking to please their audience and enhance their party through music and song.
