Wedding Entertainment

near Fall Branch, TN

Lovely and diverse music for your wedding ceremony,cocktail party or dinner. Melody Cooper has 25 years experience providing the perfect music for your wedding ceremony or event. She is an experienced harpist, pianist, vocalist and even plays ukulele! Her repertoire spans classical, contemporary,Latin and jazz.

Looking for the perfect musical touch for your event in Asheville, NC? Look no further than Quinn Ensembles! Led by concert violinist Stephanie Quinn, these conservatory trained musicians are experts in creating an unforgettable atmosphere for any occasion. With a wide range of genre offerings from Bach to Rock, including String Quartet, Duo, Trio, and Quartet, Quinn Ensembles has something for everyone. Stephanie Quinn and her talented partners have an extensive...

Looking for the best bagpiper to liven up your event? Look no further than Jon K. Shell from Elizabethton, TN. With a reputation as "God-like sounding bagpipe" from top judges in the industry, Jon’s talent speaks for itself. Having performed for celebrities like Peyton Manning, Michael Jordan, and Elizabeth Taylor, Jon is no stranger to high-profile events. He has graced venues such as Princeton University, The Biltmore House, and even the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament...

Stephanie Quinn is a highly skilled soloist and ensemble leader based in Asheville, NC, offering her services for a variety of events including romantic occasions, home concerts, and corporate events. With over 30 years of experience and a vast sheet music library, Stephanie is fluent in all genres of music ranging from Bach to Rock! Stephanie's extensive training at the prestigious Eastman School and Juilliard, coupled with her experience performing in Carnegie Hall...

I enjoy working with people first. Learning about you and understanding your vision. Music is just a part of who I am that I'm blessed to be able to share with others. Helping create an experience that someone else has dreamed up is truly rewarding work. Most of all when that dream is a very special moment in a person's life. My goal is to make it possible for anyone to have great music and a warm, charismatic MC at any sized event. I'll take the time to...

Caricatures by Helen is your first stop for fun and funny caricature drawings. I can be at your next event, drawing color caricatures in less than 5 minutes - a sure crowd pleaser! Or, we can create caricatures for 1 - 100 people from photos online, as quick as a wink. Whatever you can imagine, I can create on paper!! Each of the drawings can also be converted to digital to share on Facebook or Instagram! As a retired art teacher I am organized, professional, and...

Some musicians are born with stories to tell and a dedication to their craft that sets them apart. James Hammel has performed his songs at The Metropolitan Room, a renown NYC jazz and cabaret club, and The Bitter End, one of the top pop songwriter venues worldwide, and even the US Open Tennis Championships. James performs solo (vocal and guitar) or with a band from 2 to 7 musicians. His current band, James Hammel & Friends, performs in the Asheville, NC area and are...

Hello. My name is Mitch Smith and I have been a serious musician for over 3 decades. I am proficient in a variety of musical genres. I can perform a Country dance on Friday night, a Classical wedding on Saturday afternoon, an all out rock party in the evening and any kind of ambient music in between. My versatility and professionalism sets me apart from other talented musicians. Working with me, you can be confident that I will be prompt and ready to perform at pro...

Steve is a classically trained cellist native to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Steve began his music training at the age of 8 studying Old Time Fiddle from Thornton Spencer. While in college he fell in love with the cello and started studying classically, taking private lessons and performing with the Appalachian State Symphony Orchestra. Steve is lauded for his flexibility and his love for all different styles of music. With a long list of professional...

Providing String Quartets - String Trios - String Duos - and Soloists to the Carolina s and beyond. Personal and attentive service combined with energetic, experienced professionals makes SUMMIT Strings the clear choice for your wedding or event. ********************************************************************* SUMMIT Strings is a stylish, professional group of young musicians that brings atmosphere and sparkle to any special occasion. Specializing in...

SAVE MONEY and TIME by combining services: DJ, Lighting, Guitar, Karaoke, Mysteries, Trivia Game Shows, Scavenger Hunts, and more with just one call! You can rely on an entertainer with over 20 years experience on hundreds of events across the USA. A popular Wedding choice is DJ + Guitar + Uplighting! I will send more info by email, but talking by phone is the best way to really get to know what's best for your event. We can schedule a time at your convenience or feel...

Top rated and guaranteed! We are now servicing events in Tri Cities, TN and surrounding areas! Denim & Lace PhotoBooths has reliably serviced thousands of events across the eastern U.S.A. since 2007. We are updating our photo booths in 2025, and we use top quality digital photo thermal dye-sublimation printers and Canon cameras. Our friendly staff provides all clients with professional and experienced entertainment. Every event is special for us, because we know...

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. For over 30 years Brian has been a professional artist based in Asheville,NC. Brian draws caricatures and cuts silhouettes. He entertain at over 130 events per year traveling from Nashville,TN, Lewisburg,WV and Savannah,GA. He enjoys performing at large company functions and small family events. Brian's goal is to ENTERTAIN your guests! Hire Brian for Weddings, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, High School Proms,...

Rudy Cortese can be booked as a solo act, duet, or band. Rudy's Bluegrass Revue, provides lively musical entertainment in a bluegrass style but is not limited to bluegrass music. Rudy is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Native american wood flute) and award winning entertainer. His duet partner Elizabeth Kronlage plays the tenor guitar, cello, and sings harmony and lead vocals. Together they are the nucleus of the music in...

Prime Country Band is a powerhouse group that brings the best of country music to life. With a perfect blend of talented musicianship, captivating performances, and a heartfelt love for the genre, they have quickly became a beloved choice for country music fans. At the helm of the band is the charismatic Nashville Recording Artist lead singer whose powerful vocals are not only technically impressive but also filled with authentic emotion. Complementing him are two...

The Moon and You is a cello/guitar duo that marries over 20 years of combined experience as professional musicians with warmth, originality and a respect for tradition. Our extensive repertoire of original and cover songs runs the gamut from classical to vintage/romantic, bluegrass and classic country to contemporary indie and classic rock. We put our own sweet stamp on every song we play, and we approach every client and every gig with the utmost...

We will be out of the office from February 14–23 and will respond to emails and inquiries upon our return. We appreciate your patience in advance and apologize for any inconvenience. We look forward to connecting with you soon! Mari Hashimoto is a professional violinist and violist based in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. 20+ years of performing has led Mari to performances in Europe and throughout the East Coast of the United States including the...

The Asheville Mountain Boys consists of Asheville based musicians Zeb Gambill, John Duncan, Jacob Brewer, and Marshall Brown. Each of these musicians has a unique background of musical influences, but they share a love of traditional bluegrass music. Their influences span from first-generation bluegrass musicians, like Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers, through the 1960s with acts like the Kentucky Colonels and Red Allen, up to Tony Rice and The Bluegrass Album...

Eric Everett is a musician, DJ and variety entertainer based between Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC offering a wide range of services to enhance any special occasion. With over 20 years of professional experience on hundreds of events ranging from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (the Emmy’s) to popular venues like The Biltmore Estate and Omni Grove Park Inn for parties of 10 to festivals of 10,000. From intimate gatherings to large audiences,...

The Well Drinkers are an original bluegrass band from Western North Carolina. We keep alive the traditional aspects of bluegrass as well as putting our own spin on the music. We have numerous originals as well as exciting covers new and old that will be sure to please every listener. We are a full five piece band but are available for duo's, trio's as well.

Professional Events Services We are your source for DJ, Photo Booths, 360 video booths, Uplighting, Automated Lights, Black Lights, Slideshows, souveniers, and more for your events. Party Fiesta Fun offers quality services for Weddings, Corporate Events, and all types of memorable celebrations for an affordable price, including: DJ 360 Video Booth Photo Booth Slideshows Uplighting We are professionals with years of experience under our belts. We know what it takes...

"My love of music began at age eleven when I began playing the saxophone in elementary school and continued into college with a music scholarship. I grew up in Tucson, AZ where I learned to play all types of music such as Latin, Jazz, R&B and Dixieland but Improvisational Jazz has always been my favorite". My motto is: "Life's too short to play the same solo twice... IMPROVISE!!" A master of 5 woodwind instruments, Jerry brings the world of jazz to the audience as the...

Pipe Major Michael Waters from Sylva, NC is a highly skilled and experienced bagpiper, offering professional world class bagpipe music for a variety of events and occasions. With over 30 years of experience as a pipe major, Pipe Major Waters has garnered numerous competition prizes in various states and even internationally in Nova Scotia. Having earned a degree in music performance and having served on the music faculty of Western Carolina University for over two...

Sam Phipps and Bluegrass Sounds brings to your event a band with members from Northeast Tennessee, Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. Singing traditional and progressive bluegrass, gospel and bluegrass country, we try to offer a professional level of sound for a variety of events, weddings, festivals, reunions, birthday parties, etc. Formed in 2023 with brothers Sam and Noah Phipps, Clark and Nancy Mixon and Randy Singleton, the band brings experience...

One Leg Up plays acoustic swing dance music and Gypsy Jazz in the spirit of Django Reinhardt. They are great for dancers as well as providing lovely background music. When they play acoustic it is the same elegant effect as produced by a string quartet. The group plays for many fine affairs and elegant weddings. Their show can range from subdued atmosphere to a rip roaring swing dance. Jazz fans appreciate this band for their great musical talents and improvisational...

DJ Badonkey Kong is the southeast's ultimate party maestro, boasting over a decade of experience in the wedding and public entertainment realm. As a versatile DJ, vocalist, bandleader, frontman, and MC, he infuses every event with an unparalleled level of energy and excitement. With his charismatic presence, DJ Badonkey Kong not only ensures a professional and accommodating service but also guarantees to ignite the party atmosphere and keep guests dancing all night...

“A fun, authentic, Bavarian/German Polka show that keeps you entertained!” Dressed in traditional Bavarian lederhosen and dirndls, the Appalachian Freunde Polka Band (AF Polka Band) plays all the favorite Oktoberfest songs like the Chicken Dance, Hofbrauhaus, Beer Barrel Polka, Happy Wanderer, Pennsylvania Polka, Ein Prosit, and more. Based in Western North Carolina, AF Polka Band is composed of threemusicians who have been Oktoberfest pros for decades. AF Polka Band...

Albi & The Lifters are a string trio who specialize in playing romantic music from the golden age of songwriting. Their repertoire includes American, French, and Brazilian hits. Albi arrived to Asheville, NC from Miami Beach, FL in 2014. He formed The Lifters the same year and the band has been working in Asheville and Western North Carolina since. The group has performed weekly at The Biltmore Estate since 2019. Singing in French, Spanish, Portuguese and English...

Marcus Lester (DJ Dogg), is a great Professional DJ with 23 years experience. Through the years, he has provided services for varies of events. They include weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, corporate functions, reunions, private parties, school dances, camp dances, benefits, and any function that requires a DJ to play great music. Marcus loves ALL music and enjoys seeing the crowd having a great time! He really enjoys interacting with the guests on the dance...

We are a 4 piece bluegrass band formed in 2007 located in the mountains of North Carolina, we play traditional bluegrass and gospel music. Some of our influences are The Johnson Mountain Boys, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, and Bill Monroe just to name a few and we are always looking and listening for more. We are available for weddings, festivals, birthday parties, reunions or any family event, We are committed to providing...

Our RISING STAR AWARD WINNER, Melonbelly specializes in providing the highest quality live music for Asheville private parties, weddings (receptions, rehearsal dinners and ceremonies), and corporate events. Shows feature intricate guitar, vocal harmony, harmonica and percussion to a huge variety of songs from Motown, oldies, beach, country, bluegrass, blues, classic rock to modern day hits: Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, The Temptations, The Beatles, Otis Redding, The...

Sandy is an experienced, professional violinist and fiddler who can perform for your wedding, venue or event in Charlotte or Asheville and the surrounding areas. Her show can best be described as unexpected as she flows seamlessly through multiple genres; modern and classic popular rock, Classical, Celtic, Gypsy. Her original arrangements please audiences of all ages and tastes. She will help select the right music for your wedding, and entertain your guests with a...

How would you like to have Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, The Lumineers, Coldplay, or even Sam Smith as your ceremony music? Award-winning Eryn Jones Fuson has been serenading the southeast since 2005, offering harp, folk guitar, piano and vocals. With over 17 years of professional musicianship in the Appalachias, abroad, and Nashville, TN, Eryn plays the harp with an intriguing flair, accenting favorites old and new, traditional and contemporary, with a touch of new life....

As a singer guitarist, I have performed in many types of venues. I sing songs by Elton John, George Harrison, Bob Seger, John Mayer, Michael Jackson, John Lennon and Grateful Dead, just to name a few. I play acoustic and electric guitar. I started taking guitar lessons at age 7. After graduating from high school, I studied music as a guitar performance major at Anderson University in South Carolina. Music has always been my first love and my passion. I come from a...

Hello potential booker! Here is what you can expect when hiring Jackson Grimm & the Bull Moose Party for your next event: - Skilled musicians who are professional, have years of experience, and are easy to work with - A dynamic blend of traditional bluegrass, classic, and modern songs you know with well-executed picking & singing to bring the perfect soundtrack to your event - The competence to curate the right ambiance in any space. You can be involved as much or as...

With over 45 years of experience playing the great highland bagpipe, Pipe Major Gordon Warburton plays at weddings, funerals, golf tournaments and a variety of other events across the region. Gordon is the Pipe Major of the Grandfather Mountain Highlanders, the host band of the Grandfather Games. He also is an instructor at the North American Academy of Piping in Valle Crucis (15 years). Gordon has led the band to numerous championships in North America and led the...

If you are looking to give your guests a great taste of North Carolina tradition, we're the band for you. Backstreet combines high energy, fine musicianship, and unsurpassed vocal harmonies to help make your event special. Based in the North Carolina Blue Ridge, Backstreet has been performing their eclectic mix of acoustic roots music since 1985. The band members are all seasoned veterans who have the experience, the repertoire and the chops to give you just the...

Experience counts. Particularly when planning your special event, you want the best when it comes to setting the tone with beautiful music. Emily Waggoner has delighted audiences with elegant harp music in the South Carolina Upstate for over 20 years. She is the Principal Harpist with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra and performs regularly with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and others. She also freelances for events like...

Billy West began the musical odyssey in the Tampa Bay area at sixteen, singing and strumming folk, country and bluegrass on acoustic guitars. In his eighteenth year he began to dabble in electric guitar, and was forever changed! Billy headed North to the Berklee College of Music, got baptised in mainstream jazz, and survived to tell the tales. He spent the next sixteen years based in Boston, MA playing in numerous bands (so many at the same time!); performing...

DJ DJ Jazzy J is based in Banner Elk, NC and has been a member with GigMasters since 2014. Events typically cost anywhere from $80 to $100per hour and vary based on the specifics of your event. DJ Jazzy J services Banner elk and surrounding cities, in NC, SC and TN. Hire DJ Jazzy J through GigMasters today!

Adam Harris Thompson has been writing and performing music since 2007. In 2015, he dropped his day-job to pursue playing music professionally. Based out of Augusta, GA, he averages 4-6 shows per week and has an extensive repertoire of songs. In February of 2015, he was awarded Favorite Solo Artist in the Augusta area at the annual Lokal Loudness award ceremony. Then, in July of 2015, he was invited to film a short interview and performance of two original songs for a...

Caricatures are more than just fun drawings to take home—they're the laughs, smiles, and unique interactions that happen every time I draw someone at an event. That's why I've been a caricature artist for 11 years, and I still love it! At weddings or parties, you'll see a sign or banner near my setup showcasing two distinct options: 'Funny' or 'Stylish.' This helps guests know what to expect, so no one gets offended—unless they want to be! The 'Stylish' option is my...

Atlanta's own nationally acclaimed jazz pianist Philip Adair is a regional favorite for weddings and holiday parties! From Bach to Miles Davis; Stevie Wonder to Bruno Mars - he just about covers it all! Responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating to the end - it's no mystery he's garnered 5 star reviews from clients in every state in the southeast... Philip also provides variety of ensemble variations: The Philip Adair Jazz Trio, and Philip Adair Quartet (up to a...

Professional, unique, & captivating, Gabriel Estrada is a Solo Mariachi Singer that has performed for Festivals, Weddings, Quinceañeras, Corporate Events, Universities and Private parties. Gabe's collection of songs include those of Pepe Aguilar, Vicente Fernandez, Antonio Aguilar, Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Javier Soliz and Jose Alfredo Jimenez, to name just a few of the great Mariachi Musicians of our time. He now he has over 300 songs and still learning and...

Tim Hall has shared the stage with Vince Gill, Tracey Lawrence, Lee Ann Womack, Jake Owens, James Otto, and others. He is a full time musician as well as is his band. Their versatility is very wide and hard to pinpoint but it would probably be country. Tim has played the Ryman in Nashville, Lowes Motor Speedway and the Bowery in Myrtle Beach, but can also do duo to trio events. Tim currently has a title song that he wrote on Yellowstone series season five.

Beste Toparlak is a Gold Medal-Winning Professional Harpist with a diverse musical background. ( Medallion International Artist Competition-2018 ). She received her Master's degree from the Hamburg Academy of Music and an Artist Diploma ( Extraordinary Talent degree in Music ) from Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music. Her professionalism and talent have brought a touch of class to wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate dinners, grand openings, funerals,...

Paul appeared in the Oscar-nominated film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" where his hands play the piano as a double for Brad Pitt. His style is an appealing lite jazz. Paul makes the analogy that his piano playing is like Frank Sinatra's vocals. His piano interpretations include songs written by: * George Gershwin * Duke Ellington * Cole Porter * Matt Dennis * Oscar Hammerstein * Jerome Kern * Antonio Carlos Jobim * and many others The music is...

Welcome to the musical world of B. Courtland Saxon! Music is a spiritual reflection capturing the melody of the heart, mind and spirit of B. Courtland. A graduate of Jackson State University, Saxon also studied at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music/Indiana University's graduate program and Berklee College of Music. Consistently performing at high levels, he engages and captivates audiences with his soulful saxophone sound. Each client's request is afforded the...

Tim plays weddings, receptions, rehearsal parties, corporate, private parties, music festivals, night clubs, restaurants, all over the Eastern U.S. and has been for over 25 years. He enjoys all genres of music but centers his show around acoustic rock, pop, alternative, blues, folk and a little of everything else. He plays music from the 60's up until today. Read the reviews. Watch the videos. Listen to the live recordings. There are no studio tricks to correct off-key...

J.V. Hudson began his musical journey at the age of six . He began to study the piano and continued his study for ten years . Around the age of ten he started playing the guitar and at twelve started his first band .3 years later he started playing the bass guitar .In 1963 his father took him to a performance by The Black Watch Pipes and Drums at Duke University . His love of the Great Highland Bagpipe was born . Several years later while at the Grandfather Mountain...