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Outdoor Event

SERVICES

Music plays a big part in making an event memorable and (if possible) even more special. Live music is a great talking point and sets an atmosphere that you just can't get from an iPod. As a result, many clients choose to have live music during specific times of their event. 

CORPORATE EVENTS

I work corporate events the way a planner needs a vendor to work them — dialed into the run of show, not doing my own thing in the corner. Whether it's a general session reception, a client appreciation dinner, or a multi-day retreat, I build the set around your program flow: understated background through cocktail hour and dinner, building energy once the room's ready for it. Twenty years of experience means I know how these events actually run — clear pre-event communication, an on-time load-in, and zero surprises for your team on-site. I work regularly with agencies like East Coast Entertainment and am comfortable slotting into a DMC-sourced booking or a preferred-vendor list. Contact me to talk through your event and get a customized quote.

PRIVATE PARTIES

Every private party has its own personality, and I build the set to match yours — an intimate family celebration calls for something completely different than a lively social gathering, and I read that room in real time rather than running a fixed playlist. Twenty years of experience means I know how to keep the energy exactly where you want it, whether that's soft and easy all night or building toward a full sing-along. My song list spans decades, so there's something in it for everyone in the room.

COUNTRY CLUB EVENTS

From a regular Thursday dinner series to a member-guest tournament closing reception or the club's holiday party, I work directly with events and catering staff to understand what the room actually needs — the membership, the occasion, the tone the club wants to set. Twenty years of reading rooms like this means I know the difference between a night that calls for elegant instrumental sets and one that's ready for a full sing-along, and I can move between the two without missing a beat. Contact me to plan music your members will actually remember.

WEDDINGS

I'm flexible to fit however you're structuring your day — rehearsal dinner only, ceremony and cocktail hour, the full reception, or everything in between. If you're handing off to a DJ once the reception gets going, I'll make sure the earlier parts of the day land perfectly and set up a smooth transition rather than a jarring one. Twenty years of experience means I know how to work alongside your other vendors and your day-of timeline without adding friction. Contact me for a customized quote.

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