Musician Referral

Looking for high quality musicians to perform at your next special event? Browse the list below for solo artists and/or ensembles for hire.

Solo

James Allen – Guitar
Instrument(s): Guitar Music Type: Jazz, Brazilian, South American, Classical Preferred Events: Any Description: Experienced solo acoustic or electric guitarist who plays a number of styles. Fee: $125 per hour (negotiable) Contact: [email protected]
Ben Bussey – Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Sousaphone
Instrument(s): Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Sousaphone Music Type: Pop, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Musical Theater, Contemporary Christian, British Brass Band, New Orleans Brass Band Preferred Event: Pit Orchestras, Chamber Ensembles, Concert Series, Symphony Orchestras, Lecture Recitals/Educational Events, Church Services/Special Events, Weddings, Receptions/Cocktail Hours, Arts Festivals, Children’s EventsDescription: Ben is an active performer in a wide range of styles & genres. He regularly appears throughout Minnesota with bands like The New Standards, the Shabby Road Orchestra, the Encore Wind Ensemble, Brass & BodyWorks, the Paper Clips trombone quartet, and more. Fee: Negotiable by event. Contact for details. Contact: [email protected]
Joey Clark – Voice, Piano
Instrument(s): Voice/Piano Music Type: Musical Theater, Jazz, Swing, Standards, Early Rock ‘n Roll, Holiday Preferred Event:  Anything from intimate parties (Cocktail, Holiday, Fundraiser, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Special Events) to Cabarets, Concerts, Conventions, and Theatrical Performances. Description:  With a background in musical theater and cabaret performance, my forte is singing and accompanying myself at the keys while conversing and engaging with my audiences. Exploring themes, eras, and styles, I work to customize my performance to your specific needs and wishes. Fee:  Varies, Contact for Pricing Contact: [email protected], 917.583.8859
Timothy De Prey – Piano
Instrument(s): Piano Music Type: Classical, Pop, Musical Theater, Light Jazz Preferred Event: Weddings, Birthday Parties, Special Events Description: Over 20 years experience playing background and featured music for special events Fee: $250 for the first hour, $75 for 2nd hour, additional hours negotiable Contact: [email protected]
Jean De Vere – Violin

Instrument(s): Violin
Music Type: Classical
Preferred Events: Weddings, Funeral, Other
Description: String trio or string quartet
Fee: $150 each
Contact: 612.889.5459

Dan Duke – Piano
Instrument(s): Piano Music Type: Classical, Jazz, Holiday, Rock, Etc. Preferred Events: Any Description: I am available to provide a variety of music for your event, depending on your preferences. I gravitate toward the Great American Songbook, but also play classic rock, etc. Fee: Depends on event, to be negotiated Contact: [email protected]
Emily Gerard – Harp
Instrument(s): Harp Music Type: Classical, Various Preferred Events: Weddings, Various Description: Hire as a harp soloist or combined with other instruments for all event types. Fee: Varies depending on time and location Contact: [email protected]
Jeff Lambert – Guitar

Instrument(s): Guitar
Music Type: Classical
Preferred Events: Weddings, Special Events/Parties (background music)
Description: Elegant solo classical guitar music for a classy touch.
Fee: $125/hour
Contact: 952-546-1429

Caitlin Lucic – Drumset, Percussion, Marimba
Instrument(s): Marimba, Drumset, Percussion Music Type: Jazz, Rock, Classical, Musical Theater, Sacred Music, Children’s Music, World Music Preferred Event: Pit Orchestras, Chamber Ensembles, Concert Series, Symphony Orchestras, Lecture Recitals/Educational Events, Church Services/Special Events, Weddings, Receptions/Cocktail Hours, Arts Festivals, Children’s Events Description:  Solo marimbist/percussionist, section percussionist, drummer and guest lecturer in the Twin Cities area. Caitlin has a special interest in providing children’s programming focused on marimba and percussion. Fee: Negotiable Contact: [email protected]
Katrina Mundinger – Clarinet
Instrument(s): Clarinet Music Type: Classical, World Folk Preferred Events: Weddings, Special Events, Educational Workshops Description: Katrina is an award-winning musician, and can provide classical music (chamber) or world folk music for any type of event. Fee: Varies Contact: [email protected]
Gail Olszewski – Piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Synthesizer
Instrument(s): Piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Synthesizer Music Type: Classical, Musical Theater, Some rock/jazz Preferred Events: Weddings, Receptions, Special Events, Church Services, Concerts, Educational Presentations, Art Festivals Description: Gail Olszewski has had a long and varied career playing many musical styles on keyboard instruments for many occasions and concerts. Fee: $250 minimum Contact: [email protected], 651-295-4549
Nina Olsen – Clarinet
Instrument(s):  Clarinet Music Type: Classical Preferred Events: Indoor Events Description: Member of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra for over 20 years. Frequently accompanies choirs and performs special music for church services, often suggesting and providing the repertoire for the service. Fee: Varies Contact: [email protected]
Tom Pieper – Bass, Electric Bass
Instrument(s): Bass, Electric Bass Music Type: Jazz, Classical, Church Preferred Events: Any Description: Tom is available to play in or organize an ensemble for any of your musical needs. You can hear Tom’s compositions with the Illicit Sextet on CDBaby and Youtube. If you are looking for music for a worship service please check out Salem English Lutheran Church where Tom has been leading the Jazz service since 1997. Fee: Negotiable Contact: [email protected]
Shari Latz Rothman – Harp
Instrument(s): Harp Music Type: All Preferred Events: Any Description: Harp music adds elegance to all events. Versatile musician able to perform as soloist or as part of an ensemble. Fee: Please contact for fee information Contact: [email protected], 952.807.2175
Sue Ruby – Piano
Instrument(s): Piano Music Type: Classical…or anything else you have musical notation for! Preferred Events: Weddings, Funerals, Parties;  Recitals, Auditions, etc. Description:  If you need background music, audition help, I’m your musician. I have a couple decades of collaborative piano (accompanying) experience with all ages, abilities and instrumentation. Fee: $150/hour Contact: [email protected]
Jacqueline Ultan – Cello
Instrument(s): Cello Music Type: Any Preferred Events: Any Description: Jacqueline’s unique versatility as a cellist, composer and collaborator is represented in her diverse musical groups. She is a 2015 McKnight Performing Artist Fellow. Fee: Negotiable Contact: [email protected]
Austin Wahl – Guitar, Mandolin
Instrument(s): Guitar, Mandolin Music Type: Classical, Rock, Folk Preferred Event: Any Description: Austin Wahl is a flexible, entertaining musician who can provide solo or ensemble music of just about any genre on guitar or mandolin. Fee: $100 per hour base; $25 each for custom repertoire requests; $25 for over 50 mile round trip Contact: [email protected]

Ensembles

Artful Tone Quartet – Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano
Instrument(s): Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano Music Type: Classical, Rock Preferred Events: Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties Description: We will work with you to provide music for your special event. We take into consideration the space, invitees, and purpose of the event to help you select music to highlight the occasion. Fee: $100 per musician per hour Contact: [email protected]
Above Average Tuba Quartet
Instrument(s): Tuba/euphonium quartet Music Type: Light classical and jazz, holiday, polka Preferred Events: Parties, dances, outdoors, Oktoberfest Description: Jolly, Happy tubas performing Jolly, Happy music for your event! Fee: $500 minimum Contact: Ben Bussey – [email protected]
Brass & BodyWorks – New Orleans Brass Band
Instrument(s): Trumpet, trombone, saxophone, sousaphone, rhythm section Music Type: modern New Orleans – pop, funk, jazz Preferred Events: parties, dances, parades, outdoors Description: Brass and Bodyworks is a 10-piece brass band from Minneapolis, Minnesota with a whole lot of brass and a whole lot of sass. We take self-care seriously! Fee: $500 minimum Contact: [email protected]
Ensemble-MA – Taiko, Guitar, Voice
Instrument(s): Taiko, Guitar, Voice Music Type: Folk, Japanese-American Preferred Events: Any Description: Ensemble-MA uses traditional Japanese drums along with guitar and vocals to create contemporary Japanese American influenced music. Fee: Negotiable Contact: [email protected]
James Allen – Guitar, Voice
Instrument(s): Guitar, Voice Music Type: Jazz, Latin Preferred Events: Any Description: Vocal and guitar duo performing jazz standards, contemporary, jazz, 60s rock/pop tunes Fee: $150 per musician (negotiable) Contact: [email protected]
Karin Valdizan – Violin-Viola-Cello in flexible combination
Instrument(s): Violin-Viola-Cello in flexible combination Music Type: Classical, Traditional, Pop Tunes Preferred Events: Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events Description: Traditional string duo, trio or quartet to fit needs of client. Fee: 1) Wedding ceremony (15-20 minutes each, pre and post-service; processional/recessional and incidental ceremony music) OR cocktails/reception Total time up to 1.5 hours: $200 per player 2) Wedding (see above) OR cocktails/reception up to 2 hours: $230 per player 3) Wedding (30-45 minutes max) PLUS 30-60 minutes reception: $230 per player 4) Wedding PLUS up to 2 hours reception: $260 per player Contact: [email protected], 612-581-8828
Minnesota Percussion Trio: Bob Adney – Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Log, 5 Gallon Bucket, Drumset, Cowbells, Castanets, Woodblocks, Paper...
Instrument(s): Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Log, 5 Gallon Bucket, Drumset, Cowbells, Castanets, Woodblocks, Paper… Music Type: Programs for All Ages Preferred Events: Community Fine Arts, Libraries, School Concerts Description: Family friendly repertoire that is exciting to listen and learn about. www.minnesotapercussiontrio.com Fee: $500-$750, depending on program selected Contact: [email protected]
OboeBass! – Oboe, Double Bass
Instrument(s): Oboe, Double Bass Music Type: Classical Preferred Events: Recitals, Receptions, Educational Presentations Description: OboeBass! is the only duo of its kind in the world! We perform recitals of original, engaging music and also present educational programs to elementary schools and senior residences. Fee: Varies Contact: Carrie Vecchione: (651) 319-1414 or [email protected]
Orkestar Bez Ime – Clarinet, Accordion, Vocal, Bass, Guitar, Violin

Instrument(s): Clarinet, Accordion, Vocal, Bass, Guitar, Violin
Music Type: Balkan Folk/Romany
Preferred Events: Wedding Receptions, Parties, Dances
Description: Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI) is an award-winning Balkan folk band which provides lively music for dancing. OBI can provide a dance instructor/leader as well, for a complete evening of entertainment.
Fee: Varies
Contact: Katrina Mundinger: [email protected]

The Paper Clips – Motown Trombone Sound
Instrument(s): Trombone quartet Music Type: Motown favorites and more – jazz, soul, neo-soul, R&B Preferred Events: Informances, parties, dances, outdoors Description: The Paper Clips are a Twin Cities-based quartet combining the excitement of the Motown sound and beyond with the power of trombone ensemble. Founded in 2019, we bring enthusiastic and moving performances to audiences and educational settings with fresh arrangements of classic hits. Fee: $500 minimum Contact: Ben Bussey – [email protected]
Paula Lammers and the Silver Linings – Vocalist and piano or guitar with the option of adding bass, drums and sax to make a trio, quartet, or quintet
Instrument(s): Vocalist and piano or guitar with the option of adding bass, drums and sax to make a trio, quartet, or quintet Music Type: The Great American Songbook (1920’s-1950) Latin Jazz, Blues, 1970’s Singer/Songwriters (think Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor) Preferred Events: House Concerts, Ballroom Dances, Special Events, Weddings, Fundraisers Description: Paula Lammers and her group are sure to delight with Paula’s beautiful voice and spot-on intonation and with the band’s top-notch instrumentals. Fee: $150 per musician Contact: www.paulalammers.com
Second Winds – Flute, Oboe, Clarinet
Instrument(s): Flute, Oboe, Clarinet Music Type: Classical Preferred Events: Any Description: Members of the MN Opera Orchestra, we have performed together for over 10 years: in recital halls, schools, senior centers and the skyways. We are comfortable performing for audiences of all ages. Fee: Varies Contact: [email protected]
Sonorous Strings – Violin – Viola Duo, Violin- Viola – Cello Trio, or Standard String Quartet

Instruments: Violin – Viola, Violin – Viola – Cello, and Standard String Quartet Music Type: Classical, Pop, Rock Preferred Events: Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events, Memorial Services Description: Duos, Trios, and Quartets with an extensive repertoire and experience playing for weddings and events. Custom song arrangements available. See website for more details: www.sonorousstrings.com Fee: starting at $700 Duo, $900 Trio, and $1100 Quartet Contact: [email protected]

Vicky Mountain – Voice (with piano or guitar as a duo, adding bass, drums and saxophone as a trio, quartet or quintet)
Instrument(s): Voice (with piano or guitar as a duo, adding bass, drums and saxophone as trio, quarter or quintet) Music Type: Jazz, The Great American Songbook (Standards), Latin Jazz, Blues Preferred Events: Special Events, Themed Parties, Weddings, Openings, House Concerts Description: Vicky Mountain and her excellent players will add a definite spark to your event with their far ranging repertoire of background jazz, danceable standards and hip light rock and blues. Fee: From $300 – $400 for a duo to $750 – $850 for a quintet. Cost may vary depending on length of engagement, travel time, etc. Contact: [email protected], 612-875-0393
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