Browse 1548 singer guitarists for hire, rated 5 out of 5 from 2889 reviews from real clients. These solo performers combine live guitar and vocals into a single act, covering folk, pop, rock, soul and contemporary chart material. Prices start from $5, with an average rate of $429.
A singing guitarist suits any event where you want live music without the footprint or budget of a full band. Many use loop pedals to build harmonies, basslines and percussion on top of their guitar playing, producing a sound that often surprises people who expect a quiet, traditional solo set. Most arrive with their own PA, a wireless microphone for speeches if needed, and setlists deep enough to cover a full afternoon and evening. Filter results below by price, style and location.
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Add to favouritesA singer guitarist delivers vocals and live guitar from a single performer, making them one of the most practical live music options for weddings, private parties and corporate events. Guitar vocalists typically carry repertoires of several hundred songs spanning multiple decades, from acoustic pop and classic rock to soul, country, folk and current chart hits. Because the act is self-contained, setup is fast, the stage footprint is minimal, and the volume is easy to control, which suits intimate venues, marquees with noise limits, and rooms where a full band would overwhelm the space.
Most performers work in 45-minute sets with short breaks, though many offer continuous background music for drinks receptions, dinner service or quieter portions of the day. The use of loop pedals and effects has become widespread, allowing a single player to layer rhythm guitar, harmony vocals, percussion and even bass into a sound much closer to a small band than a traditional solo act. PA equipment is almost always supplied as standard, including a wireless microphone for speeches or announcements. If a fuller sound is preferred for part of the day, some performers collaborate with a percussionist or second vocalist, and acoustic duos or acoustic bands are worth comparing if that flexibility matters from the outset.
Wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions are among the most common bookings for guitar singers, where a warm, intimate tone fits the atmosphere better than amplified production. Many performers will learn a first dance song or a specific ceremony piece on request, given a few weeks' notice. Outside of weddings, the format works well at restaurant openings, corporate networking events, garden parties and outdoor celebrations of all sizes. If dedicated ceremony music with a classical or instrumental focus is a better fit, wedding ceremony musicians are also worth a look. For events leaning towards instrumental guitar without vocals, guitarists cover that ground, while pop / rock singers are the better fit for vocalists who work with backing tracks rather than a guitar. And for solo performers who can take on DJ duties between live sets, one man bands cover that all-in-one option.
Rates for singer guitarists currently range from $5 to $24716, with the average sitting at $429. Pricing depends on performance length, travel distance, time of year, and any extras such as learning custom songs or covering both ceremony and evening sets as a single package. Weekend wedding dates in peak season tend to land at the upper end, while weekday or daytime bookings are typically more affordable. Compare prices across the full list of 1548 available acts using the filters above.
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