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Chris can provide beautiful classical guitar for your ceremony and swinging jazz standard guitar instrumentals for your cocktail hour. Chris is an accomplished singer who sings cover tunes, jazz standards, and his original music. Chris earned a Bachelor's degree in jazz guitar performance from the University of Maine and a Master’s degree in classical guitar performance from Youngstown State University in Ohio. Chris has enjoyed 30 years of performance experience, playing in jazz, blues, funk, and reggae groups as well as a solo performer of classical guitar, jazz standards, and original music. He also plays the flute quite well.

Pricing is as follows: I charge $500 to play a ceremony. Add $200 for reception as well. If you hire my band New Shades of Blue for reception or cocktail hour, I give a half price discount and only charge $250 for the ceremony music. Please check us out on wedding wire as well. If a boat is required to reach the destination there is an extra $100 travel fee. I can learn just about any song to sing or play as instrumental for $50/song. Difficult classical pieces not in my repertoire will cost more.

I have a good sound system that you can plug your music player or laptop into if you would like. I have both wall powered and a battery powered PA, so if your ceremony is on the beach, no problem!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Flute
Guitar

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Chris and his trio were a fabulous addition to the wedding at the Cliff House. Guests loved his guitar solos and smooth pop/jazz selections. Chris was easy to work with, accommodating last-minute changes, and even learned a specific song requested by the couple. He arrived early on the day of the wedding and created the perfect atmosphere, making the day all that the couple had dreamed. Highly recommended.

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Chris and his trio were a fabulous addition to the wedding at the Cliff House. Guests loved his guitar solos and smooth pop/jazz selections. Chris was easy to work with, accommodating last-minute changes, and even learned a specific song requested by the couple. He arrived early on the day of the wedding and created the perfect atmosphere, making the day all that the couple had dreamed. Highly recommended.

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Amanda P. Sent on 02/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing ceremony!

I'm so happy we decided to go with Chris for our ceremony music. Everyone loved it during cocktail hour and it was exactly what we hoped for!
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Tracy M. Sent on 03/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic music from Chris Poulin and his band

Chris and his trio were fabulous. Chris provided beautiful guitar solos for the ceremony and his trio played at the cocktail hour. The beauty of the Cliff House was a perfect match to his sophisticated smooth pop and jazz selections. Our guest loved him. My only regret is that we didn’t have him play longer!
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Lucas C. Sent on 02/23/2023
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Talented Musician!

Chris did a phenomenal job at our ceremony. He was very easy to work with and was able to support last minute decisions and modifications. Chris was more than happy to learn a a specific song we preferred as well.
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