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R.D. King is a Waltham, Massachusetts-based guitarist and wedding musician. King is an accomplished acoustic guitar composer and performer as well as a graduate of Ithaca College’s School of Music.

A virtuoso instrumental acoustic guitarist, R.D. King brings passion, professionalism, and over fifteen years of experience performing at hundreds of events. King will work with you to make the music a truly special and memorable part of your wedding.

King was born in Boston, MA to a family that encompassed musicians, writers, and artists. A graduate of Ithaca College School of Music, King is now an associate lecturer at UMass Boston and has established himself at the forefront of acoustic guitar excellence and education. R.D. King aims to make your wedding music a unique and romantic element of your special celebration.

Services Offered

R.D. King Music offers a meticulous approach to planning wedding music. This highly experienced professional can guide to-be-weds through the song selection process and, upon prior request, can arrange any song for a couple. His extensive repertoire spans a wide variety of artists, from Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to The Beatles and CCR to Bach and film scores. This skilled guitarist can provide instrumental acoustic music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Couples can call on the services of this professional to provide a truly remarkable musical backdrop for their special day.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$795

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,295

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

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

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of R.D. King, Wedding Guitarist

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R.D. King is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and special events. He is described as an exceptional guitarist with outstanding talent and professionalism. Reviewers praise his ability to adapt to different venues and weather conditions, as well as his willingness to learn and perform custom songs. R.D. is commended for adding a classy and magical touch to weddings, and reviewers highly recommend his services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

R.D. King is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and special events. He is described as an exceptional guitarist with outstanding talent and professionalism. Reviewers praise his ability to adapt to different venues and weather conditions, as well as his willingness to learn and perform custom songs. R.D. is commended for adding a classy and magical touch to weddings, and reviewers highly recommend his services.

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Monica F. Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! We loved his music and the touch it gave our wedding!

We booked Russell for our wedding. He played for when guests arrived, the ceremony and cocktail hour. He was AMAZING! Everyone loved it. It added such an elegant and impressive touch to our special day. He is SO TALENTED!!!!
He also dresses well and is very professional. I'm so glad we decided to go this route because it made our day that much more magical. We highly recommend Russell!
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Erin L. Sent on 04/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stellar performer, and a great teammate for all wedding couples!

R.D King was an amazing addition to our wedding, not just as a stellar guitar player and performer, but also as a creative voice for planning our ceremony. Our venue had dropped out of providing us a day-of coordinator for our rehearsal, and R.D. King was able to provide quick guidance and support in an otherwise extremely stressful moment!

This act of generosity and work ethic would alone merit a 5 star rating, but he also perfectly arranged the music my wife and I wanted for our ceremony. He provided preliminary meetings to discuss arrangements and styles, then sent over a brief sample, months before our wedding date, just to be sure he had captured the right sound and feel for our wedding. And it was perfect! Could not recommend him enough! If you are unsure what kind of music accompaniment you would like for your wedding, stick with R.D. King, as you will not be disappointed!
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Jacob A. Sent on 01/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing guitarist, beautiful music!`

RD was AMAZING! He did the music for our ceremony and made a custom arrangement of a song we were worried might not translate well to guitar, but he made an absolutely STUNNING arrangement that we still listen to very often. He was responsive, fun to work with, and professional--easily adapting to the weather and working with our venue's A/V setup guy. Phenomenal experience, amazing amazing guitarist, great guy. 10/10 would recommend!
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