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Ben Lyons is a professional musician based out of Saco, Maine, and also services New Hampshire and the surrounding areas. Ben offers all-inclusive packages that can meet all your music and sound needs for your wedding day. Whether an intimate or large-scale celebration, he's got you covered. He can do everything from an heartfelt acoustic set at your ceremony to DJing at your reception, keeping your guests on the dance floor all night long.

Services Offered

Ben Lyons can provide entertainment for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and more. He also offers MC services to make announcements, introduce the wedding party, and direct attention to the floor for the first dance. He can play guitar or guitar and violin instrumentals, sing and play guitar or perform with the Ben Lyons Band. The four-piece dance party band includes a full drum kit, electric guitar, bass, and keyboard, playing hits from a wide range of decades and genres. Ben has something to suit everyone in his large library of music. Song requests are encouraged!

Ben offers full day wedding music packages which include various blends of live music and DJ/MC services. While his existing packages offer several different options, he does provide customized quotes to suit your needs and encourages you to reach out and discuss what he can do for you and your celebration.

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Frequently asked questions

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

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Drums
Guitar
Violin

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
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Ben Lyons Music

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Ben Lyons is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional music and DJ services at weddings. Couples appreciated his talent, professionalism, flexibility, and seamless transitions between live music and DJ sets. Ben's meticulous planning process, excellent communication, and ability to adapt on the spot were highlighted by reviewers. He was described as a kind, organized, and responsive vendor who helped create unforgettable wedding experiences. Additionally, the flawless execution of both live music and DJ services, as well as the ability to read the crowd and keep the dance floor packed, were particularly noteworthy. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Ben Lyons for weddings due to his top-notch music solutions and professionalism.

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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.

Ben Lyons is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional music and DJ services at weddings. Couples appreciated his talent, professionalism, flexibility, and seamless transitions between live music and DJ sets. Ben's meticulous planning process, excellent communication, and ability to adapt on the spot were highlighted by reviewers. He was described as a kind, organized, and responsive vendor who helped create unforgettable wedding experiences. Additionally, the flawless execution of both live music and DJ services, as well as the ability to read the crowd and keep the dance floor packed, were particularly noteworthy. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Ben Lyons for weddings due to his top-notch music solutions and professionalism.

Meghan
Meghan Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute five-star choice for wedding music—acoustic and DJ/MC!

Hiring Ben Lyons was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He is a truly talented musician, a professional DJ, and simply a wonderful person to work with.

During our search, the cost savings and convenience of hiring one person to handle both our ceremony/cocktail music and the reception DJ services were a huge factor. Ben delivered on this promise flawlessly. The transition from his beautiful, live solo acoustic set during the ceremony and cocktail hour to the high-energy DJ reception was executed perfectly and felt completely seamless. It was the perfect "one-stop-shop" package.

From the start, communication with Ben was outstanding—he was easy to reach and responded quickly to all our inquiries. We particularly appreciated his meticulous planning process. He provides a detailed form that guides you through every aspect of your wedding day preferences, and his extensive song lists allow you to specify exactly which songs you want or, just as importantly, which ones you don't want him to play. This level of organization made us feel completely confident in his hands. As a full-time musician, his professionalism and organization shine through.

His ability to adapt on the fly was truly remarkable. When the father of the groom decided to give a spontaneous speech, I quickly mouthed the cue to Ben from across the room. He seamlessly announced the speaker, making the unplanned moment feel organized and intentional, rather than a disruption.

Ben was overall just great to work with and a very kind human. He is organized, responsive, talented, and flexible—even able to adapt on the fly when needed. We wholeheartedly recommend Ben Lyons to any couple looking for a polished, talented, and affordable music solution for their entire wedding day.
Allie
Allie Sent on 11/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Night

Ben Lyons Music was absolutely incredible at our wedding. They played for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and every moment was perfect. The music was amazing and the dance floor was packed the entire night. Our guests are still talking about how great they were. We couldn’t have asked for better!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Joy to Work With from Start to Finish!

We hired Ben for our June wedding, and he exceeded every expectation!

He is incredibly multi-talented. He played acoustic guitar for our ceremony with gorgeous renditions of our chosen songs, played guitar and sang during cocktail hour, creating a beautiful live soundtrack while guests mingled, and then seamlessly switched to DJing for the reception. Even with our small, laid-back wedding, he had the dance floor packed!

Ben was responsive, proactive, and great to work with throughout the planning process. He collaborated closely with us and our planner, fine-tuned the schedule and song list, and helped guide the flow of the day.

Guests raved about him both during and long after the wedding. Ben and his wife, who assisted on the day, are incredibly kind and were an absolute joy to have with us. We feel so lucky to have worked with them and would wholeheartedly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a musician or DJ for their wedding or event.
C
Cait Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Musician + Fantastic Songlist!!

10/10 Highly recommend!! Ben is incredibly talented and his song list is unmatched!! Great variety of music and it was such a pleasure to work with him, he was super flexible and learned a couple of songs to make our wedding day extra special!! There’s nothing like live music and Ben nailed it!! You won’t be disappointed, Ben is top notch!!
M
Madison Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The live music everyone is still raving about!

We had Ben come to perform at the Welcome Party for our wedding weekend, and what an amazing decision that was. I originally saw Ben performing at a restaurant bar earlier in the year, and he had the whole bar was dancing and singing the entire night. I knew right away he was the perfect person to entertain our Welcome Party guests.
To start, Ben was so incredibly easy and hassle free to work with and communication before the event was always prompt and clear.
The day of the event, Ben arrived prepared, setting up his equipment quickly and without needing assistance-- so smooth! He is absolutely amazing at reading the crowd effortlessly and choosing songs that perfectly matched the energy in the room. His ability to sense what guests wanted to hear kept everyone smiling and engaged throughout the night. 10/10 Ben is the absolute best!!!!!
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Ben played at our Welcome Party for our wedding weekend, and he was absolutely incredible! From our very first point of contact, he was so responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Ben went above and beyond to bring the party to life — our guests raved about him all weekend long. He truly understood the vibe we were going for and matched it perfectly with his music. We’re so thankful we chose him; he made the night unforgettable and so much fun!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Ben performed solo acoustic tunes for our wedding. He was pleasant to interact with, responsive with his communication, reasonably and reasonably priced. We trusted Ben to help bring our vision to fruition and couldn't be happier with the results!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars for Ben!

Ben was awesome to work with and we would definitely hire him again! He performed live music during our cocktail hour (very talented musician and performer!) and DJ services during our wedding. He was pleasant, professional and very communicative. He is also self-sufficient and was able to communicate specific venue-related questions that we didn't know with the venue owner, without needing to involve us. He spent time the week of the wedding going over the timeline and flow of the event in detail, and was great at managing the timeline of the music, speeches, dancing during the event.
Barrett
Barrett Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Ben was absolutely fantastic to work with for our wedding. He’s incredibly talented, easygoing, and was so flexible with our less-than-organized schedule. His music created the perfect atmosphere, and he made everything feel effortless. On top of it all, he’s just a genuinely great guy. We couldn’t have asked for a better musician to be part of our day!
Erica
Erica Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!!

We were absolutely thrilled to have Ben Lyons as part of our wedding! From start to finish, he was organized, thoughtful, and made the whole planning process so easy. The day flowed perfectly thanks to him.

Ben is an incredible musician and DJ—he read the crowd effortlessly and kept the energy just right all night. Our guests loved him and kept telling us how amazing the music was. He brought such a fun, classy vibe that made the day unforgettable.

If you want a true pro who’ll make your wedding run smoothly and feel amazing, Ben’s your guy!
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