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Located on the Emerald Coast of Florida, in Defuniak Springs, Gilleran's Island Band can elevate your wedding with their music. This group combines the skills of Terra Jean Otto, an accomplished classical violinist and gifted improviser, and John Gilleran, an exceptional guitarist with an amazing voice—who is also an award-winning sound engineer. Together, they will enhance the atmosphere of your wedding ceremony with their unmatched skill.

Services Offered

Gilleran's Island Band features the elegance of solo violin, string duo/trio, or violin and guitar. With their years of experience, they are able to perfect the ambiance for your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, ceremony, and reception. Since moving to the Florida Panhandle, Terra Jean and John have played weddings at Rosemary Town Hall, Alys Beach, The Henderson, and The Vue on 30A. They are able to work with you to learn new songs, and they will also provide all the necessary equipment needed to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$400

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
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Guitar
Viola
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
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Jeannie G. Sent on 10/20/2023
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Perfection!

Terra and John were absolutely wonderful for our daughters outdoor wedding ceremony! Live music during such an occasion is a must. They are both extremely talented and very professional. They were a joy to work with. I would recommend them.
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Mariela G. Sent on 09/15/2023
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Wedding ceremony music

Terra and John provided such a beautiful touch to our wedding ceremony with their music. They were very good communicating with us.
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Larry L. Sent on 02/21/2023
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They created a real fun time!

What a versatile band. They were great as our cocktail hour music and then we held them over into dinner.
Terra Jean also played her classical violin for the ceremony.
Five stars all around."
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Team

Terra Jean  Otto
Terra Jean Otto
Violinist, violist, cellist, vocalist

Terra Jean Otto is a classically trained violinist with 42 years of professional experience. Her high level of skill and excellent tone add a touch of elegance to any wedding ceremony.

She is also a gifted improvisor - deep in the groove with sweet lines, ripping riffs and even some funk chops. Mentored by fiddle great Vassar Clements, she has shared the stage with him and his Little Big Band, as well as performances with Peter Rowan (Old and in the Way). She has also performed with John Cowan (New Grass Revival), Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones), Leftover Salmon, and String Cheese Incident with members of the David Grisman Quintet. Her rich musical background includes a classical foundation from her famed teacher, Florizel Von Reuter, and influences from violinists Stephane Grapelli, Darol Anger, Papa John Creach, and Jean Luc Ponty.

John Gilleran
John Gilleran
Singer, guitarist, songwriter, sound engineer

Vocalist, guitarist and singer-songwriter John Gilleran sings his heart out in perfectly pitched, smooth baritone tones and soaring falsetto, all the while laying down a solid foundation on acoustic guitar. He studied electronics, jazz guitar, classical voice and toured Europe as the featured soloist in a madrigal group. Signed by Warner Bros. early in his career, his band included Dave Bickler (Eye of the Tiger - Survivor) and recorded the hit, Summer Sun. He is an acclaimed recording engineer, notably with projects with Taj Mahal (albums - Sacred Island (charted #5 on Billboard Blues albums), Hanapepe Blues, Taj tracks on Six Days and Seven Nights and Zebrahead.) He designed and produced the award winning Giltronics pure vacuum tube mic pre and line mastering amps, used on the Grammy winning album Just Like You - Keb Mo and Grammy nominated albums Deuces Wild - B.B. King (charted #1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums) and Phantom Blues - Taj Mahal. His amps are still in use today in every mastering lab of Diskmakers, and many fine studios including Wolf Mastering in Nashville (and in his own studio as well!).

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