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Based in Brooklyn, New York, Grant Swift is one of the most sought-after wedding musicians in the Northeast United States. He specializes in R&B, Rock, Soul, Folk, Pop, and Jazz, uniquely arranged for guitar and voice. His repertoire of over 500 works contains everything from Stevie Wonder to Pachelbel, Queen to Ed Sheeran, not to mention his original works. Swift uses no backing tracks, but some looper pedal magic helps to fill out the sound for medium to large venues. His versatility has him performing weddings, galas, and corporate events in venues as diverse as concert halls, restaurants, and steamboats. Clients have included Dior, Audi North America, The New York Yacht Club, Time Out New York, and Hudson Yards.


Services Offered

Grant Swift offers couples a wide array of wedding entertainment services. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Rehearsal dinner music
  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Reception music
  • Break music
  • Instrumentals
  • New songs
  • Vocals


Areas Covered

Grant Swift provides wedding entertainment worldwide

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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
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Guitar
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
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
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Grant Swift

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April Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Grant Swift is the best!

Grant Swift is an absolutely phenomenal musician and performer. He played at our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with his performance. From the moment he started playing, we were blown away by his incredible talent and musicality.

Grant is an incredibly skilled musician who clearly loves what he does. His passion for music shines through in every note he plays, and he has an incredible ability to connect with his audience and create a truly magical atmosphere.

Not only is Grant an exceptional musician, but he is also a true professional. He was extremely easy to work with in the lead up to our wedding, and on the day itself, he arrived well in advance to set up and ensure everything was perfect. He was friendly, approachable, and made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process.

If you're looking for a musician for your wedding or any other special occasion, we cannot recommend Grant Swift highly enough. He is truly one of the best in the business, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had him perform at our wedding. Thank you so much, Grant, for making our day so special!
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Alice Sent on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception Musician

Grant was amazing. We hired him for our wedding. I didn't want to go the usual route of hiring a dj. I think djs are tacky for wedding, and who wants to do the cha cha slide at a wedding? The wedding was in a barn filled with antiques and rustic decor. Having a musician made it fit the vibe better. Grant provided a list of songs that he knows- over 400 songs. I selected a bunch from jazz to indie that went with my theme. He also learned the songs for our first dances since they were not in his library. And if you are afraid that no one will get on the dance floor since there's no dj? You're wrong. Guests that were adults and kids were on the dance floor. Everyone had a great time and loved the music and his singing. My cousin who is a music teacher first thought it was a recording that was playing, that is how great Grant sounded. I would recommend Grant for any event
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Richard Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Grant was a big hit!

We had Grant play at our small intimate wedding in Huntington, NY. He played both the ceremony and the indoor cocktail hour and reception. We cannot say enough good things, he was a big hit among our guests, his vocal ability is great and all his renditions of the songs he played was perfect. We could tell he really enjoys what he does. Grant played the songs we selected and did some MC duties, he was very communicative about the whole process leading up to the wedding. Grant was the perfect choice for our smaller wedding of around 40-50 people. Thank you Grant for making our day even more extra special!
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Angela Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Grant was fantastic to work with every step of the way in planning and performing the music for our wedding. He accommodated every request graciously, even those last minute ones! He learned several new songs for us, and they were performed beautifully. We opted for instrumental acoustic, acoustic with voice, and his one man band setup to cover the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. All were fantastic and the styles met each moment of the evening perfectly. Several guests commented at different points in the night how great the musician was. He also travelled a fair distance to our venue, was there early to setup, and provided audio equipment for our ceremony.

Five stars and beyond: Talented, pleasant to work with, and accommodating. Hire him!
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Katy Sent on 12/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement Party - Big Hit!

Grant was an amazing addition to our engagement party! He was super communicative and helped us pick the best set list for our party. We continued to get compliments and are so happy we chose him.
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Tim C. Sent on 11/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding review

Grant is truly a professional, his playlist was spot on, we told him the type of music we liked and he nailed it . I cannot say enough about him. He made us feel very comfortable from start to finish again I would recommend grant for any occasion
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever !

Grant Swift was one of the best decisions we made with our wedding. I wanted to surprise my husband with a live performance of our first dance song and Grant knocked it out of the park ! He was so accommodating with all the date changes for our wedding due to covid and played songs that I requested. We will always cherish the memory of having Grant perform at our wedding. 10/10 will always recommend. You couldn't ask for anyone better for your event.
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Daniel Sent on 10/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing music

Grant did an amazing job playing at my wedding. My now-wife had a very specific list of songs and genres of music she wanted and Grant was one of the very few with the range and talent to pull it off. He has an extremely broad repertoire and also has a number of original songs. I heard nothing but praise from my wedding guests during and after the reception.

My wife was ultimately extremely happy with the music. I also had a very complicated wedding due to beyond-the-norm in-law disagreements and complexity, but Grant was the one single wedding person I dealt with who from beginning to end was a consummate professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. We also made a significant additional on-the-spot change (extending the music) for which we reached an agreement in probably 30 seconds, and he gave me a discount to boot. Hire this man.
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Kari Sent on 07/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Grant is a fantastic musician!!!

Grant played for both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was WONDERFUL. He was so easy to work with leading up to our wedding and everything went so smoothly the day of. Our friends and family (and us!) loved hearing him play and I would highly recommend working with Grant for any event.
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Bonnie Sent on 07/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t be Happier

Grant brought such an amazing aspect to our celebration! Everyone in attendance raved! Literally. Everyone enjoyed his talents. Could not be happier!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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