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Hey there,

My name is Hunter Dawson and I am an acoustic guitarist for Destin, Panama City & Pensacola, Florida. I have been playing the guitar for a little over 25 years now and I am so blessed to be able to set the tone for the weddings I perform at. I really count it an honor to have that privilge.

My taste and influences span a large spectrum, so to make things a bit more clear, I will attempt to accurately describe my style. I grew up in Hawaii listening to laid-back, flamenco style finger-picking, then moved to Florida when i was around 11 and experienced the '80's....awesome. And since I've surfed my whole life, I have naturally gravitated toward styles like Jack Johnson and Ben Harper. I am not a classically trained guitarist, but I do have quite a few years of great influences under my belt and love to play. I hope you will consider a live musician at your event.......it will be worth it.

Take care,
Hunter

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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
Sound/PA System

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

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Hunter Dawson Acoustic Guitarist

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Jania Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

August 2025 Wedding

We booked Hunter for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in August 2025. We had multiple changes throughout the wedding planning process (venue, time, etc.), and Hunter was able to adjust well.

He was friendly, warm, accommodating, and inviting from the moment we reached out to him. We also thought his prices were very fair, and we overall loved how he adapted and flowed despite last-minute changes before and during the wedding.

Despite our intimate venue and gathering, our family members still talk about his vibe and energy that he contributed to the wedding.
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Katy Sent on 09/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Hunter was awesome! He sang and played guitar on the beach for about 90 guests the night before the wedding! Everyone loved him and he helped create a very cool atmosphere! Not only is he great at playing music, he also has a great personality and was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend hiring Hunter for any event you may want a little something extra for your guests!
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Tara Sent on 04/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Hunter is an amazing musician. He played for my daughters wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
He was able to transition easily. The music for the service was beautiful, cocktail hour perfect and by the end of the night most guests were dancing. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and were very complimentary of Hunter. Not only is Hunter a great musician he is a really nice person. He was so easy to work with and truly cared about helping to make my daughters wedding perfect. I enjoyed working with Hunter! Thank you!
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Jack Sent on 03/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hunter was so great! We absolutely adored working with him .
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Patricia Sent on 01/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hunter did a great Job! We had a small beach wedding and it happened to be very windy that day. But he played wonderfully and helped tie our ceremony together. He was very flexible and professional. Thanks again!
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Kylie Sent on 05/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Heritage is an amazing reggae band that we would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a good time with. Their original music and covers are fantastic. These guys made our wedding so much fun and everyone went on and on about how great they were. I will definitely continue to go see their shows and would recommend anyone looking for a wedding band to check them out.
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Leann Sent on 03/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Not only did Hunter make the ceremony VERY personal but he also sang the first song my husband dedicated to me while we were dating. He sang the song better than the original artist! We loved every moment with Hunter and plan on keeping him in our lives FOREVER! Thank you Hunter!
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Brittnay Sent on 03/24/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding would NOT have been the same without Hunter's amazing talent! He custom wrote and played the song I walked down the aisle to and it brought tears to my eyes. He is great to work with and really cares about making your ceremony a representation of YOU!!! He is easy to talk to, quick to return phone calls, and really good about giving you a comfort level leading up to your big day knowing everything will play out perfectly. A lasting impression on my wedding! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
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Beth Sent on 05/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Hunter Dawson played during my ceremony and then his band The Common Thread played during the reception.

Hunter Dawson was amazing!! I talked to him on the phone before I booked him for about 45 minutes and realized what a kind, genuine, sincere person he is. The week before my wedding he called me to talk about the type of music I wanted, timeline and breaks, etc. because he cares so much about everyone he works with. He was awesome! My guests kept telling me how much they were loving the band. I would definitely recommend him.
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Holly Sent on 05/10/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Hunter was awesome! He was very responsive and flexible with our pre-wedding phone calls even though I keep difficult hours. Everyone at the ceremony and cocktail hour loved the music. Thank you Hunter!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Hunter is amazing, He and his band played for our parents 50th wedding anniversary celebration and they are still talking about what a wonderful, magical night that was. That was three years ago ! They played the perfect music that everyone could dance to. Thank You hunter !

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