Jim Gabelbauer - Event Guitarist & DJ
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"Jim was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! He was so much more than just our DJ — he..."
"Jim is extremely talented and professional. We hired Jim to perform acoustic guitar for our ceremony..."
What is the story behind Jim Gabelbauer - Event Guitarist & DJ?
I’m Jim Gabelbauer, an acoustic guitarist and wedding DJ based in Naples, Florida, serving Sanibel, Marco Island, Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Palm Beach, Miami, and destinations throughout Florida. I combine instrumental acoustic guitar music for your ceremony and cocktail hour with personalized reception DJ services, handling your wedding music personally from planning through the celebration.
My guitar performances bring together Spanish-inspired and tropical selections, jazz standards, and familiar contemporary melodies. Live music adds a personal touch to your ceremony and sets a relaxed, elegant tone for cocktail hour, with comfortable sound levels for conversation.
At your reception, the music reflects your preferences and the energy of your guests. From dinner and special dances to a lively dance floor, I keep the evening moving with smooth transitions and clear, concise announcements.
Since 2008, I’ve performed at weddings and events at venues including the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Ringling Museum, and JW Marriott Marco Island. Together, we plan your music selections, timeline, and important moments so the details are in place before your wedding day. Professional sound, wireless microphones, a clean, modern DJ setup, and dance floor lighting complete the presentation.
Instrumental acoustic guitar music is also available for welcome parties and rehearsal dinners.
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4 years in business
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We speak English
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Jim provided live acoustic and Spanish guitar for ceremonies and cocktail hours and seamlessly transitioned to DJ/MC for receptions, keeping the dance floor packed. He was professional, responsive, organized, and flexible—learning new songs and helping build timelines. Couples praised his musicality, crowd reading, and stress-free service and highly recommend him.
Seamless, Talented, and So Much Fun
From the very beginning, Jim made everything so easy. He was incredibly organized, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the planning process, which took so much stress off our plate. On the wedding day, we didn’t have to worry about a thing — he knew exactly what to do and kept everything flowing smoothly.
And the reception was SO much fun! The dance floor was packed all night, and he did an amazing job reading the crowd and keeping the energy going. Our guests had such a great time, and we had so many people tell us afterward how much they loved the music. We truly had the best night and couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be such a big part of our wedding day.
If you’re looking for someone who can provide beautiful live music, keep your reception dance floor packed, and make the entire process feel effortless, we cannot recommend Jim enough!
May Wedding at Hotel Haya
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Created the perfect atmosphere
Jim is the best!
Jim is awesome!
On top of his talent, Jim was incredibly easy to work with: responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. So many of our guests commented on how great the music was!! The dance floor light during the reception was also a plus!
If you’re looking for someone dependable, super talented, and truly gifted at setting the tone for your wedding, Jim is the guy. Highly recommend!
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