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Based in Chicago, Illinois, Ryan Shephard Music is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who offers his musical talents for all types of celebrations, including weddings, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and more. Ryan boasts a large repertoire of experience in various musical genres and accolades. Throughout his long career, he has performed with dozens of bands all over the United States, most notably Freak Mythology, with over 600 shows!

Services Offered

Ryan Shephard Music strives to exceed your entertainment expectations. This talented performer will work closely with you to create the perfect soundtrack for your event. Ryan has a list of 250 songs that he can play on stage but is willing to learn others if you can't find your favorite track in the list. When your big day arrives, he will travel to your venue, provide the setup of his state-of-the-art audio equipment, and be ready to perform at the agreed time. Once the evening comes to an end, you and your guests will surely be chanting for an encore to keep the good times rolling!

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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
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
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
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Ryan Shephard Music

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Ryan received overwhelmingly positive reviews for his performances at various weddings, impressing guests with his exceptional vocal and guitar skills. Reviewers highlighted his professionalism, talent, and flexibility in accommodating song requests, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Ryan's ability to engage the crowd, including allowing guests to sing along, contributed to the memorable experience at each event. Multiple reviewers highly recommended hiring Ryan for weddings, emphasizing his ability to elevate the atmosphere and exceed expectations with his music.

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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.

Ryan received overwhelmingly positive reviews for his performances at various weddings, impressing guests with his exceptional vocal and guitar skills. Reviewers highlighted his professionalism, talent, and flexibility in accommodating song requests, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Ryan's ability to engage the crowd, including allowing guests to sing along, contributed to the memorable experience at each event. Multiple reviewers highly recommended hiring Ryan for weddings, emphasizing his ability to elevate the atmosphere and exceed expectations with his music.

Cara
Cara Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning!!!!

All I can say is WOW. We are so ecstatic that we hired Ryan for our wedding day entertainment. Not only is he incredibly, incredibly gifted, but he’s also an awesome person to work with. Ryan set up a consultation right away and asked us to prepare a list of songs/artists/genres that we wanted at our event… and boy, did he deliver. The entire process was seamless from start to finish. Ryan was flexible, accommodating, and always quick in communication.

If you’re looking for the perfect addition to take your event over the top and blow away your guests, look no further. He’s the real deal.
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Bradley Sent on 02/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was Awesome!

Ryan played my sister's wedding and he absolutely killed it! I was really nervous about hiring the right kind of music having never done it before, but Ryan went above and beyond to make sure he was a good fit and he made it really easy for me! I also gave him a few genres that would go over well with the guests and he delivered flawlessly. Ryan was worth every penny spent!
P.s. the Bridesmaids thought he was a handsome devil and won't shut up about him!
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Timmy Sent on 02/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing musician

Ryan Shephard brought an unforgettable touch of musical brilliance to our wedding day. From the moment he strummed the first chord to the final note of the evening, Ryan’s talent captivated our guests and elevated the ambiance to new heights.

His versatility shone through as he effortlessly transitioned between genres, catering to all tastes and ensuring everyone was on their feet dancing. Whether it was soulful ballads during the ceremony, upbeat classics during cocktail hour, or high-energy hits that had the dance floor packed, Ryan’s performance was flawless.

Beyond his musical prowess, Ryan’s professionalism and easy-going demeanor made him an absolute pleasure to work with. He took the time to understand our vision and preferences, seamlessly incorporating our song choices into his setlist. His attention to detail and dedication to making our day special did not go unnoticed.

Ryan Shephard is more than just a musician; he’s a true entertainer who knows how to create magical moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. If you’re looking for the perfect musical act to add that extra sparkle to your wedding day, look no further than Ryan Shephard.
Yolanda
Yolanda Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Made the party for us. Got the crowd involved and let a few of us sing with him. Just an awesome experience overall. Surpassed what we had expected. I would 100 percent recommend Ryan to anyone that asks. Great voice, awesome guitar player, came prepared, showed up earlier than expected, can’t say enough good things. Everyone was talking about our party. Thanks again Ryan!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire him!!!

Ryan is so talented and was great to work with. He played acoustic guitar for our wedding reception and everyone loved him. He also was so responsive and played all of our requested songs. Highly recommend!!!
Doug
Doug Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would definitely recommend Ryan!

Ryan played during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for our 40 guest wedding. He was a pleasure to work with and has a great voice. Would definitely recommend hiring Ryan!
Josie
Josie Sent on 02/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!!!

Ryan is an amazing vocalist, guitarist, and person. We had him play during our ceremony and cocktail hour and he did our first dance as well. He did an amazing job! You should definitely consider hiring him for your wedding!
Sara
Sara Sent on 02/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just the best.

Ryan sent me an email to review him as he is new on this platform. Let me start this review by prefacing that we had an EXTREMELY turbulent wedding day with rain, catering issues, you name it... but Ryan was the one piece that remained constant. He was able to work with us to have a makeshift ceremony and even make a last minute change to the song choices. Amazing voice and an incredible guitar player, his communication was great and he literally delivered on every tiny detail we asked for! Our guests still talk about how great he was months later and we have passed his information along to countless friends and family members!!! HIGHLY recommend hiring Ryan for your wedding!!!
Tara
Tara Sent on 02/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience!!!!

We were desperately looking for a guitarist for our wedding for months and never felt like we had the right fit until we found Ryan. He is an incredibly kind and talented person and we can not thank him enough for all of the work he put in for our wedding day. Beautiful voice and guitarist!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 02/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stop scrolling and hire this guy!

Ryan played my wedding in August of 2023 and had my family in tears they were so moved by the music! We had him for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and out of all of our vendors he was the most professional and easy to work with. We selected 15 songs for him to play at the cocktail hour as well as an additional 3 traditional songs during the ceremony and every piece of it was exactly what my wife and I wanted. He even learned a few songs we wanted! Just can't say enough great things.. his voice, instrumentation, professionalism, just everything! Highly recommend, thank you so much Ryan!
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