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Sam Hastings is a professional musician who spends time between St. Petersburg, Florida and Portland, Maine. Singer-songwriter Sam has several years of experience as a live performer, a nationally televised appeance on The Voice, and has played at numerous private events and gigs throughout his career. He was most recently chosen as a contestant on this past season of American Idol. While his specialty is folk music, he can also cover a wide variety of other music genres. Sam's vocal abilities and unique tone set him apart from most other musicians, as he will put on a performance that you and your guests won't forget.

Services Offered:

Sam Hastings Music can provide ambient music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties, and DJing for a lively reception. His setlist offers up to four hours of cover songs, including pop, country, folk, and rock tracks. If you have a particular tune in mind for your special occasion, Sam will be happy to learn it for you. He strives to offer a personalized service, and he will provide his own microphones and PA system for the performance. Sam is also available to attend your wedding rehearsal on request

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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
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
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
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals

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Sam is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional musical talent, professionalism, and versatility in performing live music, singing, and DJing at weddings and events. Guests appreciated his ability to create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere with a diverse setlist that catered to all preferences, seamlessly transitioning between different segments of the event. Reviewers highlighted his professionalism, punctuality, and willingness to accommodate requests, making him a top choice for couples looking to enhance their special day with fantastic entertainment.

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Sam is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional musical talent, professionalism, and versatility in performing live music, singing, and DJing at weddings and events. Guests appreciated his ability to create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere with a diverse setlist that catered to all preferences, seamlessly transitioning between different segments of the event. Reviewers highlighted his professionalism, punctuality, and willingness to accommodate requests, making him a top choice for couples looking to enhance their special day with fantastic entertainment.

Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST all around wedding musician!

Sam helped make our wedding weekend perfect! He truly can do it all. At our welcome dinner the night before, he sang and played his guitar. On the day of the wedding he played acoustic guitar during the ceremony, sang during cocktail hour, and then DJ'd the reception. Having Sam being able to handle all parts of the weekend was fantastic. He was very easy to work with and helped create the perfect environment for our wedding. Throughout the weekend many of our guests and vendors (including planner/photographer) kept asking who he was because of how much everyone enjoyed the music. I would highly recommend that you hire Sam, you will not regret it!
Katy
Katy Sent on 08/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further, you just found the perfect musician/DJ

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Sam for a gala in the Tampa area. He is not only an amazing singer and musician, but he’s great at response times and honestly always so happy and wonderful to work with. Everyone at the Gala raved how great he was and he made the event so much fun. I look forward to working with Sam on many more events and I recommend him for your event or wedding. You cannot go wrong. He’s the best.
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Peter Sent on 08/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Sam for your wedding!!

Sam was truly amazing!! I felt like we hit the jackpot getting to have both live music and a DJ. Guests raved about his cocktail hour and he kept the dance floor going!

I can’t say enough good things. Even our Venue Coordinator (who has worked in the industry for 10 years and does 1-2 weddings most weekends during the summer) said “where did you find Sam?? Can you send all of your friends here and tell them to hire him??”

He is a true professional and extremely talented at what he does.

To Sam - THANK YOU!!!
To people reading this - You won’t regret having Sam as one of your vendors
Brendon
Brendon Sent on 06/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fan Favorite of our Wedding Reception

After seeing a video of Sam singing Tennessee Whiskey, we knew we had to book him for our wedding reception. We gave him free reign to sing anything from his set list and he did not disappoint. He sang during our cocktail hour and dinner and our guests were just as thrilled by his talent as we were. Having Sam at our wedding reception created a fun and intimate atmosphere. His set list included a range of genres and artists that everyone could relate to, dance to, and made the evening enjoyable for all. After dinner he managed the playing of our first dance, the parent dances, and seamlessly transitioned music to the dance party to finish off the night. During our reception and even to this day, 1 month later, we still get asked by our guests: “where did you find that guy?!”. I guarantee your guests will be asking the same thing.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent. Great quality music. Everyone enjoyed his live music.

Very talented! So professional! Overall perfect experience.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn Sent on 06/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY recommend!

Having Sam was one of the best parts of big day! He performed at both our ceremony and our cocktail hour and was an amazing touch that we received so many compliments about. Sam is super talented of course but also very professional, punctual, and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make all my requests happen. He was a fan favorite of the day and I would 1000% hire him again! Highly recommend!!
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Stephanie Sent on 07/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sam was really great!

We had Sam at my husbands birthday bbq, he was really great entertainment ! He played great songs, he sounded great, he even stayed a little longer when we asked him to at the last minute. I would definitely recommend him for any event!
Lynda
Lynda Sent on 07/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gifted Singer/Song Writer/Musician

Sam has an incredible voice and tone. He has a raspy sound with great control and smoothness, I love the quiet dynamics coupled with his higher notes. We loved working with Sam and his easy going personality. This guy is so talented, it's only a matter of time before he's scooped up by the music industry!
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Rachael Sent on 07/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Sam!

Sam is such a talent. He has an incredible voice that absolutely commands a room. He sang live music for my wedding ceremony and will forever be part of my special day. Many guests commented he performed exceptionally well and he got himself some new fans. He’s not only talented, but also the nicest guy and a pleasure to work with. If you haven’t listened to Sam sing, you’re missing out!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 06/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Vocals & Amazing Guitar Skills

Sam is a truly talented musician. His vocals and guitar skills really captured the emotions of our day. His personality is also the perfect blend of fun and professional, which really helped us feel relaxed. Our guests are still talking about how fantastic he was. We highly recommend choosing Sam to perform at your wedding or any special event!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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