The Brightsmiths is a wedding band based in Chesapeake, Virginia. This three-piece group, made up by Jon Owings, Maggie Grindrod, and Steve Campbell enjoy entertaining couples and guests with their acoustic sounds. They would suit those seeking performers who can play at large or intimate occasions, while they are also comfortable performing indoors or outdoors.

Services Offered

The Brightsmiths are prepared to offer you an elegant performance that includes both live and recorded music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and 3 hour reception. Steven is an accomplished violinist having performed for hundreds of weddings and is able to offer his services to perform solo violin for your ceremony utilizing his list of traditional and contemporary repertoire. The Brightsmiths provides its own PA system and modest stage lighting array. At no additional charge, The Brightsmiths can offer a wireless handheld microphone for toasts.

The reception music is composed a collection of relaxing, smart, and engaging arrangements of reminiscent pieces spanning from the 1950s to 2000s. Need a piece of music that The Brightsmiths don’t currently play? No problem! Simply provide a list of pieces needed for specific elements of the reception, and The Brightsmiths will either learn and perform them, or utilize the loved recording of your favorite artist performing the piece.

Picture it! A small three piece band of skilled and professional musicians tucked politely in the perfect spot under strings of Edison bulbs belting out melodies and harmonies that of Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Stevie Nicks, Cheap Trick, Crosby Stills & Nash, Linda Rondstat, and more! Like a small jazz ensemble of old, the well dressed trio offer an elegant alternative of folksy sophistication and excitement contributing to a relaxing and charming atmosphere.

The Brightsmiths are:

Jon Owings - Guitar, banjo, harmonica, vocals

Maggie Grindrod - Guitar, Vocals

Steve Campbell - Violin, Viola, Cajon

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