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Richard Stratton

Richard Stratton

Fernandina Beach, FL
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    Katie M. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    Very talented muscians

    We hired Richard for live music during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Everything was perfect. We had guitar and violin during the ceremony and cocktail hour and guitar during dinner. Richard and the violinist are very talented and he was a pleasure to work with from the beginning.
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    Edward B. Sent on 03/27/2022
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    Richard is the Best!

    Richard made our wedding perfect - he even learned one of our favorite songs to make our day all the more special. When returning to our venue for our 1 year anniversary, we stumbled upon him playing and he not only remembered us but player Perhaps Love for us. We’ll remember this and him forever - highly recommend him for any event.
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    Sarah J. Sent on 01/24/2021
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    Amazing musician and great energy

    Richard Stratton did an amazing job at my wedding on 1/16/2021. He played solo for my ceremony and cocktail hour then was joined by his member Tommy (making them “Two Katz) during the reception. They kept the party going all night and I got several compliments from our guest on the quality of their music and their song selections. I had an intimate wedding with only 20 guest so I was a little concerned on music overpowering the event, but Richard knows how to read the room and match the music to the energy. I would highly recommend him for any of your music needs wedding or otherwise!!
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    Jane Q. Sent on 11/10/2019
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    Highly Recommend!

    Richard was very to work with and communicated quickly with any questions I had. He played the acoustic guitar for my wedding ceremony and it was breathtakingly beautiful. We had so many compliments from our guests. Highly recommend!
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    Alex Sent on 01/11/2019
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    The absolute best!

    We had Richard Stratton and the Palmetto Catz at our December wedding and they were absolutely phenomenal! They played beautiful versions of our favorite songs, had everyone dancing for HOURS and even provided a mic for toasting. Guests were complimenting the music all night and even the next day! We feel blessed to have had Richard and the Catz play on the best day of our lives.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Alex...we really enjoyed your celebration. You did such a great job with the preparations. It was magical.
    Very best to you and Molly.
    Richard
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    Michael Sent on 03/18/2018
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    We are so glad that we chose Richard to play at our wedding. The music was awesome and his website was very informative, especially with the sample songs. He is very organized and the whole process was a breeze--which was most appreciated given the chaotic nature of planning everything else.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Michael! We loved playing for you and Inga and your wonderful friends and families. We wish you a long loving marriage.
    Richard
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    Gabriela Sent on 05/26/2018
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    We got married in February at Walker’s Landing in Amelia Island. Our ceremony was outside. Richard did an amazing job! I am so glad that we hired the musical accompaniment. It really set the tone for the ceremony and our guests loved it. We got so many compliments on the music. We also had our uncle Brett sing along with Richard for a part of the ceremony. What an amazing special treat! I am so thankful that I chose you Richard for our wedding. On a side note, the groom’s father was 40 minutes late to the ceremony. Richard was a true professional and filled that time with his beautiful music. I truly could not have done it without you! Thank you again

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks for the review Gabriella. It was a real treat to work with Brett. What a beautiful day!
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    Pamela Sent on 05/18/2018
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    Thank you, Richard, for creating a wonderful musical environment for my daughter's rehearsal dinner on Jekyll Island in February! Not only did we enjoy your beautiful singing voice and guitar playing from a distance as we ate outdoors on the lawn, but we had fun dancing to your music as well. The mood you set was pure romance (even for my husband and I married 20+ years) under the stars for the bride and groom and wedding party and family! We appreciate your friendly and professional service! And by the way -- do you sell CD's? We would like to remember your music for years to come!!

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Pam! I really appreciate your review. I will mail you a CD.
    Best,
    Richard
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    Kelly Sent on 12/06/2017
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    I can't say enough good things about Richard Stratton! He played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and did a beautiful job. He was very helpful throughout the process of picking out the processional music and making sure our selections flowed nicely together. He is a such a talented musician - his music absolutely made our wedding ceremony. We still have guests complimenting the ceremony and cocktail hour music! Thank you for helping to make our day perfect, Richard!

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Mrs Olson! I wish you have a long loving marriage.
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    Heather Sent on 07/31/2017
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    Richard Stratton and the Palmetto Catz were absolutely amazing! Everyone at our wedding was so complimentary! My husband had tears in his eyes as I walked down the aisle to A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, this fulfilled his dreams. The reception was so fun dancing and singing along to one awesome song after another. I want to plan another event just to have them play!!

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Wow. thanks Heather. We are humbled by your lovely words.
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    Kendall Sent on 07/25/2017
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    Richard was terrific at our wedding reception! He played exactly what we wanted, beautifully (solo guitar without vocals) and several people commented on what a great match it was for the occasion. We highly recommend him!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/11/2017
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    Richard is EXCELLENT!! I couldn't have asked for anything more. If you want a classy yet fun sound, Richard is your guy. He made my ceremony memorable : )

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    Lauren,
    The ceremony tunes that you picked worked out perfectly timing-wise. This happens so rarely that I just had to mention it. Thanks!
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    Kelly Sent on 05/31/2017
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    We had originally considered not having live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour and after going thru this and having Richard play for our ceremony and cocktail hour we realized what a great addition Richard was for our event. He was amazing!

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    Thanks Kelly. Your daughter Olivia sounded great on her two songs. Thanks for the opportunity to be with you on your a very special occasion!
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    Lynn Sent on 05/21/2017
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    Richard was the icing on the cake at our beach wedding on Amelia Island! Everyone commented how perfect he was for the ceremony and the reception. The selection of music to pick from is impressive and his performance was superb! Easy to work with, accommodating, and professional. I would definitely recommend him!

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Lynn!!
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    Alexis Sent on 05/06/2017
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    Richard was easy to work with and incredibly responsive. He provided honest feedback on what he thought would work best for our ceremony and cocktail hour music - a fantastic quality to have when you're a multi-tasking bride and groom trying to make all the right decisions for your wedding. He also learned songs for us, which were delivered beautifully on the day of our wedding. Highly recommended.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Alexis...Kyle and I really enjoyed playing for you and your families. We especially like the River House and working with your coordinator Monica Dowd.
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    Cassie Sent on 04/30/2017
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    Working with Richard was such a pleasure and I highly recommend him to any couple looking for a ceremony musician. Not only is he incredibly talented, he's also professional and exceedingly personable. His repertoire is rather extensive and he's able to give thoughtful suggestions regarding how many processional songs to select and the timing given the length of the aisle, number of bridesmaids, etc. (basically all of the things I never would have thought of on my own!). I cannot say enough about this guy - he truly helped to make our wedding day a very special occasion.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thanks Cassie. I love your choice of "God Only Knows". I will get a lot of use out of that tune. Thanks for requesting it and for your kindness.
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    Jennifer Sent on 04/23/2017
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    We were fortunate to have Richard perform at our ceremony and the reception that followed. Several of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and what a wonderful background it provided for both dancing and conversation. Richard was extremely easy to work with and has a tremendous repertoire of tunes both modern and classic. At the reception, Richard performed with his trio The Jazz Catz. The trio provided beautiful music for a solid four hours. We would recommend Richard without hesitation.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    thank you for your kind words Jennifer. We really loved your venue choice of Amici's Milano room. It is a fabulous layout and it really helped make your celebration.
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    Daniel Sent on 04/12/2017
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    Richard is an immensely talented musician and a consummate professional. He was an integral part of our wedding weekend, as he performed at our rehearsal dinner (with the Palmetto Catz), ceremony (guitar with bass accompanying), and cocktail hour (guitar and vocals with bass accompanying). His musical stylings were the perfect complement to all of the events and we really appreciated him taking the time to work with us on the selections for the ceremony. Most importantly, Richard is a genuinely kind, sincere person. When we were dealing with a lot of uncertainty due to Hurricane Matthew postponing us, Richard's willingness to roll with the punches was so reassuring and something we won't soon forget. We can't recommend him enough.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    Thank you Dan. It was a pleasure being with you and all the great people that came out for your wedding weekend! My best to you and Beth!
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    Mike Sent on 03/27/2017
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    Richard was great to work with and made the music planning easy! We went with the guitar and violin duo for the wedding ceremony and Palmetto Catz for the reception. Everyone loved the music so much it quickly became one of the best highlights of our wedding. We received tons of feedback from guests stating how much they loved the band and wondering where we found them. I highly recommend them to anyone and promise you will not be disappointed!

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    thanks so much Mike. We loved the Winterbourne venue and your choice of ceremony music. Thanks again for trusting me with the music on the most important day of your life!
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    Stephen Sent on 02/25/2017
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    Richard was very helpful in making suggestions for the music for our wedding. We had him on guitar with a violinist for the ceremony and his band at the reception. Everyone loved the music. His style appeals to all ages. The singing and the quality of the music was phenomenal! Many of our guests complimented the music after our wedding. The Freudian Slip Band is a perfect choice for any occasion.

    Richard Stratton's reply:

    thanks so much Stephen. We loved your guests! BTW we are Palmetto Catz Band. Thanks again.
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    Daniel Sent on 10/24/2016
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    Richard was absolutely the best!! He played guitar at our son's rehearsal dinner. He is not only very talented, but is so accommodating to anything you need. We asked if we could use his microphone for toasts and speeches. He actually brought a stand and a second microphone for that purpose! Thank you, Richard, for making the evening perfect.
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    Ashlee Sent on 10/11/2016
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    Richard was extremely professional and helped me pick out the songs for my wedding ceremony and also provided music for my cocktail hour. He was very quick to respond and very thorough in his follow through process up until the day of the ceremony. We never met in person, but coordinated everything through email and I felt very confident on the wedding day that there would be no issues with this aspect of my wedding. I received many compliments of how great the music sounded. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to provide a special touch to your wedding day :)
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    Shelly Sent on 09/09/2016
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    Richard was a recommended vendor from the Oyster Bay Yacht Club for our wedding welcome reception on 8/5/16 and he was fantastic!! Our guests enjoyed his music and it went perfect with the venue. He was very professional and friendly. I highly recommend him for your next event!
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    Ashley Sent on 08/02/2016
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    Everyone at our wedding kept telling us how great and perfect the music was for our venue. Richard did such a great job at setting the mood and keeping the flow of events! Highly recommend!!!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/05/2016
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    Richard played the classical guitar for my wedding ceremony and for the prereception. He did an absolutely amazing job and I would recommend using him!
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