Steve Holman Reviews
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Katie Sent on 10/07/2025Perfect for our wedding!
We had Steve Holman on the guitar and Joy Pritz on the violin from Summit Strings to play for our wedding ceremony prelude, the ceremony itself, and the cocktail hour. They provided amplification which worked nicely. They were also very accommodating to our song requests. I even had a specific song they hadn’t done before for the groom to walk out to, and they found the sheet music for it and did wonderfully playing it without a hitch. I, of course being the bride, didn’t get to hear any of the prelude, but the music I did hear was beautiful and, granted I wasn’t listening for any, I never heard any hiccups. Everything was so smooth and made for the perfect, elegant background music during cocktail hour. They are quite versatile with the ability to play more traditional songs as well as more modern songs. If I ever had questions throughout the planning process, I could just text or email Steve and he got back promptly each time. They both were very friendly once I finally got to meet them in person, as well! Overall, a great experience and all for a very reasonable price! Highly recommend! -
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Hannah Sent on 09/22/2025Beautiful and Moving Music!
We loved having Summit Strings play for our ceremony! Their playing was beautiful and many of our guests commented on how lovely the music was. Steve was wonderful to work with, from learning two special songs for our processionals to his professionalism in our interactions and planning. I cannot recommend Summit Strings enough for your wedding or special event! -
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Ashley Sent on 06/26/2025Perfect for our big day!
My husband and I reached out to Summit Strings to play at our wedding day in May 2025, and I am so glad that we did! The music for the ceremony was absolutely beautiful! There was a major windstorm the day of our wedding, but Steve and the other musicians improvised and made it work to play for our outdoor ceremony. Looking back and watching our wedding video, everything sounded so beautiful. And they were even willing to learn a new piece for our wedding that I requested as a surprise for my husband shortly before our wedding day. The quartet was professional, and the communication prior to our day was helpful and timely. Thank you again for making our wedding day even more special! I highly recommend Summit Strings for anyone looking for musicians for their wedding or other special event. -
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Hannah Sent on 05/14/2025Thank you Steve!
My husband and I absolutely LOVED the beautiful performances from Summit Strings at our wedding! Additionally, Steve and all of the players were so nice, welcoming, and went above and beyond to support us. They even learned and played a few requested songs that were performed so beautifully. We are so thankful to have had Summit Strings with us on our special day! -
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Jeff Sent on 05/06/2025Perfect Touch!
As the chief organizer for my College group’s 50th anniversary reunion gathering in Blowing Rock, NC *and environs*, I pushed to have live music for our two more formal dinners in the area. My decision quickly put me in touch with Steve Holman and the Summit Strings.
The price was right for my folks to contract for a violin with cello for the first night’s dinner at an Italian restaurant; and, a fiddle with guitar for our final night’s dinner at a traditional home style restaurant.
While I left the general theme of the two restaurants determine the song list played, there were also some requests that were easily fulfilled based on a quick glance at internet scores. The volume and acoustics at both locations was perfect. All 35 or so of our celebrating guests were delighted by our choice to have a musical accompaniment at our two dinners.
I highly recommend Steve Holman and the Summit Strings if you want to lend a very high degree of classy musical entertainment to your similar event in the Western NC area that they cover. Steve and Joy were exceptionally talented, unobtrusive, and hit the sweet spot on pricing.
Check the Summit Strings out! You’ll be happy you did. So will your guests! -
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Carly Sent on 04/14/2025Steve is fantastic! Highly recommend for wedding
We had such a wonderful experience with Steve & Summit Strings! They played for our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour, and truly elevated the atmosphere of our entire day. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they were also so easy to work with from start to finish. Steve was very easy to communicate with.
Steve graciously accommodated all of our requests for each part of the event — including a very special song my husband wrote for our recessional, which meant the world to us. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the beautiful music throughout the day!
Great value, amazing quality, and a group I would absolutely hire again. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to add an elegant, personal touch to their wedding or event! -
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Zach Sent on 09/07/2024Highly recommend!!
Cannot say enough great things!! Steve was awesome to work with, easy to communicate with, and very open to any idea or request we had for our wedding ceremony. The music was wonderful and all of our family and guests were extremely complimentary of the performances during the ceremony and cocktail hour! -
Kacy Sent on 08/31/2023
Steve was wonderful!
Summit Strings was amazing - Steve was super helpful and easy to work with. They even learned a new song for me that I have always wanted for the bridal processional. I'm so grateful we were able to have them play at our wedding and cocktail hour. It was perfect! -
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Arielle Sent on 08/05/2023Very helpful & fantastic musician
We loved having Summit Strings at our July wedding! They were extremely professional, and their music was so lovely! Steve was very flexible, and he helped us out with a last-minute change to our ceremony. I would absolutely recommend working with Steve and Summit Strings for any event! -
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Alex Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 recommended!
We hired Summit Strings for our wedding at Twickenham House and Hall in Jefferson, NC in July, 2023. Their quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value, and flexibility were 5 out of 5! All of our guests raved about the ceremony music and I am very thankful to Steve and his team for making it all happen and working hard for the songs I requested. They even found a stellar vocalist to sing Stand by Me and WOW was he amazing...everyone was amazed by his voice and how he was captivating. I can't thank Summit Strings enough for being part of our special day and would hire them again and again and again! 5 out of 5 stars recommended!!! -
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Jessica Sent on 05/22/2023Perfect touch to our cocktail hour!
Perfect touch that made our cocktail hour perfect! -
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Caroline Sent on 10/24/2022Perfectly Seamless Experience!
We used Summit Strings for our ceremony/cocktail hour music for our September 17th wedding, and we were so happy we did! I was planning a wedding NC from NY so it was important to me that I had a vendor team I could trust and Steve and his team absolutely fit the bill! Steve was totally receptive to what my husband and I wanted. We loved that we could give him explicit requests on certain pieces of music, but we could also trust him to play pieces that aligned with the overall feeling of the day. I would absolutely recommend Summit Strings to anyone and everyone! -
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Laura Sent on 10/12/2022Class Act!!
Summit Strings was a wonderful addition to our wedding day! They even purchased the sheet music to play a song we requested that was not on their music list. We and our guests truly enjoyed the beautiful music that help set an elegant atmosphere -
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Eunice Sent on 08/10/2022Here's your sign to book them now!
I recently got married at Sky Retreat in Purlear, NC & Summit Strings was EVERYTHING I could've ever asked for. I can't remember the last time I attended a wedding that had a live duo & honestly...it was an absolute DREAM.
From Start to Finish I received nothing short of excellent communication, kindness, & prompt response time. Honestly, their videos are amazing; however, it is NOTHING compared to them performing live. Seriously , this is one vendor that was a MUST for us & I couldn't imagine our day without them! -
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A Mitchell Sent on 05/09/2022
Above and Beyond Expectations
I arranged for Steve and one of his all-stars from Summit Strings to play for my proposal, and it was worth every penny. They braved a chilly day, truly going above and beyond to make our engagement day one we will never forget. From the first note, my now fiancée was in tears as Summit Strings incorporated a couple of special songs into their playlist. We will be asking them to return for the wedding next year and, without question, would endorse anyone interested in live music for an event to book them. -
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Christopher Sent on 11/01/2021Amazing musician! A must hire!
Steve was utterly amazing! He not only nailed our musical vision to a tee but he provided some of the most memorable performances we could have ever asked for! He is extremely professional, arrived early and was flexible when we had a slight delay. We could not have had any better musician for our ceremony! Steve has our highest recommendation for any event! You can not go wrong with him! Chris and Christopher -
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Mary Sent on 10/16/2021Steve Holman Review
Summit Strings did a wonderful job playing for our wedding. They let us pick out which songs to play and it was beautiful. Would definitely recommend! -
Aspen Sent on 09/29/2021
A Perfect Touch to a Perfect Day!
Summit Strings was such a beautiful addition to our wedding day. Each of their members were truly gifted and created such a magical atmosphere for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Steve was wonderful to work with and ensured communication throughout the entire planning process! He was so accommodating and helpful and has a true passion for what he does. They have such a large selection of songs that would match every wedding's intended wedding vibe. Summit Strings created such an elegant atmosphere for our wedding and we enjoyed every minute of having them with us! -
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Sheila Sent on 08/26/2021
Great String Quartet
Perfect String quartet for our wedding! Great mix or modern and classic songs to choose from! Steve worked with me on many special Hymns sung during the service. We needed these hymns played in certain ways with different rhythms and accents and Steve accommodated it all! They showed up on time and played beautifully. We had many guests compliment the music after the ceremony. I would recommend this quartet to anyone. Thank you Summit Strings! -
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Chase Sent on 08/20/2021
Professional, timely and beautiful
Steve and his team were so easy to work with! He played the guitar and cello while his partner played the violin. They were very professional and timely. He made the wedding prelude, ceremony and cocktail hour go effortlessly. They were dressed elegantly and the music was beautiful. Highly recommend his team!! -
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Mary Sent on 08/16/2021Beautiful wedding music!
Steve and Summit Strings provided music for our wedding and cocktail hour. The music was absolutely beautiful, and Steve was great to work with leading up to the wedding. We received so many compliments on the music, and I would highly recommend Summit Strings for your wedding! -
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Bethany Sent on 06/21/2021Amazing Experience
The entire experience before and during my event was perfect. Steve was great to deal with, responded quickly and provided a contract within 24 hours. The value he provided to the event was magical. I held a small women's retreat and at one point I thought his music would be too extravagant for the type of event. I am so glad I did not follow that feeling and proceeded with having two musicians during dinner. It was amazing! The music was absolutely beautiful and to see the surprise on my guest's face was priceless. They played during our diner, both classical as well as popular songs. Seriously, this was the best part of the evening! I would 100% recommend adding them to any event. -
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Sophie Sent on 04/26/2021Best Cellist Ever
We got married in early April of this year and Steve Holman played the cello for our cocktail hour at our wedding. We could not have been more pleased with his gifting, his professionalism, and his communication throughout this whole process. We (and all of our guests) were so blessed by Steve and his cello service. We would highly recommend Steve to anyone needing a cellist for their wedding. -
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Joel Sent on 11/15/2020
Young-Jackson Wedding
Steve provided music for both our daughters’ weddings in 2020. He was punctual, professional and played beautifully at both ceremonies. He offered helpful suggestions for music choices and added a beautiful touch to both weddings. -
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Alissa Sent on 11/15/2020Great Live music and Customized Experience
Summit strings is a great choice in live music! Steve helped us set up our ceremony sound and even learned two new songs to help our ceremony be just what we always wanted. The music was just magical! My guests and parents couldn't stop talking about it after the event. We would recommend to any bride or event coordinator. They really know their stuff! -
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Jorge Sent on 11/11/2020
Exceptional Performer
Steve provided us with excellent service and truly made our ceremony magical. He worked with us on our special song request and multiple guest came up to us to tell us how wonderful and beautiful all the music was. I would 100% recommend him for your event/wedding. -
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Lauren Sent on 10/10/2020
Lauren Anthony - Bride
Steve is very friendly, professional, and quick to respond! Steve is also very talented and can play many instruments! I would recommend Steve for any occasion or event. -
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Stacey Sent on 09/30/2020
Thanks Steve
Steve Holman was great to work with. Accommodated a last minute request, was personable and professional. We received compliments on the music from our guests. Very positive experience. Totally set the ambiance of our wedding. -
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Peyton Sent on 09/17/2020Excellent Cellist!
I highly recommend working with Steve! He was the perfect addition to our intimate mountain top wedding. The weather was iffy, but Steve brought a little white pop up tent so that he could continue playing rain or shine! I wanted one of my bridesmaids to do a solo, and Steve was so accommodating by bringing along a guitar so that he could be flexible with what key she needed. Also, he arrived early enough to set up and then rehearse with her! We highly recommend Summit Strings. -
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Sarah Sent on 09/15/2020
Talented and easy to work with!
Steve from Summit Strings was extremely flexible with our changing COVID wedding date and was willing to learn a new song we were wanting for our ceremony. He also responded to our many emails very quickly and assured our questions were answered. They arrived early and were set up far in advance to start playing for the early arrivers. Our guests were extremely impressed with their talent and they perfectly executed the songs we had requested. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for live musicians for their wedding to keep the guests entertained and interactive and for a personalized ceremony music experience. -
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Kelsey Sent on 08/24/2020
Steve and Summit Strings were Amazing!
Summit Strings were so lovely and so worth having at our wedding! The string duo was the perfect detail for our guests to enjoy prior to the ceremony and they all raved about it afterwards. Very easy to work with, went above and beyond, and attentive to what we wanted. Highly recommend! -
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Madison Sent on 08/23/2020Professional, reliable, and talented musician
Steve is one of the four musicians that made up the string quartet I used at my wedding this July. He and his colleagues make up Summit Strings. Steve is who I had contact with for several months leading up to the wedding. He was super helpful and responded quickly to all of my questions. I had to change our date twice due to COVID, and he was super flexible with all of the crazy changes. I highly recommend Steve for all of your wedding music needs!! -
Samantha Sent on 08/22/2020
Amazing musician!!
I hired a string duo from Summit Strings to play at my outdoor mountain ceremony and cocktail hour. From the beginning I was impressed by Steve Holman's responsiveness and flexibility. Before I booked Summit Strings he sent me a ton of videos of past performances with string solo, duo, trio, quartet, etc playing a variety of songs so I could get a good idea of their musical abilities. Based off of these examples alone, I was incredibly impressed and hired them right away! Leading up to the big day Steven was great about sending me a huge long list of songs that I could pick and choose from. They had so many song options on there- classical songs, Disney songs, Beatles songs, classic rock songs, traditional hyms, and a bunch of modern music. I had no idea that Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Elvis, Aerosmith, etc would sound so great played by a string duo! And there was even the option for them to learn new songs if I wanted some that weren't on the list they provided. They played beautifully at my wedding, so much so that I had a lot of guests coming up and telling me how great they were! Not only are they fantastically talented musicians, they were also friendly and professional throughout. I cannot recommend Steve Holman and Summit Strings enough! -
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Megan Sent on 07/25/2020
Perfect and affordable
We were super pleased to find Steve. With such short notice and during a crazy time with COVID, he worked with us. The music was beautiful and they played exactly what we wanted at the perfect timing. Our wedding was at a outdoor covered pavilion and it was raining that day. He offered to let us use his mics and systems so guests could hear are vows. Super accommodating and pleasant to work with. -
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Ivy B. Sent on 11/12/2019
Solo Cellist
Steve was absolutely amazing! I told him my vision for my wedding day and he exceeded my expectations. I have received many compliments so far about how amazing the cello music was. -
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Megan Sent on 08/22/2019So happy with choosing this musician!
I was very pleased with the service I received from Summit Strings. As a musician myself, it was VERY important to me to have talented, classy musicians on my wedding day and I received just that. Thank you for everything!! -
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Leah Sent on 07/09/2019A True Professional
We would commission Summit Strings to perform for us again in a heartbeat! Steve and the Summit Strings Trio were an absolute pleasure to work with in the weeks leading up to our wedding and they were a classy and unforgettable addition to our big day. Professional and easy going – even when we changed our mind a dozen times on what songs to play! They helped us create the perfect atmosphere for our guests and gave us exactly what we were hoping for. Our wedding simply wouldn’t have been the same without them and we would highly recommend Summit Strings for any special or corporate event. Thank you for everything, Steve! -
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Liz M. Sent on 05/25/2019Summit Strings were the best for my daughter’s wedding.
Summit Strings – quartet played at my daughter’s wedding in April 2019 at Sorella Farms.
The string quartet played 30 minutes before the wedding – during the wedding and during the cocktail hour after the wedding while the family was getting pictures taken. Steve was wonderful to work with before the wedding and the whole quartet sounded wonderful. The day was cool – 58 degrees – and they had to keep tuning for the beautiful music. The reason we chose Summit Strings was because they had a beautiful and complete music list. From classical to more contemporary music – my daughter was able to choose music that she wanted to hear during her special day. They played “What a Wonderful World” as the family and friends came down the aisle and “A Thousand Years” as my daughter walked down the aisle. It was a magical moment – I will never forget. Summit Strings was an integral part of making the day beautiful and memorable – and I would hire them again for any occasion.
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Katie Sent on 01/19/2019Steve is incredible!
Steve was recommended by our venue and was a great addition to our day! He was friendly and easy to work with. He made sure that all of my requests for our day were met and provided a beautiful experience for our guests. The music was AMAZING and we received so many compliments on our ceremony and brunch reception music! If I could do it again and again, I would hire Steve and his team again and again. -
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Tom W. Sent on 11/02/2018
Summit Strings performing at our wedding on the Biltmore Estate
We were privileged to have Summit Strings quartet perform during our daughter’s wedding in mid-October at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Their music was wonderful and complemented the beautiful venue. They performed an eclectic mix of music (see list below) which enhanced the atmosphere of the event. We had arranged to have Summit Strings perform long-distance from our home in Hawaii. Steve Holman was a pleasure to work with. We wholeheartedly recommend them as a touch of class for any event in North Carolina! Susan and Tom Wiswell
* Prelude prior to the ceremony:
1. Ashokan Farewell
2. Here, There and Everywhere (Beatles)
3. Simple Gifts (Aaron Copeland)
4. Eleanor Rigby (Beatles)
5. Spring (Movement-1, Allegro) from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
6. Concerning Hobbits (from the Lord of the Rings)
7. Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
8. I’m Yours (Jason Mraz)
9. Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison)
10. Flower Duet (Deliebes)
11. Clair de Lune (Debussey)
12. I will always love you (Dolly Parton)
For the processional when the wedding party comes down the aisle, they played Pachabel’s Canon in D.
For the departure when the newly married couple and the wedding party exited after the ceremony, they played Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring.
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Colleen Sent on 09/17/2018Steve provided beautiful cello music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! He really listened to our vision for the music and worked with us to create it. I highly recommend him for your event! -
Amy Sent on 07/20/2018Steve Holman with Summit Strings was wonderful to work with before our wedding and the day of. Steve responded to my request for information right away and provided us a list of classical, modern and pop tunes that we could select from. We sent our in selections a month ahead of our wedding day and Steve was proactive in suggesting alternate pieces best suited for a trio. Steve attended our rehearsal and worked with our officiant to select the right microphone and amplification. He came to our rehearsal prepared and knew our ceremony order and which pieces were to be played when. The day of the wedding Steve and the two other musicians arrived an hour and a half before the ceremony start time and set up two standing microphones, one for the officiant and the other for our readers. The package we selected only included one microphone but Steve was incredibly kind to provide an additional microphone and sound amplification at no extra charge. It may seem like a small thing but the mics and amps were KEY during our outdoor ceremony considering the wind. The music was great during the ceremony and afterwards during the cocktail hour. Our guests loved the cocktail hour pop tunes and had a lot of fun and even sang along during some of the songs!
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Lesliann Sent on 09/22/2019A must at your event!
Steve was extremely responsive and easy to work with. I made a special request that he attend my rehearsal because our location was kind of unique and I wanted him to get a lay of the land and he did. Our wedding was outside and it was kind of cold and they all came prepared and did a great job. The strings were an added a touch that I think takes any wedding from being good to great. I highly recommend. -
Lindsey Sent on 07/25/2018The Summit String Quartet played for both my ceremony and for cocktail hour. They were professional and generous, and their music was gorgeous! I am still getting compliments from my guests on how lovely the music was. They took special requests from me, and even learned a new song in order to play the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to. They went above and beyond in order to make both my ceremony and my cocktail hour perfect, and I cannot recommend them enough.
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Kaitlyn Sent on 02/16/2024Beautiful playing!
Summit Strings did a great job with our winter wedding. They were flexible and switched to playing live when our ceremony was moved indoors. Other than a few minor things, everything exceeded our expectations. -
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Indiana Sent on 01/20/2022Terrible experience
We booked Steve for March 2021 and had to reschedule our wedding date because of covid. Steve agreed to rescheduling to a new date in September 2021 at the same price. We did a fresh contract with the new date, same price, etc. A month before our wedding in September Steve decided he wanted to charge more because it was now a fall wedding. Something he had not shared before. He was rude, aggressive, accusatory, and also reached out to another artist to see how much we had payed them. He stated we underpaid him even though he gave us his price and we agreed to it. If he had just been up front about it and professional, we would have paid him the extra money. I would not recommend him at all.
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