Rising Star Awards
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Upcoming Appearances
- Thursday, June 07, 2012
- 7:00PM - Event
- Charleston, SC
- Saturday, June 09, 2012
- 7:00PM - Event
- Johns Island, SC
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- 7:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Chimney Rock, NC
- Saturday, June 23, 2012
- 7:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Sneads Ferry, NC
- Saturday, September 08, 2012
- 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
- North Wilkesboro, NC
- Friday, June 14, 2013
- 6:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Greensboro, NC
= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 6:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Mooresville, NC
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 6:00PM - Event
- Greensboro, NC
- Saturday, April 21, 2012
- 11:00AM - Wedding Ceremony
- Fort Mill, SC
- Friday, April 13, 2012
- 8:00PM - Rehearsal Dinner
- Holden Beach, NC
- Saturday, March 17, 2012
- 6:00PM - Saint Patrick's Day Party
- georgetown, SC
- Saturday, January 07, 2012
- 7:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Charlotte, NC
- Saturday, December 10, 2011
- 6:00PM - Christmas Party
- Huntersville, NC
- Friday, December 09, 2011
- 7:00PM - Christmas Party
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Thursday, December 08, 2011
- 6:00PM - Holiday Party
- Charlotte, NC
- Saturday, December 03, 2011
- 1:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Charlotte, NC
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters
- Location:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Charlotte.
- Pay Range:
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$250-$2500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2005
- Primary Category:
- Singer
- Additional Categories:
- Acoustic Guitar, Blues Guitar, Blues Harmonica, Blues Singer, Country Singer, Folk Singer, Funk Singer, Guitar, Jazz Singer, One Man Band, Pop One Man Band, Rock Singer, Soul Singer, Top 40 One Man Band, Top 40 Singer, Variety Singer, Wedding Singer
- Influences:
- Seasick Steve, Keb Mo', Tommy Castro, Coco Montoya, Tab Benoit, Albert Collins, Paul Thorn, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Delbert McClinton, Michael Buble, John Hiatt, Jack Johnson, Brad Paisley, Bob Dylan,Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor
Group Members
- Owen Poteat - Guitar, harmonica, sing
Description
UNIQUE, AWARD-WINNING, AFFORDABLE MUSIC FOR YOUR WEDDING, RECEPTION OR PRIVATE/CORPORATE PARTY- Whether it's a big stage or your back yard, 3,000 fans or just a few friends, OWEN POTEAT has a proven track record of delivering near perfect but not too perfect, 100% live and appropriate music for every event. From soft and intimate at a wedding prelude, to loud and rowdy for a fun party, and just about everything in between... his music will make your event better and more memorable, but don't take our word for it... read the 100's of reviews here. With over 1,000 songs in all genres in his repertoire and the ability for you to choose either the mood of the event, the artists you like/dislike or even choose the exact playlist, you are in control. Plus, Owen has an inept ability to read crowds and choose songs that fit the mood and moment while hitting everyone's sweet spot several times during the event, no matter what their music tastes or age.
Here's what a recent customer had to say: "I was looking for a folksy/bluesy/country/classic sound for my Dad's surprise 60th birthday party. The party was held outdoors with BBQ and a range of ages. Owen could not have been more perfect. We communicated frequently prior to the party. He took a lot of time to try to understand exactly what I was looking for and he delivered. His sound is so pure and warm, his original songs were better than the loose play list I put together and he really became part of the party. I would recommend Owen for any event--ANY EVENT. -Jacqueline G, Lincolnton, NC (gig ID# 1054001)"
This skill and these attributes have landed Owen a bucket of awards. Just look to the right at the stack of year after year "Best Of" awards from Gigmasters. Here are a few other awards:
Nominated by Charlotte Music Awards as both Best Blues Artist and Best Americana Artist
2012 Charlotte Music Awards PRODUCERS CHOICE BEST Award Winner!
International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2012 Top 12 Finish
Fox Icon Runner-up in 2012
Virginia International Blues Challenge Winner 2012
2010 NC Solo Blues Champion
Yet you'll find him as a humble guy that just loves entertaining you and your guests. If you are here looking for music for your event or venue you couldn't make a better choice. Be sure to read the 100's of reviews here too... all PERFECT 5 STAR reviews.
Why do so many folks book this one-man-band for their most important events? The answer is best summed up in a bunch of "whys". Like "Why hire a band" that might be too loud, take up a ton of room and only know 40-50 songs when you can get the versatility, uniqueness of a real pro that can pick and choose from over 1,000 songs and puts out nearly as much music? "Why hire a DJ" to spin songs and stand behind a table trying to guess what song to play next, when you can have 100% live music that goes from song to song and matches the mood perfectly and... Plus Owen spins/DJ's songs during his breaks... songs that you choose. "Why hire a guy with just a guitar" when you can hire a multi-instrument-playing musician who plays a guitar, harmonica and sings while playing drums with his feet... all tastefully with a skill level that comes from decades of performing and will leave your guest smiling and talking for days?
YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO TAKE A SERIOUS LOOK AT THIS GUY. YEAR AFTER YEAR AT THE TOP OF CHARTS HERE AT GIGMASTERS BOTH AS A SOLO AND AS A BAND. YOU WILL NOT REGRET HIRING HIM AND HE'LL BACK THAT UP WITH A 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- Owen was awesome! He put on a great show and everyone loved him! We'd hire him again in a heartbeat! -- Patrick W, Greensboro, NC, 4/28/2012
- OWEN IS AWESOME!! We hired Owen for our wedding rehearsal dinner. We had great food, great drinks, and great company, but Owen was certainly the highlight of the night. I am a musician (guitarist) myself, and can tell you first hand that Owen is INCREDIBLY talented. It was impossible to keep people off of the dance floor! As musically talented as Owen is, he is equally as professional and accommodating. We were having such a great time, we asked Owen to play for another hour after he was supposed to be finished. He was so easy to work with, and everybody at the party was raving about him!! Owen gets our highest possible recommendation. SIX STARS OUT OF FIVE! -- Daniel H, Holden Beach, NC, 4/13/2012
- Owen was absolutely fantastic at our reception. He learned songs just for our event in a short time. He was extremely professional and talented, not to mention a great value. If I have another even in the future that I could use a musician, I will without a doubt be calling him up first. I couldn't have been more impressed with how he handled everything, absolutely amazing! -- Ashley R, Charlotte, NC, 1/7/2012
- Owen was absolutley incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome voice and had such a variety of songs- everyone love his style of music.
Bethanie Suter
Will for sure use him again!!
Property Manager
The Arboretum Apartments -- Bethanie S, Charlotte, NC, 12/8/2011
- Owen gave a wonderful performance at our Holiday party. He responded so quickly to my emails and requests, showed up early for set up, played beautiful music, and was very personable. I received many compliments from guests on not only his talent but also his hearwarming and charming demeanor. He was so pleasant, smiling, and extremely kind! He is very talented and goes above and beyond with his level of professionalism. He is wonderful and I highly recommend him! Thanks Owen for making our night so wonderful..it was truly a blessing to see you sing and play again :) -- Donna C, Huntersville, NC, 12/10/2011
- Owen was AMAZING! Everyone loved his music and he did a great job catering to all of the people at our wedding. He even got my mom dancing (which I never thought would happen). HIGHLY recommend him to anyone for anything. Thank you so much for such a great time! -- Bethann R, Surf City, NC, 11/19/2011
- Owen added a special spark to our wedding. He is so talented and heart felt that everyone was up and dancing and joyful. Don't hesitate to book Owen for any type of event, he will add the extra sparkle! -- Barbara M, Sylva, NC, 11/26/2011
- Owen was an absolute pleasure and delight to have at my wedding! He is an AMAZING performer and artist and myself, my hubby, and all of my guests couldn't stop talking about how wonderful he is. I would recommend him to anyone, everyone, and for any event. There's no better than Owen :) -- Stephanie G, Pickens, SC, 11/5/2011
- Owen was absolutely wonderful!! His style was exactly who we are and all night everyone wanted to know who he was, where I found him and that he was totally amazing! Would do it all over again if I could have another party! :-) -- Maegan S, Mooresville, NC, 10/1/2011
- Owen Poteat is a fabulous musician and a fantastic performer. My wife and I had a daytime outdoor wedding. Owen performed under the tent and really pleased the guests with soulful voice and musical variety. I had never met Owen or seen him play in person before our reception and I must admit, I was a little nervous. He blew away my expectations. He sounds so much better in person than online and he is a truly nice guy. Don't hesitate to book Owen for any function. He will not disappoint you. -- Gregg S, Georgetown, SC, 10/22/2011
- On a scale of 1-5 on your survey I would give Owen a 10!!! He made our party a truly memorable event. He was fun, professional and very entertaining. I will hire him again whenever I have a special event, as will the other people who attended our party. Great guy, great music and great fun! Was totally pleasantly surprised. Thanks a million Owen!!!! -- Marcy B, Charlotte, NC, 8/27/2011
- Owen Poteat blew away my expectations (and they were high to start with). He is an amazing musician and knows how to work the crowd and keep the party vibe going. Owen was efficient in the communications, was prompt, very behind the scenes set up and just rocked the crowd. This event was my husband's 50th birthday party and he is a musician himself and he was even 'over the top impressed' by Owen's talent. Anyone booking would be very lucky to get Owen for their event. -- Donna B, Apex, NC, 7/23/2011
- Owen was Amazing! He has been a pleasure to work with! I never met Owen until the day of our wedding and I felt like I already knew him! We had him play at our beach wedding & backyard reception. All the songs we requested were so good.. we loved his version better than the originals! All of our guests were just as satisifed and entertained... everyone kept asking how we found out about Owen. I can't begin to describe how talented he is!
Thank you Owen! You made our wedding day that much more special!!! -- Jennifer C, Hilton Head Island, SC, 4/9/2011
- Owen arrived on time and played a wonderful array of songs. He was a pleasure to work with. -- Julia P, Raleigh, NC, 9/10/2011
- Owen is awesome! I cant thank him enough for such a memorable evening. All of my guests and I loved Owen's music and he even was being asked for his card by passers by.
Thank you Owen - you are a true professional with incredible talent! I will definitely refer you to all I know and when planning an event in your area again, I will most certainly include you!
-- Jodie H, Kiawah Island, SC, 4/14/2011
- Owen was outstanding and all of the guests at the wedding LOVED him! I am sad I didn't get to hear him play as much as I would have liked since I was so busy talking to all of my guests.
He learned several songs just so we could have our first dances to what we wanted. I found out that some of the guests requested his contact information since they liked him so much! -- Caty R, Charlotte, NC, 8/27/2011
- All of the feedback I recieved from the guests at the dinner was that Owen was outstanding.
Please thank him for us again...
Terry -- Terry C, Huntersville, NC, 4/8/2011
- this is our 2nd event we have used Owen and he is awesome. I am sure we will use him again in the future! -- Meredith S, Winston-Salem, NC, 8/13/2011
- Owen Is terrific! He made our party. His talent is great and he feels like he's a friend performing. This is our third time hiring him and we will do it again. Owen has become a family member. As my kids say, "He's awesome!" -- Darcy M, Winston Salem, NC, 5/13/2011
- Owen was excellent I would and will defiantly use Owen again. He was excellent!!!! -- Meredith S, Boone, NC, 12/11/2010
- WOW! Where do we begin..Owen is phenomenal, he has a gift of talent with his music! We enojoyed him to the fullest, he went above and beyond to accommodate us. We had so many compliments on his performance. We were so pleased and excited to have him peform on our special day! Thank you Owen for the remarkable experience! -- Colby B, Rock Hill, SC, 5/14/2011
- Awesome! Owen is extremely talented and puts on a great performance. This was my first experience with him, and definitely will not be the last! -- Brandon W, Fort Mill, SC, 10/10/2010
- My new wife and I heard numerous remarks from our wedding guests regarding the great quality of Owen's music. He truly MADE the atmosphere of our wedding. He is an extremely gracious person and talented musician. Anyone who has the pleasure of hiring Owen will be extremely impressed; I cant go on enough about how impressed we were with our decision to hire Owen. -- Andrew V, North Myrtle Beach, SC, 5/20/2011
- Owen was amazing! He was professional, kind, and extremely talented. He played for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone was talking about how great he was! Before my wedding, he spent an hour on the phone with me making sure all of the details were covered. I would highly recommend him!!! -- Stephanie M, Winston Salem, NC, 10/9/2010
- Owen saved the day for us! Our original vendor canceled 3 days before the event and Owen stepped in to help- he was the perfect person for our rehearsal dinner. Thank you! -- Kelly S, Charlotte, NC, 10/1/2010
- Owen was awesome to work with from day one. He is accomodating, professional, and incredibly talented. All of our guests raved about Owen and many commented that they heard songs that they knew. Owen does a great job getting the crowd involved, young or old, he played something for everyone. We could not be happier with choosing Owen to play our ceremony and reception music. I would not think twice about booking him again for our next event. Owen is truly a top notch musician!! -- Jennifer M, Lake Lure, NC, 9/25/2010
- We booked Owen Poteat for a very large, casual, tented rehearsal dinner. He was professional, talented, and accommodating. We liked having just one musician and were very pleased with his voice, music, projection, and selections. I had never booked someone on the internet and relied on the comments that were made on this site. I can second all of the compliments I read. Owen was personable and dependable and made our arrangements easy. When our event schedule had to be altered at the last minute, he was flexible and relaxed. He was willing to MC and do as much or as little as we wanted. I would recommend him highly and just hope we can have him again sometime. -- Peggy G, Beaufort, NC, 9/17/2010
- Owen did a great job for my corporate event. There were some issues with the power at my outside venue and Owen was very adaptive to the situation. He was professional, courteous and the perfect addition for a cocktail party. His music sounded great and I would highly recommend him for any event. -- Sarah S, Lexington, KY, 9/13/2010
- We had Owen for our wedding ceremony and reception and he was fantastic!! He was very accommodating to our special requests and very professional. Everyone enjoyed him so much - some so much that they wanted copies of his CDs! Thanks again Owen for making our event special! I would recommend him highly! -- Alicia B, Beckley, WV, 8/21/2010
- Owen is amazing! We really did not know what to expect, and we actually build a hype about him before the ceremony... our band was a one man band... everyone wanted to see what he was all about.
All we can say is that he left EVERYONE amazed about his talent. He is jaw dropping and worth every penny. My mother said to me few days ago "We need to find a new event where we can invite Owen again to entertain all of us, he was amazing".
There you have it. Honest comment from a very happy couple that had the privilege of having Owen as our "band".
Cheers,
DDE -- Daniel E, Savannah, GA, 6/12/2010
- We could have not picked a better person than Owen for our party, he was perfect in every way.He went out of his way to learn extra songs for us that were not on his play list and that was awesome. He was on time and his performance was unbelievable. Every person came up to me and told me how amazing he was. The twins that the party was for had a 50th birthday that they will never forget and I am so glad that Owen was a part of that. I would definately recommend him to everyone for ANY event that they have because they will not be disappointed. He is GREAT! -- Terry R, Gastonia, NC, 7/31/2010
- Owen was outstanding! His music took the graduation party to the next level. It sounded like we had an entire band. All the guests could not stop commenting on how great the music was. The price was very reasonable and WELL WORTH IT! He is also THE NICEST man. I can not say enough good things about Owen. If you are looking for live music at an event, you should definitely book him. -- Jennifer S, Charlotte, NC, 6/5/2010
- 3rd year in a row! Owen is the best!! -- Kelly M, Charlotte, NC, 8/12/2010
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This is the second time I've hired Owen. His music is fantastic. He's honest, on time and very interested in make sure each event is a success. I'll bring Owen back as soon as possible. -- Mark W, Columbia, SC, 5/29/2010
- Wonderful! The life of the Party -- Jena L, Greenville, SC, 8/14/2010
- If we could rate above a 5 we would. Not only is Owen one of the nicest people we know, he did an all-around amazing job at our wedding. He performed songs not normally on his playlist because they were special to us, and Guests raved about his talent all night. We have already recommended him (and will continue) to all our friends and family. Thank you, Owen!! -- Amy M, Charlotte, NC, 5/22/2010
- Owen MADE our rehearsal dinner! He is such a GREAT musician and SO MUCH FUN! We hardly left the dance floor! I saw people dancing that I have never seen dance! In addition, Owen is very kind and porfessional. He waited so patiently while everyone made their toasts, but knew just how to transition throughout the evening so everything went as smoothly as possible! Owen is a MUST to make any gathering it's best! Sincerely, Grace & Bayne Parsons -- Grace T M, Isle Of Palms, SC, 1/29/2010
- He was very helpful and entertaining! He could play about anything and we all loved him! -- Jaime B, Raleigh, NC, 5/16/2010
- Mr. Poteat did a great job. He performed at a fundraising event for me and his performance i think was a contributing factor in the donations we recieved. he even donated cd's to the raffle, and took special requests. I have worked with musicians in the past but none have been as accomondating or reasonable in pricing as he. I would recomend him 100% and will surely be using him in the future. -- Kelvin H, Greensboro, NC, 2/11/2010
- Owen, -WOW- ...THANK YOU... for the wonderful entertainment you provided at our wedding! You are a fantastic person! I would recommend you to anyone. Thank you for being you! I could go on & on!! -Jessica & Matt Ayers -- Jessica N, Jamestown, NC, 9/12/2009
- Owen Poteat is such a special gentleman that is difficult to find the words to say how special, not only as a performer but also as a man. He demonstrates not only extroidnary talent but moral character which is a reflection of his beautiful heart.
( >>> go to owenpoteat.com to read our entire assessment)
Joseph & Jennia Liston -- Jenia M, Gibsonville, NC, 1/2/2010
- Owen was great! He handled the special announcements (first dance, cake cutting, etc.) like a pro and his musical talent was clearly displayed. He was very easy to work with and took special requests with a smile. Also, several of the guests commented to me that he was fantastic and one of the best one man bands they had ever heard. I would highly recommend Owen to others! -- Michael R, Gibsonville, NC, 8/1/2009
- Owen's performance at our reception was absolutely wonderful! He helped make our wedding everything that we dreamed of. -- Kristin H, Durham, NC, 8/29/2009
- WOW.....i got to experience firsthand the talent, professionalism, flexibility and personality of owen poteat. he was a big crowd favorite at our outdoor festival. i look forward to the next opportunity to work with owen. we love ya owen !
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festival chairman -- Ed C, Andrews, NC, 6/27/2009
- I hired Owen to play at my husbands 40th bday and he exceeded my expectations! I could not have been more pleased with his professionalism and his talent. I would recommend him to anyone looking for live music at their next party or function. -- Pamela W, Cornelius, NC, 9/19/2009
- I would and did recommend Owen to as many people as I could find! This is our second year with Owen and got more compliments on him than I could count. You have a true talent in him and I am very thankful to have found him on this website!! Thank you! -- Kelly M, Charlotte, NC, 8/13/2009
- Owen was phenominal! If he had not played at our son's rehearsal dinner, it would have been just another night! His talents surpassed all our expectations! Of all the arrangements that we had to make for this wedding weekend, Owen was the easiest part! It really took a load off of us knowing that we had entrusted our night to him! He's the best and we will have him to do other parties for us in the future, you can count on that!! -- Kim L, Winston Salem, NC, 4/17/2009
- Owen was wonderful! He accommendated all of my requests and was a big hit at our wedding! Thanks OWEN :) -- Jessica L, Campobello, SC, 10/11/2009
- We had Owen entertain for us in the past, and again he did a wonderful job keeping all of our guests entertained during our front yard wedding and picnic. Numerous people asked me how we heard about him and commented on how fun he was to watch and listen to. We will definitely use Owen again when another occasion calls for him!! -- Andrea M, Zebulon, NC, 7/11/2009
- Owen was wonderful! Our guest had a blast!!! I even have a few guest who want to book Owen for their event! -- Katherine W, Columbia, SC, 10/17/2009
- owen really made the mood for our wedding and everyone had such a great time. i would recommend him for any occausion. he really puts his heart into making your day special and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. the guest at our wedding were so impressed with owen that i could not stop hearing all kinds of compliments. i had alot of people ask us where we found him and that he was really good and even wanting to buy his cd. owen has alot of talent and he definitely made our wedding the most perfect day. thank you so much owen for all of your hard work, your wonderful heart and spirit, your talent, and above all for bringing the party! -- Amelia C, Columbia, SC, 3/13/2009
- Owen was absolutely fantastic. He made the rehearsal dinner for our niece an event to remember. Owen was able to play a variety of music exceptionally well and modified his schedule so that we could enjoy his beautiful music even longer than we planned. We won't have an event without him! Elise & Charles -- Elise J, Winston-salem, NC, 9/11/2008
- AMAZING!! Owen truly made our wedding night the most memorable experience ever. Our guests absolutely loved him and couldn't stop talking about how great he was. He was so kind and professional during the planning process and during the big night. We can't wait to have another party to invite him back. We will be sure to keep up with him and his many future success.
Owen - we can't thank you enough for everything you did!!! -- Bethany M, Mooresville, NC, 5/17/2008
- Owen was gret. Showed up on time, entertained crowd and very, very talented. He added a temendous amount to the party. Great time. -- Jeff E, Fort Mill, SC, 12/3/2009
- We had such a wonderful time because of Owen. I did not have to worry at all about the reception because of him... everyone said that he was amazing! What a talented, kind-hearted, professional musician. I will definitely recommend him to all I know! -- Emily P, Raleigh, NC, 11/7/2009
- This is my second project with Owen. Our first project was the music for www.soldiersmeanmore.com
I couldn't be happier with his work. He is such a nice person. It's obvious that he truly enjoys music, and his creativity is awesome. -- Patrick L, Pittsburgh, PA, 8/31/2009
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