Owen Poteat

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Thursday, February 11, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Fundraiser
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Saturday, May 15, 2010
  • 7:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • High Point, NC
  • Saturday, May 22, 2010
  • 5:30PM - Wedding
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Tuesday, June 08, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Convention
  • Jekyll Island, GA
  • Friday, August 06, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Celebration
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Saturday, August 14, 2010
  • 6:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Greenville, SC
  • Saturday, August 28, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Saturday, October 09, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Winston Salem, NC
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Friday, February 05, 2010
  • 8:00PM - Birthday Party - Adults
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Friday, January 29, 2010
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
  • Isle Of Palms, SC
  • Saturday, January 02, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Gibsonville, NC
  • Monday, December 28, 2009
  • 4:00PM - Wedding
  • Asheville, NC
  • Friday, December 25, 2009
  • 9:00PM - D'Laneys Sports Bar
  • Statesville, NC
  • Thursday, December 03, 2009
  • 7:30PM - Christmas Party
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • Friday, November 27, 2009
  • 9:00PM - D'Laneys Sports Bar
  • Statesville, NC
  • Saturday, November 07, 2009
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Friday, November 06, 2009
  • 7:00PM - Celebration
  • Durham, NC
  • Friday, October 23, 2009
  • 9:00PM - D'Laneys Sports Bar
  • Statesville, NC
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters
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Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Charlotte.
Pay Range:
$350-$2500 per event
Member Since:
2005
Primary Category:
One Man Band
Additional Categories:
70's Hits One Man Band, Americana Singer, Beach Music Singer, Blues Guitar, Blues Singer, Country One Man Band, Folk Singer, Guitar, Harmonica, Jazz One Man Band, Oldies One Man Band, Pop One Man Band, Rock One Man Band, Singer, Smooth Jazz Singer, Top 40 One Man Band, Variety Singer, Wedding Singer
Influences:
Keb Mo', Tommy Castro, Jonny Lang, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Delbert McClinton, Michael Buble, John Hiatt, Jack Johnson, Brad Paisley, Bob Dylan,Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Beatles, Dave Matthews, Allman Brothers, Paul Thorn, Van Morrison

Group Members

  • Owen Poteat - Guitar, harmonica, sing

Description

SO YOU NEED MUSIC? Why not book concert quality music that’s just right for your wedding, reception, private party or corporate event that is lively, memorable and affordable. Want to dance? Want your guests to still be talking about the music and fun times months later? During the last several months I’ve provided music for events just like yours all over the country, from New Jersey to Austin, TX… from Richmond, VA to Key West, FL. I’ve won awards as a solo blues entertainer. I have a perfect 5.0 Feedback rating here at Gigmasters. I love what I do and I love getting to use my musical talents to make special events like yours even more special. I love getting to know my customers and most become more like family than customers. I cherish those friendships and I’m always amazed that so many trust me with their most precious days and events. Nothing makes me happier than making others happy with my music.

Here's what recent customers have said about my music:

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 ! ed cloud festival chairman -- Ed C, Andrews, NC, 6/27/2009

# 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

If you haven’t heard me then what can you expect? Well for starters, I’m very unique. Really! I’m an accomplished guitarist of 30+ years, I’m a nationally recognized blues harmonica player and of course I sing… all while playing the drums with my feet. That’s right… drums with my feet. I always hear, “Man I thought that was a 4-piece band” or “That’s just a ton of music for one person to put out”. But that’s what makes me so popular and well received… I do put out a ton of high energy music that is totally, completely, 100% live music. No prerecorded backup tracks. I’ll go from song to song, many times going for 90 minutes without even stopping… one song goes into the next and then into the next. More times than not, I end up playing the entire length of the event without taking a break. When I do take a break I’ll spin tracks that are sure to keep folks up on the dance floor. I use the best equipment available with partnerships with folks like Lee Oscar harps, Bose sound systems, Alesis digital drums, Roland drum triggers and Godin acoustic guitars.

I’ve been called “North Carolina’s own Keb Mo’”, “The best damn drummer with his feet in the world”, “More blues and soul than a white man should be able to have” and the former editor in chief at Rolling Stone magazine said of me after hearing me perform that “He's got all the best parts of Delbert McClinton packaged with a ton of personality and showmanship and man... it's just one guy”.

I'd love to send you a quote about providing music for your next event. It's an easy process. You'll be pleasantly surprised to find that I'm affordable, especially compared to the cost of full bands. Also, be sure to look below the picture to the right and check out my feedback here at Gigmasters. I'm one of just a few guys here that have a perfect feedback after 100+ events. That means every person that's hired me has rated all aspects of the process and event as perfect. I'd like very much to add you to my list of perfectly satisfied customers, fans and ultimately… family. So ask for a quote here, give me a call or visit my website. I’d love to work with you.

Let’s Make a Memory With Music!

Owen Poteat

Song List

  • Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler
  • Shaggin on the Boulevard - Alabama
  • Brand New Broom - Albert Collins
  • Honey Hush - Albert Collins
  • T Bone Shuffle - Albert Collins
  • Too Many Dirty Dishes - Albert Collins
  • Oh Atlanta - Allison Kraus
  • Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers
  • One Way Out - Allman Brothers
  • Southbound - Allman Brothers
  • Statesboro Blues - Allman Brothers
  • Stormy Monday - Allman Brothers
  • Sweet Melissa - Allman Brothers
  • Trouble No More - Allman Brothers
  • Wasting Time No More - Allman Brothers
  • Whipping Post - Allman Brothers
  • Horse With No Name - America
  • Breathe (2 am) - Anna Nalick
  • Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
  • Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section
  • I Used To Work In Chicago - BarSong
  • All You Need is Love - Beatles
  • Blackbird - Beatles
  • Come Together - Beatles
  • Eight Days a Week - Beatles
  • Hard Days Night - Beatles
  • Till There Was You - Beatles
  • When I'm 64 - Beatles
  • The Luckiest - Ben Folds Five
  • Diamonds On The Inside - Ben Harper
  • Stealing My Kisses - Ben Harper
  • Stand By Me - Ben King
  • Lost In This Moment With You - Big and Rich
  • Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone - Bill Withers
  • Lean On Me - Bill Withers
  • Use Me Up - Bill Withers
  • Good Directions - Billy Currington
  • What is Love - Billy Gibson
  • Piano Man - Billy Joel
  • Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
  • Train Train - Blackfoot
  • Spinning Wheel - Blood Seat and Tears
  • Hey Bartender - Blues Brothers
  • Messing With the Kid - Blues Brothers
  • She Caught the Katy - Blues Brothers
  • Soul Man - Blues Brothers
  • Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
  • Pretty Thing - Bo Diddley
  • Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carliles
  • Blowing In the Wind - Bob Dylan
  • Everything Is Broken - Bob Dylan
  • No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
  • Night Moves - Bob Seeger
  • Turn The Page - Bob Seeger
  • Sunspot Baby - Bob Seger
  • Make a Memory - Bon Jovi
  • You Had Me at Hello - Bon Jovi
  • A Song For Mama - Boyz II Men
  • Hey Hey Mr. Policeman - Brad Paisley
  • If Love Was a Plane - Brad Paisley
  • I'm Still a Guy - Brad Paisley
  • She's Everything To Me - Brad Paisley
  • The World - Brad Paisley
  • Ticks - Brad Paisley
  • Waiting On A Woman - Brad Paisley
  • When I Get Where I'm Going - Brad Paisley
  • Whiskey Lulaby - Brad Paisley
  • You Need a Man Around Here - Brad Paisley
  • You're My Angel - Brooks and Dunn
  • Taking Care of Business - BTO
  • Born on a Bayou - CCR
  • Have You Ever Seen the Rain - CCR
  • Proud Mary - CCR
  • Fire on the Mountain - Charlie Daniels
  • Long Haired Country Boy - Charlie Daniels
  • The Devil Went Down To GA - Charlie Daniels
  • Holy Is the Lord - Chris Tomlin
  • How Great Is Our God - Chris Tomlin
  • Christmas in Dixie - Christmas
  • Feliz Navidad - Christmas
  • Grandma Got Run Over - Christmas
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Christmas
  • Merry Christmas From the Family - Christmas
  • White Christmas - Christmas
  • Cannon In D - Classical
  • Wedding March - Classical
  • Like a Star - Corrine Bailey Rae
  • Little Bit of Life - Craig Morgan
  • Redneck Yacht Club - Craig Morgan
  • You Can Let Go Now - Crystal Shawanda
  • Lovesong - Cure
  • Crash - Dave Mathews
  • When the World Ends - Dave Matthews
  • You Don't Call Me By My Name - David Alan Coe
  • Don't Turn Your Heater Down - Delbert McClinton
  • New York City - Delbert McClinton
  • Old Weakness - Delbert McClinton
  • Shaky Ground - Delbert McClinton
  • Thank You Baby - Delbert McClinton
  • One More Day - Diamond Rio
  • My Last Name - Dierks Bentley
  • Settle For a Slowdown - Dierks Bentley
  • More Pretty Girls Than One - Doc Watson
  • Summertime - Doc Watson
  • American Pie - Don Mclean
  • Cover of the Rolling Stone - Dr. Hook
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
  • Best of My Love - Eagles
  • Desparado - Eagles
  • Do Something - Eagles
  • Hotel California - Eagles
  • Life in the Fast Lane - Eagles
  • Love Will Keep Us Alive - Eagles
  • Lying Eyes - Eagles
  • Ole 55 - Eagles
  • One of These Nights - Eagles
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
  • Seven Bridges Road - Eagles
  • Take It Easy - Eagles
  • Tequilla Sunrise - Eagles
  • Witchy Woman - Eagles
  • I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin McCain
  • I'll Be - Edwin McCain
  • Your Song - Elton John
  • Old Love - Eric Clapton
  • Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
  • At Last - Etta James
  • Salty Dog - Flatt and Scruggs
  • Leather and Lace - Fleetwood Mac
  • Man of Constant Sorrow - Foggy Bottom Boys
  • Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Four Seasons
  • My Funny Valentin - Frank Sinatra
  • My Way - Frank Sinatra
  • New York New York - Frank Sinatra
  • Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
  • He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
  • I Cross My Heart - George Strait
  • Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood
  • Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms
  • Friend of the Devil - Greatful Dead
  • Hey Good Looking - Hank Williams
  • Jambalaya - Hank Williams
  • Kaliga - Hank Williams
  • Mind Your Own Business - Hank Williams
  • Your Cheating Heart - Hank Williams
  • Family Tradition - Hank Williams Jr.
  • Lime in the Coconut - Harry Nillson
  • Fox on the Run - Hazzard Tony
  • I Loved Her First - Heartland
  • Mighty To Save - Hill Song
  • Killing Floor - Howlin Wolf
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo Ole'
  • Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
  • Better Together - Jack Johnson
  • Breakdown - Jack Johnson
  • Sitting Waiting Wishing - Jack Johnson
  • Upside Down - Jack Johnson
  • Stay - Jackson Browne
  • So Long Jimmie - James Blunt
  • You're Beautiful - James Blunt
  • Carolina On My Mind - James Taylor
  • Fire and Rain - James Taylor
  • How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
  • Valentine - Jim Brickman
  • I've Got a Name - Jim Croce
  • Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
  • Pirate Looks at 40 - Jimmy Buffett
  • Magnolia - JJ Cale
  • Country Roads - John Denver
  • 110 In the Shade - John Fogerty
  • Daughters - John Mayer
  • Dreaming With A Broken Heart - John Mayer
  • Gravity - John Mayer
  • No Such Thing (Halls High School) - John Mayer
  • Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer
  • Illegal Smile - John Prine
  • Lie To Me - Jonny Lang
  • Rack Em Up - Jonny Lang
  • Long Black Train - Josh Turner
  • Life Is Beautiful - Keb Mo
  • Same Damn Thing - Keb Mo
  • Women Dats a Whole Nuther Thing - Keb Mo
  • A Better Man - Keb Mo'
  • Keep It Simple - Keb Mo'
  • Making Memories of Us - Keith Urban
  • Key Lime Pie - Kenny Chesney
  • No Shoes No Shirt - Kenny Chesney
  • Everybody Gets the Blues - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
  • One Foot on the Path - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
  • Shame Shame Shame - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
  • The Spider and the Fly - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
  • Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
  • Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • She's No Lady - Lyle Lovett
  • Freebird - Lynyrd Skynard
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynard
  • Call Me the Breeze - Lynyrd Skynard/JJ Cale
  • Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn
  • Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
  • Heard it in a Love Song - Marshall Tucker Band
  • Lets Get It On - Marvin Gaye
  • Feeling Good - Michael Buble
  • Home - Michael Buble
  • How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - Michael Buble
  • I've Got You Under My Skin - Michael Buble
  • Save the Last Dance for Me - Michael Buble
  • The Way You Look Tonight - Michael Buble
  • She Got a Butt - Michael McCloud
  • Hell Yeah - Montgomery Gentry
  • Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters
  • An Everlasting Love - Natalie Cole
  • Beer Goggles On - Neal McCoy
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamon
  • Heart of Gold - Neil Young
  • Fishing in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
  • Sittin on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
  • Big Fish Lazy River (CAPO 2) - Owen Poteat
  • I Like The Rain - Owen Poteat
  • I'm a Blues Man - Owen Poteat
  • It's Just Another Day - Owen Poteat
  • Rooster Song - Owen Poteat
  • Six Long Years (CAPO 5) - Owen Poteat
  • Something To Do With You - Owen Poteat
  • These Old Shoes - Owen Poteat
  • This Time of Year - Owen Poteat
  • Time Marches On - Owen Poteat
  • Wake Up Wondering - Owen Poteat
  • Walk With Me - Owen Poteat
  • Warm Rain Falling - Owen Poteat
  • Wasted Time - Owen Poteat
  • Crazy - Patsy Cline
  • Walking After Midnight - Patsy Cline
  • The Wedding Song - Paul Stookey
  • Crutches - Paul Thorn
  • I'm Still Here - Paul Thorn
  • That's a Lie - Paul Thorn
  • When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
  • Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton
  • Great Pretender - Platters
  • With This Ring - Platters
  • Amie - Pure Prarie League
  • Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
  • Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
  • Lucky Old Sun - Ray Charles
  • What I Say - Ray Charles
  • Amazing Grace - Religious
  • Unchained Melody - Righteous Bros
  • Last Fair Deal Going Down - Robert Johnson
  • You're In My Heart - Rod Stewart
  • Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
  • By Your Side - Sade
  • Black Magic Woman - Santana
  • Smooth - Santana
  • Prayer of St Francis - Sarah McLachlan
  • Never Saw Blue Like That - Shawn Colvin
  • Stuck in the Middle With You - Stealer's Wheel
  • People Need the Lord - Steve Green
  • Brand New Girlfriend - Steve Holy
  • The Joker - Steve Miller Band
  • Cold Shot - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Superstition - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • I Wish - Stevie Wonder
  • Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  • Every Breath You Take - Sting
  • Green Eyed Lady - Sugarloaf
  • Your Love Is Sweeter Than Wine - Susan Tolle
  • Crosscut Saw - Tab Benoit
  • For What Its Worth - Tab Benoit
  • One Foot in the Bayou - Tab Benoit
  • Somebody's Got to Go - Tab Benoit
  • Bad Day - Taj Mahal
  • Farther On Down the Road - Taj Mahal
  • Fishing Blues - Taj Mahal
  • What Kind of Fool - Tams
  • My Girl - Temptations
  • Cripple Creek - The Band
  • The Weight - The Band
  • Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
  • Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
  • I Love Beach Music - The Embers
  • Lifetime Guarantee - The Embers (Ronnie Limar)
  • Mama Told Me Not to Come (Capo 3) - Three Dog Night
  • Free Falling - Tom Petty
  • Last Dance With Mary Jane - Tom Petty
  • Big Love - Tommy Castro
  • High Off the Hog - Tommy Castro
  • Nasty Habits - Tommy Castro
  • You got to do what you got to do - Tommy Castro
  • Keeper of the Stars - Tracy Byrd
  • Promise - Tracy Chapman
  • Find Out Who Your Friends Are - Tracy Lawrence
  • Rocky Top - Traditional
  • Drift Away - Uncle Kracker
  • Follow Me - Uncle Kracker
  • And It Stoned Me - Van Morrison
  • Bright Side of the Road - Van Morrison
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Celtic New Year - Van Morrison
  • Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison
  • Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
  • Wild Nights - Van Morrison
  • Keep On Smiling - Wet Willie
  • Polk Salad Annie - White Tony Joe
  • Play That Funky Music White Boy - Wild Cherry
  • Blue Skies - Willie Nelson
  • Funny How Time Slips Away - Willie Nelson
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Picket
  • Wait Till the Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket
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Feedback

  • 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 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 ! ed cloud 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 Poteat A great guy and wonder performer. He will go above and beyond to make it a great event! He can sing, play, and DJ anything. Thank You For a Great Party Jennine & Rusty Hill -- Jennine H, Lake Wylie, SC, 7/10/2009
  • Owen was magnificent! His music was great, and every one of our guests loved it! One guest had attended another event recently and Owen provided the music for that gathering as well. She mentioned how thrilled she was to see him again providing the music for our daughter’s wedding reception. She knew we were in for a real treat! Thank you Owen! -- Shawn B, Asheville, NC, 5/2/2009
  • Owen did a great job at my husband's 40th Birthday party. Professional to work with. On-time and pre-party process was thorough. Engaged the crowd well. Played Jimmy Buffet as requested but added alot of old an new party favorites to get the crowd singing. Worked with my schedule to roast my husband and sing happy birthday. I would recommend him for any event. -- Veronica F, Belmont, NC, 7/17/2009
  • Owem's music was one of the best parts of our wedding. Many small things went wrong with the wedding, but we forgot all of the bad stuff when Owen started playing his music and singing. What a voice!!! I can't believe he is not booked a year in advance. All of the guests kept asking how we had found him and telling is how great he was. I was so impressed with his professionalism and overall talent! Thanks Gigmaster and thanks Owen for making it a memorable day!!! -- Laura M, Sneads Ferry, NC, 5/30/2009
  • Owen's great personality and musical talents provided a beautiful atmosphere for my daughter's wedding. My new son-in-law is also a musician and he was quite impressed with Owen's accomplishments. It is not just his musical talent that he brings to the celebration. He also has the abiltiy to reach out to the guest and ensure that everyone has a fun time. Thank you Owen for helping to make our daughter's wedding a wonderful day. -- Vicki D, Cary, NC, 2/7/2009
  • This is the second time Owen has performed for us and, once again, he was great. All the guests loved him and he's very easy to work with. Both times he has exceeded our expectations! -- Susan C, Raleigh, NC, 6/19/2009
  • Everone thought he did a perfect job. -- Jeff J, Charlotte, NC, 4/18/2009
  • We had a small dinner reception following our wedding and Owen was perfect. He definitely tunes in to the "feel" of your event and adjusts his music selections accordingly. We didn't give him any music lists, but he noted the song we walked down the aisle to and included it in his repertoire. Additionally, my husband made an impromptu request for a song that isn't well-known. Owen knew it and blew us away with his rendition. You absolutely can not go wrong hiring this professional for your event - whatever that event may be. In fact, we are trying to find a reason to have another party just so we can bring Owen back!! -- Marie N, Clayton, GA, 10/18/2008
  • We had Owen play for our wedding and reception. My wife and I could not have been more pleased than we were with his performance. He played a nice variety of songs that everyone at our wedding enjoyed. Any event that we have in the future,he will be the first person we call.I would reccomend Owen Poteat for any event that you may be planning. -- Nathan D, Pickens, SC, 11/15/2008
  • Owen Poteat was the catalyst that made my daughter's wedding her dream come true. His professionalism, his talent, his flexibility are all top notch. But it his spirit, that "thing" that makes you want to hug him the first time you see him, that creates an atmosphere of celebration, spontaneity, and involvement. We dealt with two days of rain for a beach wedding - by the time Owen arrived on Saturday, I was digging deep to unravel Plan B (or C?). He quickly came in, assessed, suggested things I had not even thought of - and it worked!!! I am happy to recommend him for any event where you want everyone to have fun, relax, and have the party of your dreams. -- Betty D, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 10/11/2008
  • It is almost a month after our wedding and we are still hearing from guests about how much they loved Owen's music! Owen is such a kind individual and he was so invested in our event. His lively music and cheery personality kept the dancefloor packed all night! I just hope we have another reason for a big party soon so we can again hire Owen Poteat!!!! -- Anna P, Winston-Salem, NC, 10/25/2008
  • Owen was terrific! We all had such a great time. We had a broad range of ages at our rehearsal dinner and they ALL commented on how talented his was. He's also a really nice guy and he was more than abliged to fulfill any song request. We would most definitely use him again for any type of event. THANKS OWEN!!! -- Sydney T, Asheboro, NC, 10/24/2008
  • Owen was an absolute professional. Everyone at my wedding loved his songs and his ability to handle any request that was given. I would recommend Owen to anyone who is in need of a top notch performer. Thanks for making our special day that much better. Jerry & Julie Taylor -- Jerry T, Charlotte, NC, 10/4/2008
  • Owen entertained for our sons rehearsal dinner. Words cannot describe the talent this man has. Our guests were so fascinated by his performance that many indicated they would love to travel to one of his shows to see and hear him again. Many sought out the opportunity just to meet him personally and talk with him. We felt we had known him all of our life. Owen was on time and provided exactly [above and beyond] what he said he would do. His smile actually lit up the room ! He was accompanied by his wife, Lynn. Both were so gracious and friendly. Owen is an amazing entertainer and a really great guy. Curtis and Patty Clark/ Stoneville, North Carolina -- Patty C, Danville, VA, 9/19/2008
  • Owen did a fantastic job at our wedding. My friends are still talking about how awesome he was and they're even planning an event to get him back down here! The setlist was perfect for our reception. The acoustic feel was perfect for wedding guests, but Owen surely managed to keep the energy going when the crowd got on the dance floor. He was super nice and fun to have at our event. -- Franchesca C, Central, SC, 10/15/2008
  • Owen was very easy to work with and extremely flexible especially since we hired him at the last minute. He was friendly and is very talented and I would hire him to do another event if I had the chance. And his range of musical knowledge would make him great for anything. From what I can remember of that crazy wedding day, the music sounded great! And of course we got tons of compliments from all those guests who were paying more attention then I was! -- Elizabeth R, Charlotte, NC, 9/27/2008
  • 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
  • Owen was truly fantastic! We were so pleased with him, he arrived on time and even helped us give out the door prizes at the end of our event. He went above and beyond the call of duty and has an excellent voice and stage presence. Everyone commented on how great he was and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional artist. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!! -- Kelly M, Charlotte, NC, 8/14/2008
  • Owen was, without a doubt, GREAT. I had people coming up to me and asking me where I found him and who he was. Owen's work speaks volumes in itself. He was very accommodating w/our wedding. Owen was already booked for that afternoon and graciously agreed to perform at our wedding. He has a great talent for understanding the mood of the moment and catering the song to fit that mood. Owen actually deserves all 6s for his feedback. Should the need arise again I would have no doubt to try to book Owen again. We would like to thank Owen for making a special day even better!!!! Thanks again, Terrie and Chad Marley -- Chad M, Lenoir, NC, 8/2/2008
  • We had high expectations from all the good reviews Owen had, and we can very confidently say, he more than surpassed any expectations we had!! He was great! He played to the crowd and we got a lot of positive feedback from our guests. Could easily be playing large venues, has an excellent blues voice. -- Dana M, Waynesville, NC, 8/3/2008
  • It was wonderful having Owen perform at our wedding. His professionalism, musical talents, and easy-going attitude made our day a huge success. I received many comments from our guests praising Owen's talent. I would highly recommend Owen. Thank you! -- Glenn S, Kingston, TN, 7/20/2008
  • Owen was accommodating and flexible with our outdoor ceremony. He stayed in touch throughout the planning process and was not hesitant to share in the excitement. He is a magnificent musician. He helped make our ceremony and reception an event we will never forget. He helped bring two families together through music and dancing. -- Sarah K, Elkin, NC, 7/26/2008
  • Owen is very flexable and did a great job entertaining our reception. Everybody was very impressed with his talent and his friendly, easy going personality. -- Julia F, Roanoke, VA, 6/14/2008
  • We enjoyed having Owen as a part of our special evening. Many of our guests commented on how good the music was and my father-in-law can't wait to listen to Owen's CD. We are completely satisfied customers and hope to have an opportunity in the future to either hire or hear Owen play! -- Heather S, Huntersville, NC, 6/21/2008
  • 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 exactly as advertised. He had the whole party amazed at his level of talent. We plan on hiring Owen again in the future. We sincerely appreciated Owens performance and the professionalism he displayed throughout the process. It made our rehearsal dinner party as memorable as the actual wedding ceremony. Cheers to Owen! -- Mark P, Islamorada, FL, 5/16/2008
  • Owen and his wife were very warm,accomodating, and professional. Owen played for us during the rehearsal dinner and for the ceremony and reception. His prices were beyond reasonable considering he trying all the way from North Carolina to Texas. Our event had family and friends of all ages, and Owen made sure everyone had a fabulous time. Our guests raved about him, and I will definitely consider Owen again should we have another big event. Before the wedding, I was most excited out meeting Owen and experiencing his music, and I was not disappointed. He was a great entertainer. -- Jennifer M, Wimberley, TX, 5/3/2008
  • Well for anyone wanting great entertainment at their event Owen is the best. I have attended many functions with live bands, etc and I can honestly say I enjoyed Owen the best. For anyone not looking at him you would think it was a full band, but it is only him. He performed at my wedding and I had some many compliments on him and I even had other entertainers there. I also had two event coordinators who wanted me to give his information so they could book him for other things. I was so happy with the response....I sure hope that Owen gets more gigs from my guests. If I ever need another entertainer there is no question who I will get....OWEN!!!!!! -- Jennifer D, Lexington, SC, 4/27/2008
  • Owen Poteat's performance was well beyond my expectations. I could not believe someone of his caliber would play at my party! In addition, he is a very likeable guy: friendly, easy to work with, no ego issues. He arrived an hour and a half early to set up. My crowd loved him-and I think he will definitely be getting new business from my guests-as well as repeat business from me. Anyone considering booking Owen-do not hesitate-book him quickly! He is fabulous! -- Elaine G, Charlotte, NC, 4/19/2008
  • A spectacular, phenomenal talent and all around nice guy! I HIGHLY recommend him for your fun event! -- Kim B, Southport, NC, 4/26/2008
  • The best way to describe Owen is amazing. We could not have asked for a better musician to play at our wedding. We requested, a week before the wedding, a special song to be played during the ceremony that he did not know. Not only did he learn it, he blew it away. All of our guests commented on how wonderful and talented he is. If I ever need a musician again for any reason, Owen will be the first I call. If anyone reading this hasn't decided on a musician, stop looking and book him now. -- Julie B, Pickens, SC, 4/5/2008
  • Owen was very proffesional and accomadating. He gladly stayed for an extra hour. Everyone had a great time -- Rory W, Winston-Salem, NC, 4/20/2008
  • Owen's performance was perfect for our reception of 40 people in a small cottage. Everyone loved his music and had a great time listening and dancing. -- Nichole M, Greenville, SC, 4/12/2008
  • Owen was extremely accomodating and great to work with. We were very happy with the entire evening. -- Lin M, Rock Hill, SC, 3/28/2008
  • Owen arrived at 5:35 for a 7 PM event. He was extremely cordial and easy going during the set-up. He was not overbearing. He was relaxed. His music was perfect. He accomadated all our special requests. He is quite talented as he not only plays the guitar, but the harmonica, and the drums (with his foot). I would highly recommend him to others. He brought 10-15 business cards which were all gone by the end of the night. On top of all this, Owen seems like a good man, a father, a husband, and all that goes along with that. A plus plus!! Thank you to Gigmasters for the wonderful web-site for finding excellent musicians! -- Will C, Charlotte, NC, 2/2/2008
  • Owen was fantastic. He played all requests that he knew. He had great energy and his musical setup was top notch. We enjoyed him and will use him again in the future. -- Jeff C, Lake Wylie, SC, 12/15/2007
  • He was great. Made the party special. Knew every request. Great guy and entertainer. We will have him back for our Spring Party. As long as he's still playing, he will be our first choice of entertaining. -- John H, Lake Wylie, SC, 12/8/2007
  • Owen was a great additon to our holiday party. He is very talented, played a variety of songs that everyone enjoyed and really made the party a success. I would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to anyone! -- Melissa B, Greensboro, GA, 12/7/2007
  • We asked a lot of Owen: acoustic only for ceremony music, then set up outside for a short reception, then set up inside for a late night gathering . .. he did it all, and wonderfully! Everyone had a great time, and largely due to the music - listening, dancing, hanging out. . . .whatever you want! We even got comments from staff at the Inn the next day about what great music we had going on! It was hard to make the decision to hire someone from only on-line exposure, but with Owen, it turned out to be no risk at all! -- Kathy R, Palmetto, GA, 11/24/2007
  • Owen was outstanding. He played all the songs we asked him to play for the wedding ceremony and then we enjoyed listening/dancing to his selection for our wedding reception. He kept in contact with us prior to our big day and was most professional and kind the day of our event. We would book him again and highly recommend him. Way to go Owen!! Thank you. Mr & Mrs Bammann -- Debbie R, Lyman, SC, 11/17/2007
  • We chose Owen because we had seen him perform last year. We knew what we were getting and he did not let us down. We will probably book him for our party next year too. -- Christy G, Suwanee, GA, 10/27/2007
  • Owen was the highlight of our party! He took requests, played country, oldies, classics and the Beatles. The volume was perfect, loud enough to enjoy the music and still allowed our guests to socialize. Besides Owen's great talent, his sense of humor and warm personality endeared him to us all! Thank you Owen, for a memorable evening! -- Karen S, Salisbury, NC, 10/20/2007
  • To all that are looking for a professional, great communicator and a great person to make your special event amazing you need to hire Owen. He treats you like a friend and not a client. After working with him I see why he is #1. He has a great voice and I will refer him to many of my friends. I provided him with lyrics to a song that I wrote for my wife and his voice made it unbelievable. Thanks again Owen for everything and I hope we could stay in touch. Your pal, Nick Vayenas -- Nick V, Toronto, ON, 10/15/2007
  • Owen was wonderful. He loves what he is doing and it shines from within him when he sings. He performed every song I requested from his song list, and then some! We started with a small group and had people show up from across the lake to enjoy his music. What a wide range of songs, including his originals. Fun and laid-back. Our small crowd had a blast! From start to finish, Owen was very professional as well as down-to-earth. -- Christy A, York, SC, 10/14/2007
  • Owen, sorry to lag on this. You were awesome. People still comment on what a wonderful job you did. Way to make one aspect of the wedding a no brainer. You rock. -- Anna B, Asheville, NC, 9/22/2007
  • Very Professional and Excellent preformer! -- Wendy L, Greensboro, NC, 9/12/2007
  • Everything about Owen's performance was great - the song list was outstanding and his talent is amazing. The party was a success, mostly because of him! -- Kathy W, Charlotte, NC, 8/25/2007
  • Owen performed at our son's wedding rehearsal dinner. He was wonderful. His music was right on target - very talented! He was cordial, well dressed and easy to contact through the planning stages of the event. He arrived on time and played the entire evening. There were many guests at the dinner who took his number and plan to hire him for their events in the future. I will definitely book Owen again. As a matter of fact, we're trying to cook something up here at the beach in the near future. Larry & Gwen Goldman -- Gwen G, Kingsport, TN, 8/10/2007
  • Hiring Owen was the most stress-free part of our wedding planning process. We were very happy with Owen's professionalism and performance at our wedding. No one was ready for the night to end. -- Alisha P, Greenville, SC, 8/4/2007
  • My experience with Owen was wonderful. He planned the music for the wedding ceremony and reception with ease. He played 3 1/2 hours of excellent music with wonderful sound accoustics that pleased virtually everyone at a wedding reception for 100 people with ages ranging from 18 months to 90. If you are looking for a musician for a function that you want people to enjoy, have fun and laugh and have a good time, then you can put your complete trust in Owen Poeteat. I promise you that you will be pleased with you decision to have him play at your function. Leonard B. Mushkin, DPM Ridgeway, South Carolina -- Leonard M, Ridgeway, SC, 7/14/2007
  • Owen was extremely easy to work with and made sure that everything went smoothly. We didnt have to worry in the least about the music. If you are looking for someone to book, get him NOW! His rates are more than reasonable, his attitude is fantastic, and his performance was awesome! Thanks Owen! -- Jeff B, Charlotte, NC, 7/7/2007
  • Owen is absolutely amazing! We loved having him and our guests can't stop talking about how he was the life of the party. I would highly recommend him to anyone! -- Christine A, Charlotte, NC, 6/30/2007
  • You couldn't have asked for a better performer. Owen made our party the most memorable ever!! We're already planning our next party and we wouldn't ask anyone else but Owen to do it. -- Mandy P, Mcdonough, GA, 6/16/2007
  • Owen was great to work with. He communicated with me during the planning period before our wedding, made helpful suggestions, was on time and prepared on the day of our wedding. He played classical songs during the ceremony and had an extensive play list for the reception and dancing. Would definitely recommend Owen. -- Karen E, High Point, NC, 5/12/2007
  • Owen was such a treat to work with and his talents are wonderful. Everyone enjoyed him and asked me alot of questions about him later. I was grateful for his music and the fact that he played for about 100 of my volunteers at a science and math museum. What a nice man and what a great talent. Thank you again Owen!! Kathy Thibault National Science Center Fort Discovery Augusta, Georgia -- Kathy T, Augusta, GA, 4/20/2007
  • Owen was great! We had planned for the music to be outside but the weather had a very different idea. And Owen didn't complain for a second when he had to pack up and move to a different location because of the rain and lightening. Thanks so much for a wonderful time! -- Kasey L, Greenville, SC, 4/14/2007
  • Owen was great and lived up to all our expectations. We would happily have him at our next party! -- Helen L, Davidson, NC, 4/5/2007
  • He really made the party a big hit. I couldn't have asked for a better musician and singer to entertain us! BIG kudos to him! He's the best! Helen -- Helen F, Atlanta, GA, 12/15/2006
  • Owen was amazing. It is too difficult to put to words of how a one man band can fill a room with the energy and sound that a 4 piece blues/accoustic band would have. He will be our annual entertainer at the holiday party....we will need to not interview anyone else. If anyone is looking for a great entertainer and they don't hire Owen...they are making a mistake. Rock on. -- Sean S, Charlotte, NC, 12/9/2006
  • Owen is a wonderful person and excellent performer. He took care of everything and perfect music was one thing I didn't have to worry about on my wedding day. Everyone loved him, from the 2 year old to the 82 year old - everyone danced and had a great time! -- Janet W, Surf City, NC, 11/24/2006
  • When we booked Owen we were a little bit aprehensive, since we had not heard him play. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES COULD WE HAVE PICKED A BETTER MUSICIAN FOR OUR WEDDING RECEPTION. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND OWEN TO ANYONE. EVERYONE THOURGHLY ENJOYED OWEN AND JAKE (THE DOG) OWEN IS SIMPLY THE BEST OF THE BEST Mr. & Mrs. DAVID C. MILLER -- Maggie G, Seneca, SC, 11/18/2006
  • Owen Poteat is one AMAZING, TALENTED, DEDICATED, CLASSY guy. Everyone at the party and myself included was very happy and impressed with Owen. I wish I can have events every weekend so Owen can come over and play. I would highly recommend Owen for any event and will tell as many people about him. I joined his website www.owenpoteat.com, so I can follow up on him, and watch him make it to the "Big Time" due to his talent. I hope you liked the stage owen, you'll be playing on it again, and I'll try not to fall next time :>). Thank You so much for making the party a success, keep up the great work Owen. Just know you got a new fan and friend in Charleston SC. -- Holly A, Summerville, SC, 10/28/2006
  • Owen is a great musician , he has the personality to put everyone at ease and create an atmosphere for any occasion. I highly recommend him . He has a high standard of professionalism. He is the best!! -- Katie S, Valdese, NC, 9/16/2006
  • Owen was a saving grace! My original musician had cancelled 3 weeks prior to the wedding. I entered my bid into Gig Masters and received a call from Owen immediately. The guests at the reception commented how much they enjoyed his music- laid back to fun, music from 70's to today. I would definitely contact Owen again for my next event/party. -- Helen S, Huntersville, NC, 9/10/2006
  • My little 4 year old niece loved him most of all. Owen allowed her in her little show girl way, to sit beside him while he played. Owen played a song that my nephew could sing to us. My nephew is a a formal entertainer on a music scholarship and the two of them (Owen and Tyler) performed the most beautiful song together...without any rehearsal! We were honored to have Owen their. He is the greatest!!! Debora and Dupree Davis -- Debora T, Charlotte, NC, 7/1/2006
  • Owen Poteat was an absolute answer to prayer. I contacted him at almost the final hour... thus giving him little time to prepare. Without hesitation he accepted the invitation to play for our rehersal dinner and as part of the entertainment for the wedding. He was able to learn the song I requested for the mother/son dance within one week... and did it "perfectly". He was able to appeal to all ages and all taste of music. I would reccomend him to anyone, not only for his talent ...but because he is an absolutely delightful gentleman. My mother's 80th birthday will be this August and I definitely will be requesting Owen for our muscial entertainment. Thank you Owen for bringing the word "perfect" to our evening. Jennia Myers -- Jenia M, Burlington, NC, 12/29/2005
  • 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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