- Location:
- New York, New York
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from New York.
- Pay Range:
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$150-$1500 per job
- Member Since:
- 2002
- Primary Category:
- Variety Acoustic Guitar
- Additional Categories:
- 50's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 50's Hits Guitar, 50's Hits One Man Band, 60's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 60's Hits Guitar, 60's Hits One Man Band, 70's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 70's Hits Guitar, 70's Hits One Man Band, 80's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 80's Hits Guitar, 80's Hits One Man Band, 90's Hits Acoustic Guitar, 90's Hits Guitar, 90's Hits One Man Band, Classical Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Folk Acoustic Guitar, Folk Guitar, Guitar, Oldies Acoustic Guitar, Oldies Guitar, Oldies One Man Band, One M
- Genre:
- 40's Hits, 50's Hits, 60's Hits, 70's Hits, 80's Hits, 90's Hits, Classical, Folk, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rock, Top 40, Variety
- Influences:
- See repertoire list.
Description
NYC pro solo acoustic guitarist/vocalist. Liability insured. Vast memorized repertoire (rock, pop, soul, light jazz, standards, oldies, post-1990 hits, holiday sets, progressive, bluegrass, classical, instrumental, traditional). Professionalism, musicianship and total client satisfaction are my focuses.
Pianistic approach to guitar. I learn by ear, by pouring over and molding with recordings, reducing orchestrated music to solo guitar/voice. Repertoire is performed 100% live and by memory, with no backing tracks, drum machine, lead sheets or lyric sheets. Vocal range is 3 1/2 octaves.
I've performed as a single at private homes, restaurants, mansions, yachts, hotels, clubs, business events small and large, weddings, and unique gigs such as serenades in airports, parks and wineries. In addition to solo gigs, I do occasional ensemble work, teach guitar, and join in local jam sessions.
My main axe is a Lowden 025-C custom-made Irish acoustic guitar. I also play Cordoba classical and PRS electric guitars. I use a 150-watt PA system for larger jobs, or a 50-watt portable battery-powered amp for smaller or outdoor jobs where there is no electrical outlet. For most gigs, I let it all hang out, but can blend into the background as appropriate. Requests are always welcome, and in the right situations, sing-alongs and guest singers too. Whatever it takes for everyone to have a great time!
Gigmasters 2007 Rising Star Award for Top Acoustic Guitarist.
Manhattan, NY-based; inquiries welcome for bookings locally, nationally and abroad. No agents or third parties. Looking forward to entertaining you!
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Feedback
- Scott was fabulous. The music was so appropriate, performed so well and at a perfect sound level, not too loud. I would recommend Scott to anyone and everyone. He is so talented and versatile. The music was just the right mix of pop and rock and some classical. I had so many guests positively comment on the music asking where we found Scott, so gig Masters got its plug as well. -- Ann U, White Plains, NY, 11/15/2009
- Scott was great and our guests loved his performance! -- Amy L, Weehawken, NJ, 10/25/2009
- From the very first phone conversation I had with Scott I knew I was in very good hands. He covered things that I never even thought to ask. He kept in touch from the time of booking to the wedding about every detail. He called a day or two prior to my wedding just to confirm everything and make sure I had no changes. The day of the wedding went perfectly. I had numerous guests comment on how good the music was and to ask me where I found him. Scott even learned two special songs that we wanted for our ceremony and they were done to perfection. I would strongly reccomend hiring him for any important event that you would like to exceed your expectations. -- Michelle D, Babylon, NY, 10/11/2009
- We hired Scott for our wedding in Central Park and our dinner afterwards. He learned our song for the recessional and played it flawlessly! Scott is extremely talented and accomodating and very professional. Our guests loved him! At the dinner he took all our guests' requests and even let us sing along. Scott was a hit and we would hire him again and again. We will definitely be recommending him to our friends. -- Nissa R, New York, NY, 10/9/2009
- Scott did a fabulous job. He really played to the crowd, and had quite the selection. I would recommend him to anyone.
-- Mike F, Mamaroneck, NY, 10/2/2009
- Scott was an absolute hit when he played the music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We received so many compliments about him from our guests. We even had musicians in attendance who were extremely impressed!
Scott was fantastic to work with too! He is easy to get in touch with and very detail oriented. He accommodated every specific request I made. When I didn't know what I wanted and was less specific, he took the reigns and it turned out great.
Thank you Scott! You helped to make our wedding memorable and wonderful. -- Jessica B, Philadelphia, PA, 9/26/2009
- My experience with Scott from the point of hiring until the final note played was professional and very satisfactory. He added greatly to our event and his talent and music were appreciated by all. I highly recommend him and would hire him again given the chance. -- Marcy S, Warren, ME, 9/19/2009
- Great Job Scott
You made our ceremony beautiful and our cocktail hour entertaining
Thanks a bunch
Christa & Tim -- Christa J N, Jamesport, NY, 9/13/2009
- Scott was amazing. He worked with me from the very beginning to customize the music for my wedding. He always contacted me promptly and was very professional. His range of music selections was incredible, and he sounded amazing. I would whole-heartedly most definitely recommend Scott to anyone who is looking to add music to their event. He was great with both acoustic pieces as well as singing and he is easy to work with, and was a highlight of our wedding day. His music added a classy touch to our event and Scott made an unforgettable day even more memorable. Book Him, he is worth it, and delivered beyond our expectations! -- Jeneen R, Northport, NY, 9/5/2009
- Scott is a great performer and passionate about the guitar. We saw him at another wedding and had to have him at ours. Our guests enjoyed the variety of songs very much. Thanks Scott! -- Stefanie L, Middletown, CT, 8/29/2009
- VERY GOOD ATTITUDE,CARING, PERSONABLE AND FLEXIBLE -- Donna A, Plainview, NY, 8/23/2009
- Scott was awesome. He played at our wedding and we even had him stay and extra hour, which he gladly did. He's a very talented musician and he kept our guests very happy. Some even commented that he "made" the event so amazing - which it was. He has a great variety of songs and styles. People danced and had a wonderful time. I was concerned that people might not dance to a solo guitarist but Scott is so great and plays like there are three people up there so everyone who was going to dance, definitely did. I would choose Scott to play my wedding again and again and again - and wish I could do the day all over again. I wouldn't have changed one single thing! -- Lisa C, Chesterfield, NJ, 8/22/2009
- Scott was wonderful. He was professional and polite and his music was great! We enjoyed having him! He event sent an email the next day saying that he had a great time and thought the wedding was beautiful-I thought that it was a nice touch! -- Stacy K, Surf City, NJ, 8/21/2009
- Scott was a wonderful addition to our party his talent,professionalism and song selection was unbelievable. We highly reccomend Scott for any event your guest will be very inprssed with his music and ability to play a wide variety of songs. -- Daniela G, Miller Place, NY, 8/16/2009
- Scott Samuels was wonderful performer. He played at our wedding, and we received compliments all night long! Matches the sound of the original songs perfectly! -- Andrea L, Middletown, CT, 8/8/2009
- Scott was very professional and plays a mean guitar! The crowd loved him and are demanding that we have him back. We look forward to working with him again shortly! -- Chris B, Seaside Park, NJ, 7/12/2009
- Hi - Scott is a very accommodating person and his manner was excellent.
My whole family enjoy his performance and Scott allowed my family to
particiate by playing with him. We had a great time and would certainly hire Scott for any upcoming events we have in our family.
Mary Ann -- Mary Ann M, Howard Beach, NY, 7/4/2009
- Scott was very professional and honored our family's request. Scott played an acoustic guitar at my father's Interment. His music selection was appropriate, soothing and his presence non-intrusive. The music added comfort upon arrival and departing of the cemetery. It was the perfect send off.
I look forward to the opportunity of using Scott again under happier circumstances. -- Rosemarie C, Freehold, NJ, 7/3/2009
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My family and I thought that you did a fantastic job at Melissa's Graduation Party. As soon as we got back to the house, all everyone could talk about was how impressed they were with your guitar/vocal talent! We certainly recommend you to all those looking for a perfect blend of professionalism, showmanship and entertainment.
Thank you so much for your time, talent, and consideration!
-- Manuel V, Tappan, NY, 6/27/2009
- Scott was amazing. He kept the crowd's interest and played every song that was requested. He has hundreds of popular songs memorized and plays them with an original acoustic twist. I would highly recommend him for any occasion of any size. Even though we had horrible weather, he followed the crowd in and out of the house when the rain stopped. He played for 5 hours, only taking 2 short breaks. Scott was very professional and has a great personality. Thanks for making the party a huge success. -- Flora C, Marlboro, NJ, 6/20/2009
- Scott was very professional and very talented! He had a huge song list and was very happy to accomodate all of our requests. He even let us do an open mic at the end of the event for awhile. He was a lot of fun and helped make the picnic a success. I would definately recommend him to anyone and would be happy to hire him again! -- Kristin C, Princeton, NJ, 6/5/2009
- I got nothing but raves about his work and he was very accommodating. I would definitely hire him again. -- Jan S, Atlantic Beach, NC, 5/30/2009
- It was a wonderful addition to have Scott play at our party. His musical talents impressed everyone. Even the most critical family members were complimenting Scott's choice of music and his ability to play such a diverse range of music. From classical to rock he nailed every song. We would not hesitate recommending Scott for anyone's party. He is a true professional. We hope to have Scott play at future events.
Christine and Jim
-- Christine M, Neponsit, NY, 5/16/2009
- ONCE AGAIN, Scott Samuels was fantastic, professional and delightful to work with. My son's Communion party was a hit....the audience ranged from 2 to 86 years old, a huge range to keep happy.
Working with Scott is effortless and we can't wait to have him to our next party.
Thanks for a great day,
The Nembach's
especially Shane
-- Kerry N, Rockville Centre, NY, 5/9/2009
- Scott amazed our guests with the number of songs he knows and from all generes.Everyone from the teenagers hit music to the older crowds music, unbelievable. Scott's professionalism was outstanding! He was a great addition to our daughter's baptism.thanks so much. -- Tamarralee D, Middletown, NY, 4/26/2009
- Scott was more than fantastic, everybody loved and appreciated his musical talants. He had people staying longer just to hear him play. Thanks Scott. -- Sami A, Park Ridge, NJ, 3/17/2009
- Scott Samuels was such a pleasure to have for my wedding ceremony. Nearly everyone commented on how much they liked him and how much they enjoyed his music. He even played an acoustic version of a song that was not available on his standard repertoire at my special request. He is very talented, courteous at all times, and so easy to work with. I'd absolutely hire him again for future events and give him my highest recommendations. -- Rosy N, Nyc, NY, 3/14/2009
- Scott came to our hospital/school to perform for 2 hours, and he played the whole 2 hours without any break! We all loved his performance! He was able to play a variety of music, and he had excellent guitar skills!!! He was very interactive with our students using music, and it was perfect for our students! We definitely would like to have him back sometime soon!
-- Saori F, Peapack, NJ, 1/19/2009
- Scott performed at the ceremony and cocktail portions of our wedding and he was awesome! He learned a new song for the processional and played it flawlessly. We found him pleasant to work with, accommodating, honest, and what counts most - his guitar playing and singing were stellar. His repertoire of songs is quite extensive and so many of our friends and family commented on how great he was. His prices are reasonable and we highly recommend Scott to anyone interested in a solid one-man accoustic show for your wedding, party, etc. -- Shannon C, Brookfield, CT, 1/3/2009
- Scott was great for the second time and we look forward to the third! -- Nicole W, Tinton Falls, NJ, 12/20/2008
- Scott was awesome. His guitar-playing and song repertoire are amazing and cover about anything you can think of. We had Scott perform at my 50th birthday party at our house and he handled the ebb and flow of the evening without a hitch. He handled all requests, softened his songs when needed, and performed when he had an audience. Not only would I recommend him to friends, I will use him again for my wife's 50th. What a find! -- Tom & Debbie S, Newtown, PA, 12/6/2008
- We have had Scott for many years and everybody really enjoyes his energy. We look forward to seeing him again. -- Rory G, Scarsdale, NY, 11/28/2008
- Scott was a wonderful part of the party. His music was perfect for our group and he knew how to accommodate everyone at the party. I highly recommend him and look forward to using him again at our next party. -- Jane Z, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 11/22/2008
- Scott was amazing, he played for my wedding and did everything perfectly. He played exactly what I wanted and everyone thought he was great. He also played at our cocktail hour and entertained all of our guests. He has accomodated us every step of the way in our long planning of our wedding and he travled a long way to come and make our day extra special. He is extremely talented and professional and it's nice to know you can trust people to make a special day like this come together. Thanks so much! -- Danielle C, Schenectady, NY, 11/15/2008
- Long after the music ended, our guests were still talking about the magnificent experience created by Scott Samuels. Scott has a natural sense of the appropriate musical accompaniment to make a great event into an exceptional event. He integrated himself into mood of the day by drawing from his vast and diverse selection of music. Scott is an acoustic guitar master; he is very pleasant and accomodating. From Hellen and Harvey Osgood, New York, NY. -- Hellen O, New York, NY, 11/9/2008
- Not only was Scott talented and professional, but he was accommodating and more than a pleasure to deal with on a personal level. His music and song selections were noticed by all our guests at the church and cocktail hour. We would highly recommend him to any of our friends and family and when the next occasion warrants it, would not hesitate to bring him back for an encore.
Gratefully submitted by the Klemm Family.
-- Dennis K, Wyckoff, NJ, 10/24/2008
- Scott performed at my husband's 40th birthday party. He was nothing less than fantastic! Everyone was commenting on how talented he was and how great he sounded. He was professional, courteous and very, very nice. He even let my husband perform a song with him which was awesome. I can't recommend him enough and would love to have him perform at any future event I may have.
Bridget McNeill
Oak Ridge, NJ
-- Bridget M, Wayne, NJ, 10/18/2008
- We needed music to entertain our family and friends to celebrate our new five month old daughter Olivia's Baptism / Christening Party at our home. Scott Samuels proved to be a hit with audiences of all ages from our young nephews and nieces, to our parents, to our friends with his renditions of music spanning from the 60's to today!
Towards the end of the evening, Scott moved near Olivia and serenaded her with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" which plays on her mobile attached to her crib.
It is our absolute pleasure to personally recommend the very talented and thoughtful Scott Samuels for your Music needs! Rock On Scott! -- Michael M, Rockville Centre, NY, 10/12/2008
- Scott performed at my wedding during my ceremony and my cocktail hour. He has created magical moments that will forever be embedded in my mind when I think back to the most important moment of my life. He learned a song that was very important to my Husband and me. As my husband and I walked into our cocktail hour he began to play it. He ochestrted a moment that I will never forget. My guest are still talking about how fantastic he was. Up to the event he was in constant contact with me and was so attentive to all the details. He truly cared about my event. I will be using him for events in the future and referring him to all my friends. Perfect 10!!! -- Jeanine D, Long Island, NY, 10/11/2008
- We had previously hired Scott to play at our wedding and when we decided to have another wedding party we knew we wanted him to play. He was very accomodating to our short notice request and arrived with a big smile. He was wonderful about song requests and his laid back personality made him a joy to work with. -- Owen M, New York, NY, 10/4/2008
- Scott did an excellant job at our Wedding. I would use him again for another event in the future and recommend him for friends and family events as well. -- Kevin G, Manhattan, NY, 9/20/2008
- My husband and I hired Scott Samuels for our daughter's Christening reception. We were so pleased with Scott. He was polite, fun, talented, professional and added something very special to our party. He took requests and let a few of us sing with him. He knew when to play soft music and when to liven the party by playing music we could to dance to. I would recommend him to a friend and I hope to hire him again. -- Kate M, Southampton, NY, 9/14/2008
- As a fellow musician, I could easily discern that he was a consumate professional and really knew how to handle a crowd. His encylclopediec knowledge of music was fascinating and refreshing compared to other musicians I have seen before. -- Paul M, Tenafly, NJ, 9/7/2008
- Scott Samuels was a major contributor to the success of my husband's surprise 60th birthday party!!! From my initial contact to last evening's goodbye, Scott could not have been more pleasurable to work with for this or any event. Guests ranged in age from 19 to 77 and everyone sang his praise, as well as sang along with him. I wished I had more time to hear him sing. I would definitely recommend Scott because of his talent and professionalism. -- Kathy M, South Salem, NY, 9/6/2008
- We could not have asked for a better experience working with Scott Samuels. His skill, personality and professionalism were greatly appreciated. He played music for our wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour of our reception and we could not have asked for anything more.
We would recommend him highly for any event and specifically for those wanting to add something special to their wedding ceremony or cocktail hour with some great live music. -- Robert D, Brooklyn, NY, 9/6/2008
- Scott Samuels made my wedding as intimate as it can be. He played his guitar and sang very well. He even took special requests that was not on his list of songs. I highly recommend him, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Scott and hope to do business with you again. -- Mherwyn F, Long Island City, NY, 8/31/2008
- Scott is a professional and extremely talented guitarist. He really made our wedding special. I highly recommend him to anyone who enjoys good acoustic music. Thank you so much for everything Scott.
-- Liz G, New York, NY, 8/30/2008
- Truly a gift from god.This was our second time having Scott to Canada and he was spetacular and made our wedding day a memorable event that we will never forget. Thank you so much Scott.
We now consider you part of our family. -- Chad M, Bancroft, ON, 8/9/2008
- We hired Scott for our wedding day on August 8th of this year. He played during our ceromony and for cocktail hour and everything went great. We had more guest compliment us on Scotts playing than any one aspect of our wedding. Scott knew every song we asked him to play, and played them to perfection. I would highly recomend Scott for any occasion. Thanks again Scott! -- Krista D, Brookfield, CT, 8/8/2008
- Scott was a wonderful addition to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He traveled all the way from Manhattan and was timely, professional, and accommodating with the sound and overall musical feel that we were looking for. It was great to have someone who was willing to play instrumental versions of some more modern songs for our wedding ceremony. He is a great asset to any gathering! -- Allison W, Monmouth Beach, NJ, 7/26/2008
- Scott was FANTASTIC. He was very professional and his talent was amazing. We were extremely pleased at how flexible and easy he was to deal with...so friendly and accomodating. We can't wait to hire Scott again! -- John M, Poughkeepsie, NY, 7/20/2008
- Scotty is the ultimate human juke box. An unbelievable catalog of songs. What a great night! Scott continues to be a staple at all of our corporate and personal functions for years now. Guests took turns sharing the mic with Scott, singing their favorite songs well into the early morning hours. If you are looking for a truly special night, I would strongly recommend that you include Scotty in your plans.
-- Joe S, Yonkers, NY, 7/10/2008
- Scott was beyond fantastic! He was set up and ready to go before I had even arrived at the restaurant (20 minutes early). What a pleasure it was to have him. What a gentleman! He entertained extremely well. He was perceptive and flexible, entertaining the youngest to the oldest. Everyone was toe tapping, humming, singing and dancing all evening. I recommend him highly and would use him again in a heartbeat. My guests were asking me for his number and the restaurant staff even took his card! I noticed people peeking into our private room to see him; he was that good! My party would not have been the same without him. . .Thanks Scott! -- Veronique H, New York, NY, 6/28/2008
- Scott was AMAZING! He was professional and pleasant in all his conversations with us and most importantly was extremely thoughtful and accomodating. He is an extremely polite and kind man and was very happy to comply with any music requests. His musical repertoire is astounding, his voice, and performance were beyond our expectations. He made our evenings memorable and so much fun. If we have another event I would call him again and recommend his service to anyone. We had a wonderful experience all around with Scott. -- Owen M, Marfa, TX, 6/21/2008
- Scott was professional, pleasant, and a complete pleasure to work with. The music was a beautiful addition to our celebration, he is extremely talented!! We would look forward to having the opportunity to work with, listen to him again! -- Melissa W, New York, NY, 6/14/2008
- Scott was perfect for our event. It was a cocktail party on the terrace of our country club(in the Phila.suburbs)to celebrate the recent marriage of our son and new daughter -in-law. His music and voice were wonderful and provided just the ambience we had hoped for. The temperature happened to be over 95 degrees, but the heat never phased Scott. His voice is fabulous. He sounds like the original singers . His songlist is AMAZING!! The guests- all in their 60's- loved the music. Scott is wonderful to deal with- very accomodating. He really tried to please us and tailor his performance to our needs - and he succeeded. I will definitely use him again at our next party. -- Susan S, Gladwyne, PA, 6/7/2008
- Scott was loved by everyone!!! He was exactly what we were looking for! I would ABSOLUTELY call him again! He contributed in making our BBQ a GREAT success!!! -- Nicole W, Tinton Falls, NJ, 5/31/2008
- Working with Scott was an absolute pleasure. Playing in our outdoor dining area, Scott had an uncanny ability to read the pulse of our crowd and deliver exactly what they wanted. The combination of great chops, incredible humility and showing a true joy in connecting with the public is hard to find in an entertainer. I believe we've found that in Scott and we look forward to his next gig with us.
John Woloshyn
General Manager -- John W, Weehawken, NJ, 5/23/2008
- He was amazing and extremely talented. Not one person had a complaint. We will definitely be booking him for future parties. He was the highlight of a great party and everyone enjoyed him. Thanks so much Scott. -- Matthew M, Dover, NJ, 5/17/2008
- My guests have not stopped complimenting the outstanding job that Scott did. He is not only professional and accomodating, he is also extremely talented. We could not be more pleased with his performance. He helped to make our wedding day the most memorable day of our lives. We had never meet before the wedding and he listened to every request that we made. We felt confident in his ability to create the type of atmosphere that we dreamed of. We will certainly use him in the future and highly recoomend him to anyone looking for a talented, happy and hard working guitar player.
Bravo Scott and Thank you! -- Michelle C, New York, NY, 5/11/2008
- Scott is professional and courteous. He performed for me at a small garden party, and I was impressed by his vast musical repertoire. I highly recommend him. -- Donald K, Bronx, NY, 5/10/2008
- Our experience with Scott was superb. He arrived in timely fashion and set up with expedience. His demeanor was warm and professional.
We allowed Scott to use his experience and assessment of the party goers to choose the music he played. His choices were most appropriate. The talent he displayed was beyond our expectations. Several professional musicians among a host of other guests at our party expressed their appreciation of his performance. He was generous with his time and very fair with his fees. We would enthusiastically utilize his services again and highly recommend him to others. -- Jeffrey G, New York, NY, 5/3/2008
- Scott is an amazing musician but most of all he is a gentleman. I am so glad I hired him for my husband's 50th birthday party. He really made the event very special. He was very unintrusive and willing to accomodate us in every way. He turned the occasion into a very relaxing and fun night. The guests really loved him and were amazed at his reportoire of songs. Everybody complimented him on his talent and his lovely personality. I would reccommend him for any type of party. -- Ann D, Rochelle Park, NJ, 4/26/2008
- I hired Scott to be a street musician in the vicinity of a planned proposal. The whole concept needed patience, understanding, and professional experience Scott exemplified all these attributes and more. He walked blocks searching for the spot, he accepted date changes, and overall was a big part of our memorable night.
Scott thanks for the memory. -- Shibu I, Jersey City, NJ, 4/14/2008
- Top Class, from start to finsh and the ultimate professional. We had Scott come and play at our wedding in Tribeca and was fantastic!! The people who travelled from Europe for the event wanted to take him home on the Sunday. True Champion of music and entertainment!! 6 stars! Mat -- Mathew W, New York, NY, 3/29/2008
- Scott was a no brainer...It was the first time I used a performer for my annual party at my home & he made the party Great ! He was professional & went with the flow of the guests & requests.. at the end we all had the mic in our hand singing away ! I would used him again anytime ! -- Jennifer F, Yorktown, NY, 2/16/2008
- Scott met all the expectations I had from prior posted feedback and more. His experience really showed. His performance was impeccable. He was extremely professional and accommodating. I would not hesitate to hire him again. His high rating on Gigmasters is well deserved. He helped make my daughter's wedding day exactly as she wanted it. I could not have asked for more. Thank you, Scott! -- Pat N, Bridgewater, NJ, 12/23/2007
- Scott was great for my holiday party!!! He is a talented musician, and was very friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend him as well as hire him again for my next party!!! -- Rich B, New York, NY, 12/10/2007
- He was wonderfull! He was extremely accomodating and the guests cannot stop talking about him. He is an amazing guitarist and really made our party a success. -- Jennifer W, Southbury, CT, 12/1/2007
- What a terrific musical talent and a wonderful human being!!!! Scott was a pleasure to work with and really made our Dad's 70th birthday party special. I would recommend him highly to all my friends and family and will book him again for future parties. -- Janet S, Bear Mountain, NY, 9/2/2007
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This was my second time hiring Scott. Not only is he a super guy, but he's an awesome and very versatile talent. His song list is mind boggling. He had a tough crowd, too: a bunch of radio personalities and professional musicians. They rarely moved out of the room while he was performing. One of the biggest hits was a final set sing a long of a popular songs. He was such a hit he nearly ran out of business cards! Hire this guy. It's well worth it. -- George W, Brooklyn, NY, 9/1/2007
- Scott was fabulous and I would recommend him to anyone. He responded immediately any time I needed to contact him, I felt extremely confident that I could depend on him and that eased my mind. No one needs to worry if someone will show up or not or not live up to their expectations. Scott exceeded all of mine. Then to have someone so nice, talented and accommodating was the icing on the cake. We had a blast. We could have listened to him all night! My crazy family was even dancing, he was that good. -- Donna H, New York, NY, 8/25/2007
- We had a very small wedding and it rained, but once Scott started playing during cocktail hour. He really got the crowd going, and everyone was dancing and forgot all about the rain. Thanks Scott! -- Rosarie L, Hastings On Hudson, NY, 8/10/2007
- I just wanted to send you a quick note and tell you what a great job you did performing at my parents' anniversary party. I can't tell you how many calls I have received complimenting you. My only regret is that we did not book you for a longer period of time.... who would have thought 4 hours would not be enough. Even the caterer asked for your card. I look forward to hearing you at our next party! -- Debbie B, Mount Sinai, NY, 8/4/2007
- Great! Great! Great! Scott is a professional, hugely talented, and a wonderful guy on top of that. You can't go wrong with Scott. This is the 2nd time we've hired Scott and he's been a hit each time.
Thanks Scott. -- Joseph D, Reeders, PA, 7/28/2007
- Scott Samuels was an excellent choice for our party. I was so pleased with his amazing talent. Scott was hired to play from 3:30 to 8:30 P.M. but the guest were enjoying his performance so much when asked if he would stay longer he said yes and played till 11:30 P.M. His voice and Guitar playing is out of this world. The guest ages ranged from Children to Teenagers to college graduates to 40 and 50 year olds to Seniors and everyone at the party really, really enjoyed Scotts music. So many of are guest wanted to know where did I find Scott and I told them I found him on Gigmaster On-line. Scott was ask by many many of are guest for his card. Scott was extremely polite and mannerly and when asked to play reguest from our guest he did so instantly. Scott passed out his extensive song list and the guest really enjoyed being able to hear their favorite songs. He also welcomed guest to come up and sing as he played the Guitar. I would recommed Scott Samuels for any age group and any type of party.
My son's having a block Party in a few week's and is having Scott Samuels to entertain that day. We also will have Scott at our next party. He was so good we might plan a party soon just to hear him again. I can't say enough good things about Scotts performance that day !!!!!!!!!!! He is the very best entertainer you could ever have at your party !!!!!!! Thanks Scott, you made our party the best we ever had and we have alot of parties, this one will really be remembered for a long time thanks to you Scott !!! Will be in touch real soon !!!!! Thanks so much !!!!! Your the Best !!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Barbara P, North Egremont, MA, 7/14/2007
- It was a pleasure having Scott play for my wifes 43 B-Party. We had the time our lives and the quests could not say enough about how great and talented he really is. I'II speak for Canada and we approve of Scott Samuels and hopefully will be having him back as soon as possible.
Really for those who are looking for an awesome acoustic guitar player and amazing vocals you will not be dissappointed.
Thxs again Scott
Chad -- Chad M, Bancroft, ON, 6/30/2007
- Scott did an amazing job! His communication before the big day left us worry free. His talent is exceptional. He arrived early and started to play as soon as he was set up. Our cocktail hour music was fun, entertaining and interactive. He planned to play a duet with my father-in law, but we forgot the guitar at home. Scott was gracious enough lend his guitar so the bride could still sing a song with her dad. We would recommend him unconditionally. He rocks!!! -- Randy H, West Sayville, NY, 6/8/2007
- He was incredible! Truly incredible. My wife and I booked him on -line and figured this would be a hit or a miss and took a chance. It was a homerun! The guests absolutely loved him.
I cant say enough good things about him and cant wait to use him again.
Chris Molloy
Garden City NY -- Chris M, Garden City, NY, 5/26/2007
- Scott is very warm and friendly and made my Cousin's 50th Birthday a very special one. We would recommended him to anyone. It is quite evident that music is his passion it comes across loud and clear in his performance. He is very accomodating and can read his audience well.
Thanks so much for making Jean's party one she will long remember!
Maria
NJ -- Maria G, Saddle River, NJ, 5/13/2007
- Excellent in every way. Many compliments from all age groups attending the party. It was like having your favorite satellite radio station playing continueously in the background. -- Michael G, Manhattan, NY, 3/4/2007
- I had a surprise 40th Birthday Party for my wife Jill who was not looking forward to this milestone. I wanted some live music for our guests to enjoy without having to hire a complete band. Searching on Gigmasters, I found Scott Samuels.
The result was SCOTT SAMUELS ROCKS!
Our party of 40-50 people moved throughout our hime with only a few guests paying attention to Scott. Scott played a wide selection from the Beatles to Chaka Khan to Paul Simon to Seals & Crofts. Gradually the attention migrated to our living room where Scott had quietly captured the attention of our entire party with people singing along and enjoying his music.
Many of our guests commented where had we found Scott Samuels?
Our answer was GIGMASTERS?
Our only regret was that I did not provide cigarette lighters to our guests so they could have given Scott Samuels the appropriate Concert salute for his five star performance!
Michael P. Mulhall
Rockville Centre, New York -- Michael M, Rockville Centre, NY, 2/10/2007
- Scott was wonderful. He performed at my husbands surprise birthday party and everyone loved him. He has a very extensive song list, and is very talented. He was also very good at reading the crowd. All in all, I think the party was a great success and Scott's performance had a lot to do with that. -- Cathy E, Huntington, NY, 1/27/2007
- Scott was wonderful. He showed up on time, actually a little early, he was well prepared, friendly and extremely talented. He kept the crowds' attention, accommodated special requests, got people involved, etc. I would most definitely recommend him for any type of event. -- Dawn C, Long Island, NY, 12/21/2006
- Excellent! Scott is the best. He played accoustic music for our wedding ceremony and then did some of what he does best for the cocktail hour. He took requests and was very flexible and professional. I only regret that we missed part of his performance because we were out taking pictures!
Lots of our friends even made a point of telling us how awesome Scott was.
Dan & Tracy Betz -- Dan B, Long Island City, NY, 10/7/2006
- Scott is a wonderful musician and provided us with exactly the kind of music and atmosphere we wanted to create for our wedding reception. More than one of our guests approached us during the course of the event and asked, "Where did you get this guy? He is terrific!". When I told them I found him on the internet their mouths dropped open in disbelief! We caught many people singing along with Scott and tapping their feet to the music. Even the children enjoyed themselves. Our wedding reception was a great success and Scott was a big part of it!! We highly recommend him! Thanks again!! Larry and Wendy -- Wendy W, Aspers, PA, 9/30/2006
- Scott was absolutely wonderful in every respect. He traveled all the way to Princeton, NJ from NYC at no cost. He was extremely easy to work with and made me feel at ease at a time when things were getting a little hectic before my wedding. His range in music is amazing and played the perfect mix. His selections for the ceremony were beautiful. Everyone at my wedding was so impressed by him and people were disappointed he was only there until the end of the cocktail hour. I just wish we weren't taking pictures during cocktail hour so we could have heard him play more. I would recommend him to anyone for any occasion. -- Kristen K, Princeton, NJ, 9/23/2006
- Mr. Samuels was a wonderful addition to our event. My guests were raving about him and I think several spoke with him about their own parties. He arrived on time. His music was wonderful. I would highly recommend Mr. Samuels. -- Dan B, Metuchen, NJ, 9/10/2006
- many of our business colleagues want him for their next event. He was very good.
thanks for a great time at my fiance's bday. -- Fran R, Brooklyn, NY, 8/29/2006
- Scott gave an amazing performance! Everything was perfect! The job was everything I had hoped for and more. I contacted Scott to help me out with proposing to my girlfriend. I asked a lot of Scott to pull off this proposal and he played his part, (and his guitar) perfectly!
On the last day of our vacation, my girlfriend and I went for a sunset walk on the beach, on the Gulf of Mexico. As we were walking, we happened upon an individual singing and playing an acoustic guitar. The individual sounded great, and we stopped and listened for a moment. After finishing a song, I asked the musician if he minded if we stood and listened for a minute. The musician turned and replied, "of course not, lay down your towels and sit for awhile." We stayed and listened to him play a beautiful, romantic song. I found a passerby to snap a photo of my girlfriend and I in front of the sunset, and while posing for the photo, I got down on my knee and asked my now fiance to marry me. She said yes, and I turned to the man playing the guitar and asked if he could "play us something special." The musician was of course Scott, and he then played "our song". It was after he started singing our special song that my fiance realized that this was no stranger, and in fact the musician was there to play a sunset serenade on the beach for the two of us.
Scott was able to learn our requested song, meet us on the beach 1200 miles from New York, and play along with my plan until the right moment. All of this, without ever meeting me face to face. It was the perfect combination of planning and professionalism.
Scott sounded amazing. The entire performance was perfect, and better than I could have hoped for. I look forward to calling Scott again to play at our upcoming wedding. -- Travis P, N Redington Beach, FL, 8/18/2006
- Scott Samuels is a TEN! Every aspect of my relationship with him from the get go was absolutely absolute. He's a gentleman as well as a very talented musician. Our wine tasting was fantastic due in part to his presence. I will definitely revert back to gigmasters when the need arises. Thank you. -- Patricia A, Pomona, NY, 8/12/2006
- I thought it would be hard to find great talent for a two hour exhibit hall event in Jersey City. Scott exceeded my expectations on his service and performance. I appreciated Scott's attention to detail; he really wanted to make sure the set-up and sound would be appropriate for this training industry event. He is extremely talented. I knew he was a hit when attendees asked for special requests from his playlist. The audience was having so much fun, he stayed extra time to complete an encore performance. Thanks Scott for making our opening night event a success. -- Sandra M, Jersey City, NJ, 6/25/2006
- Scott really made my husband's birthday party a fun and unique event. I can't tell you how many people stopped me and said what a great musician he was. He interacted well with all the guests and encouraged requests--of which I believe he received quite a few by the end. In fact, he had so many at the end that he missed his cab because he didn't want to walk out in the middle of a song that everyone was obviously enjoying.
From my perspective, Scott was very easy to work with and completely reliable. He was very responsive to all my questions and always confirmed the details of any conversations we had in the weeks prior to the party with a follow-up call or email.
I would definitely book Scott again, and if what my guests were saying is true, he will be coming back down to DC in the future for a few more gigs. -- Jennifer O, Alexandria, VA, 6/9/2006
- There is not enough words to tell how much we enjoyed Scott performance. He played for our cocktail hour and everyone I talked to was very impressed. He is a very accomplished musician, who can play covers or his own set of originals. Being a musician myself, I can appreciate the level at which he plays. I can definitely say that anyone that uses Scott will NOT be disappointed. -- Ben B, Edison, NJ, 5/7/2006
- Scott was the key to my successful 30th birthday dinner party. Without Scott, the party would have been just another ordinary dinner party, but because of Scott's music, it was the most exciting party I have been to in years! Scott easily entertained a diverse group of people aged 25-35. He is extremely professional and everything I read about him and his talents was 100% accurate. I highly recommend him without hestitation as he is simply terrfiic! WORTH EVERY PENNY!
-- Mark B, New York, NY, 12/17/2005
- Scott was absolutely amazing. His ability to gauge the crowd, and select the perfect song every time was evident throughout his performance, and his diversity seemed unending. His talent was simply overwhelming, and my wife and I got much praise from the people at the event for selecting Scott. We ordered a special song that wasn't on Scott's list, "That's Amore," and Scott had it down perfectly by the party, note for note, it was wonderful. I would recommend Scott to anyone seeking a first class act, I simply have never experienced better. One last note, shortly after Scott set-up I had to make a request. I wanted to hear him do "Bohemian Rhapsody," because I saw it listed on his site. Scott played the entire song, including the interlude. My wife and I knew at that point, why Scott came so highly recommended!
Thanks Scott,
Mike and Chris D'Addario -- Christine D, Mountainside, NJ, 12/11/2005
- Dear Scott,
Thank you so much for making my husband's 40th birthday celebration so special and memorable. You obviously enjoy what you do because it shows in each and every song you play. You are lucky because you have found your calling in life and music is your passion.. and it shows!! Thank you for your professionalism, your courtesy and for being everything gigmasters and your website stated. Without any doubt, we will call upon you again!!
Best regards,
Adriana and Michael -- Adriana B, Cedarhurst, NY, 11/12/2005
- Scott Samuels was such a great choice for our wedding. He kept us informed during the wedding planning process and made us feel very comfortable about chosing him. He was punctual, friendly, and extremely talented! He is a natural. We didn't have to worry about his performance, we knew he would be great and all of the guest compliments supported our confidence in him. -- Tracey T, Shrewsbury, NJ, 10/27/2006
- I knew from the moment I heard his reel that he was perfectly suited to perform at my wedding ceremony. He was just as fabulous live. I received many compliments on the music and was glad to see that everyone appreciated his performance as much as I did. I would definitely hire him again to do any of my future events. -- Monica L, Dover, NJ, 11/12/2005
- Everyone at the wedding thought he was great and wanted to know where we found him. His range of music was impressive. I would hire him again in a snap! His classical pieces were beautiful and his pop/rock selections were fantastic. Most people commented on how he was able to be so good at performing so many different types of music. A true talent and very personable and a pleasure to deal with. -- Louise M, Aberdeen, NJ, 5/13/2006
- Scott Samuels perfomed at my synogogue for a women's brunch. The women ranged from 30ish to 80ish...........and all attending enjoyed Scotts music tremendously!! Your website provided me with all the necessary information that lead me to believe Scott would be perfect for our function........and he truly was!! Thank you for your testimonials and for the chance to hear Scott's music via the internet. Kudos to Gigmasters........and kudos to Scott!! Thank you. Lisa -- Lisa G, Lakewood, NJ, 10/30/2005
- Scott played the ceremony and cocktail hour of our wedding. He was professional, talented and accomodating. He turned our cocktail hour into a fun party with musical requests and songs for everyone. Scott has unbelievable talent and can please people of all ages. Definitely recommend him for any occasion. -- Sam K, Greenwich, CT, 9/10/2005
- He is fabulous!! My guests couldn't stop raving about him. His choice of songs was varied and everyone was so pleased. The maitre d
at the Tavern wanted his card because he too was so impressed. Hire him- you will be glad you did. -- Paulette A, New York, NY, 7/31/2005
- Everyone at our party loved Scott's performance! He played a great variety of songs and catered to the audience. It was great getting so many postive comments from our guests about Scott's music. His attitude towards life is great and comes through in how he plays and runs his business. The booking process was a breeze due to Scott's professionalism. He always immediately returned my calls and e-mails. His attention to detail gave me one less thing to worry about while planning our party.
My wife and I would definitely recommend him for any type of event and we hope someday to have the opportunity the throw another party and again have Scott as our entertainer.
If you're looking for an attentive, easy-going, well-versed guitarist, look no further. Book Scott Samuels immediately! -- Matt P, Albany, NY, 7/9/2005
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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, November 28, 2009
- 1:30PM - Birthday Party - Adults
- Westbury, NY
- Saturday, December 12, 2009
- 11:00AM - Birthday Party - Children
- New York, NY
- Saturday, January 02, 2010
- 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Garfield, NJ
- Saturday, January 09, 2010
- 6:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- White Plains, NY
- Saturday, March 20, 2010
- 6:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Point Pleasant, NJ
- Saturday, March 27, 2010
- 1:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Saturday, April 03, 2010
- 5:30PM - Wedding Reception
- Hagerstown, MD
- Saturday, July 10, 2010
- 5:30PM - Wedding
- West Park, NY
- Saturday, September 25, 2010
- 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Milford, PA
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Past Appearances
- Sunday, November 15, 2009
- 1:00PM - Birthday Party - Adults
- White Plains, NY
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
- 9:00AM - Wedding
- West Hempstead, NY
- Sunday, October 25, 2009
- 5:30PM - Chart House
- Weehawken, NJ
- Sunday, October 11, 2009
- 11:30AM - Wedding
- Babylon, NY
- Friday, October 09, 2009
- 4:00PM - Central Park
- New York, NY
- Friday, October 02, 2009
- 9:30PM - Restaurant
- Mamaroneck, NY
- Saturday, September 26, 2009
- 6:00PM - World Cafe Live
- Philadelphia, PA
- Saturday, September 19, 2009
- 3:00PM - Funeral
- Warren, ME
- Sunday, September 13, 2009
- 5:00PM - Vineyard Caterers
- Jamesport, NY
- Saturday, September 05, 2009
- 12:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Northport, NY
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