Melonbelly Acoustic Guitarists Raleigh Nc

• Burke Long - Guitar & Vocals
• Clifton Castelloe - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica

"THE TOP ROCK DUO IN THE UNITED STATES" - GigMasters

Our 2008 RISING STAR AWARD WINNER, Melonbelly specializes in providing the highest quality live music for private parties, weddings (receptions, rehearsal dinners and ceremonies), and corporate events. Shows feature intricate guitar, vocal harmony, harmonica and percussion to a huge variety of songs from Motown, oldies, beach, country, bluegrass, blues, classic rock to modern day hits: Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, The Temptations, The Beatles, Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthews, U2, Norah Jones, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban, Jason Mraz, Green Day, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and many others. PLUS... DJ and MC SERVICE ARE INCLUDED AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Melonbelly performs for events of all sizes: from intimate dinners to large outdoor concerts. Many clients appreciate that Melonbelly does not take up very much space and is easily able to control their volume level so that guests can still have a conversation without trying to yell above the music. This makes Melonbelly a good fit for smaller venues where a large band would not be appropriate.

*2008 RISING STAR AWARD WINNER - TOP ROCK DUO IN THE US - GigMasters

*VOTED FAVORITE WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT FOR THREE YEARS RUNNING - The Bride's Book Reader's Choice Awards

*PREFERRED VENDOR at exclusive resorts and hotels

A Melonbelly performance includes:

*Upbeat and fun live entertainment *A personalized song list of over 200 songs *DJ music (in any style) during breaks or as requested *Professional MC service (announcing the wedding party, etc.) *All sound equipment is included

RECENT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: 'We LOVE the band! Where did you find them? They are perfect! Where can we buy their CD? Oh, and by the way, your wedding was beautiful.'…These are just a few of the comments we heard at our March 25 wedding reception, and we still have guests emailing us with similar remarks to this day! From the moment we talked with Cliff and Burke and listened to their music, we knew we had found our guys! They have such a huge repertoire of songs, and they even offered to learn a song for my first dance. They were extremely professional, yet laid back and went out of their way countless times to make sure we felt relaxed and at ease. More than anything, Cliff and Burke are extremely nice guys who genuinely cared about making our wedding day special.' - Brandon and Tracy T. Seven Lakes, NC

Dear Clifton and Burke,
Thank you so much for making our most important day so relaxed and so special. We were most surprised and most grateful that you took the time to learn a song very special to us. You both helped our day to be fun, relaxed, and you added such a touch of class to our ceremony and reception. I would highly recommend Melonbelly for any event - you were easy to work with and really took the time to make sure that we heard everything we wanted. It is so nice to work with musicians who are truly interested in the happiness of their clients. Thank you so much for everything! -Cortney & David M.

'Our corporation consists of a versatile group of people. We vary in range, ethnicity, and music preference. The music selection and entertainment couldn't have been better in that it was enjoyed by everyone. From the cocktail hour to dinner and dancing, the positive feedback was resounding. Thank you for helping to make our corporate party such a success. We would recommend you without giving it a second thought.' - Cheryl T. Service Partners of The Carolinas

Melonbelly was the ideal duo for our fundraiser. Burke and Clifton are entertainers, great musicians and sing in wonderful harmony. What a bonus that they were personable and professional. They were attentive to the variety of guests attending the fundraiser and their music selection was perfect for the crowd. Melonbelly was really a brilliant addition to the fundraiser this year. I have shared contact information for Melonbelly numerous times since the fundraiser and look forward to working with them and/or seeing them perform again. Any event, any occasion---Burke and Clifton will impress your guests.
-Beth P., Stanley Regional Medical Center Foundation

Dear Clifton & Burke,
Yesterday you performed for my brother-in-law's wedding at the
Hayloft. I just wanted to say how much we really enjoyed the
entertainment. My husband and I (musical ourselves) appreciated the
professionalism, dedication, precision, and quality that Melonbelly showed. We know that long hours, hard work, and the love of music all go into a flawless performance...so thank you for sharing that with us. Best of luck on future endeavors, and I hope we have the good fortune to hear you guys again. Sincerely,
The H. Family - Renee, Nate, Devin & Parker

'Melonbelly recently played at my wedding and they were wonderful. I have received so many compliments on the band. The guys were very accommodating to our needs and created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere by playing a variety of great music that everyone could enjoy. I can not say enough nice things about Melonbelly, they would be a great compliment to any event.' -Crystal W. Lexington, SC

Hi Burke!
We just wanted to take a minute to thank you and Clifton for a
wonderful day last Saturday. So many guests asked where we found you
and had many nice things to say about your talent. Everyone thought
you both were great. We also appreciate the fact that you were so
flexible and just willing to go with the flow. The entertainment at a
wedding reception is so important and can make a huge difference in
whether or not the guest have a good time (the alcohol doesn't hurt
either). But really, I can't thank you both enough for being so great
and for contributing to the success of the day. If you ever need a
reference for other brides feel free to send them my way. We only
have good things to say. Thanks again and have a great week!
-Jenny and Greg

Chi Psi really appreciated the music that you provided for our Alumni Weekend celebration. The acoustic music was especially appropriate for the event, and was very entertaining. You guys are extremely talented, and will certainly use you again in the future. Thanks! - The Brothers of Chi Psi Fraternity, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Clifton and Burke: WOW!! David and I can't thank you enough for providing the music for our luncheon wedding reception. It was delightful to work with both of you. Being able to create our own song list personalized our day---there was something for everyone. We know that our guests really enjoyed Melonbelly, and we can't wait to find an excuse to have you play again! - Cara and David K.
Henderson, NC


CORPORATE CLIENTS:

Bank of America

Belmont Abbey College

Burke Communications

Carhartt

The Chapel Hill Country Club

Chi Psi Fraternity

Coastal Living Magazine

Crosland

Deloitte

DHL Global Forwarding

Drexel Heritage

First Properties of the Carolinas

Harley-Davidson

JP Morgan Chase

Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Macmillan McGraw-Hill

Residence Inn by Marriott

Mattamy Homes

The McGee Corporation

Modern Salon and Spa

The Morehead Inn

Noble Financial Group

Park Road Shopping Center

The Pinehurst Resort

Providence Pediatrics

The Stanly Regional Medical Center Foundation

Tom Johnson Camping

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

UNC Charlotte

UNC School of Government

US National Whitewater Center

The VanLandingham Estate

Wachovia

Wake Forest University Cancer Research Center

Additional references available upon request.

• Proud Mary - CCR
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
• The Joker - Steve Miller Band
• Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
• Baby, Now That I've Found You - Gary Jules
• How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Carole King
• Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor
• Crash Into Me - Dave Matthews Band
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• By My Side - Ben Harper
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Melissa - The Allman Brothers
• Oh Boy - Buddy Holly
• I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis
• Mammas Don't Let Your Babies - Willie Nelson
• Rocky Top - Boudleaux and Felice Bryant
• Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
• Making Memories of Us - Keith Urban
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• In My Place - Coldplay
• Free - Zac Brown Band
• Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• My Girl - The Temptations
• One - U2
• Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Move It On Over - Hank Williams
• All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
• Whole Lotta Shakin' - Jerry lee Lewis
• Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
• (Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
• Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
• Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
• And many MANY others!
• We are happy to take requests.

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• These guys were the best!!! Everyone loved them. They were SO professional and they made my day much easier. They are very talented and created a wonderful atmosphere on our day. We plan on using them in the future no doubt. Thanks so much!! -- Heather M, Greenville, SC, 9/6/2008
• Both members of Melon Belly came to our event prepared to play every song that I requested. They dressed professionally, conducted themselves professionally and most importantly, entertained professionally. They were a delight to have at our event and I plan on hiring them again in the near future. -- Evan B, Charlotte, NC, 9/29/2009
• They were great! We had an outdoor corporate event that involved a program of speakers in the middle of the event. Melonbelly understood our needs and provided us with excellent "background music". Several guests commented on the music and wanted to know where there were from and how we found them. We will definitely recommend them to others. -- Joanna H, Goldsboro, NC, 5/25/2010

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