Bret Huotari

• Bret Huotari - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals
• George Whitehead - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Gigmasters #1 highest rated acoustic guitarist within 500 miles!

Hey Everyone! My name is Bret Huotari, I am an acoustic guitarist and vocalist from the milwaukee area. I play in tons of venues from bars to weddings to corporate events. I sometimes perform solo or often with my band mate to add a fuller sound and harmonies.

My schedule is pretty full because event coordinators and wedding planners know how well prepared I come to each event. Every Cue is perfectly rehearsed and every song is prepared fully for your event. If you are looking to hire a musician that will leave a lasting memory for your event please request a quote from me and we can talk on email, phone, or facebook about how we can make your event a success.

Price: Each event is different however I try to maintain a price structure that is competitive, fair, and is a win/win for both us.

Sound: The majority of the songs in my setlist are recognizable songs from many generations. Im 25 so a lot of the songs are from the last decade. They are current and upbeat.

Videos: The current videos on gigmasters do not do justice to the sound that will be provided at your wedding. I use the nicest equipment available so that the sound is perfect for your wedding.

The Day of the Wedding: I generally show up 1 1/2 hours early to survey the venue and to sound check appropriately. I will perform music as guest are entering and mingling and then will rehearse cues with the photographers and pastor so that your ceremony begins on time .

Special Requests: I have done plenty of special request for events or for weddings. If you have something in mind you would like to do please feel free to ask me about it. I have pulled together several instruments for 1 song with only 30 minutes of practice. It is not easy by any means but I will go above any beyond to make your event memorable.

Partners: I am a part of TEC entertainment and receive regular bookings through them and other avenues at such places as, Sandbar Sports Pub, Bar Louie, Molly's Cool, Dukes Country Saloon, The Rave, Bosco's, The Rox, Seven Sea's and many other venues.

Who to Choose: There are many musicians to choose from here and other websites who will do a great job at your wedding or event if you choose them however few, if any will leave a lasting impression on your guest as myself ( a solo artist) or my band if we decide to go that route.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about me, please request a quote so I can take the time to read about you and what you have in mind for your event!

Bret Huotari

• Lay You Down - Jack Johnson
• Wanted - Hunter Hayes
• Drops of Jupiter - Train
• It Girl - Jason Derulo
• Sweetest Girl - Wyclef
• Watch you'll see - Bret Huotari
• Thinking about a girl - Bret Huotari
• Front Porch - Bret Huotari
• Monday Morning - Bret Huotari
• You don't know her like I do - Brantley Gilbert
• My kind of crazy - Brantley Gilbert
• Kick it in the sticks - Brantley Gilbert
• I wont give up - Jason Mraz
• Heartbeat - The Fray
• Chariot - Gavin Degraw
• My kind of party - Jason Aldean
• Knee Deep - Zach Brown Band
• Barefoot bluejean night - Jake Owen
• Dirt Road Anthem - Jason Aldean
• Droplets - Colbie Callait
• Everything you want - Vertical Horizon
• If you could only see - Tonic
• You and Tequila - Kenny Chesney
• Without you - Keith Urban
• Free - Zach Brown Band
• Over my head - The Fray
• Look after you - The Fray
• Love song for noone - John Mayer
• Comfortable - John Mayer
• I dont trust myself with loving you - John Mayer
• Half of my heart - John Mayer
• Say what you need to say - John Mayer
• Ill be - Edwin Mccain
• Paperweight - Joshua Radin
• Delicate - Damien Rice
• Volcano - Damien Rice
• Blowers daughter - Damien Rice
• Rootless tree - Damien Rice
• Cannonball - Damien Rice
• Learning to fly - Tom Petty
• Free Falling - Tom Petty
• Last dance with mary jane - Tom Petty
• Wild Flowers - Tom Petty
• The joker - Steve Miller Band
• Save tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
• Glycerine - Bush
• Red light - David Nail
• Million miles away - Adam Hood
• Come get higher - Matt Nathanson
• Small town girl - Journey
• Confidence - Teddy Geiger
• Marry me - Train
• Forever - Ben Harper
• Making memories of us - Keither Urban
• Im yours - Jason Mraz
• Let it be me - Ray Lamontagne
• Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp
• Hows it going to be - Third Eye Blind
• Slide - Goo Goo Dolls
• Sympathy - Goo Goo Dolls
• Better together - Jack Johnson
• Flake - Jack Johnson
• Whatcya' know about - Donovan Frankenreiter
• This years love - David Grey
• God gave me you - David Barnes
• Collide - Howie Day
• 3am - Matchbox 20
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Wonderwall - Oasis
• What i got - Sublime
• Crash in me - Dave Matthews
• All along the Watchtower - Dave Matthews
• You found me - The Fray
• How to save a life - The Fray
• Happiness - The Fray

Bridal Showers, Concerts, Engagement Parties, Events, Fund Raisers, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours...and more.

• Bret is a very talented young man without doubt. He also was very professional and accommodating when we had a change of venue. I heard nothing but positive comments about Bret and his performance. Thank you, Darcie Barry Electrical Consultants, Inc. -- Darcie B, Madison, WI, 12/3/2011
• Bret did a great job for our Christmas Party. It was the perfect addition for our party. A wonderful talent. -- Kevin P, Milwaukee, WI, 12/10/2011
• Amazing! We couldn't have been more pleased with his performance. Very professional and talented musician. His music truly made our wedding ceremony unique and memorable. -- Lynn S, Hartland, WI, 5/19/2012
• We had Bret play our wedding ceremony & cocktail hour on May 12, 2012 & we couldn't have asked for anything more! We were able to meet with him before the wedding to go over which songs we wanted at the ceremony & he was open to songs we wanted to use as well as suggestions for songs that would work well. Our cocktail hour was so much fun & we had so many comments from guests about how talented he was & what a great time they had even before the wedding started! We will definitely recommend Bret to anyone we know getting married in the future...thank you so much for a great day! -- Katie G, Hartland, WI, 5/12/2012
• Bret was, in a word, FANTASTIC! He performed for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and we received so many compliments about his performance. Many of our friends and family were even interested in contacting him directly to share with him how much they loved his music. Bret truly added an element of magic to our wedding day, and we are so grateful. THANK YOU, BRET!!! -- Sarah P, Brillion, WI, 10/8/2011
• We couldn't have been happier with Bret's performance. Amazingly talented, professional, acommodating and a pleasure to work with. We would recommend Bret to our friends anyday. We just can't say enough! All of our guests were also commenting on how talented he is. Thanks Bret!!! -- Andrea M, Delafield, WI, 9/17/2011
• He did amazing and played so beautifully! We picked the songs we wanted during the ceremony and never heard a complaint out of him- he was so sweet and accommodating! Our guests raved about the music- they loved the personal touch and the live music! He was great to work with, incredibly patient and was very professional! He even sent a personal email after the wedding- which I thought was an incredible and professional touch! We will recommend Bret to anyone in a heartbeat! If he hasn't made it big by then-we would love for him to play our anniversary :) -- Rhoni M, Mchenry, IL, 9/3/2011
• Bret was a great choice! -- Sam Y, Milwaukee, WI, 9/30/2011
• Bret played at my birthday/retirement party. He was outstanding. My guests loved his singing and playing. This young man is going places!!! -- Joyce O, Colgate, WI, 8/13/2011
• I can't say enough about Bret! We had a great connection with Bret right away!!! We hired Bret to play and sing songs before the ceremony while guests were arriving as well as play a very tough song with 2 of my good friends during the Unity Candle time. He drove all the way to my rehearsal to practice and was overall just so professional! I had so many sincere compliments about him from guests about how special he made our day! I would tell anyone to hire Bret no matter what kind of music you are looking for - he will work hard to make your day amazing! Thank you Bret - we will forever be greatful to you!!! Dan & Kristen Corrie Waukesha, WI -- Kristen V, Waukesha, WI, 11/5/2011
• Our wedding events wouldn't have been the same without Bret. We offered a continental breakfast to guests as he played his guitar. He created an atmosphere unlike any other wedding I have EVER been to. He knew exactly what I wanted with only a word or two of direction. He arrived with plenty of time to spare and stayed until the majority of our guests left. (Which was much longer than we had planned.) Bret, you did an excellent job! Thank you! Sincerely Jaime and Paul -- Jaime G, Sheboygan, WI, 7/23/2011
• Bret was great to work with and made our 5 year anniversary so memorable. He went above and beyond learning our wedding song (on short notice) and playing and singing for us - all while sounding great. We'll have a lifelong memory of this milestone with the help of Bret making it extra special. He was extremely responsive, professional and would definitely recommend him to anyone! -- Erin V, Milwaukee, WI, 7/16/2011
• Bret did an amazing job both playing and singing. Genuinely nice guy and very accommodating. He went above and beyond by even learning some songs that we like in advance. He made our day even more special. I would highly recommend him to anyone. -- Mark S, Chicago, IL, 7/9/2011
• Brett is a talented, professional musician who is enjoyed by a wide range of age groups. I would give him a nothing but rave reviews! -- Cherie A, Fontana, WI, 9/17/2011
• We were very happy with Bret's service!! -- Jacqueline B, Woodstock, IL, 9/30/2011

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