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  • Guitarist from Washington, NJ
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  • Starting at $400 per event

76 Reviews for Dave Read

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Review by Beth R.

Private Party•Reviewed on February 18, 2020•From Randolph, NJ

Dave was amazing! He showed up an hour before his start time to set up. His music was great and he really made the party. The guests loved his music and voice. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to add some life to the party. My guests were all up and dancing as the night went on. Thank you Dave. We'll be calling you back.

Review by Tom G.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on January 6, 2020•From Somerville, NJ

I would definitely hire Dave again in the future. He was very easy to work with, and his music was great. We hired him for a birthday party at a restaurant. He was set up and ready to go when we arrived. He played all of the songs we asked for, and flowed flawlessly from one song to the next. Many of my guests commented on how much they liked the music. He really improved the vibe of our party.

Review by Karolina J.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 11, 2019•From Wayne, NJ

Review by Vera P.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on March 3, 2019•From Quakertown, PA

Dave was very professional and pleasant. I could not imagine the party without his entertainment. My guests had an wonderful time from the little kids to grown ups. Thank you Dave.

Review by David R.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 28, 2018•From Woodbury, NY

Just wow! The way Dave sang as we walked into our wedding ceremony was amazing. Our guests raves about the music and his musical talents. Oh and he was an hour early! :)

Review by Emily G.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 23, 2017•From Nazareth, PA

This might not sound like a compliment, but I barely even realized Dave was there, the music was so natural and seamless. Save was very accommodating, doing my ceremony at one site and heading over to do cocktail hour somewhere else. I chose a style and just let him roll with it, and everyone said the music choices were great. (As the bride, I personally only heard the processional and recessional!) Dave brought some great atmosphere to our wedding -- A+!

Review by Meghan G.

Wedding•Reviewed on October 9, 2017•From Thompson, PA

We hired Dave to play music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and I'm so happy I found him! He learned a new song for us on the ukulele that we wanted to have as our processional song and even sent me a recording of him playing the song a couple weeks before the wedding to make sure it was what we wanted. The cocktail hour music was fun, upbeat and cheery - exactly what we wanted! His overall performance was flawless and professional and I would highly recommend him.

Review by Gregg C.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 5, 2017•From Riverside, CT

Dave was awesome!! He met our expectations in every single way. We had about 100 people at a birthday party and so many people asked "where did you find Dave? He was awesome!" His talent, professionalism, range of musical ability and sense of feeling the mood of the crowd were all great. It was also my first experience with GigMaster, and that part was awesome too. I had a chance to watch/listen to 30-40 musicians to find what I thought would be exactly right. Landing on Dave was a great choice and the whole process was so simple and easy.

Review by Mike N.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on July 13, 2016•From New Milford, CT

Highly recommend. Hired for a family HS grad party. He was on time, nice choice of songs, good performance, kept all age groups entertained.

Review by Lloyd Hall S.

Community Event•Reviewed on July 11, 2016•From Philadelphia, PA

Dave was a great part of our community event. He was there early scouting the venue and was set up on time. Everyone seemed to enjoy his music. His set list was interesting and sounded great

Review by chris c.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on June 12, 2016•From Morrisville, PA

Laid back,easy to work with, Dave was a nice addition to our party. The harmonica was great, the guests seemed to enjoy his performance.

Review by Louisa L.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 2, 2015•From Hawley, PA

Dave was an absolute delight. He is talented and communicative, and his music blended seamlessly into the vibe of our wedding. His repertoire is huge-- there is truly something for everyone. He has a great singing voice and a sunny disposition. It was a pleasure to work with him!

Review by Lindsey D.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on May 21, 2015•From Hackettstown, NJ

We hired Dave for our daughters first birthday party to entertain the children for about an hour. I was afraid the kids would lose interest but Dave kept them entertained with instruments and even got some to sing into his microphone. He also included some adult favorites and went well beyond the hour time he was supposed to play without any complaints. he finished off his set with singing happy birthday and i couldn't have been happier. In the days that followed the party I got many remarks from guests saying how great and talented he was.

Review by Kim B.

Wedding•Reviewed on October 12, 2014•From Cape May, NJ

Dave's ukulele music definitely created the laid back beach wedding atmosphere we were going for. We would love to hire him again in the future, highly recommend him.

Review by john m.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on August 18, 2014•From Neshanic Station, NJ

Dave did a great job for us. He has a versatile play list, and he's a very talented musician. Others than requests from our guests, I left the evening in Dave's hands - and was glad I did. We look forward to having him play for us in the future.

Review by Christa W.

Celebration•Reviewed on June 15, 2014•From Quakertown, PA

Very responsive and accommodating. Very talented too- a great combination! Hit of the party.

Review by Errol B.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on April 2, 2014•From Bethlehem, PA

Dave Read was great and everything I was looking for in a performer at my ceremony and cocktail hour. I had constant communication with him to iron everything out for the music for the ceremony and heard nothing but positive reviews for him during the cocktail hour. It was great having him perform because it was one less thing to worry about the day of. It was a great experience from the moment I book him to the day of the ceremony!

Review by Amanda P.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on July 23, 2013•From Plainview, NY

Very nice to work with. The kids had a great time and so did the parents! Overall great performer and nice guy.

Review by Jennifer P.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 30, 2013•From New City, NY

Dave recently performed at our wedding ceremony and working with him was wonderful. He was very professional, easy to work with, and has a large song repertoire which was helpful to us as we wanted to include some non traditional songs during the ceremony. I received a lot of compliments from our guests on how great the music was.

Review by Marcela K.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on November 12, 2011•From Hackensack, NJ

I would most Highly recommend Dave!! I hired him to play classical guitar during dinner hour at my wedding, and he was able to roll with the changes :) and he played so well that the guests were all asking for his information and asking where we found him!! The Wedding was amazing and I thank Dave for really making the mood amazing, and playing the song the groom requested!!!

Review by Rachel C.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 23, 2011•From Chesterfield, NJ

Dave's music was excellent. He was on time and set up in an appropriate place without being asked. He coordinated on his own with the other event managers and I didn't even have to think about his role in the event at all! I would recommend him in a heart beat!

Review by Marisa S.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on August 2, 2011•From Larchmont, NY

I booked Dave for my daughter's first birthday party, with 25 small children to entertain!! He was prompt and professional during our booking, and accomodating to my party needs. He arrived 1 hour early and was in no rush to leave. He kept the children occupied and happy during that time. He appealed to the adults as well - my father even asked if we could book him for an additional hour! I would highly recommend him!!!

Review by Rochelle K.

Restaurant Event•Reviewed on July 15, 2011•From Philadelphia, PA

Review by Talia A.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on June 26, 2011•From Basking Ridge, NJ

Dave was just wonderful-- completely understood what he wanted for our party and was a talented and thoughtful musician. The songs he played, energy he provided, and ability to read the crowd were just wonderful. Numerous people at the party asked me "where I found him" and expressed how terrific he was. Many thanks to Dave who I would absolutely hire again in a heartbeat!

Review by Susan S.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on June 19, 2011•From Riverton, NJ

Dave did an outstanding performance at the graduation party at our home. He was very accomodating and all our guests made exceptionally good comments about his talent.