Performance Testimonials

 (The testimonials below are reprinted from my storefront pages on www.WeddingWire.comTheKnot.comwww.GigMasters.com and www.GigSalad.com, and www.Thumbtack.com.)


2020

Brian did exactly what we had hoped he would do for our son's wedding. We developed a play-list, he showed up early to set-up at both the ceremony and reception venues, coordinated well with the officiant and the family, played classical music during the ceremony and popular music with vocals at the reception. His music was a complement to the event and did not overpower it. His sound and style are exactly as depicted on-line so you can see exactly what you will be getting. A real pro and I recommend him highly. - Bob in 2020

2019

Brian Callaghan was an absolute treasure! Our wedding was perfect and one of the reasons it all turned out so beautifully was because of Brian Callaghan! From our very first correspondence, he was responsive, professional, cordial, knowledgeable, flexible and extremely helpful. We loved his website and his wide array of song lists that we used to make our selections. We also asked him to arrange and play a song that was special to us for our Processional. It was not part of his regular repertoire but he played and sang it beautifully. Brian went above and beyond to work with my 16 year old niece to perform another of our favorites during the ceremony. Brian played acoustic guitar and my niece sang. There was not a dry eye in the place during that performance. Brian has a professional setup and worked very well with our venue for our outside setup. Simply put, I highly recommend Brian to perform at your wedding or any other special event. We are so happy that Brian Callaghan was our music choice! - Susan in 2019


Low mantainence. Awe inspiring talent. I will recommend Brian to anyone and everyone. To be noted: We didn't have a wedding coordinator and didn't do a very good job squaring away the pace of the ceremony processional with Brian. That didn't matter one bit. Brian adapted to his environment and performed his music beautifully, without a hitch. He was nearly invisible in the best way. Up his arrival Brian simply asked where to stage himself and went about the business of setting up. The next we saw him, Brian had finished our agreed upon pre-processional setlist and seamlessly transitioned to a requested version of the Twin Peaks theme song. We were in awe. - Ben in 2019


Brian was very professional and personable. He did an absolutely beautiful rendition of the processional song we chose; when I heard it start to play from where I was out of sight from our guests, it gave me goose bumps, it was absolutely perfect! He was very easy to work with for song choices, and was very prompt with communication. The cost of his services are very reasonable and he is a great talent! - Katie in 2019


Brian was such a pleasure to work with during the lead up to, and day of, our wedding! He was responsive to all of my many emails and so punctual during the day of - it was a relief to not have to worry about something as important as the ceremony music. And he wrote three truly beautiful arrangements for us. It was such a joy to have him be apart of our day and we are so grateful for his beautiful music! Thanks for everything, Brian! - Frankie in 2019


Brian was extremely easy to work with and made our ceremony memorable. We were looking for less traditional wedding prelude and processional songs and his catalogue definitely delivered. Guests recognized some of our favorite selections and commented that they were all played beautifully. Overall it added a less stuffy more relaxed feel to the proceedings that we really appreciated. As a bonus he also supplied microphones for our officiant and made sure everything went smoothly with the sound and speakers during the ceremony. We would definitely recommend Brian to other couples looking to make their wedding day special. - Ben in 2019


Brian's music playing really brought a romantic ambiance to our wedding ceremony and to the cocktail hour. Several of our guests complimented Brian's musical ability as he played rock classics from the Beatles during the cocktail hour, and true classical pieces from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and Pachelbel's Canon in D during our ceremony. Brian met with us before our wedding to discuss play lists and offered a wide variety of songs from various genres and decades. He allowed us to choose songs not on his playlist and was able to accommodate our requests. He brought his own equipment so everyone could hear him play. We were very pleased to have Brian's musical talent as a part of our day! - Lindsey in 2019


Brian Callaghan was wonderful. He has a wonderful song selection in his repertoire and is willing to accommodate special requests to make the wedding that much more special. I couldn't imagine our ceremony without his music - Audrey in 2019


We had an intimate wedding in Jackson NH (less than 20 people) and I wanted a solo guitarist. His website was helpful to get a feel for his style in advanced. Brian does a lot of private events which made seeing him in person before the wedding challenging (we also had a short engagement). He was amazing at responding right away and made planning super easy by working directly with the venue on his needs, location of set up etc. My family LOVED him to the point I had a hard time getting them off the patio for cocktail hour. He did finger style only (no vocals) and knocked it out of the park. He was so professional, even with our small group and my entire experience with him was stress free because he was on top of everything. His prices were fair, especially since he traveled with all of his own equipment. I would hire him again for any event. Thank you Brian! - Amanda in 2019


Brian was very good at responding to any of our questions before the wedding. His song catalog is strong and covers a wide variety. Allowing you to pick and choose and really make your event yours. Day of the event Brian was punctual and set up well in advance. He really created an ambiance that pulled our ceremony together. I would certainly recommend Brian to any family or friends. - Matthew in 2019


Brian was so easy to work with. He learned a specific song we wanted. He was prompt the day of and worked well with the other vendors to ensure everything worked well together. I was really happy with the guitar sound for the space and event as well as the variety of song options. - Jessica in 2019


We hired Brian to do the ceremony music for our outside ceremony (~30 mins). There was one song not on his list, and he graciously agreed to learn/perform the song for us - it was perfect! Poor guy was stuck outside on the hottest day of the summer, and never complained. Would highly recommend! - Meaghan in 2019


Brian played acoustic guitar during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour this past summer. He had an extensive list of songs to choose from and we were very happy with the selection. The music was beautiful and just the vibe we were looking for. Would highly recommend! - Meghan in 2019


Brian provided ceremony and cocktail hour music for our wedding on 6/8/19. He was wonderful! I received so many comments about the quality of the music. His repertoire added to our oceanside ceremony and really made everyone so emotional! We would highly recommend Callaghan Music to anyone getting married in Maine! - Jenn in 2019


Brian was awesome! Great experience with Brian who was professional and flexible and a perfect fit for our ceremony. - Thomas in 2019


We used Brian as our guitarist for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Brian was always very quick to respond to my emails and questions! He was extremely pleasant to work with! On the day of the wedding, he made the environment intimate and and set the mood for the night. We honestly couldn't think of a better way to start our wedding! Brian is very talented and skilled at what he does. We highly recommend him! - Brittany in 2019


Brian was wonderful! We hired him for our ceremony & cocktail hour. He played beautifully & it was exactly what I'd hoped for. He was so easy to work with & very responsive. We highly recommend him! - Carrie in 2019


2018


Brian was fantastic - prompt and pleasant communication from first contact! He was super organized and had a great song list - and even learned one of our faves for the night! We had him play for us for a pre-wedding party for family and friends and he was GREAT! He got there early and set up, was a great singer and guitarist, very professional, our guests had a great time and he ended up playing two extra hours! I only wish I had found him earlier so he could have played for our wedding ceremony as well! - Wanda in 2018


Wow. Brian came to our small, intimate wedding ceremony on New Year's Eve. He played the part of a venue staff throughout the photos and ceremony - because he was a surprise performer at the end! He had arranged with my husband to play an acoustic rendition of Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' directly following our ceremony as a surprise - and it was magical. Apart from being a good sport and blending in with the venue staff so as not to ruin the surprise, Brian's rendition was beautiful and heartfelt. He was professional and very gracious and truly created a memory for us that we will never forget! - Jessica in 2018


I reached out to Brian to perform at our library after another performer had to cancel. He had only a few weeks to prepare for the event, yet Brian put on an AMAZING performance. He arrived early, brought his own PA system, and provided an enjoyable evening of music for all attendees. His musical repertoire was perfect for our Valentine's Day event. In addition to being an excellent musician and a professional performer, he was very kind and friendly! I am so glad to have met Brian, and we will absolutely be working with him in the future. - Andrea in 2018


Brian was amazing to work with. He was very communicative (great emailer!) and had a fantastic list of songs to choose from for our wedding ceremony. When I heard him start to strum Canon in D by Pachelbel as I entered the ceremony with my father, his performance couldn't have been more perfect for that moment. He also nailed Yellow Ledbetter during the prelude, which me and my husband absolutely loved (huge Pearl Jam fans!). Brian is a fantastic artist and came very prepared and even had a lapel mic for our officiant. I highly recommend him if you're considering music at your ceremony and/or reception! - Sara in 2018


Brian is absolutely wonderful! He is so easy to work with, totally does all his set up on his own. Is a magnificent musician and will play whatever you like! He is also a great guy, very friendly and social. Everyone really enjoyed having him at our wedding! I hope to have another event to hire him again. Highly recommend! - Stephen in 2018


After reviewing Brian on The Knot, we decided to hire him to play at our wedding and the first hour of the reception. We spoke with him a couple times leading up to the big day to finalize our play list. Brian also brought up questions that we would not have thought to ask, such as (1) whether or not cords would be in the way of guest or of he should use a battery to keep things looking clean, (2) if we needed a lapel mic for our officiant and (3) how we'd like him to transition from ceremony to reception. Brian showed up plenty early to setup and was very professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend him. - Tony in 2018


Brian was so easy and wonderful to work with and provided wonderful music for ceremony and cocktail hour. He worked closely with us to identify songs for the prelude and cocktail hour, which included learning three songs that we wanted to include in the ceremony. Brian also provided and set up a lapel mic for our officiant and a wireless mic for readings and our vows. If we were to do it all again, without a doubt we would still hire Brian. - Christopher in 2018


Brian was a wonderful guitarist for our October 2017 ceremony. During the planning process, he was helpful in choosing appropriate music for each part of the ceremony. He has an extensive list of ceremony music. Brian also went above and beyond by learning a song that we really wanted him to play that he could not find sheet music for, which also speaks to his skill. Finally, he was easy to work with, which is so important as the wedding day approaches. Highly recommend! - Rebecca in 2018


Brian was a pleasure to work with. He was communicative and worked with us every step of the way to make our ceremony and cocktail hour music special and unique to us. He is a truly talented guitarist whose music added to the fun and joy of our wedding day. Would highly recommend Brian if you are looking for live affordable music. - Emily in 2018


We hired Brian a few months before our wedding to do ceremony music and couldn’t have been happier. He has an extensive list of music in his repertoire and was more than happy to learn anything new if we needed. He was very easy to work with and did a fantastic job at the wedding. Many of our guests commented on his excellent performance. We would highly recommend him! - Alicia in 2018


Brian is a very knowledgeable and gifted musician, with an impressive repertoire. He is flexible, quite responsive, and generous with his time. He proved to be an excellent choice both for the wedding service music and the reception to follow. - Mary in 2018


Brian was a great addition to our wedding. Everyone complimented on how nice it was both our ceremony and during our cocktail hour! He was very professional and provided a great ambiance to the day. I highly recommend him for your wedding! - Jenny in 2018


Can't recommend enough. Great communication and large repertoire selection. He had options for a lapel mic for our officiant and handheld mics for our vows. Thanks again! - Jay in 2018


Brian was great at our wedding. We had him play only at the ceremony. Everyone really enjoyed it. He was very helpful and has a variety of songs he can play. I would highly recommend him! - Krystal in 2018


Brian was fantastic at my event, I would highly recommend him! - Tony in 2018


2017


Brian played acoustic guitar and sang for our beach wedding ceremony. His repertoire and style suited us perfectly and his performance was fantastic! We, and our guests, loved hearing him play ... Brian was a pleasure to work with, very helpful, and totally understood the mood we were trying to capture at our ceremony. It would not have been the same without him there! We recommend him with the greatest enthusiasm. Thank you, Brian, for being a part of our more special day. - Kristianna in 2017


Brian was a consummate professional from start to finish - he was so quick and courteous to respond to our event availability request, and was so kind and prompt about setting our repertoire. Most importantly, he showcased his talent with such patience and grace throughout our cozy cocktail / birthday party. His wonderful and calm presence impressed the birthday boy and all our guests. We will gladly work with Brian again for any special event we host. - Sesha in 2017


Brian was incredible to work with and extremely responsive to any questions we had. Not only did he create the perfect cocktail hour playlist for us but he also gave us great suggestions for ceremony music. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guitarist as his talents will exceed your expectations! - Courtney in 2017


We were thrilled to have Brian perform at our daughter's October '17 outdoor wedding in Ogunquit! Brian was exceptionally responsive to our inquiries and our requests during the planning process. I relied solely on GigMasters, online reviews, and his personal website in hiring Brian as we live out of state and were planning a "destination" wedding. I feel like I really lucked out! Beyond being a talented musician with an extensive and eclectic repertoire, Brian is personable, professional and very accommodating! I sensed from the onset of this process that we would be happy with his performance and I would not hesitate to hire Brian again! - Kate in 2017


We invited Brian Callaghan to our Greater Gorham Farmer's Market. His music provided a great experience for our market goers and vendors alike. Brian knows and performs a wide range of music styles that kept everyone engaged. We would be glad to invite him back! - Dee in 2017


Brian was professional and a pleasure to work with for our wedding! Our guests truly enjoyed his guitar playing during our cocktail reception. Highly recommended! - Melissa in 2017


My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of Brian’s music as the backdrop for our ceremony and cocktail reception. The moment we heard Brian’s samples we knew that we wanted him to be a part of our day, and I cannot tell you how many people complimented the ambience of Brian’s guitar during the cocktail reception and ceremony. Brian is a fantastically talented musician and he delivered so much more than we expected. - Rory in 2017


My husband and I hired Brian to play at our small, backyard wedding on September 10th. We recommend him without hesitation! His communication was prompt and thorough, he was reliable (arrived to the wedding site on time, learned the two songs we requested that were not on his playlist, played the songs we selected from his playlist, etc), and his playing was wonderful! Brian definitely was an important part of what made our day so special. - Chrissy in 2017


Brian played the music for our wedding ceremony and our cocktail hour in September. He was amazing and worked with us to make the playlists for both events. He was very professional and our guests came to us during and after the wedding raving about how beautiful our guitarist’s music was!! We are so happy we had Brian there for our special day! We highly recommend him!!! - Carolyn in 2017


I am so glad we had Brian as part of our day! My planner recommended him and I absolutely see why. Working with him is seamless and worry-free, and his music is perfection! He learned two songs for our ceremony and they were beautiful. He is talented, responsive, reliable and very kind. You won't regret working with him! - Breanne in 2017


We had Brian in to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was absolutely fantastic! Firstly, he is an extremely talented musician. We received so many compliments about the music during the ceremony and happy hour, so that should say it all. Secondly, Brian was such a pleasure to correspond and organize details with. His responses were prompt, courteous, and he answered all questions we asked of him. If you're in Maine and looking for a live performer for your event, look no further than Brian, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Brian for making our wedding all the more memorable! - Devin in 2017


Brian was great! He learned two songs for our wedding and performed them beautifully. Great selection of music and very accommodating. I would like to hire him again for other events. He's the best! - Donna in 2017


Our company is celebrating 100 years in business in 2017 and on October 6th we had a VIP reception in Concord and hired Brian to play beautiful acoustic background music during our customer/business partners reception. Throughout the evening I heard many compliments on his playing, and I whole heartedly agree! Brian was timely, polite, very easy to communicate with, and of course the most important part, he is excellent musician! We look forward to hopefully booking him again for future events! Ten thumbs up all the way around! Thank you Brian, you were great! - Marybeth in 2017


Brian was great! He played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and he was wonderful! He has an extensive song list and his selection for our wedding was spot on! He really made our wedding special and memorable. - Erin in 2017


Brian played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and even my not easily impressed relatives had high praise for his music. He has an extensive repertoire and is willing to learn new songs for a small fee. He's super friendly and easy to work with - we live out of state but connected a few times via phone and email. Brian also agreed to accompany my sister for a song during the ceremony, and he was really helpful in arranging the piece and finding a time for them to practice. He also showed up hours early to make sure his battery (which lets him play outside without running electrical cords) and speakers were set up properly and discretely. My husband's a productions guru and was really impressed by the quality of Brian's gear and set up. Brian does charge a fee to come to a dress rehearsal, which I passed on and in hindsight wish I'd done as I think that would have made the transitions during our wedding a little smoother. But I cannot overstate how beautiful he sounded - really the perfect sound for an outdoor wedding! - Emily in 2017


Brian was amazing! I didn’t have a lot of time planning my wedding and found him about 3 months prior and he was so helpful picking out music and very quick to respond to my questions and sending me samples of songs. I highly recommend him! - Kathleen in 2017


Brian's music was wonderful and added much to the atmosphere of the ceremony. I highly recommended. - Elizabeth in 2017


Brian was great and so easy to work with! Having live music made our ceremony feel so much more special. :) - Kate in 2017


We hired Brian for a small event in September 2017. He was highly professional and responsive. He set-up well in advance of the wedding at the ceremony gazebo and separate cocktail hour location. He has an extensive list of music selections to choose from and he played the pieces we selected. His music nicely complimented our event and the venue. I would hire him again. - Janet in 2017


Brian was great. Asked him to stay for another hour to play we enjoyed him so much. - Gary in 2017


Brian was very helpful and professional and wanting to accommodate in every way we asked. We had him perform before and during our ceremony, as well as during cocktail hour. He was a wonderful addition to our wedding! - Daniel in 2017


Brian played for our wedding ceremony on 9/16. He was professional, timely, learned a new song beautifully, and in general was probably the easiest part of my wedding planning process! A+! - Dorothy in 2017


Brian did an excellent job and was very professional and personable. - Gina in 2017


Brian was wonderful. He played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and we couldn't have asked for a better performer. He played exactly what we wanted for the ceremony and his selection for the cocktail hour was spot on. You can't go wrong with Brian! - Erin in 2017


2016


Brian is the best! If you are looking for a beautiful and classy musical experience coupled with outstanding vendor communication, look no further! We planned our Maine wedding from Seattle and Brian was our favorite of our vendors to work with. He made himself available, followed through on all of our questions and made us feel very comfortable with planning our music selections from cross country. We loved that Brian played beautifully and also had such an amazing voice! I loved his rendition of "Somewhere over the Rainbow," my absolute favorite. Several guests commented on what a great addition he was. Our only regret is that we didn't get to enjoy more of his music during our cocktail hour, since we were getting pictures taken during that time! - Jessica in 2016


Brian played music for our ceremony for our barn wedding in Maine and it was great!! He was super easy to work with and learned a couple of songs for us, both of which turned out great. Everyone said they liked his music as well. He was very responsive over email before the wedding. - Monica in 2016


Brian was such a great addition to our ceremony. His passion and skill were evident and when he played during the ceremony and as the guests showed up, it really created the ambiance we wanted. Working with him was very easy and I love how his website has samples and a list of songs to choose from, we were able to choose songs that we loved and that fit the excitement and emotions of the day. I highly recommend working with Brian. Thank you Brian for helping to make our day so special! - Katelyn in 2016


A true professional in his craft... we had Brian join us on our maiden voyage aboard the schooner, Wendameen. He was spectacular. From our requests to the musical arrangements we asked him to choose on his own, he rocked them all! Every step of the way, Brian was wonderful to work with. Communications were prompt, detailed and sincere. With a soulful voice paired with impeccable guitar playing, he helped make our wedding day everything we hoped it would be. What a talent! - Erick in 2016


Brian was fantastic!! We got so many compliments about how wonderful and talented was. He has such a wide variety of songs on his repertoire and I appreciated how easy he made the process from start to wedding day. I would very highly recommend him to anyone! - Samantha in 2016


Brian has a great and diverse selection of music that made it easy for us to choose songs for our ceremony and reception. We received multiple compliments from our guests on Brian's performance! Thanks again! - Tara in 2016


Brian did a great job at our wedding. We reached out to him somewhat last minute and he was so patient and helpful. The music was a wonderful added touch for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and he was so easy to work with. We didn't do any custom music, but we found a lot of songs we liked in his existing category. He has a lot to choose from that would fit most musical tastes. I'd highly recommend Brian for a stress-free, music experience at your event. - Hannah in 2016


He played beautiful music at my wedding! I certainly recommend him! - Chantal in 2016


Brian played acoustic guitar during our ceremony and then played guitar and sang during our cocktail hour. Everyone loved him and we were so thrilled with his sound and professionalism. Brian arrived early and set everything up. We even needed a microphone for the ceremony and Brian provided that at very little extra cost to us. We could not be more pleased with him! - Tai in 2016


As the mother of the bride, we were looking for music that was classy and elegant, and Brian provided that for us. His playing was so wonderful, it added something unique to our daughters' wedding day. Our guests, wedding party and even other vendors were raving about him. HIGHLY recommend!!! Thanks Brian for helping to make the day unforgettable!! - Gillian in 2016


Brian played beautifully at our wedding! He helped us through the process of selecting music and was extremely responsive to email (much faster than we were in getting back!). I particularly appreciated his insight to which songs might be best for certain parts of the ceremony, and as we made last minute tiny changes, he easily rolled with it and seemed completely genuine in his commitment to making the experience be what we wanted. He also provided a custom song request on pretty late notice for part of our ceremony, which was totally above and beyond. I'd recommend Brian highly for your wedding! - Catherine in 2016


Brian was perfect! He added that special something to our big day. He is a superb musician! - Haley in 2016


It was a pleasure working with Brian. His communication was great. He showed up right on time and delivered! It was apparent he had out a lot of effort into learning the songs I requested. Really perfect in every way! - Paul in 2016


Having Brian Callaghan at our wedding was an amazing choice!!! He did such a wonderful job and everyone told me how beautiful the music was at the ceremony. My husband and I would suggested Brian to any wedding or special event! - Erin in 2016


Brian provided the most beautiful music for our daughter's wedding ceremony. Vocals and guitar added just the right touch to a pretty country wedding outdoors in Maine. - Mary in 2016


Brian was perfect for our ceremony music. He was very quick to respond with all questions. We were married in Georgetown, ME in September and he was prepared for any surprise (weather) and was ready to help. Luckily, it did not rain but we were never worried about how Brian would handle any situation. On the day of our wedding, he arrived, set up and was ready to go without us ever having to even think about it! His music was beautiful with the right tempo and volume. He also played during our hour-long brunch and was awesome! He is so kind and professional, and you almost do not know he is there (other than his beautiful music). Brian's guitar perfectly filled the room with lighthearted music and set the mood we all were looking for. Brian has a deep library of songs he has already perfected for you to choose from but was also able to accommodate a new one we requested and learn it in time for our wedding. The music really added to the ambiance of the day and our ceremony! Thank you so much Brian! - Margaret in 2016


I contacted Brian with the intent on hiring him for the church only and I ended up hiring him to play for the cocktail reception as well. He is multi talented and very professional. He made the process so easy for us which was important since we had 5 events over 3 days with close to 400 people. He helped pick music was the perfect musician for the two venues he worked for our only child's wedding. I highly recommend him! - Lisa in 2016


Brian was a pleasure to have and work with on my special wedding day. He could not have done any better. He was so accommodating, professional, and above all kind and a truely talented musician. I only wish I wasn't such a busy bride so I could have told him in person. - Angela in 2016


Brian was very professional and accommodating, his gig was great and I got amazing feedback from my partner and his friends, all the way Brian was supporting and replying to my questions on time and accommodated my request. I definitely recommend Brian and use his services in the future. - John in 2016


Brian performed for the cocktail hour for our daughter's wedding. The music was beautiful and we received many compliments. - Patricia in 2016


As the mother of the bride, we were looking for music that was classy and elegant, and Brian provided that for us. His playing was so wonderful, it added something unique to our daughters' wedding day. Our guests, wedding party and even other vendors were raving about him. HIGHLY recommend!!! Thanks Brian for helping to make the day unforgettable!! - Stephanie in 2016


I was so happy to have Brian Callaghan a part of our day. Even though my husband and I did not hear all the music played before our ceremony, what we did hear was beautiful, and there was so much positive feedback from guests about our very talented musician/guitarist. Brian was very helpful from day one on choosing songs and very accommodating when wedding brain set in and I changed my mind on some song selections. The prices are very reasonable and for a small extra fee, Brian came to our rehearsal, and it made walking through everything that much easier. If you are looking for a musician for your day, and you are lucky enough to snatch up Brian to perform, go for it! You wont regret it! - Kari in 2016


We chose Brian to perform ceremony music and also a cocktail hour during the reception of our daughter's wedding in Portland. Brian was a joy to work with throughout the entire process, offering many suggestions for music choices. His responses to questions were extremely quick and his attention to detail was fabulous. His website offered many examples of his work and also provided samples for prelude and ceremony music. We would highly recommend Brian's music and vocals for any type of function. We look forward to seeing him perform again. - Tom and Pam in 2016


Hire Brian! He is extremely talented, very responsive, easy to work with, and has an excellent selection of music. My guests RAVED to me about his playing and one guest even said it was the best ceremony music they had ever heard. I did hear a few songs and they were beautiful. We did a mix of guitar only and guitar + singing which was great for our guests. Thank you, Brian! It is the details such as music that makes your event more warm and full of love. - Meghan in 2016


Brian was professional and kind during the entire process. He dealt with my indecisiveness with ease and offered helpful suggestions throughout. He played perfectly! - Haley in 2016


You can't go wrong with Brian. Really great musician and a great guy. It really added something special to our wedding! - Jason in 2016


Brian was an excellent addition to our wedding on Sebago Lake. He played beautiful music during both our ceremony and cocktail hour that added such ambiance to our event. He was incredibly easy to work with during the planning stages - he gave us good recommendations for music selections and he even learned a new song for us. I would highly recommend hiring him for your wedding. Thank you Brian!! - Sarah in 2016


Brian did a great job, showed up early to set up and even worked on a song that I requested. Excellent. - Peter in 2016


Brian's repertoire was extensive and his performance was beautiful. And he was easy and fun to work with. Highly recommended! - Stephan in 2016


2015


Brian was extremely helpful, professional, and a pleasure to work with to create our wedding ceremony. He has a long list of great songs and helped us select the perfect list of songs to make our ceremony exactly what we had in mind. His guitar playing was excellent, our guests we're all raving about how beautiful our ceremony was and Brian was an essential piece of that. - Tim in 2015


Brian was amazing! Everyone loved the music and he was so professional. I was a bit unsure of what our setup would be but he had so many good suggestions and left me free from worry. I would most definitely recommend him! - Jessica in 2015


Brian did a great job and we had so many positive reviews about our cocktail hour! So glad he could be part of our day and would recommend him to anyone looking for a talented musician that can entertain a large group (we had close to 200 guests)! Thanks, Brian! - Laura in 2015


My new husband and I got married last month in a little chapel, and hadn't even considered ceremony music until about 30 days before the wedding (oops!). We found Brian by doing a quick internet search, and we're SO HAPPY that we did! Brian responded immediately to my email, told me that he was available for our wedding day, and had us over to his house to meet and even played a bunch of songs for us. I only had a couple of songs in mind for the ceremony, and Brian was so helpful with giving us more ideas. The music Brian played at the ceremony was BEAUTIFUL!! (Jesu..., La Vie en Rose, Canon in D, Can't Help Falling in Love, Cheek to Cheek, and a mix of whatever he wanted - as instructed by us - for the prelude and postlude). I haven't seen the professional video yet, but I've heard some friends' cell phone videos and it was beautiful! (Of course I can't actually remember anything from when I started walking down the aisle!). Our friends and family loved the guitar!! Brian showed up early to start playing while the guests arrived, and stayed until all of the guests had left. He was super professional, friendly, pleasant, talented, and affordable! We would recommend Brian to anyone looking for guitar ceremony music! - Meghan in 2015


Brian played ceremony music by finger style acoustic guitar for our wedding at The Inn by The Sea in Cape Elizabeth. He was very accommodating when requested to learn new music outside of his list which we greatly appreciated. Everyone enjoyed his music and we received several comments on how wonderful he was. - Aaron in 2015


Brian was great! He is a talented musician and vocalist. Everyone was so pleased! - Sara in 2015


Brian is amazing. All of our guests loved him, he is wonderfully talented. He was so easy to work with, especially since we were planning from NJ...he was always so quick to respond to any questions. We loved him, he has a very eclectic mix of music available and even learned a few new songs per our request. Our first dance was so beautifully played and sung by Brian, we will remember it always as our favorite part of our wedding day. - Lauren in 2015


Brian came to perform for our local summer camp and it was great to have him there! The campers enjoyed the music, especially because he played songs that they are familiar with. - Amelia in 2015


Brian was such a pleasure to work with. I booked him on very short notice perform for our ceremony (solo acoustic guitar) and from my very first correspondence with him, I knew I had made a great choice. He was always prompt with responding to my emails and was very professional during the whole thing. I would highly recommend him to any bride - you will not be disappointed! - Jaimie in 2015


If you are a Bride or Groom in the planning stages of your wedding, then you are full of anxiety and excitement. You are making a 'million' choices and want each one of them to be perfect...please know that choosing Brian was one of our decisions that was Perfect! He is a great person, professional and accommodating. We wanted a song that wasn't on his playlist and HE LEARNED IT! (without any additional charges!) He performed during our Ceremony and Cocktail Hour. He was on time and didn't require one second of our time for direction. We had an outdoor wedding in Maine (it was very windy) and his performance was flawless! We received many compliments from our guests. His music also made for a great soundtrack to our wedding video! In short, you can't go wrong with Brian. We can't recommend him high enough - 10 Stars! - Donna in 2015


Brian performed solo guitar for the ceremony and cocktail hour portions of our wedding in Maine last month. He did an excellent job. He was professional, communicative, and helpful throughout the process. Brian went out of the way to accommodate our specific requests for ceremony music, mastering 3 pieces we especially wanted. He also accompanied a vocal performance during the ceremony, which he arranged and rehearsed prior to the wedding. He played a wonderful variety of songs, which he selected, during our outdoor cocktail hour. The sound system and mics he provided were immensely helpful and everything flowed beautifully. It was exactly what we envisioned for our wedding - highly recommend! - Katie in 2015


Brian was the perfect addition to our small wedding in New Harbor, Maine. Having planned the wedding while in Pittsburgh, he worked to accommodate our requests and add the perfect sound to our wedding and cocktail hour. Brian took the time to meet with us when we had the opportunity to visit Maine a few months prior to our wedding. He learned our requests and performed beautifully. My guests had nothing but positive feedback. He is professional, talented, and pleasant to work with. If you want a unique and timeless music addition to your wedding, choose Brian. We were so glad we did. Thank you Brian!! - Lauren in 2015


Brian was absolutely perfect for our wedding. He was extremely easy to communicate with prior to the event and was incredibly flexible in working with us. He arrived early, was prepared, and was dressed professionally for the occasion. It was really nice knowing that Brian knew what he was doing and needed very little direction and I could trust that he was going to be great without adding additional stress of the day. - Grace in 2015


Brian was just perfect! He communicated with me several times prior to the event, making sure he had songs we would like; whether it was vocal and/or guitar alone etc. He was on time and had 3 flights of stairs to climb 3 times! Soft-spoken, cute (!) and a very good musician. Event venue was split between two rooms, so he had to set-up in tight quarters, but made the best of it, always smiling! I will keep Brian in mind for any other event we have and certainly recommend him to friends. Thank you, GigMasters for your fine work! - Cynthia in 2015


Brian Callaghan was very professional in every aspect from our initial conversation through to the ceremony. - Jess in 2015


We contacted Brian about a month before our wedding. He was happy to perform for us! We communicated via email since my now wife and I live in VA but were getting married in ME. Brian was really helpful in selecting the music we wanted for our ceremony. He was always quick to respond to my emails which really helped with the stress of planning a wedding! Brian played guitar for us and the music was really beautiful. The guests commented on how wonderful the music was as well. I highly suggest contacting Brian for your wedding. You will not be disappointed! - Will in 2015


Brian was wonderful! I would highly recommend him for any occasion. He plays a variety of music, which is really nice. - Helen in 2015


2014


As a first time GigSalad user, this worked out great thanks to the artist. He worked with me to create a wonderful surprise proposal for my fiancee. I'd use him again in a heartbeat. - Todd in 2014


Everything was top notch with Brian for our wedding. Brian was friendly, flexible, and talented. We chose songs off his playlist and he also learned a special song that my bride requested. He really impressed by being able to adapt on the fly (without anyone noticing) when a (literally) last second snafu changed my bride's entrance. I would highly recommend Brian for any event. Worth every penny. - Russell in 2014


Brian was incredibly professional and we got so many compliments on his music after the ceremony. He learned an acoustic version of our favorite song for us to walk down the aisle to after we were married. We booked about a month prior to the wedding and he was still willing to learn the song. I hear he did a great job. (I was a little distracted.) We wholeheartedly recommend hiring Brian for your wedding. - Megan in 2014


Brian was a pleasure to deal with in planning the music for our wedding, and very personable. He showed up early to set up before our ceremony and played for an hour during our cocktail reception. Everything went smoothly. - Alison in 2014


Brian did an amazing job playing the guitar during our wedding ceremony. We received so many compliments on the music. He's a fantastic guitar player. We picked songs that weren't on his listed repertoire and he had no problem playing them. He was extremely professional, accommodating, and very friendly. We planned our wedding long distance and he was always quick to respond to my emails and he made all the planning very easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend him! He was great to work with and his playing really is exceptional! - Kristine in 2014


Brian was AMAZING!! He went the extra mile to make sure that everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. He is really talent! I would recommend that you hire him for any event. He is a pure pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for all that you did! You made our special day even more special! - Liz in 2014


"Brian was very responsive and open to learning requests we had. He did a great job at our ceremony and I would definitely recommend him!!” - Luke in 2014


Brian was excellent to work with and sounded great during our wedding ceremony. We had a couple of song requests and Brian was very willing to learn them and perform them. He was always very responsive and friendly. We were very pleased with his performance and would fully recommend him! - Michael in 2014


Brian played acoustic guitar for our 8/23/14 outdoor ceremony. We and our guests were extremely happy with the quality of the music, and I found Brian very easy to work with during the set up. He was very helpful in choosing songs and was willing to include all of our off-list requests. I booked Brian about 8 months beforehand and had no issues getting in touch when we got closer to the date, he was very responsive via phone and e-mail and even made the first contact to see what kind of music I was planning on. I'd recommend him to anyone. - Kara in 2014


Brian did an excellent job for us. He was very professional, came early stayed late. Was a great musician and a very nice voice. He is very soft spoken and nice. I would highly recommend him for any occasion. Thanks Mike - Michael in 2014


Brian played guitar for our wedding ceremony in Kennebunkport on August 9. He was very easy to work with leading up the event, and was proactive with keeping in touch with us and in contacting the church. He plays a good selection of songs and sounded wonderful. I highly recommend Brian if you are looking for an acoustic guitarist! - Beth in 2014


I asked Brian to perform at my friend's office for a milestone birthday on St. Patrick's Day. He was very accommodating and worked with my friend's assistant to make sure the event was a surprise since I was not able to be there in person. Brian was very reasonably priced and he was a big hit at the office. He sang an Irish song and the happy birthday song to my friend. - Louise in 2014


Brian was amazing at our wedding ceremony at Wilde Memorial Chapel, very easy to work with and took all my recommendations for songs for our ceremony. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was before and after out ceremony! - Audrey in 2014


Brian was wonderful to work with for our wedding. He came highly recommended by our wedding venue Inn by the Sea. We had a specific song that we wanted played for our ceremony and he was able to learn it no problem! He was also very easy to work with over email (something I needed since I was so busy). His price was also very reasonable. I would recommend him for anyone who wants a guitar player for their wedding in the future! - Kyle in 2014


Brian was perfect for the birthday party for my husband. He was a great performer, and we enjoyed listening to him. He was prompt, courteous, flexible, and very accommodating. He was really a pleasure to work with. - Jackie in 2014


Brian was great to work with and he even learned a new song to play at my daughters wedding at our request. We will be calling him again! - Kelley in 2014


Brian did an amazing job with the music. Our wedding ceremony was outside and the weather decided not to corporate. The venue was covered but there was still rain and wind. Brian did a great job playing through that! I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is looking for a wedding musician! - Katie in 2014


Great job all the way around! - Tamara in 2014


Brian played for our wedding ceremony and was great! He was easy to work with, always prompt in replying to my emails and a very talented musician. His musical repertoire was very diverse and he played both classical and modern songs. I would highly recommend Brian to play at your event!! - Chrissy in 2014


Brian is a very talented guitar musician that was prompt, courteous and flexible. - Katey in 2014


2013


Brian was the PERFECT fit to our unique October wedding! From the moment I spoke with him about our ideas for our big day there was no question Brian was 'the one' to make it amazing. Without hesitation, he learned to play our favorite songs and played them with ease as though he had been playing them for years. Our guests were singing along and having a blast as though there was a full band! We can't thank him enough for making our intimate celebration so wonderful. He's the BEST! - Desarae in 2013


Brian Callaghan was wonderful at the event, performed amazingly. The crowd loved him and I was so thankful I contacted him. He had the crowd singing along and clapping the whole time. After the show everyone wanted to know who he was and where they could see him again!! So if your looking for someone who is a great guitarist, a professional, and also a fun guy who have people wanting more, then look no further, cause you already found him. - Louis in 2013


Brian was a great choice for our wedding ceremony and reception. I planned a wedding in Portland, Maine from Charlotte, NC, all online and with trust and faith! Brian was very responsive to all my emails, very prompt the day of the wedding, and very professional overall. He is very talented and played the classical guitar beautifully. I definitely recommend Brian for any event looking for a simple, elegant touch! - Joni in 2013


I recently had the pleasure of working with Brian for my best friend's wedding ceremony in Camden, Maine. She asked me to sing during the ceremony, so I needed to find someone in the area who could accompany me as well as perform music for the whole program. I came across Brian's website and was impressed with his repertoire and saw he'd received great reviews for previous events he'd performed at. He was extremely flexible, making time for a rehearsal with me before the wedding, and was great to work with. His rates were also very fair, and most importantly, he sounded wonderful and was the perfect addition to a beautiful, smallish outdoor ceremony. I would highly recommend working with him if you need a classical, jazz or contemporary guitarist at your event. - Maura in 2013


Brian did an amazing job! He was so easy to work with and easy to contact with questions or concerns. Everyone at the party enjoyed his music and I would hire him again in the future! - Doug in 2013

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18 Amherst St. Portland, Maine 04103
Email: brian@callaghanmusic.com
Phone: (207) 400-9467