New York Wedding and Private Event Musician
Few places are as iconic and vibrant as New York City, with its rooftop views, garden terraces, and luxury ballrooms. If you’re planning your wedding in New York, your music should match the magic of the moment.
Michael Hill is an experienced wedding musician who specializes in live, heartfelt performances for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hour music, and receptions.
From intimate acoustic guitar for your walk down the aisle to upbeat live music while mingling during cocktail hour, Michael creates the perfect musical flow for your day — tailored to your story, your guests, and your venue.
Michael has performed at premier venues across the country and brings his signature acoustic wedding music style to New York City. Every detail is handled — from song selection and soundcheck to live performance — so you can relax and enjoy your perfect day.
Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath the arches of Central Park, celebrating at Tribeca Rooftop, or hosting an elegant reception overlooking the skyline at 620 Loft & Garden, Michael Hill provides the perfect live music experience for your New York wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.
With hundreds of weddings and private events performed, Michael curates music that fits any setting — from romantic ballads for your ceremony to lively, crowd-pleasing acoustic hits for your cocktail hour and reception.
His repertoire encompasses the most popular hits from the 1960s to today, spanning genres of classic rock, soul, country, and contemporary hits.
As the premier wedding and private event musician in New York, Michael is available to perform live music for you and your guests.
New York Wedding Musician
Located in Orange County | Booking Worldwide
Michael Hill is a New York musician, singer, and guitarist for weddings and private events. His music repertoire spans genres of rock, pop, and soul. Michael’s career started more than 15 years ago, first as a rhythm guitarist in his uncle’s rock band, and eventually performing at upscale lounges, restaurants, festivals, weddings and private events across Southern California.
Michael has performed at several notable venues. Check out this list of venues Michael has performed.
He is available to perform live acoustic solo music for your upcoming event in New York, NY.
See what past clients say about working with Michael!
Design Your Perfect Day
Personalized Experience
Every couple is unique and so is every wedding. Each performance is created specifically with your guests in mind. Additionally, Michael works closely with you to select the perfect songs for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, ensuring that the music reflects your personal style and love story. If he doesn’t yet know a song you want, he can learn it for your wedding!
Professional
Whether your destination is around the corner or the other side of the planet, Michael commits to providing exceptional service and top-of-the-line music equipment including a Bose L1 Pro16 Speaker, Allen & Heath Mixer, and a Taylor 414CE guitar.
Experience and Versatility
Planning a destination wedding involves many moving parts, and you need vendors you can trust. Having performed intimate performances to small crowds or on a stage in front of thousands of people, Michael can adapt my performance to any setting.
Melissa G
“Michael is the absolute BEST! I can’t rave enough! I hired Michael to help me surprise my groom by singing him an acoustic song with Michael on guitar. His voice and guitar playing is stunning, bright, and emotive. It made the ceremony feel so special and intimate. ”
Andrew and Veronica
“Michael is awesome to work with. He met our request to play a range of popular cover music and everyone loved the song selection. Our guests enjoyed dancing to the music so much that we asked him to stay another hour. Overall, Michael gave a great professional performance and he’s a great addition to any wedding!”
About
Michael is a seasoned professional musician with a passion for delivering unforgettable live experiences. Having a musical journey spanning 14 years, Michael has become a fixture in the vibrant Southern California music scene. Since childhood, he refined his guitar and vocal abilities across an array of venues, from cozy restaurants to bustling festivals and exclusive events.
Michael Hill
Create Memories with Live Wedding Music
Ceremony Music
With a wedding ceremony musician, you can your dream atmosphere with a custom timeline and personalized music selections from the processional to the recessional, ensuring every moment is perfectly accompanied by the right melody.
Cocktail Hour
Set a lively tone with cocktail hour music in the background as your guests mingle and celebrate your marriage. Choose from an extensive catalog featuring a mix of rock and pop genres designed with your preferences in mind.
Reception
Enhance your wedding reception music with live acoustic renditions of your favorite songs to create an energetic, warm, and inviting celebration for you and your guests.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
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As a destination wedding musician, I am available to fly anywhere in the world for your wedding.
I am currently based in Newport Beach, CA and often play shows in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
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Yes! Upon booking your event I will send you my setlist and you can request your favorite songs that you’d like me to perform.
You can also request me to learn songs.Learning a new song will require a few weeks notice to ensure a great performance.
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My shows are anywhere from 1-4 hrs depending on your needs.
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Hiring a destination wedding musician for your wedding ceremony or reception brings a personalized touch of elegance that provides your favorite live music tunes for you, your significant other, and your guests.
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I bring all of my own equipment. Typically, I require I hour of setup time before the event.
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A memorable time with your family and friends! Each performance is tailored to vour specific needs. When booking with me, I learn about your event and what will make it special.
I perform covers from the 60s to today as a solo singer and acoustic guitarist. I also use a looper pedal to create layers during the performance.
Contact
For entertainment options tailored to your wedding, corporate event, or special celebration, simply fill out the contact form below. I can't wait to help bring your vision to life!