Rick Ryan  Solo Entertainer
Live Music Services: Parties, Weddings, Charity Events, Clubs and Restaurants
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Ph (615) 390-2784
P.O. Box 1352
Hendersonville, TN 37077
 
Weddings & Receptions
So, you're getting married? Well congratulations! This is the most thrilling, exciting, yet terrifying and stress-filled event that you'll probably ever experience (my wife and I can tell you all about it). Your Wedding and Reception can only be one thing; perfect. Music plays a large part in setting the tone for your special day so, in regards to your music, what are you looking for?
  • Professionalism, style, and a classy presentation.
  • Enhances the atmosphere without distracting from it.
  • Sets the right tone for the event.
  • Someone who takes time to understand your personality and what you want.
  • Zero hassles.
  • Stays focused and cool and can instantly adjust as needed.
  • Provides a wide variety of music.
  • Uses only the best professional-quality equipment.

Rehearsal Dinner
A Solo Entertainer is great for the Rehearsal Dinner, usually providing light dinner music during the meal with dance music afterwards. Most often, these are smaller, more intimate settings where a full band is over-powering to the occasion. I have a special selection of music that works wonderfully for these occasions.

Ceremonies
Your Wedding Ceremony is a special kind of event in regards to the musician's work. Ceremony music must be tightly coordinated with the wedding party to make things flow smoothly. Even with proper planning, there are times that things get knocked off-course. It's important that the musician(s) are "quick on their feet" and know how to adjust, mid-stream, all without the guests ever having a clue.

As for instrumentation, most weddings that I take part in use piano as the basis. We generally provide 30 minutes Prelude, followed by a Processional for the wedding party, the Bridal March, Ceremony music (most often the unity candle), then the Wedding March. This, however, can be changed as you see fit. I am happy to provide either traditional or contemporary pieces and often mix the two. Additionally, I will be happy to contract out any additional instrumentation or wedding vocalists. The most popular combinations include the addition of a flute, violin, or trumpet. I have an incredible list of talent (I run the musician's referral list in Nashville of over 7,000 musicians) at my disposal and will be delighted to provide anything you want for your Ceremony.

Receptions
The Wedding Reception is yet another challenge in regards to musical entertainment. The band leader often serves as a Master-of-Ceremonies and must know how to effectively conduct the event, according to the Bride and Groom's wishes. The entertainment must have a large library of material available; something that Grandma/Grandpa can identify with, good slow and fast dance material, as well as a selection of the latest hits being heard on the radio today.

Locations
I am a fully self-contained musical act. I provide everything necessary to accomplish the job. This sometimes includes locations, such as a park or garden where electrical power isn't available. In this case, I have portable power capability and can cover this, no problem. Please let me know ahead of time so I can make provisions. There is also a small additional fee for portable power.

I offer you the above and promise to work tirelessly to make certain that you have complete confidence that "the music is covered". Zero hassles is not only my goal, it's what I require of myself and any additional musicians that I contract. I also can assure you there is absolutely nothing that can possibly happen at your ceremony that I haven't already seen before and will handle with complete professionalism, all while remaining invisible to your guests.


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Rick Ryan - P.O. Box 1352 - Hendersonville, TN 37077           Phone: (615) 390-2784