Austin Ellis
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 262 Verified Bookings
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“Tom Hipps has been a welcome addition to our stage. His message shines through not only his music, but through his smile & personality. We always look forward to his next performance.” That's what one entertainment buyer had to say about this extraordinary talent who complements rich, emotive vocals with heartfelt guitar & piano playing. Tom performs classic tunes from many eras & genres that bring back great memories, along with his own critically-acclaimed original pieces, which have received radio airplay all over the world, to create musical moments that become forever tucked away into the hearts of his audience. A longtime professional musician, Tom is a dependable, trustworthy choice.
Tom was perfect. Arrived on time and played music that the crowd loved. Greatly appreciate his professionalism.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you for your kind words, Kristi! It was a pleasure doing business with you/Manitou Ridge and I hope to return sometime!
Tom played at my wife’s 50th Birthday Celebration and he was awesome! Everybody raved about how much they liked him and how great he sounded. He even learned a couple of new songs for the party! Great guy and would hire again in a second!!
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you for your kind words and generosity, Wade. I really enjoyed entertaining at your event... what a fun bunch, and you all made me feel like part of the family! Hope to cross paths again!
Thank You Tom for singing at the Group Home Holiday Party 12/21/23, very professional and everyone had a great time, the songs you choose where was perfect for the event, the music wasn't to loud to where the residents felt uncomfortable it was just right. We where very glad we booked Tom. Set up was awesome very professional and came on time. I also called him a week in advance to confirm. Thank You once again Tom you made many people happy and gave them a memorable time.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
I had a wonderful time, Maria! Thank you for having me. You have a very nice group. I hope to see you all again!
Tom is an excellent musician, and he really captured the spirit of the party. The music was perfect. Thank you, Tom!
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
I appreciate your kind words, Ann. It was a pleasure meeting you and your guests and performing for your birthday event. Best to you in the future!
Tom did an amazing job playing for a cocktail party/elopement reception. Our family and friends all commented on how wonderful he was. Folks were dancing and having a great time. Tom is extremely talented and had the perfect mix of songs. He even worked with a family member that wanted to sing a special song for our event and was able to accompany him perfectly. He made our night very special, and I would highly recommend him and hire him again for a future event. Thank you, Tom, you rock!
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Torre,
I had a wonderful time at your event, and am so glad you decided to put your trust in me to provide the music. It's so gratifying to hear your guests enjoyed it... I certainly enjoyed their company! Thanks to you and Andre (and Lukas!) for being such a pleasure to work with. I hope to see you again!
Tom
We had a great time, and there was a wonderful energy throughout the entire performance. We would 100% hire again.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you for your kind words, Bethany! It was a pleasure performing for your event.
Tom provided music for our 4th of July gathering. He was absolutely amazing to work with! Great guy and incredible musician! The performance could not have been more perfect. The songs he played were great; fit the crowd perfectly and there was something for everyone! The volume was spot on, allowing for music to be heard nicely but conversation to still easily be had with the guests. Our friends and family made multiple references to how great the song choices were and how well he performed them! He even played some music that got my parents dancing! Will definitely bring Tom back for future events and recommend him to anyone!
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you so much for your kind words. You folks were friendly and accommodating, making sure I had everything I needed (including good food:) and I truly appreciate it. Bless you!
Tom played during our holiday party and did a fabulous job! He is a talented musician, selected a nice variety of songs, and was prompt and professional. I would recommend Tom for your event!
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you, Katie. I enjoyed performing for your event! Everyone was friendly and accommodating. I hope to see you again!
Tom was so personable and professional! The feedback I received from our vendors and visitors was 👍👍. You can’t go wrong with hiring Tom for your next event😉
Great voice and awesome song list
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you for hiring me, Mary, and for your help in getting situated. Best to you.
We had Tom back for the second year, and he was once again a hit! I got multiple comments from guests about how great the music was. We'd love to have him back next year!
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you, Stevie! I enjoyed entertaining your clients and guests once again. I’ll look forward to next year!
Tom was very entertaining! Nice guy. Audience just loved his music. Highly recommend.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
It was a pleasure helping you and Bill celebrate your 50th! I had a great time meeting you and your family and providing the musical background for the event. It was a special day and I was honored to be involved!
Our company, and all of our event guests, really enjoyed Tim's music! Great job Tim and thank you for being a part of our corporate event!
Tom did such a great job delivering a special performance for a birthday girl. I look forward to working with him again.
Amazing! Beautiful! Romantic! Engaging! Just a few words that come to mind when I reflect on the live music at my wedding ceremony/reception. Not only did Tom and Pat learn my favorite song for our first dance, they went above and beyond when we were planning our wedding. Hire this duo - you will NOT regret it. I want to get married again just so these guys can play at my wedding again.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sara! We had a wonderful time at your wedding & reception. You and Tyler made us feel more like guests than hired entertainers. It was our sincere pleasure to play a part in your special day. Best to you both, and I hope our paths cross again someday!
Tom is a class act! He performed at my sons grad party, played great music and is incredibly talented. Every guest commented on how awesome he is! He read the crowd well.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
The Lyke family was welcoming, accommodating, and very friendly. It was a nice event, well-planned, and I was honored and happy for the opportunity to complement it with my music.
Tom can always read the crowd properly and sing songs people are wanting to hear. He is always a crowd pleaser and a talented musician.
Response from The Tom Hipps Show:
Thank you, Joseph. I always enjoy performing at Barley+Vine in Lakeville!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
A Tom Hipps show is fun, first and foremost. I truly enjoy what I do, and love meeting new people, performing for them and engaging with them. I don't take myself too seriously, though I certainly am serious about doing an exceptional job for my clients. I've been blessed with an excellent singing voice, influenced by early Elton John, Paul McCartney, Elvis, and Bono (U2), among others. I accompany myself with guitar and piano, a vocal harmonizer, and a Porchboard... an electronic gizmo I tap with my foot that gives the music extra fullness and a bit of a beat. My original songs are melodic and catchy, with deep lyrics and a positive message. If you also like to hear familiar songs you've known and loved, I'm more than happy to cover tunes by Paul Simon, Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffet, Elvis, Hank Williams, Eagles, Steve Miller, John Denver, Jim Croce, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond and many other artists. I specialize in 60's & 70's AM radio pop, but also tend to mix in some rockabilly, rhythm-n-blues, gospel, and a touch of classic country. I once received a comment I'll always remember from a fan... she said, "My daughter and I are always fighting over who gets to have your CD in their car!" Gotta love bridging that generation gap with music:)
QUICK NOTE: I love performing Christmas music and can include several yuletide favorites in my repertoire. I'm now booking Holiday events and would love to complement your gathering with seasonal music along with the rest of my rich repertoire of classic popular tunes!
I got my first taste of the music biz when my band of fellow 9th-graders scored a gig playing at a GoodYear Auto Service Center for a crew of beer-drinking mechanics at the end of their shift. As the first song concluded... silence. Until a guy named Roger hollered, "Tune yer #@*& guitar!" After that humble (and humbling) beginning, and lots more after-school rehearsal, my band THE RITZ eventually forged an identity as one of the region's top acts. Our first single, "Face to Face", released when we were still in high school, scored airplay on 4 radio stations (hey, it was a start) and became a jukebox favorite in pizza parlors and teen centers.
Years of touring eventually followed, entailing thousands of shows all over the US and Canada (I got stories!). I have also appeared as a vocalist on several other artists' recording projects, various specialty CD's, and have even done a few advertising jingles. My songs were featured in the films Staring at Headlights and Sarah's Smile, I've written tunes for Chicago's Second City Theater, and my music has been featured on NBC-TV. I appeared as lead vocalist on the 2002 Target Corporation CD Praise & Worship Christmas (32,000 copies sold) and am the recipient of a Billboard Musical Achievement Award. Still, my greatest achievement is simply having been able to entertain, encourage and enrich other people by sharing the musical gifts with which I've been blessed.
I've released seven albums... Everybody & Their Brother, Then Went the Demons, 211 Degrees (with my band From Ordinary), Christmas Peace, a best-of collection entitled The Road So Far, Spiritfruit, and Christmas Hope. My songs have gotten airplay on dozens of radio stations in the US and all over the world, as well as appearing in TV shows on NBC, PBS and HBO. Pretty cool, but it hasn't changed my life all that much... I still do my own laundry:)
I have also released several singles, including the titles "Waiting For You", "Generous", "Music, That Is", "Early on One Christmas Morn" and "(I Wanna Be a) Kid Again at Christmas". My music is available for purchase through my website and most other major online retailers, can be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music among others.
You can catch me performing in solo shows; my music duo COSTELLO & HIPPS; or in my band The 22nd Row, a celebration of the music of Elton John. I take great pleasure in occasionally serving as guest musician at various churches, and my associations with the MN Assistance Council for Veterans, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Crossroads Chapel at the MN State Fair, North Memorial Hospital and the Humphrey Cancer Center, and other charitable causes and ministries. I perform several shows a year for residents in assisted living and memory care communities.
One of the turning points in my life & career: I underwent a kidney transplant 25+ years ago. After being diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, I lost my health, my singing voice, and my hope for a future. My sister donated a kidney and God performed a miracle (that's what he does). I got a second chance, and I'm trying to make the most of it. In fact, I wrote a song about the experience, which the MN Kidney Foundation used as their official theme song. Not long after, I was asked to perform that song and tell my story in the rotunda at the Mall of America, and I happily obliged. Any time I'm asked to share a bit of myself through music, more often than not I'm going to take the gig!
I hope you'll consider having me entertain at your event. I'm a seasoned professional, dependable and easy to work with. I'm often complimented on my repertoire, and people love to sing along! I invite you to read my reviews here on the Gig Salad website to instill even more confidence in hiring me!
I bring my own 2-speaker Yamaha PA system suitable for smaller to medium-size rooms (up to approximately 250 capacity) and use LED lights that create a colorful ambiance. I need only one standard electrical outlet, as all of my gear requires just one power strip (which I bring). A performance area of approximately 6' deep x 10' wide is sufficient. Setup/breakdown takes about 30 minutes, give or take.
December 19, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
July 12, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Concert |
July 10, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 18, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 07, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 21, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 28, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
September 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
August 02, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
July 04, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
May 11, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
March 18, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 09, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Festival |
September 15, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 20, 2022 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | House Party |
June 23, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 18, 2022 • 11:30am - 3:00pm | Anniversary Party |
June 13, 2022–June 14, 2022 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Corporate Event |
June 09, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 23, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 22, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
September 03, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 15, 2021 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 13, 2020 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Graduation |
I know and perform well over 150 songs, so each show is different! I can tailor my setlist toward individual events and age groups, with 1950's-1970's being my 'sweet spot'. I also cover some 1980's and a bit of 1990's. Not much that's newer than that, as I am chiefly a retro act! Please feel free to contact me for a complete songlist.
Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Queen, U2, Green Day, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Father John Misty and many, many others.
Just one standard electrical outlet is necessary; an approximate 6' deep x 10' wide performance area is sufficient.
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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Corey M. said “Bob was amazing! Everyone loved his set- great mix of songs. He was very professional yet so fun! I would love to have him play at every party!”
Kristi T. said “Absolutely amazing. She is incredibly talented, easy going, fun and very versatile. She learned songs she has never sung for us. My whole family said…”