Austin Ellis

Austin helped me celebrate my 50rh birthday party and was just awesome. His vocals and guitar playing was so good. He was extremely friendly, kind and had the entire party singing along with him. He is a must have for any future parties. I will be a repeat customer.

I hired Austin to sing for my wife and her twin sister’s 40th birthday party. He was incredible. What an amazingly gifted singer (and great guitar player as well). He’s also a really cool guy, super nice and accommodating. He even let my wife and her sister sing a song with him! Everyone at the party couldn’t stop talking about how great he was. When we look back on the party in 20 years, the first thing we will remember is how awesome Austin was. He’s that good.

If you want a top tier singer for your event, hire Austin. He’s worth every penny. We’re already planning our next party, and we’re going to hire Austin again.

He was so easy to work with. He had to move multiple times and was willing to play so many different types of music. His voice is also amazing!

Austin is engaging, witty, and tremendously talented! We flew him in for our wedding and he absolutely crushed the event! Our guests couldn't stop raving about him. Well done Austin! Thanks for making our event extra exciting and memorable!

Austin was a great musician. He played and sang all sorts of music, he even left plenty of time for special requests and even allowed guests to sing karaoke. Austin definitely knew how to keep the crowd pleased and going up until it was time to wrap up. He is very energetic and go-with-the-flow. It wasn't my event, I was just the manager.

Austin Ellis was great to work with and provided top notch entertainment for our event! He was on time, professional, extremely talented with an incredible voice, and played very well to the crowd. I could not be more happy with having him join us and look forward to working together again soon!

Austin is a great performer and a really cool guy.
He was on time, interacted with the crowd, accepted song requests, and even helped us make announcements throughout the event.
Would definitely recommend for any corporate events!

I loved having Austin perform at our venue. The crowd loved him and stayed engaged the entire evening. Hoping to have him back soon!

Austin Ellis is an extraordinary musician whose soulful performances have left an indelible mark on my heart. I've had the pleasure of experiencing his talent firsthand, and I can confidently say that he is a true gem in the world of music.

Austin's voice possesses a rare depth and richness that immediately draws you in. With each note he sings, you can feel the raw emotions pouring out, enveloping the audience in a wave of heartfelt resonance. His soulful delivery adds a layer of authenticity to every lyric, making you hang on to every word as if he is singing directly to you.

What sets Austin apart is his ability to infuse his performances with a genuine sense of vulnerability. He bares his soul on stage, allowing his audience to connect with his music on a profound level. It's a truly transformative experience to witness an artist who can touch your deepest emotions and leave you feeling both moved and inspired.

Throughout his performance, Austin showcases an impressive range of musicality. He effortlessly transitions between genres, seamlessly blending elements of soul, R&B, and blues into his unique sound. This versatility keeps the audience on their toes, eagerly anticipating what he'll deliver next.

Austin's stage presence is equally captivating. He exudes a natural charisma that commands attention from the moment he steps foot on stage. His energy is infectious, spreading throughout the venue and igniting a shared sense of joy and passion. He effortlessly engages with the audience, making everyone feel like they are part of something special.

In conclusion, Austin Ellis is a soulful musician who possesses a rare combination of talent, vulnerability, and charisma. His performances take you on a journey through the depths of emotions, leaving you spellbound and yearning for more. If you have the opportunity to witness or hire Austin's soul-stirring music, seize it without hesitation. Prepare to be transported to a realm where music touches your soul and leaves an everlasting impact.

I knew Austin would be great when I saw and listened to his videos on YouTube. But all the guests at our party loved him and wanted to keep his singing going longer. Thank you for making our party special.

Austin not only had a wonderful voice, he had a great selection of songs that the crowd enjoyed, and set the tone for the event held in SF on a lovely roof top. I would highly recommend booking Austin for your entertainment needs.

I wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your huge part in helping make this past Friday’s celebration a success. You lit up the room with not only your outstanding voice but also your infectious personality. I have no doubt you are destined for great things! Be sure to let us know if you are back in the Indy area!

He was so nice and welcoming, and not to mention his voice…. Every song he did was absolutely amazing and it made my birthday so special!!

Austin has played several events for our company, and each time he brings undeniable energy and incredible musicianship to the room. On top of his musical talents he has character and charisma for days, and he has the rare ability to get the most lifeless crowd up on their feet and dancing. Austin lives up to something he said to me at the most recent event he played for us. Paraphrasing here, but it was along the lines of, "It's a musician's job in to tap into the spirit. That approach is what draws people to the music and feel that deep, ineffable connection, which is perhaps music's greatest gift." Austin does this in spades, and I highly recommend booking him for your event.

Austin was hired by one of our wedding clients to perform at the ceremony as well as DJ and live play their reception. He was fantastic! The guests did not leave the dancefloor all night. Austin was courteous, professional, and a breeze to work with. We hope we get the pleasure of working with him in the future!

We recently had the pleasure of having Austin Ellis perform at my daughter's engagement celebration. He is a remarkably gifted singer and song writer. And an even better person. His voice is incredible and Austin is a very engaging personality. I highly recommend Austin for any event.

Austin has performed a few times for us and knocked it out of the park both times. Crazy good voice, engaging and an overall fantastic performer! Exceeded expectations on both occasions. Looking forward to booking him again

Professional. Amazing voice, amazing with our family and friends. Will continue to use Austin forever! He is an amazing and artist!!

Awesome

An original musical BEAST!!! Do You and Your’s a favor… BOOK ASAP!!!

There really aren’t words to describe how amazing Austin is. His music speaks for itself but more than that is the person he is. He can read a room and perform to it perfectly with 100% sincerity. He is kind, funny, honest, and I now consider him a friend. There wasn’t one person at my husband’s 60th, yes 60th, birthday party that didn’t tell me how great Austin was.
I, along with many at the party will reach out to Austin for future venues.
I forgot to mention that I live near Portland, Oregon and he flew in from Nashville . After listening to other options in my area and then hearing him, it knew he was the one to book and I’m so glad I did!

Austin is outstanding! His voice is just like butter and he played his guitar flawlessly! He performed for my brides processional entrance and it was absolutely dreamy. I recorded it and wanted to listen to it over and over again! He also performed during their cocktail hour and everyone was asking about him. He was professional, showed up on time, and brought all the necessary equipment. As a wedding planner, it was so nice to have a musician like Austin on our vendor team. I will absolutely recommend him to my future couples looking for live music.

We hired Austin for our wedding and we could not recommend him enough! He is so incredibly talented! He sang beautifully throughout cocktail hour, dinner, and even learned our first dance song for us. Then he seamlessly transitioned into DJing and kept the dance floor going the whole night! Our guests are still talking about how amazing Austin was at our wedding. We feel so lucky to have found him, he helped to make our wedding absolutely perfect. If you have a special event coming up, do yourself a favor and book Austin!! You will be so glad you did.

Austin was professional and sweet, arrived early, dressed well and very charming with all the guests. Great to get along with and amazing talent. His music provided the perfect ambiance to our lovely outdoor event. HUGE playlist to choose from with a ton of range between genres and time periods. Thank you Austin!!

We hired Austin for both singing + playing acoustically and also DJ'ing for the second half of our wedding ceremony. Beforehand, Austin made sure to understand what we were expecting from the music for our event, and what our musical taste was. For the acoustic part, he made sure to provide us a very detailed list of songs he is very comfortable playing and singing, but was also very accommodating with taking requests from songs we wanted to include in, especially during our wedding ceremony. Many of our guests told us how impressed they were with his style and quality, and so were we. For the DJ'ing piece, he also did a great job finding the right songs to set the mood for our dinner portion, and later on for the dance floor. He was also very accommodating to a couple of our guests one-off song requests, which we are very grateful for. Austin has a great personality and is a very pleasant person to talk to, and I would definitely recommend his services for both live entertainment and DJ'ing.

We flew Austin to Arizona and it was worth every penny. He set the mood, had a great song selection, and even learned a few new ones for us. Everyone had nothing but amazing things to say about him during and after the wedding. His voice is even better in person! He also arrived early, was very friendly, professional, and dressed to kill. 10/10!

Austin made our wedding a truly memorable and fun experience. We received so many compliments about him from our guests. He was very professional, easy to communicate with, flexible, organized, and most of all an incredibly talented and skilled musician. Austin took the time to learn two personalized songs for us, one for our procession and the other for our first dance, both of which were phenomenal. For the processional song Austin arrived early to practice with our string quartet and set up later for the reception. For our reception we had Austin start by playing guitar and singing and later in the evening he transitioned to DJing. He set the perfect vibe we wanted for our wedding and ensured everyone was enjoying themselves throughout the evening. We can’t thank you enough Austin for making our wedding day one we will forever remember. We would highly recommend Austin for your next event, he will surpass any expectations.

Anna & Ali

Austin was truly awesome! He exceeded expectations and had the best energy. He knew exactly what to play to keep the guests dancing until the very last song. Austin has an amazing voice and talent and I would definitely recommend him. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to work together again in the future.

He had a great stage presence and got the crowd involved. Definitely worth having him come to your event. Thanks for making all students at the event feel welcome and have a great start to their week.

Austin was a good time providing a wide variety of music. He interacted with the crowd well by taking request and brought good energy. He’s also a down to earth person making it easy to work with.

We booked Austin for a surprise birthday party in Nashville and he absolutely wow'd us, he has an amazing voice and personality, he is also extremely professional and easy to work with! His song selection is awesome, and the energy he brought to our party really kept our guest engaged and having a great time! I highly recommend booking Austin for your next event, we can't wait to have him back!

Austin was a huge hit at our benefactor event last Friday! His vocal range and music selection is amazing. While Austin was hired to provide background entertainment, he became the focus of our event at various times as our guests were singing along, swaying, and dancing to his music. Not only is Austin's talent incredible, his personality is lovely. He is engaging, warm, and welcoming to all.
We will definitely employ Austin's services in the future!

I heard Austin at an event here in Omaha Nebraska at Henry Dorley zoo private party. He is incredibly talented and captivated all of the people there. He’s extremely filled with love and humbleness. you can tell he really cares for his clients when performing his music. His voice is rich and unique, I could’ve listen to him all night!

Austin was everything I wanted and SOOO much more. His voice is incredible and he has the personality to match, everyone at our wedding was obsessed with him. I could go on but if you have the chance to have him play for you consider yourself lucky. Not to mention he was super professional with set up and communication was very smooth. BOOK him if you can you will not regret it !!!

We hired Austin as background music/entertainment for our non-traditional wedding celebration. He was so professional and such a talent!! I would recommend him to anyone looking for live music at a party.

Austin is an amazing talented singer and musician! From the start communication with him was easy, I was able to select songs from his Playlist! He flew to Denver and was very flexable when the venue would only alow him so much microphone time. He sang and played without a mic for hours and loud enough for us to dance to! He is one of the best live singers and I am so grateful he was a part of our event! Thank you!

Austin has a beautiful voice and does so well with the crowd. Went above and beyond to socialize between breaks and he made sure everyone was happy. We all had a lot of fun when he was playing and wish it never ended!

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 come away with a memorable evening. As the evening progressed, our guests continually commented about how good the entertainment was and how much fun they having. We would highly recommend Austin for your next event.

Austin was an amazing addition to our wedding. Honestly, on every level he exceeded our expectations. We had Austin sing live during our wedding and the first part of our reception, then transition into a DJ for the latter part of the reception. His vocals and guitar skills are amazing and all our guests loved him. Having some live music was important to us and he was awesome! His ability to transition to DJ and turn the party atmosphere up later in the night was so fun! In addition to his musical and DJ abilities, Austin is a total professional - calm, organized, fun, and excellent at managing the flow of your event. When we ran a few minutes late he made our guests laugh and feel at ease. And he did a great job MCing and leading us through toasts, first dance, etc. All the way around he knows his business and he's a joy to have at your event. He's my favorite wedding vendor!

Austin made our wedding so incredible. He had a lot of logistics to coordinate including travel and unexpected rainy weather but everything went off without a hitch. Austin played live music during our cocktail hour and our guests were amazed at his talent. He kept our party lively all the way until it was time to shut down. Can’t recommend him enough!

Austin is a talented, soulful and passionate artist. His music creates an atmosphere of joyful ease that everyone in the room feels. We couldn’t recommend Austin more highly and look forward to future performances.

My Husband and I are soo happy we decided to book Austin for our wedding! We had Austin play our ceremony and cocktail hour, and a DJ for the rest. Austin was an amazing addition, our guests loved him! He has a plethora of songs on his list that he already knows, and he has such a special sound. He also learned a new song that was requested by us and did an amazing job with it! The booking and planning process with Austin's team was super easy and simple. Austin and his team are very professional, my wedding planner was super impressed with them! He brought his own gear and blended in seamlessly with the ceremony. Worth every penny!

We hired Austin to sing two songs during our elopement ceremony and to then play our favorite songs at a downtown bar following the wedding. Everything was spectacular! So perfect, and just what we envisioned. When we walked into the bar, Austin had the crowd already worked up to give us an ecstatic cheer when we walked in and the crowd danced with us and had a wonderful time. He really made our post-wedding amazing, we couldn't have asked for a better day or a better performer to share our day with! Thank you, Austin!!

Austin's performance was exactly what we were hoping for. He had an extensive song list and was able to keep everybody engaged.

Great great time!!

We had an event for approximately 80 physicians. We wanted music for the preliminary gathering, open bar and appetizers. Austin created fantastic energy and happiness in the venue with his music. He had a great selection. Multiple people came up to me to say they enjoyed the music. Rave Reviews by all!

Wedding Ceremony/Cocktail Hour/Dinner: Amy & Jon - Historic Hope Glen Farm, MN:

Austin was fantastic throughout our wedding day. His performance was on point, the sound was outstanding, and his energy was contagious. Austin was genuinely friendly and personable with everyone. He gave us shout outs by name, he took pictures with our friends and family and even stayed to have fun dancing with all of us as the DJ played. Most importantly for Amy and I, we asked Austin to perform his original (and unreleased) song, “The Beginning” in our wedding ceremony. Austin agreed to this and it truly was both special and meaningful for us.

You’ll read plenty of musician reviews out there.. stop now and book Austin. He is a rare talent. Austin was easy to work with, organized and personable. He is funny, relaxed, and charismatic. And of course his music is as good as you will find anywhere.

Thank you, Austin - I heard glowing reviews from our family and friends all night. Amy and I were so fortunate to have you join us. All the best to you!

Austin was everything we wanted for our special day. He played at our wedding and was both our DJ and wedding singer. Our guests all gave rave reviews of both his acoustics and DJ skills. He is a genuinely good guy that’s very easy to work with and will give you exactly what you need at your event. I wouldn’t do it any different.

My daughter got married this past weekend. It was an outdoor wedding and I wanted to get the guests into the mood for a beautiful wedding by having Austin sing sweet love songs before it began. It added so much to the atmosphere. He played an instrumental when the bridal party proceeded down the aisle then A Thousand Years was sung as the bride came down. After the wedding, he took his equipment and entertained the guests during the outdoor cocktail hour. It was just that extra added touch to the event. It was my splurge. What a different kind of feel to have live entertainment. From the moment I booked and talked to Austin, I knew I did not have to worry about that part of the planning. He is talented and reliable. :) I do not have any pictures of Austin singing, yet....we did not get the professional photos, but I have attached some of the cocktail pavilion.

My daughter got married this past weekend. It was an outdoor wedding and I wanted to get the guests into the mood for a beautiful wedding by having Austin sing sweet love songs before it began. It added so much to the atmosphere. He played an instrumental when the bridal party proceeded down the aisle then A Thousand Years was sung as the bride came down. After the wedding, he took his equipment and entertained the guests during the outdoor cocktail hour. It was just that extra added touch to the event. It was my splurge. What a different kind of feel to have live entertainment. From the moment I booked and talked to Austin, I knew I did not have to worry about that part of the planning. He is talented and reliable. :) I do not have any pictures of Austin singing, yet....we did not get the professional photos, but I have attached some of the cocktail pavilion.

Austin was a true professional through the whole booking experience. That continues through the night of our wedding where he managed to sing, play guitar and DJ. All of our guests were raving about his vocal skills AND his personality. He truly made the night! My wife is already planning my 40th birthday and hoping to book him again. Thank you Austin!!

Wonderful singer! Wonderful person! So talented ! Can’t say enough good things about Austin Ellis except hire him for your next event.

Austin played for our virtual event and it was fantastic. He provided a 3-page list of songs that he covers as well as some original music. He took requests during the show and interacted and gave shoutouts to our colleagues. If your looking for someone with an amazing voice and a cool vibe, look no futher! Austin will not disappoint.

Austin is a true professional with fire, stage presence beyond belief, crowd interaction & a great voice and an array of musical selections that he sings at a top level! We had an awesome day and evening of music and as others have illustrated Austin was so kind and a National powerhouse of a singer/guitarist that brought it! I invite you too look no further and book Austin Ellis -whether it be for a corporate event, wedding, party or a special someone! He will aid in creating an electric, happy environment at your event as well!! Thank you Austin from the bottom of my heart!

We had Austin perform at an on campus event for students and the performance could not have gone better! He is extremely professional, sounds incredible and very great to work with. I know our students enjoyed having Austin on campus and I look for to hopefully working with with him again soon!

Austin played at my husband’s 40th birthday party and everyone commented on how wonderful he was. He was professional and friendly and we had the best time! I would highly recommend booking him for your event.

Austin made my event for my team! We loved getting to hear live music and his beautiful voice! Thanks again!

Austin came to Flint Hill School in Oakton, Virginia to sing for our Class of 2021. His performance was outstanding. His selection was great. He was punctual, polite, and did a great job in providing entertainment for our seniors. He interacted with the kids. And overall it was a wonderful experience. I strongly recommend him for any type of event. You will not be disappointed.

Austin was terrific!
I would hire him again.
Sounded great, dressed sharp, played great songs and was very entertaining and very cool!

Austin kindly made the trip to Utah to be apart of my wedding day. When he and I were coordinating the details, he responded to my emails and text messages in a timely manner and was extremely professional and easy to work with. He performed live while guests arrived and during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Austin was very personable and my guests enjoyed his presence. When he wasn’t singing, he was taking the time to talk with my guests. He has an incredible voice and covers a wide variety of genres. I wish we would’ve had 10 more hours of live singing! Austin also DJ’d during our reception. He catered to all age groups and was very entertaining! During dancing he encouraged guests to dance and engaged with the crowd. He knew just what to play to get the party started! Without Austin our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was. It was a night to remember and he played such a large role in that. By the end of the night Austin felt like a close friend and I can’t wait to hire him again. I would HIGHLY recommend Austin Ellis!

Austin Ellis was kind enough to come to Saint George, UT. to play for our daughter’s wedding on Jan. 2nd. He was incredible! He came right into the venue, made himself at home, was so friendly, and completely set the mood for the whole event! He gave a live performance before the ceremony while the guests came in, played for the ceremony, all throughout dinner and the first dances. Then he brought down the house after dinner as a DJ. Austin was able to read the crowd and kept the party alive! He even held a dance contest for us. Our guests can’t stop talking about him! He totally made the wedding a success! I can’t say enough about Austin. He made my daughter’s wedding the best day ever. We would hire him over and over again!! All the teenagers who were at the wedding want to hire him back for the Prom. Thank you so much Austin.

We hired Austin to provide music for a NYE paired dinner event we hosted at our brewery. He was professional and responsive from initial reach out through the night of the event. Then when it came to his performance - simply put...he crushed it. Played all the songs we requested, engaged with the audience, read the crowd and event and provided exactly what we were looking for to “level up” our covid safe NYE dinner event. Every guest and staff member on our team was raving about how awesome he was and we can’t wait to partner with him again soon for future Cartridge Brewing events!

Austin Ellis is a true professional. We had our real estate team Christmas party with about 40 people attending at my house. Austin really made our party special with his choice of music and tremendous musical ability. We will definitely be hiring Austin again and I would highly recommend that you hire Austin as well. The man can flat out sing!!

We were looking for someone to make our small wedding special during this pandemic. We had to cancel nearly all of our guests as a part of our efforts to make our wedding COVID safe and we broadcast it via the internet. In this small intimate setting, Austin was able to create an exciting environment. Everyone raved about how well he performed and DJ’ed. He made changes on the fly and did a great job hosting the event. His ceremony music was amazing. His voice and guitar playing were flawless. If you’re looking for a wedding singer who can also DJ, you will not find anyone better. We appreciate you Austin and I can sincerely say that you made our day unique and memorable!!

Justin helped me giving a surprise proposal to my girlfriend. He was very responsive and flexible. Due to a schedule conflict, I asked and he quickly agreed to reschedule. His music selection was great. My only regret was that it couldn't be done live due to covid-19. I highly recommend him. Thanks a bunch, Austin!

Awesome voice

Austin was amazing!! He has an incredible voice and was perfect for our group. Everyone loved him and thoroughly enjoyed him! I would highly recommend him for any event!

Austin performed for a couple hours for my wife's 40th birthday and exceeded all of my expectations! Great music and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend Austin for any event, you will not be disappointed!

Austin performed during one of our virtual happy hours for work during this global pandemic. He was amazing and provided great music. He is a true musician and a great guy.

Austin was truly amazing! He made our wedding so perfect. His soft guitar playing during our ceremony and cocktail was so beautiful. He kept our guests so full of energy and laughter with his amazing personality throughout the whole reception. Not only was he funny and interacting with guest while playing music he was also so sweet and sensitive during our emotional dances. We could not have asked for a better musician. Austin is a must hire! Thank you, Austin for making our night so unforgettable and perfect!

Austin absolutely blew the crowd away when he performed at my event. His skills are top class. His stage presence and crowd interaction was second to none and I wouldn't hesitate for a second in booking him again. Awesome job!

Austin was a great musician for our corporate event. He set up quickly and played for 2 hours during our cocktail hour and early part of our dinner. He read the crowd and played without my prompting a list of songs. You can trust his talent and professionalism for any type of event. Thanks, Austin!

Austin is an amazing performer. I highly recommend him for your special event. Austin performed 4 amazing songs at my event. I wished I boked him for longer period.

Austin is a class act. Talented, genuine and an incredible performer. My guests could not stop talking about Austin, he was the highlight of the party and some of them will be calling him to come back to perform for more gigs in the Seattle area. His acoustic renditions of some of our favorite songs made us cry with joy. He even sang one song with my daughter while she played guitar. It made my husband cry.! We love him and highly recommend him, you will not regret it.

Austin was incredible- great voice, very professional and really super energy - he made the party so much fun for all the guests!

Austin was an absolute godsend! We were looking for someone who could provide a relaxed vibe and great singing / guitar skills for our wedding, and he totally fits the bill, above and beyond. We fell in love with his videos online, and then reached out via email. He got back to us quickly, and we FaceTimed to ensure a good fit. We were so impressed with his professionalism but laid back attitude - exactly what you need when planning a big, stressful event. He also told us that he could DJ at no extra charge (!!!), so we decided to have him play guitar / sing at the ceremony and the first half of the reception, and then he switched to DJing and opened the dance floor. My husband and I are quite particular about music, and wanted a certain type played throughout, and so he let us create a Spotify playlist with not only our "must haves" but also ~10 of my husband's classic Australian tunes so his family coming in town would have some music to jam out to, too! However, he has a VERY long song list that he can play / sing, and you wouldn't need to do any "prepping" him at all... he shows up and kills it! He adapts easily, and can change the vibe or type of music so quickly if he gets a request or simply gets a feeling from his audience. Austin is very down to earth and in tune with the guests, which allowed us to fully trust him to do an amazing job as a singer, guitarists, DJ, and overall entertainer.

The most special thing that must be mentioned is that Austin learned three songs for us, one of which was for me walking down the aisle, and was a surprise for my husband (and I changed the lyrics slightly), so I know it was a big lift for him. He did all of this happily, and those three songs were a big party of what made our day perfect.

Six weeks later and our guests are still contacting us about how awesome the music was and how cool / fun our musician was. One of our aunts said it was the most fun she has had since college! Austin completely blew us away and we hope to be able to use him in the future for an event!

If I could give Austin more stars I would. Not only did he impress me but everyone at our venue. The one main guy who was back and fourth about having a live singer at our venue stated “ I was wrong Austin killed it”. What an amazing person in general to work with. I should be taking the time to be thanking him. Thank you Austin for an amazing night and wonderful memories and more to come. Cheers! See you ya in Dallas

Austin was an absolute pleasure to deal with start to finish. His music is incredibly well done and his performance bleeds his passion. He set the tone for our wedding immediately with a requested song that. He’s also extremely personable, easy to deal with and a pleasure to be around. There isn’t enough kind words we could say about him, except we’re already discussing booking him again for an event we have upcoming. Thanks again, Austin. You’re the true definition of a “musician,” if there ever was one.

I hired Austin to help me celebrate my 50th Birthday and he made it perfect. Very professional and personable with my guests. I let him pick the music he wanted to play and he also took requests. My event was held at a local veteran owned brewery and the vets that were sitting at the bar enjoyed the music also. I will definitely invite him back for future events I have.

If you are in the market for an amazing musician to add that special touch to your wedding day, LOOK NO FURTHER! Austin is the absolute best! Not only did he travel all the way to a dude ranch in Wyoming for us, but he even helped me surprise my groom by accompanying me (and making a custom arrangement beforehand) as I sang one of our favorite songs. As far as the reception, we had a tricky request. We had a smaller wedding (65 guests) and knew that some would want to dance while others would prefer to simply hang out and chat. Austin balanced both perfectly! In fact, his performance is one of the major details our guests are still raving about weeks later. Thank you Austin for making our wedding day so memorable and special!

I found Austin completely by accident while scrolling to find a musician for a Saturday night cocktail party for my daughter's bridal shower. We did not want the typical shower but a cool, evening party where men came towards the end. After reading Austin's reviews there was no need to look any further. He always responded to my questions immediately, offered an incredible selection of music and was just so incredibly nice on the phone. Well, last night was the party and he blew everyone away with his voice, musical talent, and wide variety of music. Everyone called me today raving about him and wanting to know how to book him for their future events. His personality is amazing and he talked to everyone and took requests from the crowd. I got a beautiful follow up thank you from him today. I cannot get over his wide range of different music and styles.We cannot wait to book him again for another party! You won't be disappointed if you decide to book an event with Austin-we did not want him to stop playing- EVER

Austin Ellis is a great singer. He’s very down to earth and flexible with his types of songs. We really had a blast! Everyone enjoyed his concert. I would give him not just a five star rating. I’d give him 10 stars!

Austin was awesome! A silky smooth voice and great guitar helped make our backyard wedding extra special. Arranging his performance couldn’t have been easier as he’s great with communication.
Good times!!

Austin did an amazing job providing ceremony and cocktail hour music for my clients' wedding! He was punctual, professional, and extremely talented! Guests loved his sound and the bride was over the moon. He is worth every penny! I look forward to recommending him to future clients who are looking to book live music at their events.

Thank you, Austin!

Austin headlined at a University of Maryland celebration event. He was fantastic! The party would not have been the same without Austin! He is so sweet and perfect to work with! He is a fantastic singer and guitar player and so professional!

Austin performed at a networking reception for me last week. He was great to work with. He was very professional during the planning process and he did a great job on site. He is an amazing guitarist and singer. We received many compliments from our attendees. We will definitely consider Austin for future events.

Austin is not only an amazing performer and artist, but he was professional from start to finish. It's rare to find that combination. We had a large event with a variety of people in attendance. Austin was a huge hit and we heard so many great comments - - "fantastic music, amazing singer, great choice in entertainment, great renditions/interpretations of covers, great originals....." From a business standpoint, Austin was also super to work with. He was proactive in providing any paperwork we needed, was friendly, was on time, was a great communicator. He exceeded our expectations in every way and we can't wait to hire him again! We encourage you to hire him if you get the chance!!

We hired Austin for our wedding in New York City to play for the processional, cocktail hour, and first dances. Austin perfectly executed the songs we requested and even learned a new song that my mother-in-law really wanted to dance to. Guests were coming up to me all night saying how talented he was.

It was easy to schedule and coordinate with Austin and he was always quick to respond to our emails.

I am so happy we hired Austin for our wedding, and would highly recommend if you are looking for a performer for you wedding!

We hired Austin for a corporate happy hour and were very pleased with his professionalism, attitude and amazing talent. He was wonderful to work with and really added something special to our event. Would absolutely hire again!

If you're reading reviews, that means you need musical talent, and if you need musical talent then hire Austin.

We hired him for our wedding and he provided amazing singing & acoustic guitar. His pop + Ray LaMontagne sound created an intimate ceremony that was unforgettable. He was also willing to learn new songs to make sure the event was customized and connected to music that was important to us.

Not only did he play acoustic for two hours....he then was the DJ for the dance floor. He brought down the house. If there was a way to share pictures on this review you'd know what I mean.

Hire Austin. You won't regret it.

Carrie and I are from Austin, Texas and huge fans of live music and The Voice. We were looking for that perfect wedding experience that would deliver a MEMORY more than just a performance. We saw that Austin was available on GigSalad and since his name and our hometown are the same. Sometimes Destiny is just waiting for you to say YES. We had a very personal wedding at a Private House on the North Shore of Kauai. The second we met Austin in person, it was like We've known him for years. We had a restart with some rain that hit right after our wedding started. Austin even made what could have been a stressful situation more fun by playing as we waited out the 20 minute rain shower to come back out again for the ceremony. We wanted a singer who could sing a couple of specific songs that had meaning for us. Austin learned those songs and sent us a sample pre-event. He has become a life long friend and is always welcome at our house when He comes back to Austin to perform again. He provided us a great private show as well while we had our wedding dinner. If you're looking for Magic,
Talent, Charm, Music, and someone who brings his Heart to everything He does. Austin will be the best decision you've made! He is a true professional in every sense. You can see by the other reviews, He is one of those people that you'll never forget and never want to forget. Austin made our wedding amazingly Special!! Mahalo and Much Love Brother!!

Wow! Austin was an absolute hero. The most pleasant, polite, genuine guy I have ever met. Obviously, as a proposal, I had to plan this well as a surprise - without Austin's help, it wouldn't have worked. Communicating with me constantly - he made the plan work perfectly! He was so relaxed and calm. He played the guitar and sung so well. He has an amazing singing voice. It wasn't just his singing that gives him the 'wow' factor, its everything else that came with it. He stayed around and spoke to us after for while and wasn't rushing to go or anything. He was perfect! He comes across very modest which shows what a great guy he is. He has good sense of humour and would recommend him highly to anybody out there interested in a singer/guitarist. Fortunately I recorded the proposal and have constantly watched it.
Don't miss out on this guy - he really is worth it!

She said yes by the way!

Austin played at our corporate event and created a fantastic ambiance for all of our guests. He is incredibly talented & I would highly recommend!

Austin was fantastic in every way. He was punctual, professional, and an amazing singer! He is very kind and we greatly appreciated his beautiful singing to our daughter’s event. Thanks, Austin!! We definitely recommend him and want him to perform for us again!

Everyone loved Austin. Exceptional and great musician, singer, song writer for any event. We are happy to have shared a special occasion with him. Love supporting local artist.

My wife's 60th birthday was held at a country club. Austin performed two sets for our 60 - 70 guests outside on a terrace. His voice and musicianship were first rate and he connected with all of our guests. He is such a nice guy and it comes through so effortlessly in his performance and presence.

Communication prior to the event was great. We spoke on the phone and texted to get things just right for the event. He really wanted to make the night just perfect for my wife and our guests. You really can't ask anything more from this professional. He is committed to making your event fantastic.

Austin was so great to work with. He was very polite, professional and was very accommodating to what we requested and needed! Highly recommend

Austin was fabulous to work with from start to finish. Considering we were on different time zones (I was based in UK) he was always reachable and quick to respond with any questions I had. On the day he arrived on time and took care of everything set up wise for his performance which meant that I was able to manage the event itself. Austin's performance was better than I had seen on video footage prior to the event, he really engaged with the audience and was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend.

Thanks Austin, from a happy London event manager :)

Had Austin come out for my wife's birthday dinner party of 20 ppl. Knew to contact him since we've had him before at another party - another great performance! Would highly recommend Austin and happily call him again! Sings the right songs at the right time and sounds amazing! All guests were very impressed by him

Austin fit our vibe so well! I got so many compliments! Austin - thank you for being a part of our special day!

We had a destination wedding that took place on the big island of Hawaii. Our goal for music was to find balance between something live and a DJ that could interject various dance songs throughout the night. Austin was absolutely perfect. He did 3-4 live sets through out the night and mixed in various mixed music seamlessly. I can’t reiterate how amazingly talented his live sets were too. I could of listened to him play all night - he was that special.
He was also an absolute pleasure to work with. He had to fly from the east coast with all his equipment way out to the big island. Despite the long flights, he showed up for every meeting timely, and always had such a positive upbeat attitude. We could not have asked to work with someone with such a great personality and truly easy going for our big day.
Also one of the coolest unique elements of our wedding was having Austin play an acoustic set as guest were arriving for the ceremony. As my beautiful bride came down the aisle - Austin played an incredible version of our wedding song that he specifically learned for the wedding. It was something we will never forget - and so special for us. What made it cooler was that he recorded the song for us later - so we have that version forever.
Overall- I enthusiastically recommend Austin for any event you are putting on. I know my wife and I will look to book him many times again in the future!!!

Austin did a great job interacting with the students at our college, getting them involved in the show and playing the exact kind of music that we expected, but better. All around great time & great dude.

Austin performed at a corporate event for us and was fantastic. He was early and was very good with communication. When it came to performing, it was at the last day of our event so people were starting to leave. He drew a good crowd and kept way more people hanging around then we expected. He has a great arsenal of music and a great voice. Everyone was impressed and we will plan to book him again!

Omg! Austin is outstanding! His voice is just like butter and he played his guitar flawlessly! He performed for my brides processional entrance and it was absolutely dreamy. I recorded it and wanted to listen to it over and over again! He also performed during their cocktail hour and everyone was asking about him. He was professional, showed up on time, and brought all the necessary equipment. As a wedding planner, it was so nice to have a musician like Austin on our vendor team. I will absolutely recommend him to my future couples looking for live music.

Austin is an 11 on a scale from 1-5! I can’t say enough about how great he was. He’s an excellent performer with a gorgeous voice, very professional, easy to deal with, on time, etc. He made my 50th birthday dinner a night that won’t be forgotten. If you can get him you won’t be disappointed! ❤️

From the second we heard Austin's music, we knew we had to have him play at our wedding! Our wedding day music was so important to us, and Austin couldn't have been a better choice! Leading up to our wedding day, every interaction with Austin was pleasant, prompt, and professional. While we were taking our first-look photos, we could hear Austin doing his soundcheck in the courtyard of our venue. His voice sounded like pure magic; we stopped in the middle of what we were doing just to listen! We asked him if he could learn two new songs for our ceremony. He said "no problem", and they both sounded Amazing! We were also so impressed by how effortlessly he transitioned to new songs. Our guests could not stop talking about how talented he is, and how great he sounded. Our day was so special thanks to him, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Austin to anyone (and everyone) we know!

Primera was so fortunate to have Austin perform at the grand opening of our interior design center! Needless to say, our expectations were indefinitely exceeded! We would be honored to have him perform again, and I would recommend him to anyone! Such a talented artist!

Where do I start? From the start when we were communicating on gigsalad even before I secured him for my event, Austin’s kind demeanor and willingness to accommodate me were evident. We had touched base a few times about the event location (as I had to change it) and the music and he was just the best. Nothing was a problem for him. I asked for a couple of bands to be represented and he just asked me what songs and he would learn them. He was mentioned in every one of the 100 thank you emails I received from my colleagues in the last 48 hours. They said things like how Austin set the mood for this glorious outdoor evening event. He is so talented, with an amazing voice. Everyone was just blown away. I will be hiring Austin again and again. You will know what I mean when you meet him, but he makes everything less stressful and more happy. In fact, when he came to set up before my guests arrived, a storm was passing through. He did a sound check with a song - and when he finished all 12 of us (racing around all parts of a big property to get ready and pretending it wasn’t raining) simultaneously burst into clapping. He lifted the entire event team before it even started. When I think of our event I will always think of Austin’s beautiful voice and guitar floating across the event, and all the happy attendees. Thank you, Austin. And the 2 songs he learned were so special and beautiful for me to hear.

Austin was just incredibly talented and professional all around. We received multiple compliments from our guests on his amazing performances. Even our other vendors told us they greatly enjoyed working with him. Austin was prepared for every part of the evening. He was interacting with guests, even danced along with us, and ensured we had an amazing music experience. We would 100% recommend him to others. Thank you, Austin!!

Austin played at my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and everyone absolutely loved him!

Austin was fantastic!!
Austin was so easy to work with. We were booking and organizing our venue from overseas and he always was in touch with us in a timely manner and very flexible as we were in different time zones. Austin was always professional from the pre booking discussions right through the event.
He has a HUGE selection of music which made him perfect to be able to play for the ceremony, cocktail hour and keep the dance floor packed.
I can't count the number of guest who came up to us and thanked us for the amazing music. I wouldn't hesitate to book Austin again, he made the wedding!! Everyone loved him, not only for his music but he is also great with a crowd. He is extremely talented and I sure hope we get to see him again live.

Austin recently performed at our corporate event in Las Vegas and he was incredible! He did an amazing job of finding songs that everyone would like and was very entertaining to watch. He was work appropriate while remaining true to himself and engaging everyone in a fun afternoon. Everyone was talking about how they loved his performance. We would definitely hire him for future events!

Austin is truly amazing! He’s professional and has a voice of an angel. No doubt I’ll hire him again

My husband and I were searching for live music for our wedding day. We had almost decided on a different singing guitarist when our wedding planner sent us Austin's info and as soon as we heard his voice, we both knew he was the one for our wedding. He has an amazing voice and vibe to his music. Throughout all of our interactions he was timely, professional, and easy going. Austin has an assortment of song choices to pick from, including his own - which are very good I might add. For our big day he showed up on time and played guitar/sang/DJ'd till the end. He interacted with guests and even let my father and brother play his guitar in front of everyone. A majority of our guests commented on Austin's voice and what a great job he did. I would highly recommend Austin for anyone looking for a singing guitarist for their event - he was outstanding!

Such a great performer who was professional and easy to coordinate with throughout the process. He was a huge hit among our staff and attendees and I would highly recommend!

This is the second time I have hired Austin for an event. He is amazing with the crowd and his voice is simply impressive. I would highly recommend him for any type of event you are having.

I booked Austin for my daughter’s first birthday/Cinco de Mayo party. He was an absolute pleasure to work with - extremely professional and responsive regarding logistics. He was truly a highlight, elevating the mood of the party and very personable toward all of the guests. Austin has such a great aura and just exudes talent, he’d honestly be an awesome fit for any type of event. My guests raved about him.

I booked Austin Ellis for a small outdoor festival (400 guests). From the very first conversation, Austin was very professional and detailed with his correspondence. He was responsive to phone calls and messages. He showed up early and was very easy to work with. Then he hit the stage and WOW!

Austin is as charming as he is talented. He connected with the audience and people are still talking about him! His voice is smooth and unique, and his stage presence is that of a seasoned performer.

I would book Austin again in a heartbeat.

We were lucky to score Austin Ellis for our Valentines themed party to celebrate our new home with family & friends. We had about 120 guest in attendance. Austin’s voice as you probably know if you are reading this is one of kind! He can sing anything and even sends you a playlist of songs to preview. Austin was the highlight of our party! Not only is his voice amazing but his personality and spirit are standout too! I hope to use Austin again this summer for another event and highly recommend him for any of your entertainment needs. Also, Austin does easy online payments so the payment part is a breeze. You will be 110% satisfied!

He filled our party with amazing music and was a pleasure!!!

Austin was absolutely a highlight to our wedding experience. Not only is he extremely talented with caramel tones and a killer "x" factor, he is an adamant professional who brings a warmth and calm vibe to the party (or a dance vibe when applicable)! He fit right in to our crowd and was able to mingle with guests during his break, to the point where people were contacting me after the wedding to comment about how wonderful Austin is and asking for his information for future events.
Austin flew across the country for our wedding, so he worked with us before the event to ensure that we felt comfortable with how everything would play out. He took control and alleviated our stress! Trust in his judgment because he is on point.
The first thing that party goers noticed was Austin's performance, and people were drawn to listening throughout the night. As the party progressed, Austin was able to adjust his setlist to accommodate the level of dancing, and he chose great songs to keep people on the dance floor. Thank you, Austin, for such a memorable night!

Austin is a very talented, professional individual. His entertainment and personality made our event exciting and fun. Everyone loved him and we would highly recommend him.

Great singing voice with a personality to match. Austin engages his audience with his charm and music. Everyone was impressed with his voice. Both talented and personable. I look for ward to working with Austin on future events with even larger audiences.

A true professional musician!

Austin was incredibly easy to work with and easy going. His performance was great and captivated our audience! He also has a really positive attitude! We would definitely recommend him.

Austin was great all around.

He was easy to communicate with prior to booking - easy to sync up with after booking and easy to to communicate with during our wedding.

His voice and guitar skills set the mood for our reception and he was fun to talk to as well.

I really don't know what more to say than Austin met and exceeded our expectations. He is a professional, but he is also easy to communicate with on a personal level as well.

Everyone enjoyed his music - we all had fun (we hope you did too, Austin!)

-Kyle & Frances

There are so many great things I can say about Austin! He's professional, has an amazing singing voice, talented guitar player, and such a nice person. Although he was booked to perform on a college campus and had students as his audience, I know for a fact that he can give a great performance no matter the location and event. I seriously can not wait to book him again to perform on our campus next semester!

Austin, continue doing what you are doing as you are an amazing performer and person. I appreciate you for being part of my event yesterday and you are always welcome to come back to SJSU! You surely made a lasting impression on us!

Austin was amazing. He played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and we couldn't have been happier with his performance. All of our friends and family were so impressed with how beautiful his music was and how approachable and friendly he was. We would hire Austin again in a heartbeat.

Austin performed during our wedding last month and did an incredible job. Our guests couldn't stop raving about him! He arrived on time, was professional, and sang beautifully. He has an extensive and diverse list of songs that fit perfectly into the ambience of our laidback backyard wedding. He was everything we wanted in a wedding musician and I highly recommend him!

Austin was absolutely amazing. He made the whole day an absolute breeze and was able to set up in two locations without any problems. The crowd loved him. I only requested one song which is what i walked down the aisle too and the rest of the evening was completely all him. He worked the crowd. He really took the ceremony and party to the next level. Also one of the nicest men i have ever met!

Austin was fantastic, as per my last review of Austin at a previous event.

GigSalad....can you please stop sending so many emails asking for a review!

Wow...could not have asked for anything better. Hired Austin for my daughters wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He was absolutely fabulous. Great communicator throughout the process and so professional. He learned two new songs for the father/daughter and mother/son dances. It gave the whole wedding a great personal and intimate vibe instead of the usual pre-recorded songs. He is worth every penny and I would hire him again without hesitation!

Austin was beyond amazing....everything from his energy, to his sweet personality, his appearance, his unbelievable skills as an artist, to his overall spirit! He truly blew us all away with his voice and performance! Our first dance song he performed for us was incredible....It made our wedding so much more magical! Our guests can't stop talking about him and how great he was! I wouldn't have wanted anyone else in place of him...he will forever be engraved in all our minds and hearts! He was "THE GREATEST" artist!!!!

We had an absolutely great night with Austin. Hit was the hit of our party!!

Austin played at our National Sales Meeting and was great! He was very entertaining and interacted with the audience in an easy comfortable style. We went over a set list and he also took requests. The sales team was impressed with Austin and it was such a nice way to end our meeting.
Thank you Austin, we'll call on you again for sure.
Greg

Austin was the highlight of our ceremony and cocktail hour. His voice was amazing and he learned specific songs to play for us to walk down the aisle. He far exceeded our expectations. Our guests would not stop talking about how talented he was. Thank you Austin for making our vision for our wedding come true! We would love to hire him again for another event in the future.

Austin made our event special. We had a handful of requests and he hit it out of the park with his interaction with my son who is an aspiring musician and with my colleagues who were celebrating our 10 years in business. Then of course was his talent. . . . all I can say is I wish we could have listened to him all night long.

Austin was fantastic for our wedding. He came through and helped make the night wonderful from beginning to end, even when we had a few last minute changes (needing an extra mic for our officiant that we didn't tell him about).

He learned an instrumental version of a song that we wanted specifically for the bride's walk down the aisle, as well as coordinated the father/daughter dance with him on guitar and a friend of the bride singing.

He seamlessly switched from guitar/singing to DJing our evening after dinner, with no awkward silence or downtime - he was absolutely professional, knew what we was doing (or faked it well enough to fool us! haha), and his musical skills are amazing.

Thank you Austin, for making our night go better than we hoped!

Austin was a pleasure to work with! He combined undeniable talent with a great personality and a willingness to do whatever he could to make our event a success. We only wish we had another event coming up soon so we could enjoy him again!

Austin Ellis has a beautiful singing voice and all of our guests enjoyed listening to him at our wedding ceremony. He also was sweet and didn't mind when my sister was trying to steal a selfie with him while he was singing!

Austin was wonderful. Our guests very much enjoyed the evening.

Austin was an absolutely wonderful addition to our event. His repertoire is impressive and he had something for everyone. We had a lot of great feedback and he kept the house full all evening long. I also have to mention that he is a lovely person....considerate, humble and willing to please! Thank you, Austin, for helping make our event such a success.

Austin was wonderful! Our pre wedding meet and greet was truly an event to remember thanks to Austin and Kari. Amazing musicians and genuine artists. All of our guests enjoyed the music and booking was easy. Austin is very professional and reliable. My husband and I are so happy they were able to perform at our celebration! We would 100% have Austin back again and would recommend to anyone:)

Austin was exactly what we wanted for our wedding ceremony and reception. He is a very talented musician, and we received great compliments from our guests. He learned and played our first dance song for us (and was willing to learn others at our request) and was flexible being a DJ and Emcee for our reception as well.

Austin was amazing! He played during cocktail hour, dinner, the first dance, and the father daughter dance at my wedding this past weekend. All the guests were raving about his amazing musical talent and I even overheard someone say that his covers were better than the original artists. He was wonderful to work with: professional, timely, and extremely organized. Thank you again, Austin!

voice like silk with personality to match. professional easy to work with and blowing up if u get the chance use him! there were problems with the venue so had toadapt in the fly. didn't lose his cool or disappoint

We needed entertainment at a somewhat last minute corporate event and Austin came to the rescue. Austin was willing to work with our budget, timeline, and all other needs. During the entire process he was nothing but professional and transparent. In addition, the feedback we received from our guests was overwhelmingly positive. They loved Austin's performance!

Austin made our party complete!
He sang and played such a variety of songs that had us up dancing and singing everytime!
He interacted well with our family and friends.
We highly recommend Austin for your occasion, he will not let you down!
Thanks again Austin we look forward to hiring you again in the future!

Austin was outstanding. Love his music style, and his voice is impeccable. This was a corporate event of 125 people, with the average age of about 50 yrs old and even though he's much younger ;), he fit in very well. Everyone really enjoyed his performance. He joined our group for dinner and he is a very kind, personable person. He can connect and talk to anyone, brings a great energy everywhere he goes, always smiling and laughing and was just a delight to have around.

I do also want to mention that prior to the event, the booking was very easy. He responded to my questions very quickly (typically within just a couple of hours), and was always very professional and well spoken. You can tell his parents raised him well. =) And lastly, he has a very extensive playlist which was great. I highly, highly recommend him for any special occasion!

Austin was fabulous. Wedding reception with 50 guests, and I turned the reins over to Austin. He announced the toasts, and played through dinner and dancing. Not only an excellent musician, a wonderful guy and consummate professional. His play list is extensive, he learned a special song for our first dance, and his sound is great. He is excellent to work with, and I recommend him highly for any event. Thank you, Austin!

Austin played and sang during our ceremony and cocktail hour at our beautiful wedding venue in Hawaii. When I reached him first to ask him to sing at our wedding, he was so kind and flexible with his schedule and all. Austin had so many songs in his cover list so we were able to request him all the songs we wanted him to play. We had an outdoor wedding at Dillingham Ranch in Hawaii and Austin was just a perfect fit for our wedding. His voice is just too amazing and many of our guests were talking about him and asking about him after the wedding ceremony. During the cocktail hour, Austin sang and played the guitar while our guests were eating passed appetizers and drinks. Everyone including my husband I enjoyed so much listening and watching his performance. If you are preparing for your special day and seeking for a wedding singer, Austin is the one you would never regret! And if you reading this, Austin, We really appreciate for making our day even much more special!

The music was great. Everyone made comments on how good Austin is. He played to the crowd and got 'em dancing. And thanks for letting a couple of my buddies play and sing a couple of songs!

Austin performed live and offered DJ services for our wedding in Maui. He was nothing short of incredible. He is very personable and made it easy and seamless to incorporate his music into the pre and post ceremony. I would highly recommend him and can't thank him enough for such a wonderful performance.

Austin was incredibly professional from the time of booking all the way through to the end of my client's event. He was a pleasure to work with - arrived early - was accommodating and friendly - and sounded great!

I would definitely recommend him to anyone & look forward to working with him again.

I was lucky to find Austin after a musical act I had hired for a surprise wedding vow renewal fell through. Even though it was VERY last minute, he was professional, accommodating and punctual. Even more impressive than his professionalism was his musical talent and his easy going nature. I felt as though we had already known each other for years by how easy we could chat and get along in person. If you are looking for someone who can sing but also someone who can easily mingle/socialize/entertain a crowd, then you definitely would love Austin! Thanks so much Austin for making our day that much more memorable.

We have a annual fundraiser at our home and we hired Austin and he was
AMAZING!! We had over 100 guest and numerous people meaning MOST of
them commetted on how wonderful he sounded. He is extremely personable and has a wonderful sense of humor. We would for sure hire him again. He will go far in this business and be a huge success I know. We loved him!!!

To put it simply, Austin is the man. He arrived on time with everything he needed to "plug and play".

Leading up to the event, he was very communicative and asked any questions he had to ensure he was prepared. I requested a few songs, which he put his own bluesy, sultry spin on and absolutely nailed them.

I have a hard time walking and chewing gum at the same time, but to see Austin sing, play and interact with the audience and to do it all so effortlessly was impressive to say the least.

I have zero reservations about recommending Austin to friends, family or others considering booking him on gig salad. Obviously I think he killed his performance, but the feedback that I received from everyone else in attendance as absolutely glowing.

I can't thank or recommend Austin enough!

Austin Ellis was incredible. His performance created for an evening our guests will never forget. You will not find a better performer or person. Planning the event, Austin was timely with his responses and provided song books and other information to help us put together a great event. The day of, Austin was early to set up and played longer than his designated time. Our guests loved interacting with him, making requests and discussing his great accomplishment(s) on The Voice. We plan on using Austin in the future, even after he goes Platinum!

Honestly Austin, Dan and I are so grateful that you were there for our wedding reception. You added SO much to our day. The vibe that you provided was exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you for being so personable, so approachable for our guests, so flexible, and so professional. Everything was wonderful. We can't stop talking about how perfect our day was, and you contributed hugely to that. Can't thank you enough.

We are so incredibly happy that Austin performed at our event. The crowd loved him! We can't wait to hire him again. Thank you, Austin!

Austin Ellis performed at my daughter's 10th birthday and he was a true gem and a professional. He arrived early and was patient, kind and genuine. It was a house filled with guests and a party tent with over 30, 10-year-old kids but Austin was humble, social and fit right in.
His performance was spot on and beautiful. His voice was amazing and despite a bunch of rambunctious boys in the front row, Austin sang without missing a beat. My biggest regret was not turning down the lights and giving Austin the ambiance that he, his performance and his voice deserves. Austin is a serious performer who understands how to entertain everyone, 10-year-olds and all. His contribution to my daughter's party will forever be etched in our memories.
At the end of the performance, the kids all wanted hugs and autographs and he was so gracious. He stood around with over 30 screaming kids surrounding him and signed every autograph. I highly, highly recommend hiring Austin.

I am looking forward to seeing Austin again when he returns to perform in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Austin was great to work with from the beginning to end. Our guests loved his set list, and he was so good interacting with everyone, and making them feel like part of the show. Austin, thanks for making my husbands 50th birthday party so awesome!

Austin is amazing! We received so many compliments from our guests on his talent and performance. I would book him again without hesitation!

Where do you start to describe what a superb performer Mr. Ellis is? Professional, is the first, Fun is the second, He cares about what he does is the third, I could go on, Austin is able to work with you in so many ways, from music to the setting the background of your event, We had Austin at our school to perform with the students and did they knock it out of the ball park, his knowledge of the world of music is so impressive, I see a huge bright future for this gentleman,you will not be let down on any level ,From the start to the end the one word to describe Austin Ellis is professional, Thank you for everything ,Austin is part of our family now and in sure you will feel the same way

We and the guest throughly loved Austin. Not only does he have a wonderful voice but he was highly entertaining. We had many, many compliments from our guests. He also has a wonderful down to earth personality. We would definitely recommend and would use him again. Thank you!!!

Austin performed at an evening reception for 3 1/2 hours under the stars of the San Diego Sky. His voice is amazing. Song choice was perfect. He kept everyone at the reception entertained and very happy. AND...he was delightful to work with. A true professional.

Beautiful voice! Love him!

First off, Austin is a sweetheart. We only "met" him once or twice by phone and Skype before our wedding, but he felt like a friend by the big day. Second, he has a Voice. So many people came up to us and complimented his sound, especially during cocktail hour. He played lovely arrangements of all the songs we wanted for our first dance and parental dances, including learning "Forever Young" for me to dance with my dad. My only minor complaint, is that due to issues with his speakers, he did end up switching over to the venues speakers and cut his live act a bit short of what our contract and rate stipulated instead playing music from a playlist we'd put together, augmented by his own choices. This meant he did not get a chance to play several songs I had asked (and paid for) him to arrange as a surprise to my husband who loves Jersey rock, which was not in Austin's standard setlist. However, that said, Austin handled a tough situation gracefully--none of our guests even knew about the issues and everyone had a great time dancing to his DJ set. He also told me that he's bought a back up speaker to avoid this issue in the future. I'd say for couples on the fence between wanting live music, especially for cocktail hour and dinner, but still wanting the energy of top 40 dance music later in the night, Austin is masterful a. As for the songs we'd missed out on? He went to the trouble of recording them so I can play them for my husband at our one month-versary. What a dear.

Very easy to work with and a very nice guy!!

We hired Austin to perform at our wedding on August 28th in NY. He performed our ceremony and at our reception. Through the lead up of the event he was super responsive to all sorts of communication. We had a few phone chats as my hubby and I were doing most of the planning ourselves. He was super helpful and even gave us some pointers of his past experiences. He learned additional songs that we had asked and he sang them beautifully! Rather than these chats being stressful during the planning, it was so much fun! He is a super cool, down to earth guy !! He was beyond incredible at the event- we cannot say enough of his personality and vibe, he fit right in with our family. A few of our friends actually thought we knew him beforehand! Needless to say our guests loved him just as much as us!! We would hire him again in a heartbeat! He is a perfect 10 in our book and it was an honor to have him be a part of our special day!

Ps he danced with my 94 year old grandma and it was the most adorable!!

Austin was wonderful, great music made our event spectacular. I can't wait to have him back to play for our members again!

We hired Austin for our annual SF family get-together. We were a small intimate group of about 25 persons (including kids), and our set up was the family living room. Austin was the consummate singer/entertainer! He kept us engaged from the moment he started to perform until late that night, and the hit songs he performed, appealed to all ages. Super charming guy and... What a gift of a voice he has! Thanks again, Austin, for making our family get-together so memorable! You did a fantastic job!!

Austin definitely made our hamptons summer party amazing. Great charm and charisma to go along with his musical brilliance. Perfect mix of performing and DJ'ing kept the party going strong. Highly recommended.

Couldn't find a better performer and nicer person!

Austin is an amazing performer, my wedding could'nt have been the same without him. His music kicked off my event and set the tone for the rest of the night. All of my guest asked about him. I will be using his services again without a doubt.

Austin has an awesome playlist of classic, pop and his originals. I hired him for a corporate party and his perofrmance and presence were exceptional. I'm looking forward to having Austin play again at another future event!

Thanks,
Rochelle

Austin is an amazing musician. He is kind, professional and very talented. We had an outdoor neighborhood party and he played beautifully - adapting and interacting with our guests very well. His play list was exactly what we wanted - and he has a beautiful, soulful voice. Loved, loved him and I will absolutely hire him again.

Austin flew in from out of town to play at our outdoor wedding. We had constant communication for the months leading up to the event and he even learned a special song to play while we walked down the aisle. He was very kind and interacted with the guests to add a great vibe to the event. My wife and I feel very fortunate to have been lucky enough to book Austin for our wedding.

He played at my cousins entire wedding and did an amazing job, he talked to guests, took song requests, not to mention the amazing talent he brought with him. Fun and energetic, everyone loved him.

I booked Austin for our wedding "Welcome Dinner," a party in our backyard. Austin was an absolute pleasure to work with, from working out logistics, to the day of the event. He is very professional and very talented - you will love working with him if you are able to book him!

Austin was prompt to get back to me with questions, and was clear about what he needed for the gig.
He showed up a little early so he could set up and be prepared for guest arrival.

We loved his show, which was tailored for our needs. He even let us borrow his microphone to do some toasts, which was very kind. Our guests were raving about his voice and his guitar playing. If given the opportunity, we would book Austin again, and would seek him out if he is playing locally.

Austin, thank you for the incredible music on Friday night - you are wonderful!

Austin was a huge hit at our rehearsal dinner!! We chatted a few times before the event about songs we liked... and he played them all! He even took some requests. He also acted as an MC when needed. Austin sounds amazing live! People kept coming up to tell us how much they loved him. The fact some remembered him from 'The Voice' also made him an even bigger hit with the crowd. But the best thing besides him sounding great- he was professional, so easy to work with, and such a sweet guy. I would book him again in a second!

Austin was more than I could have asked for. His voice is unbelievable, his energy was contagious and he was very professional! All of the guests were raving about him. He will continue to do great things; I'm honored and privileged to have had him perform at my reception. He nailed it, I'm highly impressed and am looking for another event to host so I can hire him again!

Austin performed at my wife's birthday party and everything was an absolute hit. He was super easy to work with and did a great job entertaining the crowd. Looking forward to having him back for future events.

Our Company has hired Austin Ellis for two very important functions - our charity gala and a promotional event. Both times, Austin provided appropriate entertainment that brought warmth and energy to the room without being overwhelming. He has an amazing talent and is extremely easy-going which makes him great to work with. I would absolutely hire Austin for another business or personal event!

Austin Ellis was one of the best that ive ever worked with, he was Professional at all levels ,all the kids at the school loved him,could not ask for a better person to do this event, from the person himself right up to his music, 100% authentic ,I could go on for days ,so if you are thinking about someone to sing or perform at your event you have the right man in Austin Ellis, we cant wait to have him perform again for us soon! thank you GIGSALAD and a big thank you to Mr. Ellis

Austin performed during my March 2016 wedding cocktail reception, playing acoustic guitar and singing. I went back and forth on a strong trio, classical guitarist and others. I can't describe just how happy my husband and i were with our selection of Austin. He adapted to the crowd, took requests and even inspired some air guitar. I had multiple people ask for his contact info for their own future events, which I would recommend in a heartbeat. You can't go wrong when having Austin perform for your event.

Austin was great from the beginning, very adaptable, he really made my Birthday party very special, the crowd loved him, he is extremely talented. I would highly recommend Austin to anyone, thow big thumbs up!
Big Thanks to Austin!!!

Austin was terrific. He played all evening for our company's holiday party. The team loved him and his music. I highly recommend Austin for any upcoming events you may have.

Austin did a marvelous job at our conference reception!! Not only was his music excellent, but also his ability to connect to the audience. We would definitely hire him again. Thanks Austin!!!

Austin performed at my wedding and cocktail hour and he was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I could not say enough positive remarks to do him justice. I highly HIGHLY recommend him for your next event. He is professional, responsive and all around a great person to have involved with any event.

Austin is a great performer who entertained the crowd with his music and his winning personality.
He catered his songs to the audience and connected with the event throughout his set.
Austin is a very professional entertainer who was very responsive.
We look forward to bringing him back at our next event.

We hired Austin to perform/DJ for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner reception and we are SO HAPPY we did. Austin was on point with all of our music selections and made our wedding truly special. By the end of the night, he wasn't just a performer, he was like another guest/family friend at our wedding! Everyone enjoyed him and his fun personality as much as his music! I couldn't imagine having anyone else there to sing me down the aisle. He's a great person and a truly talented professional.

We hired Austin to play for our intimate wedding ceremony in a beach restaurant in Virginia Beach. He made the day! Everyone could not stop talking about how amazing he was. He transformed the entire event into a fun, romantic, and perfect experience. From our perspective, Austin customized his performance (with very little direction from our side) perfectly to our tastes and expectations. We could not have asked for more and can't wait to plan another event where we can book him again!!

We hired Austin to entertain during the first hour of our son's rehearsal dinner party. We couldn't be happier. His sweet voice and heartfelt, smooth performance fit the romantic atmosphere of the occasion, the volume was perfect and he left us all wanting more. The icing on the cake was his engaging personality that prompted guests to want to get closer to listen and to welcome him during breaks between songs. I would recommend Austin any day and hope he will come to Central Ohio ( where I live) soon so I can enjoy his music again!

Austin performed at our wedding cocktail hour and we are so glad we went with him! The guests raved about him. His voice is angelic... and he's the perfect blend of soul and indie. He's so flexible and versatile that he performed James Taylor's Sweet Baby James for the father/daughter dance as well and an Adele song for the first dance and nailed both styles. If you need someone for almost any occasion- he's your man! Forget the violinist and go with him.

Austin was an awesome addition to our party. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to take their party to the next level. He was professional, entertaining, and just plain awesome! He got everyone up and dancing! I am going to look for any excuse to hire him for another party soon!

We had a scaled down dinner party for eight of us and was looking for a singer songwriter for predinner and post dinner entertainment. Found Austin on GigSalad. The process, interaction with his manager Caleb and then actually meeting Austin and his performance was fantastic. Austin was extremely professional and engaging and he is a phenomenally talented individual. The music he played sounded great. Can't emphasize enough his ability to engage with us and enhance the experience. I know two of the other couples are already talking about events with Austin.
Austin...thanks for a great time. My wife and I will be asking you down to Nashville to perform soon enough to bring a little MD/VA to TN.
Vince

Austin is so talented...This is the third time I had the pleasure of listening to him play and sing and my accolades only increase. I first heard him about 1.5 years ago and on any occasion I need live music I think of him. He is a pleasure to work with and fulfills his end and can go on with breaks for hours!!

Austin Ellis was FABULOUS! Huge hit at our party. He entertained recent grads who were 17-19 years old and their parents. EVERYONE thought he was awesome and had a wonderful time. Highly recommend and wish Austin much luck and successes.

Where do we start? Austin is now a part of our family. He is smart, kind, funny, full of life, and extremely talented. We sat with Austin in our home and collaborated about what music we liked and what would be fun and he strummed on my daughter'/ guitar and we had a plan immediately. Austin broke bread with us and played ball with the kids and talked to my daughter about her love of music. He is a great, great guy - oh, and his talent...he is a beautiful musician. We cried at some songs, laughed, danced, cried some more. His talent is so great that he's not going to be anywhere near gigsalad once he's noticed by the right person. We love him. Hiring Austin for any event is a no-brainer. Thank you sunshine - so very much. Damon and Sarah Skweres (and the gang) see you soon!

Austin was very professional from the start on the phone and in person. He is an excellent performer and talks with the guests to make them feel welcome. He asks your input on what he should play but he can come up with the appropriate music without your guidance if necessary. My entire group of friends loved him - he plays anything and various genres perfectly! We will definitely hire him again!!!

Austin did an amazing job playing our rooftop event. His variety of song play was perfect for the various ages of all our guest. We had so much great feedback that we have asked him back to play our Christmas Party. If your looking for great entertainment, I would definitely recommend Austin. Great communication, great music, and a great person to work with.

Austin performed at our Halloween party, and did an exceptional job! He was very professional and personable, and had an amazing voice! We had a great time, and enjoyed having him- I would definitely recommend him! Thanks for a great evening Austin!

Can't say how happy we were with Austin for our party. He was professional, fun to have and a great singer. We would recommend him to anyone and hope to have him again in the future.

Austin performed at the 24 Hours of Booty charity cycling event. He was awesome and kept crowds in our main tent, keeping riders entertained even when they were sitting for a snack break. He is very down to earth, interacted great with the riders, and was most importantly super talented with great upbeat music that wasnot too loud. We hope to have him out at one of our events again!

We had a launch party for the rebranding of our new company in an intimate restaurant and Austin was perfect in this setting! He was very professional and answered all questions and concerns I had prior to the event.
He has a great voice, very soothing and knew how to change tempo based on what the crowd wanted. I would highly recommend Austin for any event- it was truly a pleasure to work with him.

Austin was absolutely wonderful! We contracted him to play/sing during our Ceremony and Cocktail hour. I got a ton of compliments on him from my guests. He was fantastic to work with - a very kind soul. I am happy that we had the opportunity to have him there to celebrate with us on our wedding day. :)

Austin did everything right and more for our party.
1. He communicated with me several times to firm up our details.
2. He took my playlist and used it.
3. He was on time--in fact early
4. He was low-key, undemanding, unassuming, and gracious to my guests.
5. MOSTLY--his music and presentation were fabulous. Our entire group stopped conversation and applauded after many of his songs. He knew when to "amp up" the entertainment level---from background music to more concert style.
6. He is adaptable. We had a major storm while in our enclosed tent---thunder, lightening, rain--and he kept right on playing.
7. Several potential employers were among the guests--one even discussed specifics regarding several future jobs.

No doubt---our party was the success it was because of his appearance!

We are so pleased with Austin's performance at our wedding reception; he added exactly the style and class that we wanted our wedding to demonstrate. I have to say that people are still talking about Austin and asking about him, and some have even indicated they may want to hire him for other events they will be hosting.

Austin's work with the audience and the way he received the fans he made was so very impressive and professional, yet he remained relaxed and very approachable. I just really can't put into words how well Austin complimented our style and made this event what we pictured it to be from the first time that we heard him play over a year ago.

- Kiko and Jessica Garcia

"Austin performed at our wedding at the Inn at Perry Cabin in May 2012. We actively sought him out for our wedding because we had seen him play at Herrington Harbor during the summer of 2011 and loved his voice and his spirit.
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Our wedding was a small, intimate affair. Austin played acoustic guitar as I walked down the aisle and then played for our guests during the cocktail reception. We got lots of compliments about Austin from our guests and the staff at the Inn at Perry Cabin. He's a talented musician and we were thrilled that he was able to play at our wedding. His music made the day even more memorable for us. He learned some songs that were special to us, and when he played them, he brought tears to our eyes.
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Austin is amazing! If you are considering him for your event, we would be happy to recommend him."
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Melody and Ken Davis - Easton, Maryland

Austin was recommended to us by our officiant who we planned to perform our wedding ceremony; he said, he really liked Austin out of all the musicians he had worked with. We first met Austin at 49 West Cafe in Annapolis to hear him play. He was wonderfully accommodating and stepped outside to answer our questions and personally sing and play his guitar for us. Wallah! We loved his style and voice. A very romantic, quality voice, and his guitar playing was superb; just perfect for our wedding ceremony outside on the lawn of the Inn at Perry Cabin. He also performed many upbeat popular songs during our wedding reception. Our family all raved about him and thought we made a wise choice in selecting Austin as in addition to his incredible talent he was also incredibly social and polite with all of our guests. We loved his work and his personality so much that we later had him perform for our wedding celebration house party. Our 75 friends also loved his music and thought his performance was the perfect touch for our party. Austin's professional and reliable business manner also sold us on relying on him to create wonderful, enjoyable events for our cherished family and friends. We wish him much success and believe he will obtain such!

Deb & Alan Drew - Annapolis, MD
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