Franklin
- Orlando, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- 65 Verified Bookings
Don R. said “Franklin was on time, professional and certainly entertaining. We had a neighborhood cocktail party and he read the crowd perfectly. Song selection, set…”
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"The One-Man Band bringing back classic hit songs and a wave of nostalgia!"
That's basically what my customers tell me. They LOVE my song choices and my Layered Looping Skills. Weddings, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events - I've done it all!
The easiest way to see and hear what I do is to watch my live video at (link hidden). Message me anytime!
Some Reviews:
"I had a great time working with Jon from the moment we connected..." -Catherine S., Orlando, FL
"Jon is a very talented singer and guitarist. He was so easy to work with too! Communication was awesome!!..." -Philip B., Orlando, FL
"Jon was exactly what I wanted for our NYE party..." -Kelly C., Orlando, FL
Jon was prepared, very communicative, and made for a successful event!
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thank you Samantha! So thankful to have met you and Missy.
Jon is a fantastic performer and reads a crowd! He shows up early for set up and plays beautifully all night long! He is gracious and fits tight in!
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thank you Kristine! I had a great time with you guys. Thank you for being so hospitable!
Jon was great and easy to work with. He did everything we asked and then some. Highly recommend working with him for any event!
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thanks Rocky! This was such a unique experience. Thank you for having me!
Jon was awesome. He was on time and ready to perform. His music selection was great for all audience members.
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thanks Chris! I had an awesome time. Hope to play for you again soon. Chicago Dog and Co. has the best burger and fries I’ve had in a long time!
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Excellent voice, amazing guitarist, extensive songlist, very versatile. Couldn't have asked for a better performer. John was also very professional, very easy too works with and always responsive. Thank you, John! You made our intimate event memorable
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Eveline! This was one of my favorite gigs ever! I love fulfilling song requests because I know for certain I'm providing a more memorable experience. Hope to play for you all again someday!
Jon kept the night alive with his beautiful music. He did amazing slow dance songs and got everyone dancing. Highly recommend!
Response from Jon Horton Music:
I had such a great time! Thank you so much for the opportunity to play for your friends and family.
I had a great time working with Jon from the moment we connected online, to the night of the event. He was very punctual when arriving to set-up in time for the Cocktail reception, and I could tell that our guests (including myself) very much enjoyed his music all throughout his set.
Overall, it was a pleasant and easy-going experience working with Jon, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire an excellent acoustic performer at their next corporate event!
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thank you Catherine! It was a pleasure playing for you!
Jon, was on time and on point with his music selection. He was open for requests but we felt it best to cut him loose and have him do his favorites. Great night of friends and live music.
Thank you so so much for making this day so special!!!
You NEED to have Jon for your event!
He is so so great! Everybody was amazed by his talent, voice! He is just amazing!
We had a wonderful time!
Thank you again so much for helping us to make this day unforgettable!
Jon was wonderful! A real pro with a great personality and outstanding musical ability.
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thanks Jeff! It was such a special gig. Thanks for hiring me!
Video doesn’t do it justice! Great service even in the last minute and he was waaaay under the price of the competition!
Jon arrived early without any issues. He was prompt to set up without interrupting the party. His 45 minute set was great. The crowd was really into it. We asked Jon if he would learn a song that wasn't on his list and he agreed. He performed it and it sounded perfect. Jon also agreed to incorporate african drums into his set to distinguish himself from the other performer we had perform prior in the day. The crowd absolutely loved it...especially the birthday boy (a 1 year old)! We would highly recommend Jon Horton for any event.
Response from Jon Horton Music:
It was an honor to play for you guys! I hope we cross paths again! Best wishes to all 3 of you!
Jon filled in at last minute for my daughters wedding and I will forever be grateful. He played the music we asked, well and professionally. He did not have a long enough extension cord and we had to scramble for that, and he threatened to leave if the ceremony went long, all right before we were headed down the aisle. All said, everyone enjoyed him and he would have been 5 stars without the drama.
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thank you for the review, Stace. I enjoyed playing for you, but the complaints in the review are not fair. As I was setting up all my equipment on the beach (btw I did not know I was playing on the beach until I arrived), I was informed that you were not expecting a PA system, but rather just some acoustic guitar with no amplification at all. I kindly suggested against it since no one would hear me amidst the wind and the waves. This suggestion was taken, but now there was no power supply present for the PA. I had a long extension cord that was more than long enough for normal situations, but this was not the case here. Thankfully, you found more cords to reach about 200 feet away at the building.
For your second complaint: Five minutes before I had to begin playing, the ceremony was not ready to start. The altar was not setup yet, and no one had shown up in the seats, so I assumed the ceremony might run late (much later than just 5 minutes). So, I kindly suggested that we can simply renegotiate if I was needed for more time than intended. This suggestion was taken and I only suggested a small amount more if you needed me for 30 more minutes. Thankfully, the ceremony ended right on time (it was only 10 minutes long), and I didn't need to extend my time—or increase my fee. I'm glad my suggestions helped your wedding, and best wishes to the bride and groom.
I used John for a beach proposal and he was amazing and really easy going. He made a very stressful situation extremely easy and did exactly what I needed. His video's do not do his voice and guitar skills justice. He was able to play the music I asked for without issues... Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, and Ed Sheeran.
Thank you again Jon, We will definitely use you again in the future.
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thank you so much, Brandon! Congratulations on your engagement. You were a great customer, and I hope I can play for you again, soon. Best wishes to you both.
I hired Jon to be a singing guitarist in a part of my incognito marriage proposal to the love of my life. From the get go I knew that Jon would go above and beyond. We coordinated for how long I needed him and for what songs he would play, for a secretly marriage proposal event. He communicated back to me with draft recordings of the songs and everything was good to go! Once the day came, he ended up being in place with all his equipment almost an hour early to really bring home the illusion of being a natural performer at a nice dinner restaurant. Once we started our routine, he started singing and kept it going for much longer than I had expected, really displaying an awesome selection of romantic songs for us to listen to in our own private show. And it was SUPER HUMID outside where we were. Just know that this dedicated performer wants to give you the value you desire and then some! Jon’s professionalism, along with his breadth of experience tracking all the way back to his time in the Navy(look him up), shows that he truly cares to make your evening memorable. I recommend this rising performer to be at your event, no matter how big or small! Book this dutiful veteran today because it’s a testament to what this country creates, and rewards those who work to add immeasurable value to it every day.
Response from Jon Horton Music:
Thanks so much for the review, Cristian! I'm glad I got to be a part of your special day. Cheers to you and your future wife!
Price Range: $450 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 720 minutes
Languages: English
My standard set is 3 hours long with 2 15-minute breaks, but I'm more than happy to provide above and beyond.
I also offer:
- Background Instrumental Music
- Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Mandolin skills
- Music Production
- What are you looking for?
Hi! I'm Jon, and I'm a Christian Musician from Virginia Beach, VA, residing in Central Florida since 2015. I've been playing music and performing in front of live audiences since I was 14. I play several instruments, but I love singing and playing acoustic guitar the most.
Power: 1 regular power outlet within 25 feet of my performance space
Space: 9' wide x 6' long x 7' height
December 05, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 16, 2023 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 31, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | New Year's Party |
December 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 10, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 07, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 30, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 12, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
December 04, 2021 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 15, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Surprise |
October 23, 2019 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Surprise |
May 11, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Children's Birthday Party |
April 26, 2019–April 27, 2019 • 9:00pm - 12:30am | Cork Room Bar |
April 19, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Ellipsis Brewing |
April 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Ace Cafe |
March 29, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Ellipsis Brewing |
March 23, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | 119 French |
March 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Graffiti Junktion Nona |
March 08, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Nona Social Bar |
March 02, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dead Lizard Brewing Company |
March 01, 2019–March 02, 2019 • 9:00pm - 12:30am | Cork Room Bar |
March 01, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Nona Social Bar |
February 23, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Ash Taproom |
February 22, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Ellipsis Brewing |
February 16, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Castle Church Brewing Community |
February 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Graffiti Junktion Nona |
December 28, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Personal Occasion |
October 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
July 14, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dead Lizard Brewing Company in Orlando |
June 22, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dead Lizard Brewing Company in Orlando |
June 16, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dead Lizard Brewing Company in Orlando |
May 20, 2018 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Black Hammock in Oviedo |
April 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Ancient City Brewing Company |
April 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dead Lizard Brewing Company in Orlando |
March 25, 2018 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Black Hammock in Oviedo |
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