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Kevin Brown Guitar
- West Chicago, IL
- Classical Guitarist
- Travels nationwide
- Contact for rates
Overview
Kevin Brown Guitar is a small business that provides instrumental guitar music for special occasions such as weddings, corporate events, private parties etc. We offer solo guitar, or guitar with added instruments like violin or cello. Additionally we offer small jazz groups such as duos and trios.
Founder Kevin Brown is a seasoned professional guitarist with over 10 years of experience providing music for special events with a repertoire that includes traditional classical guitar, jazz standards, flamenco, Latin jazz and popular music.
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36 Reviews
We hired Kevin for an outdoor cocktail party for our regional association event. Kevin was a perfect choice. Great song selection, not too loud to interfere with networking but great to fill in those awkward silent times.
We come to Chicago each June, and I am sure we will be hiring Kevin again
Kevin provided 4 hours of truly incredible guitar music for a dinner reception celebrating our son's recent wedding. Top notch artistry, very professional. We would highly recommend him for your event.
Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thank you Jane for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be with you.
Kevin
Kevin was a pleasure to work with; he made everything easy and simple. We wanted music at our wedding without the added anxiety of worrying about small details. Kevin came at exactly the right time and played beautifully. We had asked him to incorporate some special themes into his playing, specifically flamenco and it turned out magically.
Guitarist
Kevin was open to all our music ideas for the wedding. He came prepared and made the day so special with his ceremony music and cocktail hour set.
What a wonderful guitarist! He was happy to work with me on my interpretation of the songs til we found that happy spot, and accommodated time for rehearsals. Kevin is gracious, unassuming, and clear, making communication easy. Always on time, phoned when traffic backup delayed him. Reasonable price.
Classical Guitarist
We had Kevin play at our company's holiday party and he was incredible! He showed up early and got right into playing. He was very lovely to work with and many people (even the restaurant staff) told me how much they enjoyed his performance.
Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thanks for your feedback Toni! It was a pleasure to be with you all!
Kevin is talented, and his music was an excellent addition to our attendee reception. I will say that I thought Kevin would stand us up as he arrived at 5:18 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. event. As I texted him, he was coming down the escalator to our event space. Unfortunately, he was setting up as our guests were entering the event.
Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Hi Glen!
I am glad to hear that the music was an excellent addition to your event and that the guests enjoyed it. While I am grateful I was ready in time to start at our contracted time, you are right that the setup time could have been greater. Thanks for your feedback in this regard!
Kevin Brown
We use Kevin and his band for work events so when I needed music personally I reached out. He is both reliable and on top of things. I would recommend him to anyone.
Guitarist
Everyone attending loved the jazz music and had a great time.
Jazz Band
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thanks John! It was a great time. Thanks for having us!
Kevin Brown performed for our art club musicale as a soloist. His program was composed of intricate classical pieces, Spanish selections and some modern pieces. Many positive responses from those in attendance.
Classical Guitarist
Kevin did an amazing job setting the mood for our auction event. The selection of music played was amazing, his talent is outstanding, and he was easy to communicate with before and during the event. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Kevin again!!!
Guitarist
Kevin was very easy to work with. We hired him to play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He flawlessly played our requested songs and offered suggestions for others.
Guitarist
Great talent with a great selection of music. What a wonderful addition to our evening.
Guitarist
On time, talented and unobtrusive. Kevin will make any event special and memorable.
Guitarist
Kevin was the perfect addition to our rehearsal dinner.
Classical Guitarist
I thought the guitar player Kevin did a nice job honestly I didn’t personally meet him by the time he got there which was not late or anything I just was busy with other things so I appreciate that he came in set up did his job if I had to do it over again I would have moved his location but that was on me and the Hall not anything with kevin
Guitarist
Kevin did an excellent job in providing the entertainment during my wife’s bday celebration. There was good communication in prep for the event. We wanted classic Latin love songs and Kevin asked for a play list. To our surprise, he played them all and added a few of his own. It certainly made the evening that more special having Kevin there.
Musicians played beautifully. We’re attentive to details in advance of ceremony and accommodated our varied music requests. Easy to work with Kevin. Highly recommend
Classical Guitarist
We had a celebration of life party and Kevin’s talents were a great backdrop of music for our event. A mix of songs, not too loud but still upbeat. It was warm, engaging and a great addition to the party. Kevin is a great communicator and he’s super professional and easy to work with.
Guitarist
Kevin was great and exactly what we were hoping for. He was punctual and organized. I would not hesitate to book Kevin again for an event.
Guitarist, Classical Guitarist
We couldn't say enough about Kevin
He is a very talented guitarist
He played exactly what our wedding needed, learned songs we wanted for our wedding, had a great feel for the room and a very nice person
I would recommend Kevin for any event you may be planning
Kelvin got the job done.
Guitarist
Kevin was the perfect addition to my sister's memorial service. He played for 3 hours and then did the intro and closing for her service. The music was just the right volume, always recognizable but not overdone, elegant, intimate -- it was perfect. MULTIPLE people told me they thought it was a recording and didn't realize it was live music. The funeral director asked for his cards as well. I hope I get to work with him again for a more upbeat event in the future. Great communication, talented, friendly, personable and well versed. Would hire again in a heartbeat.
Guitarist
Kevin provided the music for our holiday party and was fantastic! We were hosting a company cocktail reception for about 40 people and Kevin's music was a wonderful addition; he played holiday music, as well as other music and it set a perfect tone for our event. I would highly recommend Kevin!
Guitarist
Kevin was wonderful! He learned a bunch of songs for our ceremony and did an excellent job playing music before the ceremony. I would highly recommend him!
Guitarist, Classical Guitarist
Kevin was extremely easy to work with, and catered to all of our song requests. He even made a video of one of our songs and sent it to us so that we could hear what it would sound like.
On the day of the wedding, the only time I heard/saw Kevin was when I was walking down the aisle! Besides that he was discreet and very professional. Would recommend!
Guitarist
Excellent performance from Kevin at our event. Countless attendees told us how perfect the music was and how much they enjoyed listening to the variety of classical and class rock songs played by Kevin. Kevin was on time and professional. Thank you, Kevin, we enjoyed having you at our party!
Classical Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thanks, Dina! It was a pleasure to be with you.
Kevin provided some fantastic music for my wedding. He played solo guitar for the cocktail hour, and then provided a jazz quartet for after dinner. He responded quickly to all my questions, and was able to accommodate all of my requests, including specific songs for our first dance and parents' dance. Kevin's music provided exactly the atmosphere I was looking for, and I received nothing but complements from my guests regarding the music.
Guitarist, Jazz Band
Exactly as expected. Played the songs we requested along with a mix appropriate for our wedding reception. Very professional. Received many comments about the “great guitarist”. Would recommend!
Thank you, Kevin, for learning new music for the event (I know it wasn't easy); and for improvising so well as I read the Peru mountain story (you shifted from minor to major keys at exactly the right moment!). The service was both memorable and poignant thanks to the musical environment you created. I am truly grateful for your efforts.
Classical Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thank you for your kind words Mark! It was an honor to be with you all.
Kevin did a great job despite the fact that our performance location (and weather) was less than optimal this year at Art & Soul on the Fox. We hope to book him for a future event with better performance options for him. We would highly recommend him to others who might be interested!
Guitarist, Classical Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thank you Karen for your kind words and having me out! I'd be happy to be back in the future.
Let's stay in touch!
Kevin and saxophonist Andy played at a wine tasting event at Glen Oak Country Club - it was perfect. Great selection and great volume (we had been worried it would be too much). He is talented at guitar and professional to work with. I would highly recommend!
Guitarist
Kevin Brown played solo classical guitar for our wedding ceremony. I couldn't have asked for more beautiful music to walk down the aisle to! We had an outdoor wedding on a farm, and the classical guitar was a nice twist on traditional wedding music. He played all the songs we requested masterfully, and his music set the perfect mood for our ceremony. I would highly recommend him!
Classical Guitarist
I've worked with Kevin for a number of events during the last 2.5 years. He was really easy work with, his music was a GREAT addition to our events and I look forward to working with him again.
Guitarist, Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist, Classical Guitarist
Kevin Brown and the trio he assembled was outstanding in every way. We hired him for a party of nearly 100 people and every commented on how good the band was. Not only were they superb musicians, they were genuine nice people. Also, it was clear by their song selection that Kevin took seriously our requests about the mood and vibe of the party. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Jazz Guitarist
I recommend Kevin Brown for a musical event. Kevin played at my birthday party last May and my guests and I had a great time.
Guitarist
Response from Kevin Brown Guitar:
Thanks Clare! I was glad to be a part of your special day!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, German, Spanish
What to Expect
Performers will arrive 45-60 minutes early to coordinate any necessary details with the planner/officiant and ensure appropriate setup and soundcheck. For a wedding ceremony your guests can expect to hear 30 minutes of a pleasant musical prelude including selections by contemporary artists, the Beatles and standard classical repertoire. For cocktails you might expect to hear a mix of jazz standards and bossa nova along with a mix of current and older pop.
We will do everything we can to accommodate special musical requests.
You can expect that the music will be just the right volume and that the performer will adjust the length of pieces and breaks to accommodate any programming features of your event. Your guests will be able to have delightful conversations with one another and will comment on how much they enjoy the music. Your guests may also at times feel inclined to dance.
About
Guitarist Kevin Brown is originally from Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He moved to the USA in 2006 to study at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music where he completed a BM in Guitar Performance. He later went on to earn a MM in Jazz Studies from DePaul University. He has performed in masterclasses for masters such as Oscar Ghiglia and Xuefei Yang.
He has worked as a professional musician for over 10 years having performed in concert at Chicago venues such as the Jazz Showcase and the Green Mill and at festivals like the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Iowa City Jazz Festival and the Chi-town Jazz Festival. He has performed with many renowned musicians including Benny Golson, Phil Woods, Jeff Hamilton and Jimmy Greene.
Kevin is also an active instructor at two different Chicago area colleges.
Additional Booking Notes
The musicians will bring all necessary musical equipment and amplification. The performers will only need access to electricity, seating, and shelter from rain and very low temperatures.
A microphone for the officiant or MC can be provided upon request.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
November 30, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 09, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 27, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 10, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 12, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 02, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 14, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 24, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 06, 2023 • 9:30am - 11:00am | Wedding Reception |
April 29, 2023 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | House Concert |
January 15, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 06, 2023 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 13, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
November 11, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
October 01, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 27, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 26, 2022 • 2:00pm - 6:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
August 20, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
June 28, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 29, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
October 23, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 04, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 20, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
August 08, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Quinceañera |
July 16, 2021 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | House Party |
May 01, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 05, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 12, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
September 12, 2020 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | House Party |
September 06, 2020 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 03, 2020 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 15, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 09, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 08, 2020 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 28, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 03, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Festival |
July 27, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 15, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Graduation |
March 09, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
January 19, 2019 • 8:30am - 8:45am | Personal Occasion |
January 09, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 04, 2018 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 04, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Festival |