Austin Ellis
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 262 Verified Bookings
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL & TOP RATED ON GIG SALAD! Please see my reviews :)
I play hundreds of professional gigs, weddings, large events and I have performed weddings as ordained minister for many happy couples!
With a smooth voice, amazing cover songs and awesome stage presence, I can entertain any crowd big or small. I guarantee you will receive exactly what you want down to every second of your event.
I provide 24-hour professional communication so you are never in the dark before, during or after your event!
I strive to provide a flawless entertainment experience for ALL of my events and the highest level of service.
Don't take a chance, go with the real thing.
Miguel truly made our wedding day so special. My now husband and I got engaged the day after Memorial Day and set a date for 09/17/2022. On such short notice it was very hard to find an officiant. We reached out to Miguel who was already doing a wedding. I was worried he would not be able to do both. But he fit us into his schedule and delivered a beautiful ceremony. He listened to us on what we were looking for out of our ceremony, and understood our vision perfectly. Miguel is a great communicator, amazing writer, very organized and punctual, genuine, has a great sense of humor, and gets along with everyone he meets. He translated our love to our friends and family in such an impactful way, all of our guests are still taking about it to this day, saying it was the best wedding ceremony they have ever been too. Look no further, you want Miguel to be your officiant. He will make your ceremony and wedding one of a kind and something you will remember for a lifetime!
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you Sara! It was my pleasure to work with you and your beautiful family and friends! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this review :)
Whether you are in Key West at the Porch or at one of Portland Maine’s coastal venues you will feel right at home with Miguel. His music is timeless and relevant. Connecting the audience with his smokey smooth vocals and guitar make for and a musical story ride 🎶
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you Kelly! It is always a pleasure to see you :)
We are incredibly happy with our decision to book Miguel for our wedding. The process of booking was easy and he was extremely accommodating. He played for both our ceremony and reception and he was the perfect addition. Our wedding guests could not stop raving about him throughout the night and we had a blast. Days after the wedding, our family and friends are still complementing his performance. We can not recommend Miguel enough.
Thank you, Miguel!
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you Caitlin! It was such a pleasure meeting you and your family. I had a blast playing music on your big day! It was so much fun! :)
Miguel can take a song that you have heard a million times and make it sound like you have just heard it for the first time….and even better than the original! Great voice and guitar. Lots of fun.
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you Dave! It was a pleasure playing for you :)
Miguel was my acoustic guitarist while my wedding guests waited for me, played and sung my processional song (learning it special for my wedding) and our officiant. Miguel listened well, put thought into things, was flexible, and was well-prepared to make my ceremony a success. He projected well and was very comforting while we were going through the uncertainties of what to expect/what to do. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! We 100% recommend!!!
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you Marielle! It was an honor to work with you and your husband. Your family was so nice and you two were a pleasure to work with! I have added that song to my list now, too! :)
Miguel made the process easy and seamless! He followed through with each request and offered suggestions when needed to make my daughters wedding exactly what she wanted! Would definitely recommend for your event!
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you so much Melinda! You have a lovely family. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Thank you for having be part of the ceremony. It was my pleasure!
We found Miguel's style, sound, and free-spirited approach to be a perfect match for our family's love of music and more importantly the entertainment for our parent's 50th Anniversary celebration. Miguel was just as excited to play as we were to have him be a part of the special night.
Prior to the performance, we had a bit of a discovery session that led Miguel to the setlist (w/ a few requests) he was preparing to play. We love all types of music so I can imagine coming up with the varied set of songs must have been fun. Once Miguel showed up the night of the celebration, not only was it a surprise, but he brought so much energy to the room and throughout the entire night. Our parents were blown away and immediately engaged by Miguel's personality, talent, and how well he worked the room. We had three youngsters there and Miguel made it just as entertaining for them as the rest of us.
We were all tapping our feet and bobbing our heads, singing along, dancing, laughing, and crying. It was a perfect night and a memorable way of celebrating our parent's 50 years. All because of Miguel.
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you so much for the kind words and review! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone and playing those special songs for you. Your parents were so happy and that is what it’s all about! :)
Miguel did a great job for our event. Communicated often and was a great performer.
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you very much! It was pleasure working with you :)
Miguel made our special day even more memorable! We wanted our ceremony to represent us; loving, intimate and a little bit funny. That is exactly what we got from Miguel. He was a pleasure to work with throughout the process and we were grateful for his thoughtfulness, professionalism and his attentiveness to our needs. I would recommend Miguel to anyone getting married in Maine!
Response from Miguel Perez:
John, thank you for your review! It was an honor to work with you on your special day!
We loved having Miguel as part of our day. His cheery demeanor made him feel like he was a part of our group. He plays fun, upbeat music great for a crowd or small gathering of friends and family. His take on traditional songs makes them fresh and fun, while at the same time feeling completely familiar. He even learned a new (old) song for me as a surprise for my husband and we loved his rendition!
He was flexible as we had some weather that day and moved him to a covered exterior location while many of our guests hung out inside for a while. This had no impact his performance or positive attitude, for which we were very grateful. When everyone moved back outside, we enjoyed being closer to him for the second half of his performance. Our only regret is not booking him for a longer time! We won't make that mistake next time. :-)
Thank you, Miguel!!
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you so much Karen! That makes me so happy to know you enjoyed the music so much. You made me feel like family. It was really a beautiful party and setting. It was truly my pleasure to play music and meet everyone on your special day. Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review. Very much appreciated :) -Miguel
Miguel played for our wedding reception and it couldn't have been more perfect. He was friendly, professional and very talented! Everyone was happy with music. He even learned a song we wanted him to play at our party and it actually sounded better that the original! I would highly recommend Miguel!
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you, Casey! It was my pleasure! :)
Miguel was absolutely AWESOME to work with from the very beginning. We hired him for our small wedding and reception. With hurricane Irma, there was a lot of uncertainty if we were even going to get to visit Key West. Luckily, the day went off better than I ever could have imagined, and a HUGE part of that was Miguel and Sweet Matthew! They played everything I wanted and more and my guests had a truly wonderful time! I cannot give him enough great reviews!! Thank you Miguel and Sweet Matthew- you made our day so special! All our love,
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Youngblood
Mc Couscous & Sweet Matthew did an amazing job at our reception and created the perfect atmosphere. All our guests loved them and kept complimenting us on our band. We strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a great time :)
Mc Couscous & Sweet Matthew played at our wedding reception. We are beyond happy with the service they provided and we had so many compliments from our guests. I even requested a country song. They learned it no problem and played it while I walked down the isle. I would recommend them to any of my friends or family for their special day.
Response from Miguel Perez:
Thank you! :)
Couscous and Sweet Matthew played our 30-year class reunion in Key West and it was awesome! These guys play everything and anything! They even did a custom song for our party! How cool is that? I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Price Range: $250 - $1800
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
With years of professional performing experience you can expect a well planned out performance from start to finish. I arrive early to set up well before the event with only a small area needed. During the show I provide a professional stage presence with fun crowd interaction, the perfect volume level (never too loud), clean and professional appearance, and a smooth acoustic island sound perfect for any event, big or small.
Miguel Perez is singer-songwriter and music producer from Key West, Florida. Known for his original music and unique renditions of cover songs, Miguel learned the art of playing live music in the best bars in Key West— Sloppy Joe's, The Green Parrot, The Original Margaritaville, Salute! On The Beach, The Sunset Pier, Hogfish Bar & Grill, and Blue Heaven Restaurant. Miguel has opened for David Shaw (Revivalists), Donovan Frankenwreiter, G-Love & The Special Sauce and Rusted Root. Off the stage, Miguel creates jingles, audio branding and custom music for businesses across the country. His work has been featured on NPR and Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
We handle all of the equipment so you can RELAX!
June 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 18, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 09, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Birthday Party |
October 18, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
September 14, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Anniversary Party |
October 06, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
We play the best in 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today's music and take requests!
This is a typical playlist but changes all the time:
Jammin - Bob Marley
Always on My Mind - Willy Nelson
Budapest - George Ezra
Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) - Waylon Jennings
Riptide - Vance Joy
Stand by Me - Ben E. King
This is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
Two Tickets to Paradise - Eddie Money
Waterfalls - TLC
Where is My Mind - Pixies
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
Nothing Compares to You - Prince
Patience - Guns and Roses
Shallow - Lady Gaga
Sitting on The Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Electric Avenue - Eddie Grant
I Heard it Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Havana Day Dreaming - Jimmy Buffet
Learning to Fly - Tom Petty
I Won't Backdown - Tom Petty
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Pirate Looks at 40 - Jimmy Buffet
Aint' No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Can't Always Get What you Want - Rolling Stones
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Sweet Mellisa - Allman Brothers
I’m on Fire - The Boss
5 to 1 - Doors
50 Ways - Paul Simon
Aint No Woman - The Four Tops
Bad Fish - Sublime
Beast of Burden - The Rolling Stones
Billionaire - Bruno Mars
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Brandy - Looking Glass
Can't Go For That - Hall and Oates
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Don't Let Me Down - Beatles
Dyer Maker - Led Zeplin
Easy - Commodores
Evil Ways - Santana
Expressway to Your Heart - Soul Survivors
Faith - George Michael
Fire - Bruce Springsteen
Fresh - Cool & The Gang
Fuck You - Ceelo
How Bizarre - OMC
I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley
Just Live Heaven - The Cure
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Keys Disease - Con Leche
Key West Bar Song - Con Leche
Land Down Under - Men At Work
Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
Maneater - Hall & Oates
Miss You - Rolling Stones
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Papa Was a Rolling Stone - Temptations
She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
Square Grouper - Con Leche
Sugar - Trick Daddy
Suspicious Minds - The King! (Elvis)
Under My Thumb - Rolling Stones
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
Water Runs Dry - Boys to Men
Wildside - Lou Reed
Our musical influences range from the classic Motown sound to The Beatles. We believe that if it sounds good, play it!
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