Dennis Winge

Expect a seasoned pro who is very professional and pleasant to work with, has a huge repertoire and chooses the right songs for the right moment, takes requests, and generally thinks win/win for everyone.

So you want music that’s perfect for the mood at every moment of your wedding day, right? You also know that live music can make your wedding a lot more memorable and fun than pre-recorded music.

Yet you don’t want a band that doesn’t fit the vibe or isn’t flexible or versatile enough to accommodate different moods for different portions of the event, and you don’t want to spend hours looking or a small fortune to hire them either, right? So what do you do?

We firmly believe that every couple deserves the perfect music that serves their vision for their big day. Having been married twice, I know what it feels like to plan a wedding, and all the headache that can go along with it. Now that I've played at dozens and dozens of weddings and run several different bands, I know how to help take the burden for finding the right music off your shoulders, and I am proud that many couples say "Dennis was super-easy to work with and a good communicator."

As my bio states below, I have been playing gigs since I was 16 years old. I have played at Carnegie Hall, the L.A. FAME awards, and in several countries. I play dozens of weddings per year and I have 9 albums out as a leader and have appeared on dozens of others. I run Guitar Lessons Ithaca, and I actually still take lessons myself!

My musicians and I are proud to provide music that:

• is fun, interactive, festive, lively (when appropriate; we are also comfortable providing superior background music)
• fits the mood perfectly because:

1. we really care about what you want
2. we are very versatile
3. we play at the perfect volume
4. we are willing to play pre-planned as well as off-the-cuff requests

In addition, we want to provide you with:
• excellent communication before, after, and during the event
• adaptability, flexibility, and professionalism on all levels
• self-sufficiency on the big day so you don’t have anything to worry about
• reasonable rates

All you need to do is:
1. reach out to Dennis to inquire about your date and availability & discuss details of your vision
2. book with secure agreement & deposit
3. plan the details such as special requests and timing of your event

We promise to do everything in our power to make sure that you and your guests will have an amazing time!

With me or one of my bands, you'll a) have the perfect mood set for each portion of your event, whether it be solo guitar for your ceremony, chill background music for cocktail hour or dinner, or in-your-face dance music for the reception b) hear lots of songs you love c) impress your family & friends of all ages d) be able to hold conversations easily because the volume is perfect e) have the flexibility to either plan out every minute of your event or be completely spontaneous (or anywhere in between) and have the luxury of the band adapting easily.

If you book elsewhere, you may risk not remembering your event as well, or having musicians who may have a set way of doing things that doesn't exactly fit with what you are looking for, are not as adaptable or flexible, or perhaps play too loud or too soft.

You will be relieved knowing that your wedding music will be perfect and that you & they will remember the wedding forever!

We bring our own sound equipment, and we have tarps for outdoor events to cover the band when necessary.

Dennis also has battery-powered amplification for certain outdoor settings where light amplification is needed.