Drew Marler Music
Tupelo Honey
Big River: Johnny Cash cover
Harvest Moon: Neil Young
I Got a Woman: Ray Charles
Baby, I Love Your Way
Friend of the Devil: Grateful Dead cover
Into the Mystic
Little Wing: Hendrix cover
Sweet Mellissa: Allman Bros. Cover
Summertime: Gershwin/Swing jazz with harmonica
Never Tear Us Apart: INXS
Soul Man: Sam and Dave/Blues Bros. Cover
Blues slide dobro guitar Robert Johnson cover
Nothing Compares to You: Cover on slide dobro
Cry to Me: Solomon Burke
Domino: Van Morrison
Acoustic Demo Promo Video
You Are the Best Thing: Ray LaMontagne
Lovely Day: Bill Withers
Guitar in Cancun
EP release title and logo
Playing Guitar on porch in Jamaica
Funeral Music Photo
Overview
Thank you for considering my music services for your event. I’m a dedicated, versatile musician with extensive experience performing at weddings, corporate functions, private parties, and community events. My goal is always the same: to elevate the atmosphere, create memorable moments, and provide a seamless, stress free experience for clients and guests. I bring a blend of technical skill, musicality, and professionalism to every performance. I take pride in being someone event planners can rely on. My setup is efficient, my equipment is professional grade, and I’m comfortable coordinating with venues, planners, and other vendors to keep everything running smoothly LET'S MAXIMIZE YOUR EVENT
Reviews
6 reviews
Christopher L.
May 31, 2026Amazing Artist.
I would highly recommend Drew for any event. Huge song repertoire, great voice and an extremely talent guitar player!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Lanah B. J.
February 26, 2026Stellar performer
I hired Drew to perform at my mother's memorial service and celebration of life and he did an amazing job. He communicated quickly and efficiently, had an extensive song catalog that included the ones we were particularly interested in, showed up early and was very respectful of the current situation. I looked at other performers, but was drawn to the soul in his voice that I didn't see in most of the other artists. I would highly recommend him for any occasion!!
Hired as: One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Greg W.
February 17, 2026Awesome Musician for Any Event
Drew provided music with his guitar for our Awards Night Ceremony prior to the event beginning, during award presentations, and presenter transitions. It was such an elegant added touch to the evening. Drew was very friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. Many guests of our event left positive remarks, and we look forward to having Drew back again this year!
Hired as: Guitarist, One Man Band
Riley M.
November 11, 2025Great artist!
Drew was great for our reception. Performance was awesome & he was great & easy to work with.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Morgan L.
April 18, 2025Great Musician! Hire Him!
Drew did a phenomenal job singing, playing guitar, and harmonica at an outdoor event in Beaufort. H showed up early and had everything set up for showtime right on schedule. Very polite and easy to work with. Guests loved him! Definitely hire him for your next event! Loved the music he played it was perfect for our event.
Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Drew Marler Music
Morgan, it was my pleasure to entertain you and your guests at the Habersham Row event. I hope we get an opportunity to work together again soon. Thank you 😊
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 200 minutes
Insurance: $25,000 - ONLY IF NECESSARY! And it will slightly inflate the rates. I can and do procure liability insurance when requested. But, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE.
What to expect
When you walk into the event space, you will feel a contagious rhythm in your step and will be compelled to sing along, hooked by familiar songs and and melodies being enthusiastically brought to life.
If I am hired to play your wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, I will serenade your guests, providing a festive tone of intimate and romantic music.
If you want to turn the party up a few notches, I have an array of catchy upbeat tunes designed for the occasion that everyone will be moving to. The sounds of soulful vocals, rhythmic chord phrasing, tasteful and impressive guitar solo's over a loop station, and harmonica vamping melodic rhythms will have guests dazzled and moving. And most important, my performance will help bring people together for the occasion and foster the creation of wonderful memories,
About
Drew Marler, is NOT the cheapest performer on Gigsalad but what you get is value, talent, and experience. Although everyone wants to save money, nobody wants a "cheap" sounding, inexperienced musician ruining their important event.
A musician who is less than professional and lacks talent can absolutely derail an important event, making it memorable for entirely the wrong reasons. Do you want your event to sound, feel, and vibe as amazing as you deserve?
Drew Marler has been performing professionally as a musician for over 25 years, and as a solo performer for over 15 years. In this time he has played an impressive number of weddings, corporate events, non-profit events, and private parties, delivering a tailor made performance to match the climate, tone, and purpose for each occasion.
Currently Drew stays busy with his solo career, playing extensively throughout Charleston and the surrounding areas. With an extensive multi-genre catalog of music, he has an array of favorite tunes, catered to his audience, and perfect for any occasion. Drew’s approachable and personable stage presence show years of professional experience and a mass of talent that make him a favorite entertainer in the region.
He loves performing and sharing music with people, and strives to make every event that he plays as memorable as you deserve.
Additional booking notes
As a solo musician, I use a Bose L1 tower speaker system through a Mackie 4 channel mixer. I plug in my pedals and effects, including a loop station. My microphone is a Beta Shure 58, unless I decide on a change. I play a Breedlove, Taylor, and a National dobro that uses a built in pickup. If there are other necessities required for a show, I most likely can accommodate them, but please inquire prior to booking.
Services offered
Set list
*This is an older set list and has been greatly added to and is ever evolving.
1 Sitting on the Dock of the Bay- Otis Redding, Key of G
2 I Got a Woman- Ray Charles, Key of A
3 I Wanna Dance with Somebody- Whitney Houston, Key of C modulates to D
4 Cherry Bomb- John Cougar Mellencamp, Key of G
5 Pink Houses: JC Mellencamp
6 Lets Stay Together- Al Green, Key of F
7 Big River- Johnny Cash, Key of E
8 Folsom Prison- Johnny Cash, Key of G
9 Runaway- Del Shannon, Key of A minor
10 Suspicious Minds- Elvis, Key of G
11 Baby I Love Your Way- Peter Frampton, Key of G
12 Pirates Life at 40- Jimmy Buffet, Key of G
13 The Weight- The Band, Key of A
14 Bob Marley- Stir It Up, Key of A
15 Friend of the Devil- Grateful Dead, Key of G
16 Banana Boat, Jump in de Line, Lime in the Coconut Melody into drum solo, Key of D
17 Sexual Healing- Marvin Gaye, Key of C
18 Lets Get It On- Marvin Gaye, Key of D
19 Harvest Moon- Neil Young, Key of D
20 Wild, Wild Life- Talking Heads, Key of E
21 Rosa Lee McFall- Jerry Garcia, Key of E
22 Blue Skies- Willy Nelson, Key of E minor
23 Steal My Kisses- Ben Harper, Key of G
24 Breakdown- Tom Petty, Key of A minor
25 Wildflowers- Tom Petty, Key of B flat
26 I Wont Back Down- Tom Petty, Key of E minor
27 If You Want Me to Stay- Sly The Family Stone, Key of B
28 What I Got- Sublime, Key of D
29 Bad Fish: Sublime
30 Glory Days -Bruce Springsteen, Key of A
31 Friend of the Devil- Grateful Dead, Key of G
32 Shady Grove: Grateful Dead bluegrass
33 Just Like Heaven- The Cure, Key of A
34 Ripple: Grateful Dead/G
35 Summertime: Gershwin F
36 Cant you see- Marshal Tucker/D
37 Blackbird: Beatles/G
38 Norwegian Wood: Beatles/D
39 We can Work it out: Beatles/D
40 Brown Eyed Girl: Van Morrison/G
41 Caravan: Van Morrison/C
42 Moon Dance: Van Morrison/Am
43 Crazy Love: Van Morrison/A
44 Into the Mystic-Van Morrison/E
45 Tupelo Honey: Van Morrison/A capo
46 And It Stoned Me: Van Morrison/G
47 Me and Julio: Paul Simon/A
48 The Joker: Steve Miller/G
49 Hide your love away: Beatles
50 Riptide: Vance Joy
51 Just Like Heaven: The Cure/A
52 Sweet Caroline: Neil Diamond/C
53 Copperhead Road: Steve Earle/D
54 These Arms of Mine: Otis Redding/A
55 Try a Little Tenderness: Otis Redding/G
56 Life by the Drop: Stevie Ray Vaughn
57 Green Eyes: Coldplay
58 Southern Cross: Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young/A
59 Rocket Man: Elton John/Em
60 Tiny Dancer: Elton John
61 Im on fire: Springsteen/E
62 Brilliant Disguise: Springsteen/A
63 Simple Man: Lynyrd Skynyrd
64 Curtis Lowe: Lynyrd Skynyrd
65 Goddamn Lonely Love: Drive by Truckers/C
66 Wild Horses: Rolling Stones/Ami
67 In My Life: Beatles
68 Stir it up: Bob Marley/A
69 One Love: B Marley
70 I Shot the Sheriff: B Marley
71 Three Little Birds: B Marley
72 Redemption Song: B Marley
73 No Woman No Cry: B Marley
74 Banana Pancakes: Jack Johnson
75 Flake: Jack Johnson
76 Bubbly Toe: Jack Johnson
77 San Francisco Bay: E Clapton
78 Wonderful Tonight: E Clapton
79 Knocking on Heavens Door: E Clapton
80 Lonely Stranger: E Clapton
81 Lay Down Sally: E Clapton
82 Call Me the Breeze: JJ Cale
83 I Cant Help Myself: The Temptations
84 Build Me up Buttercup: The Temptations
85 My Girl: Temptations
86 I Heard it through the Grapevine: Marvin Gaye/F
87 Sexual Healing: Marvin Gaye/G
88 Hold you in my arms: Ray LaMontagne/G
89 Trouble: Ray LaMontagne/G
90 Jolene: R LaMontagne/G
91 You Wreck Me: Tom Petty/D
92 Running Down a Dream: Tom Petty/Em
93 Freefalling: Tom Petty/E
94 Mary Janes Last Dance: Tom PettyAm
95 You Dont Know How it Feels: T Petty/E
96 Time to move on: T Petty/G
97 Sleep on the floor: The Lumineers/C
98 Hey Ho: The Lumineers
99 Stubborn Love: The Lumineers/C
100 Cleopatra: The Lumineers
101 Honky Tonk Women: The Rolling Stones/C
102 Sympathy for the Devil: Rolling Stones/E
103 She talks to angels: Black Crowes/ E
104 Thorn in my pride: Black Crows/Open G tuning
105 Twice as Hard: Black Crows
106 Be My Winding Wheel: Ryan AdamsC
107 Too young to be sad: Ryan Adams
108 Night Moves: Bob Seeger /G
109 Against the Wind: B Seeger
110 Take Me Home Country Road: John Denver
111 Mr Soul: Neil Young/D
112 Heart of Gold: Neil Young/Em/G
113 Hank to Hendrix: N Young/G
114 Long May You Run: N Young
115 Sons Gonna Rise: Citizen Cope
116 Sideways: Citizen Cope
117 Read My Mind: The Killers/C
118 The Wind Cries Mary: Jimi Hendrix
119 Hey Joe: Jimi Hendrix
120 Little Wing: Jimi Hendrix/G
121 All Along the Watchtower: J Hendrix
122 Queen of California: John Mayer
123 Who Cares: John Mayer
124 Soulshine: Warren Haynes
125 Straight to Hell: Drivin n Cryin/G
126 Lets Go Dancin: Drivin n Cryin/G
127 Sweet Melissa: Allman Bros/E
128 Midnight Rider: Allman Bros/D
129 Blue Sky: Allman Bros /E
130 Whipping Post: Allman Bros/Am
131 Come in my Kitchen: R Johnson Blues/E tuning
132 Walking Blues: Blues/G tuning
133 Dont Think Twice: Bob Dylan/G
134 One More Cup of Coffee: B Dylan/C
135 Lay Lady Lay: B Dylan
136 Tangled up in Blue: B Dylan
137 Over the hills and far away: Led Zeppelin/A
138 Thank You: Led Zeppelin
139 Hey Hey What can I do: Led Zeppelin
140 Whole Lotta Love: Led Zeppelin
141 Ramble On: Led Zeppelin
142 Just Breathe: Pearl Jam
143 Hearts and Thoughts: Pearl Jam
144 Black: Pearl Jam
145 Daughter: Pearl Jam
146 Yellow Ledbetter: Pearl Jam/E
147 What a Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong
148 Tennessee Whiskey: Chris Stapleton/A
149 Sitting in limbo: Jimmy Cliff
150 Rain King: Counting Crows
151 Iris: Goo Goo Dolls
152 New Slang: The Shins
153 She Will Be Loved: Maroon 5
154 Champagne Supernova: Oasis
155 Runaway Train: Soul Asylum
156 Sex and Candy: Marcy Playground
157 Under the Bridge: Red Hot Chili Peppers
158 Jane Says: Janes Addiction
159 Psycho Killer: Talking Heads
160 And She Was: Talking Heads
161 I Want You Back: Jackson 5
162 Take it easy: Eagles
163 Hotel California: Eagles
164 Red Red Wine: UB40
165 Have you seen the Rain: CCR
166 Fire and Rain: J Taylor
167 Country Road: J Taylor
168 Carolina in my mind: J Taylor
169 Sweet baby James: J Taylor
170 Something in the Way she Moves: J Taylor
171 Satelite: Dave Matthews
172 Jimi Thing: Dave Matthews
173 I can see clearly now: Johnny Nash
174 Wild World: Cat Stevens
175 Desire: U2
176 Just what I needed: The Cars
178 I Remember Everything: Zack Bryan
179 Thorn in my Pride: Black Crowes
180 Summertime: Gershwin
181 Bad Fish: Sublime
182 Night Moves: Bob Seger
183 Boogie on Reggae Woman: Stevie Wonder
184 Cigarette Daydream: Cage the Elephant
185 Tennessee Whiskey: Chris Stapleton
186 Feathered Indians: Tyler Childers
187 Lady May: Tyler Childers
188 Nutshell: Alice in Chains
189 Iris: Goo Goo Dolls
190 The Scientist: Cold Play
Influences and inspiration
Drew’s set list is a blend of an older and younger generation of music; such as: Neil Young, Keb Mo, Zach Bryan, Wilco, Chris Stapleton, Counting Crows, Fleetwood Mac, Nathaniel Rateliff, John Mayer, The Lumineers, Marc Broussard, JJ Grey&Mofro, Pearl Jam, Prince, Talking Heads, Marvin Gaye, Pink Floyd, Dave Matthews, Johnny Cash, Wilco, Rolling Stones, Beatles, The Killers, Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, Ray La Montagne, The Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Hendrix, Ryan Adams, Van Morrison, Allman Bros. and many more.
“ Drew Marler's musical style is a homogeneous mixture of the solo troubadour styles of Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, the power of Nirvana and Janes Addiction, the soul of Al Green and Marvin Gaye, , but it is always deeply rooted in folk, blues and country roots heritage.” ( Washington, Ga. Newspaper )
Setup requirements
Electricity and possibly light source to see what we are doing