AJ Raggs

When you hire me for your event, you’re not just getting a singer — you’re getting an experience that’s professional, polished, and fully tailored to your audience. I pride myself on reading the room, honoring the tone and purpose of your event, and delivering a show that’s both memorable and meaningful. Whether you're looking for high-energy entertainment or a more relaxed and acoustic atmosphere, I can adapt the set and flow to fit your vision exactly.

I’m a one-man show that sounds like a full band. Using live looping, professional backing tracks, keyboard, acoustic/electric guitars, and dynamic vocals, I bring the energy and feel of a full live concert while remaining compact and budget-friendly. It’s the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a solo performer, with the sound and excitement of a full ensemble.

My performances are built around connection and storytelling. My signature show, “Sing Through It!”, takes audiences on a journey through the soundtrack of life — the songs that help us fall in love, find ourselves, recover from heartbreak, rediscover hope, or celebrate new beginnings. The show can feature crowd-pleasing hits across decades and genres, a few of my original songs, and personal stories that make the experience feel intimate and human. And if the event calls for a more stripped-back vibe, I’m just as comfortable delivering a heartfelt acoustic performance.

Clients and audiences consistently tell me how much they appreciate my passion, professionalism, and the care I put into every show. I take my calling seriously — to uplift, inspire, and create joy through music — and I don’t leave until I’ve given everything I’ve got.

So, whether it’s a corporate party, private event, house concert, wedding, church festival, or something else entirely, you can trust that I’ll show up prepared, enthusiastic, and ready to help make your event unforgettable.

AJ Raggs (Angelo Ragghianti) – Pop/Rock Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Performer

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, AJ Raggs has been performing for nearly 20 years. His passion for music began at just 8 years old, and today, his dream of becoming a full-time professional recording and touring artist is coming to life.

AJ’s live show blends pop anthems, timeless favorites, and heartfelt originals into one seamless, high-energy performance — all delivered solo with live looping, guitar, piano, and studio-quality tracks. The result? A one-man show that rivals a full band in energy and sound. Whether you're looking for a stripped-back acoustic vibe or an upbeat concert-style experience, AJ tailors each performance to fit the tone and needs of the event.

AJ’s signature show, "Sing Through It!", explores the emotional highs and lows of life through the lens of music — the heartbreaks, victories, faith, failures, and fresh starts. With a mix of crowd-pleasing covers from across decades and genres, exciting original songs, and deeply personal storytelling, AJ brings a performance that is both entertaining and uplifting. “Life gets loud — sing louder!” and AJ delivers that message with heart, soul, and stage presence. The show features the music of Ed Sheeran, Knox, Justin Bieber, Forrest Frank, Journey, the Beatles

Performance Experience
AJ performs in a wide variety of venues, including:

Weddings, funerals, church services
Bars, restaurants, and music venues
Writer’s rounds and listening rooms
Private clubs, corporate events, and retirement communities
Fairs, Festivals, Block Parties and community celebrations
Holiday Shows
Fundraisers

Notable venues and appearances include:
The Bluebird Café (Nashville)
3rd and Lindsley (Nashville)
The Local, Cabana Taps, Shellville, and Commodore Grille (Nashville)
Cattivo, The Smiling Moose, and Steamworks Creative (Pittsburgh)
PCG Opry Mills Unplugged (Nashville)
Starlite Lounge with Norman Nardini (Pittsburgh)
The Medallion Ball & Cinderella Ball with The Rick Purcell Big Band
Guinness World Record for Largest Wedding Cookie Table (featured artist)
2021 Millvale Music Festival (Pittsburgh)
Carnegie Mellon University 4th of July & Orientation events (Pittsburgh)
Holiday Village Market (Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce)
With the Rick Purcell Big Band at Cotillion Balls (Pittsburgh)

Training.
AJ earned his BFA in Vocal Performance with University Honors from Carnegie Mellon University in 2017, where he studied classical voice under baritone Daniel Teadt. He is trained in opera, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial styles, giving him a strong technical foundation across genres. He is currently studying voice with Mindy Pack (coach to Justin Timberlake, The Kid LAROI, Miley Cyrus, and more). AJ also has received a songwriting education from Global Songwriters Connection.

Online Presence & Achievements
Over 2 million streams on “My Kinda People” across platforms
Nearly 200,000 YouTube views
4,000+ followers across social media

AJ’s mission is to pursue music full-time as a touring, performing, and recording artist, while building a sustainable living. Ultimately, he’s working toward a long-held dream: selling out Madison Square Garden on a headlining tour — and using his music to inspire, connect, and uplift people along the way.

Thank you for supporting AJ’s journey. Whether you’re booking him for a party, a church service, or a stage, you’re getting more than a performer — you’re getting someone who lives and breathes music, with a heart for people and a voice built for the big stage.

I have my own keyboard and guitar that I can bring to events, but I always prefer to use a real piano if one is available. I may need to rent a PA system. If your event calls for a larger sound system, I will be able to rent the equipment. I can fit into small corners, large stages and anywhere in between. I also would need to be in a well lit area, with access to a power supply. If lighting and power is not available, it can also be rented for an additional fee. Depending upon the nature of your event, we may need to rent more sound and lighting equipment which will be added into the fee. Please provide as much information as possible when asking for a quote so I am able to give you an accurate estimate.