John Polino
Overview
I am a Guitarist/Vocalist who specializes in providing popular, upbeat music for all occasions. From Elvis to Imagine Dragons, I've got it covered.
Whether you're looking for a "Singer/Songwriter" vibe using only guitar & vocal or a "Live Band" feel with background tracks and stage lighting, I can make it happen.
I'll work with you to make sure the vibe is exactly what you want. Thanks, John
Reviews
27 reviews
Evonne B.
May 16, 2026Talented Musician with a Great Personality
It was my 1st time hiring a musician left along from a website, but after seeing John Polino portfolio and the 5 stars reviews everyone left him I had no doubts he would be a perfect fit for the joint birthday bash I was hosting. Not only he is a great musician, he is flexible to work with, very responsive, and came on time! My guests ranged from 30 - 86 years and they all enjoyed John's singing and we got a lot of praise for him. John has a fantastic voice, his music is not too loud, and people can actually hear and talk to each other and at the same time hear him sing. A guest later told me she thought she would need a Red Bull to survive yet another birthday party, but that changed soon as she heard John sing!
It's been 2 weeks now, so not sure if Gigsalad.com would be asking me for my feedback, but I am not waiting any longer, so here is the 5 stars review from a very happy client! Looking forward to yet another reason when I can hire John again in the future.
Hired as: One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
John Polino
Evonne,
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. You have a fantastic family and your party certainly did span the ages. I am so glad that everybody found something in my music to enjoy. Hope to see you again soon.
John
Abby M.
December 17, 2025Amazing!!
John Polino elevated the fun at our wedding's after party 10x fold! He is incredible to work with - very attentive, organized, and quick to respond during the planning process, and he was even willing to learn a new song for us! His performance was absolutely perfect, he understood the crowd well and kept people on their feet dancing well into the night. I highly recommend hiring John Polino as his talent will not disappoint!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
John Polino
Abby, that you so much! I had a blast at your after party. You guys are a lot of fun. Hope to see you and the hubby again sometime soon!
John
Taylor M.
April 26, 2025John has a great voice and was super easy to work with!
John sang and played guitar at our member party on 4/25/25. His voice is great and everyone enjoyed the music! He was very easy to work with, and we will definitely be using him again in the future!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
John Polino
Thank you so much Taylor. It was a pleasure performing for you and your guests and I look forward to doing so again.
Hillary S.
January 2, 2025Amazing!
We all loved having John sing and play guitar at our family birthday party with kids and adults ranging from 7 months to 77 years old!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
John Polino
Hillary, thank you so much for the kind review. You have an amazing family and I enjoyed entertaining you all.
John
Paul D.
December 7, 2024Great entertainer, musician, and singer
John sang the perfect music for our corporate holiday party. We invited John to join us during our sit down dinner and he made a mixed tape that was perfect which he played while we all ate.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
John Polino
Paul, Thank you again for having me and for the kind review. You have a wonderful group, and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Booking information
Price range: Rates starting at $350
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
In most cases I will arrive at the performance location approximately 30 - 45 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. Set up typically takes me about 10 minutes. I require minimal power and space. During a typical 3 hour gig, I would perform 3, 45-50 minute sets and provide pre-recorded music during set breaks.
About
Hello Live Music Fan,
I have been singing, playing guitar and entertaining audiences for almost 30years. I've played in some of Boston's most popular cover bands (Hot Mess, Dick n Jane, Fat Tuesday) and have travelled across New England and abroad to play some large, high profile gigs and some small, intimate performances. I have the ability and experience to read an audience and tailor my set list to needs and vibe of the event. Whether it's a classic Zeppelin tune, a folksy singer-songwriter standard or re-vamped 80's Hit, I do my best to touch upon many different genres of music to keep listeners of all ages engaged and entertained. If drinks are flowing and people are singing along, then it's time for the "sing-a-longs" (i.e. Brown Eyed Girl, Margaritaville, Chicken Fried, etc.). If I am required to be more "in the background", then I draw from my vast catalog of classic songs from the 60s through today to add ambiance to your event.
Bottom line is that I will not try to "steal the show"...unless you want me to.
My musical equipment is top of the line and compact. I don't take up much space and I can play as loud or as quiet as situation calls for, and I love taking requests.
I will work with you from start to finish, and return all calls and emails in a timely manner. This is a very fun job, and I take it very seriously! Can't wait to play for you!
Best,
John
Services offered
Set list
3 AM - MATCHBOX 20
All For You - SISTER HAZEL
American Girl - TOM PETTY
Ant's Marching - DAVE MATTHEWS
Black - PEARL JAM
Blackbird - THE BEATLES
Blue on Black - KENNY WAYNE SHEPPARD
Born to Run - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Boys of Summer - DON HENLEY
Breakdown - TOM PETTY
Breakeven - THE SCRIPT
Breathe - ANNA NALICK
Brian Wilson - BARENAKED LADIES
Broken Halos - CHRIS STAPLETON
Brown Eyed Girl - VAN MORRISON
Budapest - GEORGE EZRA
Carolina in my Mind - JAMES TAYLOR
Castle on a Hill - ED SHEERAN
Chicken Fried - ZAC BROWN BAND
Closer to Fine - INDIGO GIRLS
Closing Time - SEMISONIC
Colder Weather - ZAC BROWN BAND
Collide - HOWIE DAY
Come on Get Higher - MATT NATHANSON
Crash - DAVE MATTHEWS
Crazy - GNARLES BARKLEY
Cruise - FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
Dancing in the Dark - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Danny's Song - LOGGINS AND MESSINA
Die a Happy Man - THOMAS RHETT
Don't Dream It's Over - CROWDED HOUSE
Down Under - MEN AT WORK
Drift Away - DOBIE GRAY
Drive - INCUBUS
Easy - THE COMMODORS
Elderly Woman... - PEARL JAM
Elenor Rigby - THE BEATLES
Fire and Rain - JAMES TAYLOR
Free Fallin' - TOM PETTY
Give a Little Bit - SUPERTRAMP
Gone, Gone, Gone - PHILLIP PHILLIPS
Good Love is on the Way - JOHN MAYER
Handle with Care - THE TRAVELLING WILBURYS
Here Comes The Sun - THE BEATLES
Hey Jealousy - GIN BLOSSOMS
Hide Your Love Away - THE BEATLES
Ho Hey - THE LUMINEERS
Home - MICHAEL BUBLE
Home - PHILLIP PHILLIPS
How Sweet it is - JAMES TAYLOR
I am The Highway - CHRIS CORNELL
I Will Wait - MUMFORD AND SONS
I'll Be - EDWIN MCCAIN
I'm Still Standing - ELTON JOHN
I'm Yours - JASON MRAZ
If You Could Only See - TONIC
In My Life - THE BEATLES
In your Eyes - PETER GABRIEL
Inside Out - EVE 6
Into The Mystic - VAN MORRISON
Jack and Dianne - JOHN MELLENCAMP
Jessie's Girl - RICK SPRINGFIELD
Just Like Heaven - THE CURE
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Just The Way You Look Tonight - FRANK SINATRA
Kyrie - MR. MISTER
Lean On Me - BILL WITHERS
Let Her Cry - HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH
Let My Love Open The Door - PETE TOWNSHEND
Life by the Drop - STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
Living on a Prayer - BON JOVI
Losing my Religion - R.E.M.
Love The One Your With - STEPHEN STILLS
Lovely Day - BILL WITHERS
Loving You Easy - ZAC BROWN BAND
Margaritaville - JIMMY BUFFET
Maybe it's Time - BRADLEY COOPER
Mean to Me - BRETT ELDREDGE
Melt with You - MODERN ENGLISH
Moondance - VAN MORRISON
Mrs. Robinson - SIMON & GARFUNKLE
Needle and the Damage Done - NEIL YOUNG
Night Moves - Bob Seger
Norwegian Wood - THE BEATLES
Nothing Compares to U - PRINCE / SINEAD O'CONNOR
Nutshell - ALICE IN CHAINS
Old Apartment - BARENAKED LADIES
Old Man - NEIL YOUNG
Only The Good Die Young - BILLY JOEL
Overkill - MEN AT WORK
Pinball Wizard - THE WHO
Pinch Me - BARENAKED LADIES
Pink Houses - JOHN MELLENCAMP
Plush - STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
Pride & Joy - STEVIE RAY VAUGHN
Radioactive - IMAGINE DRAGONS
River of Deceit - MAD SEASON
Rocket Man - ELTON JOHN
Rule The World - TEARS FOR FEARS
Running on Empty - JACKSON BROWNE
Shanty - JONATHAN EDWARDS
She Talks To Angels - THE BLACK CROWES
Shooting Star - BAD COMPANY
Simple man - LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Sledgehammer - PETER GABRIEL
Soulshine - THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
Subdivisions - RUSH
Sweet Caroline - NEIL DIAMOND
Sweet Home Alabama - LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Take it Easy - THE EAGLES
Take On Me - A-HA
Tempted - SQUEEZE
TennesseyWhiskey - CHRIS STAPLETON
The A Team - ED SHEERAN
The Downeaster Alexa - BILLY JOEL
The Fool on the Hill - THE BEATLES
The Letter - THE BOX TOPS
The Middle - JIMMY EAT WORLD
The Rising - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
The Way it Is - BRUCE HORNSBY & THE RANGE
The Way You Make Me Feel - MICHAEL JACKSON
These days - JACKSON BROWNE
Times Like These - FOO FIGHTERS
Tiny Dancer - ELTON JOHN
Toes - ZAC BROWN BAND
Trouble - RAY LAMONTAGNE
Twin Rocks Oregon - SHAWN MULLINS
Use Me -BILL WITHERS
Viva la Vida - COLDPLAY
Wagon Wheel - DARIUS RUCKER
Waiting For My Real Life To Begin - COLIN HAY
Wake Me Up - AVICII / ALOE BLACC
Walkin' in Memphis - MARC COHN
What Would You Say - DAVE MATTHEWS
When I fall - BARENAKED LADIES
Whipping Post - Allman Brothers Band
Whiskey& You - CHRIS STAPLETON
Who Say You Can't Go Home - BON JOVI
Why Georgia Why - JOHN MAYER
Wild World - CAT STEVENS
Wildflowers - TOM PETTY
Without You - KEITH URBAN
Wonderwall - OASIS
Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who
Woodstock - JONI MITCHELL
You & Tequila - KENNY CHESNEY
You Are The Best Thing - RAY LAMONTAGNE