Mari Dennis
Overview
I provide warm, engaging live acoustic music for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and private parties. From romantic background music to soulful renditions of your favorite pop, classic, and indie songs, I bring professional quality to every performance.
-Custom Requests: Happy to learn special songs for your big moment.
-Full Setup Provided: Compact, self-contained PA system for seamless setup.
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Reviews
8 reviews
Daley E.
September 1, 2026Could not ask for a better!
Mari Dennis was just one of the very best components that we added to my mom’s celebration of life! She is super talented with a beautiful voice and fantastic guitar skills. She and I work together to create a playlist that was absolutely perfect for my mom‘s memorial. Mari can play and sing anything!! She provided incredible background ambience, but also stepped up to do too really special songs for the memorial. Everyone really enjoyed her. Thank you so much Maryanne. Looking forward to working with you again!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Mari Dennis
Thank you for the kind words Daley! It was truly an honor to be part of your mom's celebration of life. It was such a pleasure working with you and I am so happy that you and your guests enjoyed the live music :)
Ashley W.
January 10, 2026A Perfect Fit for Our Company Event
Mari Dennis was fantastic. She was professional, punctual, and very easy to communicate and plan with from start to finish. Setup and breakdown were quick and seamless. She has an amazing singing voice and great at playing guitar. She did a great job keeping the volume at the perfect level, easy to hear without overpowering the space. Her song catalog seemed endless, and she played something for everyone. She was also very affordable for the quality she delivers. I would absolutely hire her again and highly recommend her for any event.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Mari Dennis
Thank you so much Ashley! You are so kind and I really appreciate your thoughtful review. It was such a pleasure meeting you and playing music for your event. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and would absolutely love to work with you again in the future. :)
Matt K.
December 12, 2022Highly Recommend!
Mari was great! She was extremely flexible. The perfect vibe for our party and even let some of our guests sing some karaoke! Definitely would use her again!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Mari Dennis
Thanks for having me Matt! It was so much fun to see everyone have such a great time. I wish you and your team all the best!!
Cheers,
Mari
Maria T.
September 13, 2022Highly recommend!
Mari was such an awesome performer! Everyone loved her voice. She was able to curate a playlist with songs I loved and my guests enjoyed as well. Will definitely have her again 😄
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ben B.
September 13, 2022Mari is amazing!
My wife and I had Mari perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.. one of our only regrets for the night was not leaving our photographer to go listen to her perform more. She was amazing! An absolute must hire artist for any event! She nailed every song my wife requested her to play.. she killed it!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $350 – $3,000 per event
Languages: English, Tagalog
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Singer/Songwriter. Guitar based acoustic songs.
About
Hi, I'm Mari! I am a professional acoustic singer dedicated to bringing a soulful and elegant atmosphere to your most important moments. Whether I’m providing a romantic backdrop for a wedding ceremony, upbeat music for a cocktail hour, or sophisticated background music for a corporate gala, I tailor my setlist to fit the unique energy of your event. With a focus on professionalism and high-quality sound, I strive to make every performance seamless and memorable for you and your guests.
Additional booking notes
Need an outlet to plug in Bose speaker
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2026
30
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Tustin, CA
January 2026
09
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
December 2022
09
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Trabuco Canyon, CA
September 2022
09
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Malibu, CA
May 2022
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Irvine, CA
December 2019
14
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brea, CA
Set list
Acoustic pop & hits, 90 & 2000s R&B/Soul, Classic Rock, Folk & Soul.
Some song examples:
Donna Lewis – I Love You Always Forever
Starship – Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
America – All My Life
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams / Landslide
The Eagles – Hotel California
James Taylor – Fire and Rain
Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
Norah Jones – Don't Know Why
Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On
Ed Sheeran – Perfect / Thinking Out Loud
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar / As It Was
Vance Joy – Riptide
Taylor Swift – august
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
Influences and inspiration
Some examples by genre:
Acoustic Pop & Contemporary:
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Vance Joy, Jason Mraz, Griff, etc.
90s & 2000s R&B / Soul:
Tamia, Alicia Keys, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Colbie Caillat, Brandy, TLC, SWV, etc.
Classic Rock & Folk:
Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, James Taylor, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Tracy Chapman, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Switchfoot, etc.
Setup requirements
Equipment provided. wireless speaker, cables, mic, guitar, stands