Michael Rafferty Live Music
Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band - Cover by Michael Rafferty
Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn - Cover by Michael Rafferty
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz - Cover by Michael Rafferty
Stand By Me - Ben E. King - Cover by Michael Rafferty
What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Brad Paisley Cover
Come Thou Fount
Overview
Live music for your wedding, party, restaurant, worship service, or memorial service, solo guitar/vocal up to a full band with horns. Variety music. Reliable, professional, flexible, will connect with your audience and provide a great time! Years of experience as a worship leader and wedding band leader.
Reviews
8 reviews
Jenny G.
February 7, 2025Exceptional Talent and Performance!
We had the pleasure of hiring Michael Rafferty for our corporate event, and he absolutely exceeded our expectations! His talent, professionalism, and ability to read the room created the perfect ambiance for the evening. His performance captivated our guests and left a lasting impression. The combination of technical skill and genuine passion for music made for an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Michael for any event looking for top-tier live entertainment! I hope to have another opportunity to work with him again
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Michael Rafferty Live Music
Jenny, thank you so much for your kind review!! It was a pleasure to work together and play for your event!
Monica D.
January 27, 2025Awesome performer with a great set list!
Michael was pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was self-directed onsite, professional and had a great set for a crowd of C-suite executives. Highly recommended.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Michael Rafferty Live Music
Thank you so much for the kind review, Monica! You were great to work with and I enjoyed providing music for your event!
Kathleen L.
October 3, 2025Michael was Awesome!!
Michael exceeded our expectations and delivered an extraordinary performance. He played guitar and sang some faith based songs and some good old rock n roll! Everyone was singing along and thoroughly enjoyed the music. We will definitely ask him back!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Michael Rafferty Live Music
Thank you Kathleen! It was so fun to be a part of your event and everyone was so kind! I hope to work with you again!
Courtney S.
September 19, 2025Singing Guitarist
Michael was fantastic! At one point, I wasn't sure if it was Michael singing or the playlist used during his breaks. I highly recommend Michael for any musical need.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jeff B.
August 10, 2025Excellent Musician/ Crowd Favorite
Great music and entertainment, the party was a huge success! Will be booking again for our crawfish party! Michael was excellent!
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Michael Rafferty Live Music
Thanks so much Jeff! It was great meeting you and celebrating your wife’s great accomplishment! Looking forward to the next one!
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
What to expect
Real music, real connection. With years of experience entertaining for weddings, parties, restaurants, conferences, camps, etc., you can expect someone who knows how to read the moment and gather a crowd with charisma and class. Here are a couple reviews I've received.
"Hi Michael,
I wanted to let you know one more time what an amazing job you did on Saturday. I already referred you to 2 more weddings haha. You handled all the miscommunication and unpredictable situations so maturely and I just wanted to reiterate that it’s so valuable in this industry (and every industry). Really, just wanted to encourage you and let you know that you and your team did an outstanding job."
-Natalia, Wedding Planner
"Thank you for taking us over the top with beauty during the ceremony and fun at the reception! We keep hearing it's the best wedding people have ever been to. Our guests were blown away."
-Mike, Father of the bride
"You and your band are so amazing!!! My Dad say whatever we paid wasn't enough lol. Thank you again."
-Amy, Bride
About
My favorite thing is to serve people through music, whether that is providing an amazing party at a wedding reception, entertaining a restaurant on a Friday night, singing hymns at a memorial service, or leading worship for a retreat. Expect a great attitude, reliability, and great music.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2026
24
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Spring, TX
February 2026
28
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Spring, TX
November 2025
21
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Houston, TX
19
Wednesday
Religious Celebration
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Houston, TX
October 2025
02
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Houston, TX
September 2025
09
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Bryan, TX
August 2025
09
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
College Station, TX
07
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Brookshire, TX
June 2025
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Bryan, TX
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Conroe, TX
May 2025
16
Friday
House Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Houston, TX
February 2025
04
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Spring, TX
January 2025
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 12:00am (Wed)
•
Conroe, TX
August 2024
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Cypress, TX
16
Friday
Grand Opening
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cypress, TX
November 2023
03
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Brenham, TX
April 2023
23
Sunday
Wedding
3:00pm - 11:00pm
17
Monday
Conference
8:00am - 5:00pm
07
Friday
Worship
3:00pm - 7:00pm
01
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
March 2023
25
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
24
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
18
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
January 2023
28
Saturday
Conference
8:00am - 11:30pm
December 2022
24
Saturday
Worship
2:00pm - 11:30pm
18
Sunday
Worship
5:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
16
Friday
Night of worship
4:00pm - 9:00pm
10
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
03
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
02
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
November 2022
19
Saturday
Wedding
3:30pm - 11:00pm
18
Friday
Wedding
3:30pm - 10:00pm
12
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
04
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
October 2022
29
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
22
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
15
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
08
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 11:00pm
September 2022
20
Tuesday
Conference
8:00am - 11:30pm
Set list
This is a shortened list, let me know if you have any requests! Some songs may be dependent on what instrumentation is included at the event.
2000s
*Adventure Of A Lifetime – Coldplay
**Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Dynamite – Taio Cruz
**Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Girls Like You – Maroon 5
*Happy – Pharrell
**Hey Ya – Outkast
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
**Perfect - Ed Sheeran
**Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon
**Sugar – Maroon 5
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
**Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
**Treasure - Bruno Mars
**Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
80s-90s
500 Miles – The Proclaimers
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Believin – Journey
**Faith - George Michael
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Play That Funky Music
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
**This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
60s-70s
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Boogie Shoes – KC And the Sunshine Band
Brick House – Commodores
**Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Come Together – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
*How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
**My Girl - The Temptations
*September - Earth Wind and Fire
**Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Country
*Amarillo By Morning – George Strait
Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs
Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
**Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn
**Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
Forever After All - Luke Combs
*Free – Zac Brown Band – Db
**Friends in low places – Garth Brooks
God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
Greatest Love Story – LANCO
*Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Once In A Lifetime Girl – Micky and the Motorcars
She’s Like Texas – Josh Abbot Band
*Somebody like you - Keith Urban
*Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tennessee Whiskey
Tequila – Dan & Shay
**Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Wave on Wave - Pat Green
Latin
*Vivir Mi Vida – Marc Anthony
Chill
**Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
*All Of Me – John Legend
**Coming Home - Leon Bridges
Come Fly With Me – Sinatra
**Fly Me To the Moon – Sinatra
Forever Like That – Ben Rector
Gravity - John Mayer
Ho Hey – Lumineers
Home – Phillip Phillips
Home – Edward Sharpe
I Love You For Sentimental Reasons – Standard
*I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
**I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
*Love Song – Adele
L-O-V-E
Marry Me – Train
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Funny Valentine
**Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Shallow (duet) – Lady Gaga
**Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
*Stay With You – John Legend
Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
Unforgettable
Your Song – Elton John
Special Dances
Can’t Help Falling in Love—Elvis
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
My Little Girl—Tim McGraw
My Wish—Rascal Flatts
Speechless – Dan & Shay
**The Way You Look Tonight – Standard
*What a Wonderful World
**Wonderful Tonight
**You Are the Best Thing - Ray Lamontagne
Christmas
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Baby it's Cold Outside (duet)
Frosty The Snowman
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells (second line groove)
Last Christmas
Let It Snow
O Holy Night
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
The Christmas Song
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
This Christmas
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland