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Nelly's Echo Music

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5.0 
(24 reviews)
  • Rosedale, MD
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Travels nationwide
  • $499-$2999
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Overview

Nelly's Echo from season 3 of NBC's The Voice, is a Singing Acoustic Guitarist. He averages over 200 shows a year and performs a wide variety of genres including Top 40, Soul, Pop, Reggae, Classic Rock, and original music. Nelly's Echo can be hired by clients like you for venues, private parties, corporate events, weddings, and festivals. He can also provide background music for intimate occasions like ceremonies, anniversaries, and engagements. For your wedding clients out there, you can also get Nelly's Echo to set the mood for the wedding by having him perform at the ceremony/cocktail hour. Contact Nelly's Echo by email or by phone to get a talented and professional entertainer today!


24 Reviews

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Robin B. • April 17, 2023

Amazing

How do I begin to describe how perfect Nelson was during our rehearsal dinner at Nicks Fish House? He read the crowd and provided the perfect backdrop to a well orchestrated party. Our guests were coming up to me and asking who the wonderful musician was and where did I find him. He has the greatest tone in his voice and his kindness and loving nature was conveyed in his performance. It was a memorable evening for our 120 guests and I am grateful for Nelson for contributing immensely to that.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

You my dear are the best. Thank you so much for trusting me to entertain your guest. I am truly honored and humbled by your kind words and hospitality. I hope the wedding went great. Thanks again!

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Pat S.
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Pat S. • October 5, 2024

Outstanding Musician & Entertainer!

Nelson - Played at our wedding this past September and we couldn't have had a better time. He's an outstanding musician/performer and our group absolutely loved him. He's incredibly engaging with the audience and adjusts his setlist to the vibe of the crowd. He's also just a great person and is truly passionate about his work and the people he engages with. Everyone left our event wanting to see him perform again and we're already looking for opportunities to hire him in the future. I'd highly recommend him for any event!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Classic Rock Band, One Man Band, Pop Music, Pop Singer, Reggae Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Anna J. • August 19, 2024

Fabulous!

We're so grateful to Nelson. Everyone loved his playing and appreicated the nice touch to our fundraiser!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Caryn B.
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Caryn B. • June 3, 2024

Nellys Echo made our event!

Nellys Echo really made our event absolutely fantastic! Nelson was so easy to work with, showed up early, was friendly and fun, and sang beautifully! Our guests were so impressed and complimentary of his performance. I would highly recommend Nellys Echo for any event!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Scott S.
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Scott S. • May 27, 2024

Perfect Day

Last minute memorial day weekend booking. Everything came together smoothly and professionally. Everyone loved Nelson so much that we paid extra to extend the set. Top notch talent that we will continue to book into the future. Looking to do it again next month for a nighttime adult pool party. 👍

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist

Photos from this event

Photo 1 from May 26, 2024 event with Nelly's Echo Music Photo 2 from May 26, 2024 event with Nelly's Echo Music Photo 3 from May 26, 2024 event with Nelly's Echo Music
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Robin U. • December 11, 2023

Recording artist quality

Amazing experience! Beautiful voice! Would definitely hire again!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

Thanks a million Robin.

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Brian S. • September 10, 2023

Nelly’s Echo

Amazing!!! Everyone loved your music!!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

Thank you very much for the kind words and for having me.

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Barbara C.
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Barbara C. • May 8, 2023

Nelson has a voice like velvet

Nelson was hired to provide music for our community festival. He was a consummate professional at every step of the process and he is a fantastic artist. He even improvised his lyrics as people walked by to include them. I would definitely hire him again.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Kathy • May 6, 2023

Absolutely Amazing!

Nelly's Echo/Nelson is fantastic on so many levels. I hired him for a conference reception and not only is he an *incredible* musician, but also funny, charming and engaging with our attendees (not to mention wonderful to work with to plan the event). Already planning to hire him again!

Hired as:
2000s Era Entertainment, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Heejin R. • November 28, 2022

The perfect performance for an upscale event

We hired Nelly’s Echo (Nelson) for a casino-themed fundraiser gala, and everyone loved his performance. His songs are catchy and soul-touching, and his voice is gentle but powerful. His voice and songs are more than qualified to be in a concert hall by themselves, but Nelson adjusted his voice and performance to benefit our casino-themed event rather than trying to be the focus of the night. I believe his ability to adapt his performance based on the occasion and mood of the room makes him the perfect performer for an upscale event. I’ll hire him again if I’m planning another event, whether a networking event, a wedding, or a sit-down dinner with a music performance. I highly recommend him.

Hired as:
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Brad D. • October 23, 2022

My guest thought he was a global celebrity!!!!

Nelson knows how to read and interact with a crowd. As good as a performer/entertainer as there is!!! He knew when to play softer and when to engage. By the end of the evening, he had even our most conservative guest up on the dance floor clapping. In all honesty, he should be charging 10x what he does. I PROMISE you, your guest will think that you've hired a global popstar!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Dara C. • October 18, 2022

Wonderful and engaging, must book!

Nelson from Nelly's Echo used his talents to sing/play guitar for my wedding ceremony as well as cocktail hour. Nelson has an absolutely beautiful voice and beyond that, he keeps a crowd engaged by working the environment into his music. During my wedding ceremony, he casually worked in the words "please stand for the bride" into his song, which had the entire crowd smiling. Whatever vibe you're going for, Nelson will impress you. He's also extremely easy to communicate with and accommodating. All my friends and family were raving about him after the event. THANK YOU, NELSON!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Veronica B.
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Veronica B. • October 4, 2022

Amazing Performance!

Could not have asked for a better musician or a more perfect performance for our wedding. Our guests raved about how it was the ideal compliment to the ceremony and cocktail hour. Nelson was easy to work and flexible on song choice. I would not hesitate to book him again for another event.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist

Photos from this event

Photo 1 from Sep 24, 2022 event with Nelly's Echo Music
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Robert S. • August 20, 2022

Outstanding!

Great Job! Everyone enjoyed Nelly's Echo. We look forward to having him back.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

Thanks Robert for having me. I had a blast!

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Jenifer F.
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Jenifer F. • May 19, 2022

The best!

Nelson is by far our favorite musician to have performing in our restaurant. He's so talented and always gets the crowd going. We have guests that look out for when he is playing and come just to see him. Not only is he great at getting the guests involved, he's also a true professional to work with.

Hired as:
2000s Era Entertainment, One Man Band, Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Rick C. • May 2, 2022

Nelson Connects and Engages with His Audience!

Nelson is amazing. He invested his afternoon meeting with several Denison students one-on-one to talk about being an entrepreneur and a musician.

His evening performance was fun! He connected with about twenty of the audience members, incorporating their names into his songs and joking with them. He called out to our students by name multiple times encouraging them to answer questions and comment about the music and/or their friends. There was a lot of laughter during the concert and the students had a blast. On top of that, Nelson is a talented musician with a large repertoire of music. We will have Nelson back to Denison's campus!

Hired as:
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, One Man Band, Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Lorri S.
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Lorri S. • May 1, 2022

Amazing!

Nelson is an amazing performer, but also a super wonderful person! Extremely easy to work with, extremely talented, and extremely personable! We have used him several years in a row for a large event on our campus, and will continue to do so as long as he will have us!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Dana C.
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Dana C. • April 29, 2022

Worth every penny!

We booked Nelson on short notice under very sad circumstances for a Memorial Service. He was the consummate professional! Nelson was very responsive prior to the event to make sure he was setting the right tone with his music selection. He also reached out on the day of our event to let me know he was set up and ready to go, which really eased my mind. I would highly recommend Nelly’s Echo!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Small thumbnail image for reviewer Kim H.
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Kim H. • April 26, 2022

Nelly's Echo is an amazing and engaging performer

I've had the pleasure of having Nelly's Echo perform at my Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival in St. Michaels, Maryland for my November festival in 2021. He was so engaging with the festival attendees and is an amazing singer/songwriter performer! So much so that I asked him to come back for my Spring 2022 festival as well as my upcoming November 2022 show. He's an added value for my festival goers and they love his fun personality.
I'd recommend Nelly's Echo for any type of event with live music.

Hired as:
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Alison A. • April 26, 2022

Extremely talented, biggest smile, best voice!

Nelly is a true entertainer. He is incredibly professional, but laid back. Was so fun and easy to work with prior to our event. And then the night of, killed it. His smile lights up the room. His voice is so calming. The type of performer your guest are quietly talking about to each other about how great he is. He’s plays the perfect mix of the best background music or get up and dance music. We would have him back in a second. Our guests are still talking about him!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Heidi K. • April 25, 2022

Always a Hit

Nelly’s Echo is a talent that sets your mind at ease. You don’t have to worry about reliability, honesty, competence, stage presence, or crowd approval. He’s just a natural. He’s so versatile that he can lead entertainment at any kind of event.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

You are very kind Heidi. Thank you for trusting me over the years to play your events.

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Jeff W. • April 25, 2022

A talented artist with a generous soul…

Nelson is an exceptional artist, singer and songwriter. His energy is infectious and the lyrics to his songs resonate with anyone lucky enough to listen. He is always engaging with the audience and often plays songs seemingly performed just you you.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

YNWA lol. Love ya bud, and thanks for the love and support.

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Lee M. • April 25, 2022

Easily our most popular act.

Nelly’s Echo is without a doubt, our most popular act. He always arrives with a smile and prepared to play. Prior to him playing, he engages the crowd and then works in their names into his songs.

A great mix of covers and originals, Nelly’s music is awesome.

Hired as:
1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Folk Singer, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

I’m a big fan of the Grain enterprise and family. Thanks for always having me 🙏🏽

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Dave S. • April 25, 2022

Outstanding Live Performer

If you are looking for an upbeat professional musician who can play to just about any audience you found your guy. I’ve booked him a number of times, he’s great to work with. Always well rehearsed, prepared, and reliable. Book this man!

Hired as:
Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Nelly's Echo Music:

That means a lot my friend. I absolutely love playing Columbia Festival of the Arts. Thanks for always believing in me.

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Booking Info

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Price Range: $499-$2999

Languages: English

What to Expect

I will provide a customized set list to cater to the audience. Every audience is different, and I possess the versatility and awareness to tailor my set to the audience I'm playing for. Music is a conversation, and the best conversations require a give and take between the audience and the performer. Performing over 200 shows a year for the past 10 years has afforded me the skill of skillful melodic conversations.

About

What’s in a name? Everything! Nelly’s Echo is based on the premise that music is a two-way street; “It’s a give and take” says lead singer Nelson. "Nelly" refers to the musician creating the ambiance and "Echo" refers to the audience’s response to and appreciation of the ambiance.

Nelly’s Echo has shared the big stage with the artists such as Trombone Shorty, Travis McCoy, Sean Kingston, & Boyz II Men to name a few. In addition, Nelly’s Echo has had the privilege of not only delivering a TedTalk at TedX Wilmington in the summer of 2016 but also participating in Season 3 of The Voice as a member of Team Christina where she quotes: “I had so much fun listening to you right off the bat…I find you so interesting and compelling. I would love to be able to collaborate on ideas. It seems like with you the sky is the limit…I want to go to a concert; I want to see the whole show.”

Nelly's Echo has been given the gift of gab and music. Sometimes, when he plays, people stop and listen. It is his self-appointed duty to impart some form of hope, life, love, joy, & perspective through the music he plays to anyone it comes in contact with. Making good music the soundtrack to people's lives is Nelly's Echo's mission statement, and he's a man on a mission.

Additional Booking Notes

I'm pretty flexible with sound, staging, and lighting. I have my standard rider, but it's malleable to the context of the event.

Services Offered

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Upcoming Booked Events

July 04, 2025 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
August 04, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Corporate Event

Past Booked Events

August 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Fundraiser
May 26, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm House Party
December 09, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
October 31, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm House Party
September 09, 2023 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm Religious Celebration
May 06, 2023 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm Fundraiser
May 03, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
April 14, 2023 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm Rehearsal Dinner
October 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
September 24, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wedding Ceremony
August 18, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Corporate Event
June 12, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:00pm Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
April 28, 2022 • 12:30pm - 3:00pm Personal Occasion

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Set List

Each set is customized to the audience I'm playing for. My song list shows my versatility.

1. Staying alive - Bee Gees
2. Memories - Maroon 5
3. Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
4. Dock of the bay - Bill Withers
5. Ain't no sunshine - Bill Withers
6. Just the two of us - Bill Withers
7. Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
8. The way you make me feel - Michael Jackson
9. Happy - Pharrell
10. Killing me softly - Fugees.
11. More than words - Extreme.
12. All of me - John Legend
13. Call me Al - Paul Simon
14. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
15. I'll Be - Edwin McCain
16. Kiss from a Rose - Seal
17. In your eyes - Peter Gabriel
18. Break my heart - Dua Lipa
19. Buffalo soldier/is this love/Jamming - Bob Marley
20. Papa was a rolling stone- Temptations
21. Come together - Beatles
22. Rude - Magic.
23. Waiting on the world to change - John Mayer
24. Why Georgia - John Mayer
25. Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer
26. Walking in Memphis- Marc Cohn
27. No Diggity - Blackstreet
28. Banana pancakes - Jack Johnson
29. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
30. Sweet dreams- eurythmics
31. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
32. Fast car - Tracy Chapman.
33. Use somebody - Kings of Leon
34. Bambi - Jidenna
35. Perfect - Ed Sheeran
36. Lean on me - Bill Withers
37. Shut up and dance - walk the moon
38. Hey Ya - outcast
39. You are the best thing - Ray Lamontagne
40. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
41. Hotel California - Eagles
42. Love song - the cure
43. Blackbird - Beatles
44. Sara smile - Hall & Oates
45. Redemption Song - Bob Marley
46. One Love - Bob Marley
47. 3 little birds - Bob Marley
48. Rolling in the deep - Adele
49. Girls Just wanna have fun - Cyndi Lauper
50. The Walk - Mayer Hawthorne
....and many more

Influences & Inspiration

Boys II Men, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, Eagles, Bob Marley

Setup Requirements

Guitar

Vocal mic

Mixer

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