Nelly's Echo Music
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!
Reviews
29 reviews
Shannon G.
October 9, 2026The Best choice we could have made for our event!
Nelly's Echo was an absolute dream! Nelson is exceptional at communication. From booking to arrival, we were always assured of our plans working out. When you're working with multiple vendors for a corporate event, this is SO welcomed! And then...his performance style is everything! His musical choices were just perfect for our audience (from a highly regulated industry), and his personality shone through! He was literally the perfect choice for our event, and I know he will be for yours, too. If you, like me, obsess over every little detail of an event, you should stop reading this and hire Nelly's Echo this minute. I watched his TedxTalk, and that gave me enough trust, and I can tell you after having him perform at our conference, he was even BETTER than expected!
(Why are you still reading this??? Hire Nelly's Echo now!)
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Steve W.
April 13, 2026Could not have been better
Worth every penny and then some. Perfect vibe, very thoughtful and clearly a beautiful soul mixed with immense talent and a beautiful sound. Don’t think twice
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Robin B.
April 17, 2023Amazing
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
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!
Andrew T.
November 25, 2025Exceptional entertainer
Nelly made our event memorable for all who attended. Everyone had a blast and enjoyed every song played. Highly recommend him for your event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ildi S.
August 5, 2025Amazing talent
Nelson was amazing. Everyone in our group loved the vibe he brought to our event. He was very communicative throughout, worked with our logistics and timing, and was so much fun to listen to. He brought the energy and talent. Thank you Nelson!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $499 – $2,999 per event
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
Past booked events
October 2026
08
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Fort Washington, PA
May 2026
30
Saturday
Graduation
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Bethesda, MD
08
Friday
Holiday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Gambrills, MD
April 2026
10
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Annapolis, MD
January 2026
15
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Hagerstown, MD
09
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Bel Air, MD
November 2025
22
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Kingsville, MD
01
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Columbia, MD
October 2025
31
Friday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Pikesville, MD
25
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Mount Airy, MD
August 2025
04
Monday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
July 2025
04
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
June 2025
26
Thursday
Festival
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Hershey, PA
August 2024
15
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Ellicott City, MD
May 2024
26
Sunday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Elkridge, MD
December 2023
09
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Bel Air, MD
October 2023
31
Tuesday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Pikesville, MD
September 2023
09
Saturday
Religious Celebration
2:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Kingsville, MD
May 2023
06
Saturday
Fundraiser
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Malvern, PA
03
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Havre De Grace, MD
April 2023
14
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
October 2022
22
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Hydes, MD
September 2022
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Ocean City, MD
August 2022
18
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Sykesville, MD
June 2022
12
Sunday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
April 2022
28
Thursday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Phoenix, MD
Set list
Each set is customized to the audience I'm playing for. My song list shows my versatility.
1. Hey ya - Outkast
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. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
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. As it was - Harry Styles
19. Everything I wanted - Billie Eilish
20. Papa was a rolling stone- Temptations
21. Stargazing - Myles Smith
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. Your Love - The Outfield
36. Lean on me - Bill Withers
37. Shut up and dance - walk the moon
38. Lonely at the top - Asake
39. You are the best thing - Ray Lamontagne
40. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
41. Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
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 and 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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