Nick Critchlow

Fort Collins, CO

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Travels up to 150 miles

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Paper Cranes

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Crazy (Cover)

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No Rain - Blind Melon Cover

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Overview

Looking for a guitar/violin duo for your wedding or special event? We have played and DJed events and weddings for the past 10 years! Our live set contains crowd- pleasing covers and upbeat original tunes. For weddings, our specialty is beautiful ceremony music and cocktail hour music.

When DJing receptions, I aim to please all ages on the dance floor! I can provide my own PA system, provide mics for speeches, and MC during the event to keep things moving along.


Reviews

26 reviews

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Kearra B.

July 10, 2026
Verified review

Amazing Music, Amazing Energy, Amazing Experience!

He was absolutely amazing and created such an incredible atmosphere for our wedding! His live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour was beautiful, and he kept the energy going all night by getting everyone out on the dance floor. He truly made our celebration so much fun and unforgettable.

I would hire him a hundred times over without hesitation. Even three weeks after our wedding, we’re still getting compliments from our guests about how fantastic he was. If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your event and keep everyone entertained, I can’t recommend him enough!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist, Wedding DJ


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Erin K.

September 9, 2026

From beautiful acoustic strings to a packed dance floor!

We hired Nick Critchlow for our daughter’s wedding, and we are so glad we did! He did an amazing job playing live acoustic music during the ceremony. It set such a romantic and special tone. During the cocktail hour, he provided a great, relaxed vibe that our guests loved. Once the reception started, he truly kept the party going. The dance floor stayed full all night. We had a wonderful time working with him from start to finish. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding DJ!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist, Wedding DJ


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Riley S.

July 21, 2026

4th of July Fun

Nick provided music for our 4th of July picnic! As always the experience was professional and easy to communicate. The residents loved the music prepped! It really added to the event and made it special!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Kerr M.

July 13, 2026

A wedding planners dream entertainer

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Nick this past weekend. He was attentive professional and locked in for load in even in the high heat wave! He kept the vibes up all night and pivoted with any adjustment needed. Great addition to any event! 10/10 we will see you again!

-HKPlanners

Hired as: Wedding DJ


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Shea C.

June 9, 2026

Great Musicians!

Nick and Tom came out to a neighborhood event that I helped organize. Their performance was just what we needed - a fun, laid back, family-friendly set that worked for all ages. The community loved their sound and their vibe and it made a lasting impression. I highly recommend Nick and Tom and would not hesitate to book them again in the future!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 40 - 180 minutes

What to expect

If an audience came to see me, they can expect to see a duo (acoustic guitar/singer and violin). The songs would be a mix of original tunes, covers, and mashups. Listeners would hear covers from the 70's through the early 2000's. The style would be a mix of blues, folk, and rock. They would hear a lot of stories and jokes between songs.

About

Nick Critchlow is a singer/songwriter from Fort Collins, Colorado. He has been a local NoCo musician for over a decade, playing his original acoustic tunes up-and-down the front range. Critchlow enjoys tongue-in-cheek lyrics and telling humorous stories in between songs. His biggest musical influences are The Lumineers, John Mayer, The Avett Brothers, and Jack Johnson. Depending on the size and needs of the venue, Critchlow plays solo, as a duo, or trio.

Thomas Viney is a seasoned violinist who has played in various orchestras and music groups for the past 15 years. He specializes in creating rich melodies and harmonies and catchy fiddle licks. Viney also provides backup vocals.

Additional booking notes

We can provide our own sound system for small/medium sized venues.

Past booked events

June 2026

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Johnstown, CO

May 2026

02

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Vail, CO

September 2025

05

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Berthoud, CO

June 2025

28

Saturday

Retirement Community Event

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fort Collins, CO

December 2024

23

Monday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Timnath, CO

September 2024

28

Saturday

Surprise

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loveland, CO

April 2024

21

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Fort Collins, CO

October 2023

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fort Collins, CO

Set list

Here are a few covers that I have played in the past:

First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
How Sweet It is - James Taylor
Take It Easy - The Eagles
I've Just Seen a Face - The Beatles
What I Got - Sublime
The Joker - Steve Miller
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Beautiful - G Love
My Girl - The Temptations
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Brandy You're a Fine Girl - Looking Glass
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Have a Little Faith in Me - John Hiatt
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
No Diggity - Black Street
No Rain - Blind Melon
Hand in my Pocket - Alanis Morissette
Better Days - Citizen King
Ohh La La - Faces
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
Santa Monica - Everclear
What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes

Influences and inspiration

Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Avett Brothers, Jason Mraz. The Head and the Heart, & The Lumineers.

Setup requirements

None

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