Nick James
Total Wine 300th Grand Opening
Ho Hey (looped) by The Lumineers
300th Total Wine opening 10/1/2026
Take it Easy @ The Soundboard Theater opening up for Michael McDonald
Opening up for Michael McDonald at the Soundboard Theater singing "Crazy"
Original song "The Sand and the Sea"
Opening up for Michael McDonald at the Sound Board Theater singing "Heard it through the Grapevine"
Awards gala | Community Choice Credit Union Rooftop | Wyandotte, MI
Overview
Why choose between a live musician and a DJ when you can have both?
Nick James Entertainment combines live music, professional DJ services and live looping for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations throughout Metro Detroit and Michigan.
With 20+ years of experience and 1,000+ performances, Nick creates the sound of a full band as a solo musician, then transitions into DJ entertainment to keep the party going. From wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours to high-energy receptions and corporate events, enjoy the best of both worlds with one entertainment provider.
Professional sound, personalized planning and unforgettable entertainment from the first song to the last.
Reviews
16 reviews
Kim V.
August 31, 2026Kept everyone entertained, was fantastic!!
Nick was on time, very professional, kept it light & fun for our son's wedding welcome reception, played the combination of music we had requested, and even entertained our antics when a few family members wanted to grab the mic to sing a few songs!! Thank you so much Nick!! We would hire him again in a flash
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Nick James
Thank you so much, Kim! It was a pleasure playing for your son’s wedding welcome reception. Your family made it such a fun evening, and I loved having everyone join in on the mic! I truly appreciate your kind words and would be happy to celebrate with you all again!
Adam D.
April 19, 2025Perfect wedding entertainment!
We found Nick while searching for Folk/Americana music for our wedding. We were having a small wedding and we didn't expect dancing so quality music for guests to enjoy was key.
We gave Nick a handful of songs to help him gauge the vibe we were going for, and left the rest up to him, and everything was perfect. He played a mix of songs we liked, songs we knew audience would recognize/enjoy, and even sprinkled in a few originals at our request. Almost every attendee at our wedding came up to one of us to say how great the music was, even multiple people assuming we knew him because "how else would we have gotten someone this good to play our wedding".
Communication skills were off the chart, and his ability to work with limited information in the moment was amazing, as we had a handful of audibles we had to make in real time.
In the end, we could not have imagined a more perfect set of music for our wedding - he went over and above, and everyone enjoyed their time.
We look forward to when he's out and about and we can go see him play again!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Katie M.
October 30, 2024Wow!
Nick blew us away! We were so happy to have him as our wedding musician and he did not disappoint. He made the whole process so easy and went completely above and beyond. He sang at the ceremony and at our cocktail reception, which were back to back and he never skipped a beat. Every single person had nothing but compliments on how wonderful the music was throughout our celebration! Nick was absolutely one of the best choices we made for our big day!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Cheryl O.
August 23, 2024Intimate Wedding
So hard to describe how fantastic Nick was for our wedding. Considering it was just our children, grandchildren and a few sibling...he catered to every age and genre imaginable. From our entrance song, the kids dance party (which was improvised on the spot) and then the adults dance party, he exceeded all our expectations! Everyone kept commenting on how fabulous and talented he was.
Thanks Nick for helping make our wedding everything we had dreamed it could be!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Nick James
Cheryl thank you so much for your kind words and review!!! It was my pleasure and honor!! Please stay in touch:)
Cassandra J.
July 28, 2024Amazing!
Nick was awesome. Very talented and a great personality to interact with the guests.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Nick James
Thank you Cassandra!! It was a great party!!
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $750
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
What to expect
Live Music. Professional DJ Entertainment. One Unforgettable Experience.
Why choose between a live musician and a DJ when you can have both?
Nick James Entertainment brings together the authenticity and atmosphere of live performance with the energy, versatility, and nonstop music of a professional DJ. From beautiful acoustic ceremony music and sophisticated cocktail-hour entertainment to an energetic DJ-led reception, Nick creates a seamless musical experience tailored to your event.
What makes Nick James Entertainment unique is the ability to deliver the sound and energy of a full band through live looping, layering guitar, vocals, percussion, and harmonies in real time. It's an engaging, one-of-a-kind performance that brings the excitement of live music without requiring a full ensemble.
Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate celebration, or private event, entertainment can include solo acoustic performances, live looping, duo or full-band configurations, professional DJ services, or a customized combination of live music and DJ entertainment.
With personalized planning, professional sound equipment, flexible entertainment packages, and over 20 years of performance experience, Nick James Entertainment delivers more than music. It creates an experience your guests will remember.
One Entertainer. Endless Possibilities.
About
The Energy of a Live Band. The Versatility of a DJ. The Best of Both Worlds.
Nick James is a Metro Detroit singer, guitarist, live looping artist, and event entertainer with more than 20 years of professional performance experience and over 1,000 performances.
What sets Nick apart is his ability to combine live music and professional DJ entertainment into one personalized experience. Using advanced live looping techniques, Nick builds layers of guitar, percussion, and vocals in real time, creating the rich, dynamic sound of a full band as a solo performer.
For weddings, Nick can provide live acoustic music for your ceremony, an engaging live looping performance during cocktail hour, and transition into DJ entertainment for your reception. The result is a distinctive musical experience that combines the personal connection of live performance with the excitement of a DJ.
Nick James Entertainment also offers standalone DJ services, solo acoustic entertainment, duos, and full-band performances for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations throughout Metro Detroit and Michigan.
Nick has performed for organizations and events including the Detroit Lions, Mercedes-Benz, Community Choice Credit Union, and Total Wine & More, and has opened for Michael McDonald at Detroit's Sound Board Theater.
From elegant weddings and upscale corporate receptions to private celebrations and high-energy parties, Nick James Entertainment delivers personalized entertainment designed around your vision.
Why settle for ordinary entertainment when you can have the best of both worlds?
Explore live music, DJ, and hybrid entertainment packages at:
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Past booked events
August 2026
28
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Northville, MI
October 2024
13
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Port Clinton, OH
July 2024
26
Friday
Graduation
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Rochester, MI
April 2024
30
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Flat Rock, MI
December 2023
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dearborn Heights, MI
September 2023
28
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Troy, MI
09
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
South Lyon, MI
June 2023
17
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Woodhaven, MI
April 2023
29
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Saline, MI
March 2023
23
Thursday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Dimondale, MI
September 2022
17
Saturday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Southfield, MI
July 2020
22
Wednesday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Grosse Ile, MI
June 2020
25
Thursday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
December 2019
31
Tuesday
Dinner Party
9:30pm - 11:30pm
•
West Bloomfield, MI
Set list
Take It Easy (ver 2)
The Beatles
Let It Be
Van Morrison
Moondance
Oasis
Wonderwall (ver 3)
Bill Withers
Aint No Sunshine
Sublime
What I Got
The Rolling Stones
You Cant Always Get What You Want
The Rolling Stones
I Cant Get No Satisfaction
Radiohead
Creep
Tom Petty
You Dont Know How It Feels
John Lennon
Imagine
Eagle-Eye Cherry
Save Tonight
Bob Dylan
It Aint Me Babe
Eagles
Lyin Eyes
Bob Dylan
The Times They Are A-Changin
The Beatles
Ive Just Seen A Face
John Denver
Leaving On A Jet Plane
David Gray
Sail Away
Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry
Tom Petty
I Wont Back Down
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
The Band
The Weight
The Band
Up On Cripple Creek
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Teach Your Children
Dave Matthews Band
All Along The Watchtower
Bob Dylan
Knockin On Heavens Door (ver 2)
Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Bob Marley
Jamming
Phish
Waste
Van Morrison
Into The Mystic (ver 2)
The Marshall Tucker Band
Cant You See
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Over The Rainbow What A Wonderful World (ver 2)
Bob Marley
Three Little Birds
Ray Charles
Hit The Road Jack
Don McLean
American Pie
Ray LaMontagne
Trouble
Jeff Buckley
Hallelujah (ver 2)
Tim McGraw
Tiny Dancer
Jack Johnson
Upside Down
Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville (ver 2)
James Morrison
Better Man
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Steal My Kisses Live
The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun (ver 3)
David Gray
Please Forgive Me
Joe Anderson
Hey Jude
Ray LaMontagne
Hold You In My Arms (ver 2)
Eric Clapton
Tears In Heaven
Ray Charles
I Got A Woman
Kid Rock
All Summer Long
Counting Crows
Friend Of The Devil
The Temptations
Aint Too Proud To Beg
Jack Johnson
Better Together (ver 4)
Ray LaMontagne
Crazy (ver 2)
The Verve
Bitter Sweet Symphony (ver 2)
John Mayer
Free Fallin
Elton John
Rocket Man (ver 4)
Joe Cocker
With A Little Help From My Friends (ver 2)
Zac Brown Band
Toes
Old Crow Medicine Show
Wagon Wheel
Joe Cocker
The Letter (ver 2)
Otis Redding
My Girl
Kings of Leon
Use Somebody (ver 3)
Johnny Cash
Folsom Prison Blues (ver 4)
Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl (ver 4)
Backstreet Boys
I Want It That Way (ver 3)
James Taylor
Something In The Way She Moves (ver 3)
Citizen Cope
Sideways (ver 3)
Jack Johnson
Flake (ver 4)
The Rolling Stones
Wild Horses (ver 3)
Zac Brown Band
Free
The Beatles
Yesterday (ver 4)
Elton John
Tiny Dancer (ver 5)
Donavon Frankenreiter feat. Jack Johnson
Free (ver 3)
Sam Cooke
Ill Come Running Back To You
Stuck In The Middle With You (ver 3)
Ray LaMontagne
You Are The Best Thing (ver 2)
Ray LaMontagne
Beg Steal Or Borrow
Jim Croce
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Luke Bryan
One Margarita
Lee Brice
One Of Them Girls
Thomas Rhett feat. Jon Pardi
Beer Cant Fix
Blake Shelton
Gods Country (ver 2)
Luke Combs
When It Rains It Pours
Luke Bryan
Huntin Fishin And Lovin Every Day (ver 2)
Dan + Shay
Tequila
Chris Stapleton
Starting Over
Morgan Wallen
More Than My Hometown Acoustic
Led Zeppelin
Hey Hey What Can I Do (ver 5)
The Avett Brothers
I And Love And You
Niko Moon
Good Time
Justin Bieber feat. Chance the Rapper
Holy
Official
Lee Brice
Hard To Love
Sturgill Simpson
You Can Have The Crown
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
Mary Janes Last Dance
Dave Matthews Band
The Space Between Acoustic
Dave Matthews Band
Where Are You Going (ver 4)
Dave Matthews Band
Ants Marching Acoustic
Fleetwood Mac
Dreams
Third Eye Blind
Semi-Charmed Life
Matchbox Twenty
3Am (ver 2)
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Suite Judy Blue Eyes (ver 3)
Dave Matthews Band
Crash Into Me
Tab
Misc Soundtrack
A Star Is Born - Always Remember Us This Way
Tracy Chapman
Fast Car (ver 2)
Justin Timberlake
Drink You Away
James Blunt
Youre Beautiful (ver 2)
Grateful Dead
Dark Hollow (ver 2)
Grateful Dead
Deep Elem Blues
Van Morrison
Have I Told You Lately (ver 2)
Jason Isbell
Cover Me Up (ver 2)
Tyler Childers
Whitehouse Road
Cody Johnson
Til You Cant (ver 2)
The Beatles
All My Loving
Simon & Garfunkel
America (ver 6)
Oasis
Champagne Supernova (ver 2)
Semisonic
Closing Time
Matt Stell
Prayed For You (ver 2)
John Denver
This Old Guitar (ver 2)
Morgan Wallen
Sand In My Boots (ver 2)
Morgan Wallen
Whiskey Glasses
Buddy Holly
Everyday (ver 3)
Hootie & the Blowfish
Only Wanna Be With You (ver 2)
The Black Crowes
She Talks To Angels (ver 3)
Sturgill Simpson
Living The Dream
Tyler Childers
Lady May
Tyler Childers
Feathered Indians
Tyler Childers
Nose On The Grindstone
Willie Nelson
On The Road Again (ver 4)
Phish
Farmhouse
The Strokes
Last Nite
Johnny Cash
Ring Of Fire
Bob Marley
Could You Be Loved
Blues Traveler
Hook
Blind Melon
No Rain
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Under The Bridge (ver 3)
Tracy Chapman
Give Me One Reason (ver 3)
Nathaniel Rateliff
Sob (ver 2)
Nathaniel Rateliff
And Its Still Alright
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Otherside
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Scar Tissue
Scotty McCreery
Damn Strait
Tyler Rich
Leave
And MANY many more! Feel free to request any song!
Setup requirements
just need space for a solo or band and electrical
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