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PJ Brunson

PJ Brunson

Charlotte, NC

$150-$750

Travels up to 120 miles

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Tiny Stage Concerts

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Home to Me

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Northern Lights - Ananda Duo (PJ Brunson & Laurie Neal)

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PJ Sylvia Theater

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PJ Patio Gig

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PJ Sunday Surfside Serenade

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Awendaw Green 2018

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Ananda Duo New Age Piano & Violin

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PJ Singing Guitarist

Overview

Solo acoustic singer-songwriter, guitarist & pianist. Award-winning originals and a variety of popular covers spanning the ages. My mission is to provide meaningful musical merriment for the masses.


Reviews

17 reviews

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Melinda J.

March 19, 2023
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PJ is rated 25 on a 10 point scale!

PJ was absolutely terrific in every way....her singing tone, her music, her personality. She worked with us on the play list and she and my husband worked together for games with musical input. She was certainly instrumental in making my 80th birthday a HUGE success. Thank you, PJ. We will use PJ again.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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PJ Brunson

Thank you so much for your kind words! You two and your family were amazing. I had a great time with you. Definitely look forward to playing for you again. Take care!


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Lesley L.

May 18, 2022
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A wonderful calming presence

PJ did a wonderful job adding music and song to our parents anniversary event. It was a social gathering and she added just the right touch of background music. Her variety was brilliant and we received lots of compliments on her tone and style. Already looking for the next excuse to hire her so I can sit down and listen to her more.

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Easy Listening Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist

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PJ Brunson

Lesley,
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was an honor to play a small part in the celebration for your parents. Your family shares a beautiful bond and you were all so gracious and generous. Your communication before the gig was exceptional and the background you provided made it very easy for me to read the room. I would be delighted to work with you again anytime. Best wishes!


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Frank S.

June 2, 2019
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Awesome singer and guitarist!

We booked PJ to play for our restaurant for our Sunday Brunch - what a home run! Loved the music, the vibe, the personality. PJ made a great connection with the crowd, generated great guest involvement, and made sure everyone had a great time. Our guests relaxed and lingered, enjoying one more glass of wine while taking in the music. 10 out of 10 for sure - we can't wait to have PJ back to share with our guests! Thanks PJ!

Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist

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PJ Brunson

Thank you, Frank! It was a joy to work with you and your wonderful crew on Sunday. You all made me feel right at home, and it was an easy job from there. I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your business! Let's do it again! PJ


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Emory A.

November 18, 2023
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Awesome entertainment!

PJ was incredibly professional and was a great addition to our family thanksgiving gathering! I originally booked for a solo singer/guitarist but she let me know a few days before the set performance that she had laryngitis and would not be able to do the expected performance. Accidents happen and I completely understood! She quickly gave an alternate solution which would be bringing a violinist along and she would play piano. She told me this would be Jo extra charge but would understand if I needed to book a different entertainer. Both her and Laurie are were incredibly kind, engaging, and talented! We had an awesome night thanks to both PJ and Laurie. We would definitely book again 😊

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment

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PJ Brunson

Thank you so much, Emory! You were a very gracious hostess and we had a wonderful time. Much appreciated!
PJ & Laurie


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Robin H.

July 24, 2023
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PJ was AWESOME!

PJ was very friendly, a great singer and all around everyone enjoyed her music. Will definitely have her back again.

Hired as: Guitarist

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PJ Brunson

Thank you, Robin! I look forward to that. Y'all were a great bunch!

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Booking information

Price range: $150-$750

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Umbrella Policy

What to expect

PJ embodies the best of new folk music in her singing, songwriting, and finger-picking styles. She is an accomplished musician and songwriter who has a keen ear for great new music regardless of genre. Above all else, she is an entertainer. With her easy and engaging stage presence, she has a way of reaching out and pulling an audience in, one person at a time.

About

PJ Brunson is a South Carolina-based singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist and pianist who has performed extensively across the Southeast region, opening for legendary artists such as Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith.

Known in the Carolinas as the "female James Taylor", the acoustic folk/easy listening artist delights audiences on guitar and piano with hints of Americana, country, pop, blues, Celtic, new age, classical and rock. Her songs, instrumentals and lyrics reflect her deep appreciation of poetry, art, literature and Southern heritage -- with imagery-accented stories of love and lore that appeal to audiences from all walks of life.

PJ has received accolades from fans and the media alike. The publication Creative Loafing named her Charlotte's "Best Acoustic Folk Act".

Her latest album, "Home To Me", was nominated for Folk Album of the Year by members of the International Music and Entertainment Association. The songs are brought to life with the artist's mesmerizing alto vocals and intricate finger picking on acoustic guitar. Fans have praised the 14-song project as comforting, drifting, thought provoking, life changing, and authentic -- a gentle way to find peace in a troubled world.

The singer-songwriter has recorded five other albums as a solo artist and/or member of the New Age duo Ananda, with songs airing on radio stations and websites around the world. PJ's other solo albums are "Long Road - Live" (2003) and "Come Hell or High Water" (2001).

One of her greatest accomplishments as a budding professional artist was opening for Lovett and Griffith at Spirit Square in Charlotte and advancing to the second round of the "You Can Be A Star" talent search. She has performed at a host of prominent venues since then, including the Commodore Lounge and Renaissance Hotel in Nashville; the Charlotte Music Awards Singer-Songwriter Showcase; the York (S.C.) Summerfest; Community Performance Center in Rock Hill, S.C.; the Sylvia Theater in York, S.C.; Manhattan's in Knoxville, Tenn.; The Grey Eagle in Asheville, N.C.; Cafe' 99 and Cumberlands in Charleston, S.C.; and Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, N.C

Additional booking notes

My requirements are few and simple. I have my own small PA or set up quickly with a house system. I typically only require a direct acoustic guitar input and a quality microphone. I perform on a Martin guitar and use a Shure SM58 mic.

Past booked events

May 2025

15

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Greer, SC

July 2024

22

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

Charlotte, NC

December 2023

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Huntersville, NC

November 2023

16

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Greer, SC

July 2023

22

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Charlotte, NC

May 2023

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Charlotte, NC

04

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Winston-Salem, NC

April 2023

01

Saturday

Personal Occasion

11:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

Concord, NC

March 2023

18

Saturday

House Party

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Charlotte, NC

11

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Charlotte, NC

February 2023

18

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Rock Hill, SC

November 2022

24

Thursday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Huntersville, NC

May 2022

13

Friday

Anniversary Party

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Harrisburg, NC

April 2022

14

Thursday

Grand Opening

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Columbia, SC

December 2021

08

Wednesday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Greensboro, NC

November 2021

25

Thursday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Huntersville, NC

October 2021

31

Sunday

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Brunch

11:30am - 2:00pm

28

Thursday

Corks, Cooks & Books

5:30pm - 8:30pm

26

Tuesday

Chandler Place Independent Living (Ananda Duo)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

25

Monday

Chandler Place Assisted Living

2:30pm - 3:30pm

24

Sunday

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Brunch

11:30am - 2:00pm

23

Saturday

Concert

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Huntersville, NC

17

Sunday

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Brunch

11:30am - 2:00pm

15

Friday

The Rural Seed

5:30pm - 8:30pm

14

Thursday

Corks, Cooks & Books

5:30pm - 8:30pm

13

Wednesday

Corks, Cooks & Books Songwriter Showcase

6:30pm - 8:30pm

10

Sunday

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Brunch

11:30am - 2:00pm

09

Saturday

Wedding (Ananda Duo)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

08

Friday

Tapas on Market

7:00pm - 10:00pm

03

Sunday

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Brunch

11:30am - 2:00pm

02

Saturday

Day Drinkers Private Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

September 2021

30

Thursday

Corks, Cooks & Books

5:30pm - 8:30pm

27

Monday

Chandler Place Assisted Living

2:30pm - 3:30pm

26

Sunday

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Brunch

11:30am - 2:00pm

25

Saturday

Tapas on Market

7:00pm - 10:00pm

24

Friday

Corks, Cooks & Books

5:30pm - 8:30pm

March 2021

13

Saturday

House Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Charlotte, NC

December 2019

19

Thursday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Charlotte, NC

September 2019

28

Saturday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Mooresville, NC

13

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Charlotte, NC

July 2019

31

Wednesday

Concert

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Morganton, NC

26

Friday

Senior Community Concert

7:00pm - 8:00pm

25

Thursday

Midnight Blue @ Lyrics on the Lawn

6:00pm - 9:00pm

17

Wednesday

Singer-Songwriter Showcase

8:00pm - 11:00pm

07

Sunday

Restaurant/Bar Event

11:30am - 2:00pm

Charlotte, NC

06

Saturday

Retirement Community

7:00pm - 8:00pm

June 2019

22

Saturday

House Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Mooresville, NC

16

Sunday

Retirement Community Event

11:30am - 2:30pm

Morganton, NC

02

Sunday

Restaurant/Bar Event

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Charlotte, NC

December 2018

22

Saturday

Ledo Pizza

8:00pm - 10:30pm

12

Wednesday

Christmas @ Daniel Stowe Gardens

6:00pm - 8:00pm

02

Sunday

Ananda (PJ & Laurie) @ ChristmasVille

3:00pm - 4:00pm

November 2018

29

Thursday

Christmas @ Daniel Stowe Gardens

6:00pm - 8:00pm

17

Saturday

Windy Hill Orchard

1:00pm - 4:00pm

15

Thursday

Ananda Christmas @ Daniel Stowe

6:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Saturday

Ledo Pizza

8:00pm - 10:30pm

October 2018

27

Saturday

Catawba Coffee Songwriter Showcase

7:00pm - 9:00pm

13

Saturday

Lost Hollow Music Fest Daniel Stowe Garden

12:00pm - 2:00pm

09

Tuesday

Hospice & Community Care Memorial Service

5:30pm - 6:30pm

September 2018

23

Sunday

Windy Hill Orchard

1:00pm - 4:00pm

22

Saturday

Ledo Pizza

8:00pm - 10:30pm

22

Saturday

Festival in the Park - Folk Music Stage

12:30pm - 1:15pm

09

Sunday

Daniel Stowe Beer Garden

1:00pm - 3:00pm

07

Friday

Brookdale Chandler Place

7:00pm - 8:00pm

August 2018

31

Friday

Carolina Olive Oil Company

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Set list

Ain't No Sunshine
All My Loving
American Pie
Angel from Montgomery
Bad Moon Rising
Blowing in the Wind
Brown Eyed Girl
California Dreaming
Carolina in My Mind
Closer to Fine
Crazy
Danny Boy
Danny's Song
Diamonds & Rust
Don't Think Twice
Dreams
Fly Me to the Moon
Folsom Prison Blues
Friends in Low Places
Georgia
Get Together
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
Hallelujah
Help from My Friends
Hey There Delilah
Hotel California
Home
Hound Dog
House at Pooh Corner
House of the Rising Sun
I'll Be
I Go Out Walking
I Walk the Line
I Will Always Love You
Johnny B. Goode
Jolene
Knocking on Heaven's Door
Landslide
Margaritaville
Me & Bobby McGee
Me & Julio
Mother Mother Ocean
Norwegian Wood
Old Time Rock N Roll
Paved Paradise
Proud Mary
Riders on the Storm
Ring of Fire
Rocky Top
Save the Last Dance for Me
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
Sound of Silence
Stand By Me
Summertime
Sweet Caroline
Tennessee Whiskey
The Boxer
The Times They Are a Changing
The Weight
To The One I Love
Turn the Page
Wagon Wheel
Wake Me Up
What a Wonderful World
When You Say Nothing at All
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Wise Men Say
Yesterday
You Can't Always Get What You Want
You Can Do Magic
You're So Vain
You've Got a Friend
Originals...

Influences and inspiration

Leonard Cohen
Joan Baez
Carole King
Joni Mitchell
Dolly Parton
Allison Krauss
Simon & Garfunkel
Don McLean
Bob Dylan
Indigo Girls
Dan Fogelberg
James Taylor
Jimmy Buffet
Edwin McCain

Setup requirements

I can bring my own small two-channel PowerWorks PA. I just need a comfortable corner and standard outlet.