Rob Ranney
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls
Fire & Rain - James Taylor
Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers Band
Easy - The Commodores
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Corporate Event (Boston, MA)
Wedding Welcome Party (Waterville Valley, NH)
Corporate Event (Andover, MA)
Birthday Brunch (Watertown, MA)
Wedding Reception (New Bedford, MA)
Graduation Party (Winchester, MA)
Senior Living Community (Nashua, NH)
Wedding Cocktail Hour (Newport, RI)
Company Holiday Party (Devens, MA)
Company Party (Pawtucket, RI)
Concert (New Bedford, MA)
Wedding Ceremony (Newport, RI)
Overview
Music holds the power to ignite the human spirit, evoke our finest memories, and effortlessly bring people together. I deliver premier live acoustic music curated specifically for high-end corporate events, luxury weddings, and private events. Backed by over 16 years of professional experience across more than 150 events, every performance features studio-grade sound quality designed to create a rich, immersive atmosphere that feels remarkably larger than a traditional solo act.
To explore how we can elevate your event, connect with me for a custom quote!
Reviews
7 reviews
Michelle R.
June 14, 2026Who needs Ed Sheeran
When you can book Rob?! A truly professional quality performance....wonderful repertoire of smooth, upbeat hits with a creative interpretation. I selected him from a list of musicians for the beauty of his voice - and he did not disappoint on concert day. James Taylor, John Mayer, Eagles, Bruno Mars, Green Day - all delivered with perfect pitch and great style. Rob was on time, self contained and prepared, gave full sets with well timed breaks and took requests throughout. Most of the guests asked for his name and I'm sure will book him for things in the future. I'm a Marketing Director at a 5 star luxury hotel in Boston and can recommend him to that clientele easily. Book him - you will think you can skip the ticket price and trip to Gillette for the red haired guy.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Rob Ranney
Thank you for the glowing review Michelle! It was delightful performing for your event, and I truly appreciate your kind words and high praise!
Steven W.
April 13, 2026Rob was awesome!
It was so easy dealing with Rob arranging his performace at my wife's birthday brunch. He was professional, reliable, provided great advice on music selection and also how to achieve the overall vibe we wanted at our event. He is super talented! and sounded even better in person than his online videos! I would highly recommend Rob for musical entertainment at your event.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Rob Ranney
Thanks so much for the wonderful review Steven! Helping to create those memorable, feel-good atmospheres is exactly why I do this. Thanks again for trusting me with the entertainment, and I'd love to play for you again in the future!
Allison I.
April 1, 2026Could not have been a better fit
Rob was perfect for our event (house party anniversary celebration). His voice is incredible and his song selection couldn’t have been more spot on creating exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for. What really stood out was how seamlessly he became part of the evening. He wasn’t just performing at us—he was celebrating with us. He read the room beautifully, created space for connection, and somehow managed to be fully present without ever feeling intrusive. At one point he even jumped in to take our group photo—just a small moment that captured how naturally he integrated into and created the experience. We feel lucky to have found him and would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Rob Ranney
You made me feel like part of the team Allison. Thanks for having me!
Paul
July 12, 2026Amazing night!! Thanks Rob!
Rob provided an absolutely incredible experience for our daughters wedding. He is such a great guy, and his chill vibe comes through his music. Everyone at the event absolutely loved him! If you are thinking of booking an acoustic guitarist for your next event, definitely book Rob, you can thank me later!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Rob Ranney
Thank you for your kindness Paul. I feel immense gratitude for having shared those moments with your family and friends. The spirit of love and connection was overflowing this weekend!
Hannah C.
April 16, 2026Need more stars!!
Rob was so awesome to work with from start to finish. We hired him for our intimate wedding reception and he nailed it. From the start he was super professional, organized and had a great attitude. His sound is amazing and had people complimenting him even days later. Everyone had such a great time and we can't recommend Rob enough. Thank you!!!!!
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Rob Ranney
Thank you for the glowing review Hannah! From dinner music to dancing, it was a real joy to celebrate you and Trevor!
Booking information
Price range: $800 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Insurance Canopy
What to expect
WORRY-FREE PROFESSIONALISM & FLAWLESS EXECUTION
True white-glove service means absolute peace of mind from load-in to the final encore. I provide early arrival and comprehensive sound and lighting checks well before your first guest steps into the space. This ensures that audio levels, acoustics, and visual ambiances are completely optimized, leaving you and your planner to focus entirely on the event with zero logistical friction.
RICH, MULTI-LAYERED STUDIO-GRADE SOUND
Every performance features an advanced, studio-grade sound quality designed to deliver rich, immersive sound that feels significantly larger than a traditional solo act. I use real-time looping, pristine bass lines, lead guitar textures, and lush harmonies to build a full, high-end acoustic atmosphere. You receive the engaging, full-bodied energy of a larger ensemble while maintaining the elegant, low-profile footprint of a solo artist.
SIMPLIFIED LOGISTICS & PERFORMANCE LIGHTING
To save you money on a secondary solution I provide a dedicated client microphone to support your announcements, toasts, or speeches. For indoor or evening settings, low-profile stage lighting is deployed to create a polished, warm ambiance that naturally enhances the visual aesthetic of your venue.
INTUITIVE ATMOSPHERE CURATION
With over 16 years of elite performance experience, I specialize in masterfully reading a room to align perfectly with the evolving energy of your event. Your musical journey transitions seamlessly between sophisticated, background atmosphere that supports comfortable conversation, to high-energy, engaging renditions that captivate the room.
About
With over 16 years of professional performance experience and a legacy of more than 150 successfully curated events, I deliver premier live acoustic entertainment for corporate events, luxury weddings, and private celebrations. Every performance is tailored to elevate the atmosphere of your event, combing refined artistry with absolute reliability so you can focus entirely on enjoying the experience with your guests.
Additional booking notes
SPACE & POWER REQUIREMENTS
1) Performance Footprint: I require a minimum designated area 7ft wide and 5ft deep for instruments, lighting, and audio architecture.
2) Power Infrastructure: Access to a standard, dedicated single three-prong outlet within 25ft of the performance area.
3) Off-Grid Capabilities: For remote outdoor areas, private estate lawns, or multi-room transitions, a premium battery-powered system is available to provide complete logistical flexibility without compromising audio fidelity.
HARDWARE & AUDIO ARCHITECTURE SPECIFICATIONS
1) Primary PA System: Electro-Voice Evolve 50M Column Array System
2) Secondary PA System: Electro-Voice Everse 12 Battery-Powered System
3) Instruments: Taylor 814ce & 514ce Acoustic Guitars
4) Performance Rig: Boutique studio-grade vocal and guitar signal processing for looping, bass-line emulation, lead guitar texture, and multi-layered vocal harmonies
Services offered
Set list
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - Ramblin Man
AMOS LEE - Keep It Loose Keep It Tight
AMOS LEE - One Lonely Light
BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE - Takin' Care of Business
BACKSTREET BOYS - I Want It That Way
BARENAKED LADIES - Light Up My Room
BARENAKED LADIES - The Old Apartment
BEN E. KING - Stand By Me
BEN RECTOR - Loving You Is Easy
BEN RECTOR - Never Gunna Let You Go
BEN RECTOR - Without You
BIG & RICH - Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy
BILL WITHERS - Ain't No Sunshine
BILLY JOEL - Piano Man
BLACKSTREET - No Diggity
BOB MARLEY - I Shot the Sheriff
BOBBY MCFERRIN - Don't Worry Be Happy
BRANDON HEATH - Love Never Fails
BRUNO MARS - Marry You
BRUNO MARS - Uptown Funk
CHRIS STAPLETON - Broken Halos
CHRIS STAPLETON - Tennessee Whiskey
CHRISTINA PERRI - A Thousand Years
COLBIE CAILLAT - Out of My Mind
COMMODORES - Easy
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Bad Moon Rising
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Down on the Corner
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Lookin Out My Back Door
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Proud Mary
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Who'll Stop the Rain
DANIEL CAESAR - Best Part
DARIUS RUCKER - Wagon Wheel
DAVE BARNES - On a Night Like This
DAVE MATTHEWS - Ants Marching
DAVE MATTHEWS - Crash
DAVE MATTHEWS - Everyday
DAVE MATTHEWS - Grace Is Gone
DAVE MATTHEWS - Jimi Thing
DAVE MATTHEWS - Lover Lay Down
DAVE MATTHEWS - Typical Situation
DAVE MATTHEWS - Where Are You Going
DES'REE - You Gotta Be
DISPATCH - Bang Bang
DISPATCH - Carry You
DISPATCH - Hey Hey
DISPATCH - Outloud
DISPATCH - The General
DISPATCH - Two Coins
DON MCLEAN - American Pie
DUNCAN SHEIK - Barely Breathing
ED SHEERAN - Castle on the Hill
ED SHEERAN - Don't
ED SHEERAN - Give Me Love
ED SHEERAN - Hearts Don't Break Around Here
ED SHEERAN - I See Fire
ED SHEERAN - Love in Slow Motion
ED SHEERAN - Nina
ED SHEERAN - One
ED SHEERAN - Perfect
ED SHEERAN - Photograph
ED SHEERAN - Shape of You
ED SHEERAN - Stop the Rain
ED SHEERAN - Tenerife Sea
ED SHEERAN - The A Team
ED SHEERAN - Thinking Out Loud
EDWIN MCCAIN - Crying Shoulder
ERIC CLAPTON - Before You Accuse Me
EVA CASSIDY - Fields of Gold
EVE 6 - Here's to the Night
EVE 6 - Inside Out
GOO GOO DOLLS - Acoustic #3
GOO GOO DOLLS - Big Machine
GOO GOO DOLLS - Black Balloon
GOO GOO DOLLS - Come To Me
GOO GOO DOLLS - Iris
GOO GOO DOLLS - Slide
GORDON LIGHTFOOT - Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
GREEN DAY - Boulevard of Broken Dreams
GREEN DAY - Time of Your Life
GUSTER - Demon
HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH - Hold My Hand
HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH - Let Her Cry
HOWIE DAY - Collide
IMAGINE DRAGONS - Radioactive
INCUBUS - Drive
IZZY KAMAKAWIWOOLE - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
JACK JOHNSON - Banana Pancakes
JACK JOHNSON - Broken
JACK JOHNSON - Bubbly Toes
JACK JOHNSON - Do You Remember
JACK JOHNSON - F Stop Blues
JACK JOHNSON - Rodeo Clowns
JACK JOHNSON - Taylor
JAMES TAYLOR - Carolina In My Mind
JAMES TAYLOR - Country Road
JAMES TAYLOR - Fire and Rain
JAMES TAYLOR - How Sweet It Is
JAMES TAYLOR - Secret o Life
JAMES TAYLOR - Sweet Baby James
JAMES TAYLOR - You've Got a Friend
JASON MRAZ - All I Want for Christmas
JASON MRAZ - I Won't Give Up
JASON MRAZ - I'm Yours
JASON MRAZ - No Stopping Us
JEFF BUCKLEY - Hallelujah
JEWEL - You Were Meant for Me
JOHN DENVER - Take Me Home Country Roads
JOHN LEGEND - All of Me
JOHN MAYER - Assassin
JOHN MAYER - Comfortable
JOHN MAYER - Daughters
JOHN MAYER - Gravity
JOHN MAYER - Heartbreak Warfare
JOHN MAYER - Love on the Weekend
JOHN MAYER - My Stupid Mouth
JOHN MAYER - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
JOHN MAYER - Split Screen Sadness
JOHN MAYER - Waiting on the World to Change
JOHN MAYER - Who Says
JOHN MAYER - XO
JOHN MELLENCAMP - Jack and Diane
JOHN SPLITHOFF - Sing to You
JUSTIN BIEBER - Love Yourself
JUSTIN BIEBER - Sorry
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - Lovestoned
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - Mirrors
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - My Love
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - True Colors
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - What Goes Around
KATY PERRY - Roar
KAYNE WEST - Heartless
KINA GRANNIS - Delicate
LOGGINS & MESSINA - Your Mama Don't Dance
LOOKING GLASS - Brandy You're a Fine Girl
LUMINEERS - Ho Hey
LYNARD SKYNARD - Sweet Home Alabama
MAROON 5 - She Will Be Loved
MAROON 5 - Sugar
MAROON 5 - Sunday Morning
MAROON 5 - This Love
MARVIN GAYE - Sexual Healing
MAT KEARNEY - Girl America
MAT KEARNEY - Nothing Left to Lose
MATCHBOX TWENTY - "3AM"
MATCHBOX TWENTY - Real World
MATT WERTZ - Everything Will Be Alright
MICHELLE BRANCH - Breathe
MICHELLE BRANCH - Goodbye to You
MILEY CIRUS - Party in the USA
MISC - Happy Birthday Song
NEIL DIAMOND - Sweet Caroline
NOAH KAHAN - Stick Season
NIALL HORAN - Slow Hands
OASIS - Champagne Supernova
OASIS - Wonderwall
OBADIAH PARKER - Baia da Santa
OLIVIA DEAN - Man I Need
OTIS REDDING - Sittin on the Dock of the Bay
PETER PAUL AND MARY - Leaving On A Jet PLane
PHIL COLLINS - In the Air Tonight
R KELLY - Ignition
RAY CHARLES - Georgia On My Mind
RAY LAMONTAGNE - You Are the Best Thing
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - Under the Bridge
ROBIN THICKE - Lost Without You
RYAN MCMULLAN - Bowie on the Radio
SAM HUNT - House Party
SAM SMITH - Latch
SAM SMITH - Stay With Me
SANTANA - Smooth
SARA BAREILLES - I Choose You
SEMISONIC - Closing Time
SHAWN MENDES - Stitches
SIMON & GARFUNKEL - Mrs. Robinson
SIMON & GARFUNKEL - The Sound of Silence
SMASH MOUTH - All Star
STEVE WINWOOD - Higher Love
SUBLIME - What I Got
TAIO CRUZ - Dynamite
THE BEACH BOYS - 409
THE BEACH BOYS - Barbara Ann
THE BEACH BOYS - Kokomo
THE BEACH BOYS - Little Deuce Coupe
THE BEATLES - Here Comes the Sun
THE EAGLES - Best of My Love
THE EAGLES - Hotel California
THE EAGLES - Lyin' Eyes
THE EAGLES - Peaceful Easy Feeling
THE EAGLES - Take It Easy
THE TEMPTATIONS - Just My Imagination
THE TEMPTATIONS - My Girl
THIRD EYE BLIND - How's It Gunna Be
THIRD EYE BLIND - Semi-Charmed Life
THOMAS RHETT - Die a Happy Man
TIM MCGRAW - Something Like That
TOM PETTY - Free Fallin
TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter
TRAIN - Marry Me
TRAIN - Meet Virginia
TUPAC - Thug Mansion
VAN MORRISON - Brown Eyed Girl
VAN MORRISON - Dancing in the Moonlight
VERTICAL HORIZON - Everything You Want
VERTICAL HORIZON - I'm Still Here
VERTICAL HORIZON - You're A God
VERVE PIPE - Freshman
WHITNEY HOUSTON - How Will I Know
ZAC BROWN BAND - Chicken Fried
ZAC BROWN BAND - Free
Influences and inspiration
James Taylor, John Mayer, Goo Goo Dolls, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Dispatch
Setup requirements
Power Requirement: A single three-prong wall outlet
Performance Footprint: A designated area 7ft wide and 5ft deep