- Miami, FL
- Guitarist
- $200 -2000
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Rudy Lafrance: Interactive Roaming Wedding Guitarist
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Overview
I simply love what I do, and it shows. I specialize in a completely live, single-guitar fusion of bass, melody, and rhythm with zero backing tracks or loops. By commanding the full sound of a band through one guitar, I am completely free to roam and physically move through the crowd. This allows me to engage directly with your guests in real time. From spontaneous conversations while playing to intimate sing-alongs and requests, the music becomes entirely guest-centered, not performance-centered. This is an interactive, premium standard I refuse to compromise or dilute for cocktail hours and dinner receptions at modern weddings.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Reviews
15 reviews
Elsa L.
May 20, 2026Sweet Melodies
The other day, I visited a wonderful venue in the Redlands called Casa Ylang Ylang for an event. We were entertained by the music of Rudy LaFrance, and what an incredible guitar player he is! His music truly set the perfect tone for the day’s activities.
It was my first time hearing Mr. LaFrance perform, and I’m already looking forward to hearing him again. If you’re looking for a great entertainer, be sure to look him up. I highly recommend him.
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Victoria C.
March 14, 2026Amazing performer, beautiful music!
Rudy was so amazing for my networking event with NAWP! Not only did his music leave a wonderful atmosphere, his presence and interactions with the guests were so warming and inviting ! Would highly recommend for any event !!
Hired as: Guitarist
Cara S.
February 19, 2026Absolutely Wonderful
Rudy was truly one of the highlights of our entire wedding day. From the very first note at cocktail hour, he created the most incredible atmosphere — upbeat, fun, and perfectly tailored to our crowd. Guests were instantly drawn in, and the energy he brought to the reception set the tone for such a joyful celebration.
During dinner, he shifted seamlessly into beautiful music that felt elevated and intimate without overpowering conversation. The versatility and talent he brought to every moment was beyond impressive.
What we loved most was how interactive he was with our guests — taking requests, engaging with the crowd, and making everyone feel part of the experience. So many of our friends and family commented on how much fun they had with him!
If you’re looking for a musician who can read the room, elevate the vibe, and truly entertain, he is it. We couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our wedding day. 🎶✨
Hired as: Guitarist
Latoya D.
November 20, 2025Talented Musician
I had the pleasure of hearing this musician play at a recent event, and it was truly a wonderful experience. His music choices were spot-on—thoughtful, engaging, and perfectly suited to the atmosphere. Beyond the great selection, his overall playing was smooth, expressive, and genuinely enjoyable to listen to.
He also brought such a warm and welcoming presence to the event, which made the performance feel even more special. You can tell he cares about creating a positive experience for everyone.
I would highly recommend him for any event. A talented musician and an all-around fantastic addition to any gathering.
Hired as: Guitarist
Tani M.
September 29, 2025The Perfect Musician for Any Celebration!
We had the absolute pleasure of hiring Rudy to perform at our coed baby shower this past weekend, and he was incredible! 🎶 His talent is undeniable, and his range is unmatched—he seamlessly covered R&B, hip-hop, Latin, oldies/Motown, and pop, keeping the energy up and our guests entertained the entire time.
Rudy knows exactly how to read a crowd and create the perfect vibe. Every song felt spot-on, and people are still talking about how much fun they had thanks to his performance.
I 100% recommend Rudy to anyone looking to have the best time of their life—he is a true professional and a gifted musician who will make your event unforgettable!
Hired as: Guitarist
Rudy Lafrance: Interactive Roaming Wedding Guitarist
Thank you so much, Tani! I'm so glad that we met. And fun fact, one of the guests came up to me afterwards and told me that he was shocked when I came out the room; he didn't believe that I was actual playing until I revealed myself — so that means that our plan worked! Thanks for being so open to that, by the way.
Booking information
Price range: $1200-$10000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability Insurance
What to expect
Expect somethig immersive, experiential, and outside the box. My guitar playing style features my "one-man-band" technique where I fuse basslines, rhythm, harmony, and melody all on one guitar while physically walking among guests (this is a rarity). This includes direct conversational engagement while playing (guaranteed everyone will be wowed by this as it's extremely difficult to do), taking requests, inviting sing-alongs, and my pure live execution, as I perform without any backing tracks or loops. Suitable for guest arrival, cocktail hour, dinner receptions, and more.
I am breaking the fourth wall, dissolving the boundary between the performer and the audience, and transforming the music into an active guide.
About
I simply love what I do, and it shows. I specialize in a completely live, single-guitar fusion of bass, melody, and rhythm with zero backing tracks or loops. By commanding the full sound of a band through one guitar, I am completely free to roam and physically move through the crowd. This allows me to engage directly with your guests in real time. From spontaneous conversations while playing to intimate sing-alongs and requests, the music becomes entirely guest-centered, not performance-centered. This is an interactive, premium standard I refuse to compromise or dilute for cocktail hours and dinner receptions at modern weddings.
Because this immersive experience is highly personalized, I only accept one wedding per date. The upcoming wedding season is ahead of us—send over a message today to see if your date is available. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Additional booking notes
All I require is access to power and coverage for outside events.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2024
04
Thursday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Homestead, FL
February 2023
16
Thursday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Miami Beach, FL
Set list
Ain’t No Sunshine — Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody — Chaka Khan
All of Me — John Legend
Always Be My Baby — Mariah Carey
Bartender — T-Pain ft. Akon
Before I Let Go — Beyoncé
Best Part — Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
Boo’d Up — Ella Mai
Broken Clocks — SZA
Buy U A Drank — T-Pain
Crazy in Love — Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
Dilemma — Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland
Disturbia — Rihanna
Don’t — Bryson Tiller
Essence — Wizkid ft. Tems
Everything — Mary J. Blige
Fallin — Alicia Keys
Found — Tems ft. Brent Faiyaz
Hotline Bling — Drake
I Wanna Dance With Somebody — Whitney Houston
I’ll Be There — The Jackson 5
I’m Sprung — T-Pain
If I Ain’t Got You — Alicia Keys
Just the Two of Us — Bill Withers
Killing Me Softly — The Fugees
Kiss — Prince
Lean On Me — Bill Withers
Let Me Love You — Mario
Location — Khalid
Love — Keyshia Cole
No Guidance — Chris Brown ft. Drake
Purple Rain — Prince
Redbone — Childish Gambino
Rock With You — Michael Jackson
Thinking About You — Frank Ocean
Umbrella — Rihanna
Unbreakable — Alicia Keys
Waterfalls — TLC
Weak — SWV
Yeah — Usher
You — Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne
You Rock My World — Michael Jackson
All I Do — Stevie Wonder
Amargura — Karol G
A Thousand Miles — Vanessa Carlton
Attention — Charlie Puth
Blinding Lights — The Weeknd
Call Me Maybe — Carly Rae Jepsen
Closer — The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
Dancing Queen — ABBA
Die With A Smile — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Despacito — Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Don’t Let Me Down — The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
Easy On Me — Adele
Eye of the Tiger — Survivor
Finesse — Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
Golden Hour — JVKE
Havana — Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
Hips Don’t Lie — Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean
How Deep Is Your Love — The Bee Gees
I’m Not the Only One — Sam Smith
I Will Survive — Gloria Gaynor
Imagine — John Lennon
Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder
Killing Me Softly With His Song — Roberta Flack
Levitating — Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby
Lose Control - Teddy Swims
Love Yourself — Justin Bieber
My Heart Will Go On — Celine Dion
New Rules — Dua Lipa
Peaches — Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Roar — Katy Perry
Rolling in the Deep — Adele
Rude — MAGIC
Señorita — Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
Shake It Off — Taylor Swift
Shape of You — Ed Sheeran
Someone Like You — Adele
Shut Up and Dance — Walk the Moon
Sorry — Justin Bieber
Stay — Alessia Cara & Zedd
Stay — The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Stayin’ Alive — Bee Gees
Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond
Sweetest Taboo — Sade
Thank U, Next — Ariana Grande
Thinking Out Loud — Ed Sheeran
Titanium — David Guetta ft. Sia
Vampire — Olivia Rodrigo
Viva La Vida — Coldplay
What Makes You Beautiful — One Direction
Wrecking Ball — Miley Cyrus
Black Beatles — Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane
Come and See Me — PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Drake
Empire State of Mind — Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Find Your Love — Drake
Flashing Lights — Kanye West
God’s Plan — Drake
Good Life — Kanye West ft. T-Pain
Hotline Bling — Drake (repeat)
Loyal — Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga
Poison — Bell Biv DeVoe
Ridin — Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone
Still D.R.E. — Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
Amargura — Karol G
Bailando — Enrique Iglesias ft. Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno, Gente de Zona
Bésame Mucho — Consuelo Velázquez
Guantamera — Joseito Fernández
La Camisa Negra — Juanes
Livin’ La Vida Loca — Ricky Martin
Hoy Como Ayer — Alex Cuba, Pablo Milanés
Mi Gente — J Balvin & Willy William
Oye Cómo Va — Tito Puente
Taki Taki — DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — Marvin Gaye ft. Tammi Terrell
Blackbird — The Beatles
Don’t Stop Believin’ — Journey
Good Vibrations — The Beach Boys
Let’s Get It On — Marvin Gaye
My Girl — The Temptations
Stand By Me — Ben E. King
Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond (repeat)
Tears in Heaven — Eric Clapton
What a Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong
What’s Going On — Marvin Gaye
You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman — Aretha Franklin
All I Want For Christmas Is You — Mariah Carey
Baby It’s Cold Outside — Frank Loesser
Christmas Time Is Here (Charlie Brown) — Vince Guaraldi
Deck the Halls — Traditional
Feliz Navidad — José Feliciano
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear — Traditional
Jingle Bells — Traditional
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! — Traditional
O Holy Night — Traditional
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Gene Autry
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town — Traditional
Santa Tell Me — Ariana Grande
Silent Night — Traditional
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) — The Chipmunks
The First Noel — Traditional
The Little Drummer Boy (Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum) — Katherine Kennicott Davis
We Wish You A Merry Christmas — Traditional
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