- Woodstock, GA
- Singing Guitarist
- $350 – $2,000 per event
Rhonda A. said
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Stephen Brannen
Carry On Wayward Son (solo acoustic cover)
Don't Stop Believing (solo acoustic cover)
La Valentina (solo Classical piece)
Wagon Wheel (Old swing jazz cover)
Sounds of Summer, Athens TN, 2019
Wedding, Cleveland TN, 2020
Private party, Cleveland TN, 2022
Pre-show, Samos, Greece, 2023
Overview
Solo acoustic guitar (with or without vocals) for weddings, private parties, corporate events, recording sessions, and more. I have over 35 years of professional experience playing a wide variety of musical styles and am very accomplished at what I do.
Reviews
4 reviews
Chris F.
October 25, 2026Perfect upbeat acoustic vibes
Stephen was outstanding for our event! His style of upbeat jazz-folk was perfect background music at our bar. Just funky enough to be heard without taking away from our customers' conversations. I would recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a live musician.
Hired as: Guitarist
Todd S.
May 16, 2026Provided Perfect Atmosphere!
Stephen’s acoustic play set a wonderful backdrop for our event last night. We appreciate his talent.
Hired as: Guitarist
Jeff D.
April 29, 2025Engaging and wide musical genre
Stephen was engaging and played to the audience and the venue. Not over powering, but yet crisp and clear over chit-chat. He has an amazing catalog of music and he can play pretty much any genre. Very accommodating and prompt. Wonderful fit for our roof top, small group event. THANK YOU
Hired as: Guitarist
Samantha S.
December 11, 2024Exceptional guitar playing for our wedding ceremony!
Stephen played guitar for our wedding ceremony and was absolutely exceptional. He played with a violinist he had never met before the rehearsal, yet everything went so smoothly for the ceremony. He was extremely easy to communicate with and made sure I felt comfortable with the music before the ceremony. And best of all, he is obviously a extremely skilled guitar player who knows his stuff and plays so beautifully. I would HIGHLY recommend his guitar playing for any event!
Hired as: Guitarist
Stephen Brannen
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was a beautiful wedding and I’m honored to have been a part of such an important moment in your lives.
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $150
About
Born and raised in the Deep South, and the son of a preacher, I grew up with music all around me. I studied composition, guitar performance, and music production at colleges in Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee. Since then I've played guitar professionally for over 30 years - in Nashville, for the Air Force, and currently in Southeastern Tennessee. In 2015 I retired from the US Air Force after 20 years as a bandsman (guitarist), and now my family and I live in Cleveland, TN where I teach music at UT Chattanooga. Although I have played the electric guitar quite a bit over the years, my acoustic guitar is the one I most often have in my hands these days.
In my career I've played in a wide variety of musical contexts and styles including rock, country, jazz, folk, Broadway, Classical, and much more. I've played on Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, the Grand Ole Opry, numerous radio and television appearances, and stages large and small all over the world. Whatever you might want or need from a guitar - I can make it happen, and have - many times.
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2026
17
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Chattanooga, TN
May 2026
15
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Chattanooga, TN
April 2025
26
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Chattanooga, TN
December 2024
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Chattanooga, TN
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