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The Craft of Crooning

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Miami, FL

$500 and up

Travels up to 90 miles

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Marco Barrios - Melodies Delivered

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Allegro 55+ Demo Reel

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Marco Barrios and the Trio5

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Live performance of "Sway"

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Business holiday dinner party

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Gulfstream Village Music Series performance

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Refreshing myself with a glass (of water) at an event for a business's inauguration.

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Delighting a young bell at the Coral Gables Museum's Annual Doggie Halloween Costume Contest

Overview

The Craft of Crooning brings timeless style and sophistication to weddings, corporate events, cocktail hours, and private celebrations.

Led by baritone vocalist Marco Barrios, this act delivers the smooth sound of the classic crooners, featuring beloved songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Nat King Cole, and the Great American Songbook.

Marco was the 2nd place winner of the 2025 Hoboken My Way Sinatra Sing-Off. Performances can feature high-quality backing tracks or live musicians when desired, creating the perfect atmosphere for elegant events.


Reviews

34 reviews

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Mariela H.

April 21, 2024
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Simply Magical

We had this idea we wanted to give our guests at our wedding. We wanted to surprise them by making them feel part of our fairytale. We wanted to start off the night with a bang and grab everyone's attention before making our entrance. We are a Disney influence couple, and our idea was to have a performer burst into a performance, none other then to "Be Our Guests".

We went on a hunt to find the right fitted person for our vision. We were lucky to find Marco. From speaking to him we felt he could bring the energy. We asked for an audition tape, and boy did he deliver. We felt that our dream wedding was becoming more possible.

Marco was very responsive and beyond professional. He was prompt for our calls and even day of. More importantly he was as excited as we were.

There is not much to say but, he was the talk of the night, besides us of course. Marco absolutely shined that night. He adapted to the our lyric changes, he brought the magical energy we were confident he had in him.
Marco truly kicked off our dream wedding night off and made it an entrance that no one will forget.

p.s. We will be sending him the professional shots so please ask for them in the near future!

Hired as: Broadway Style Entertainment

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The Craft of Crooning

Dear Mariela and Jimmy,
Thank you so much for your review. Your words are so touching. It was my utmost pleasure to help make your wedding day an even more magical one. It certainly has become one of the most unforgettable performance experiences for myself, not to mention your eager disposition and welcoming amicability throughout it all. Thank you again for the opportunity, congratulations on your marriage, and I hope that you'll "put my service to the test" once more in the near future ;) 🕯️


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Jonathan M.

November 8, 2023
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Top notch performer for an unforgettable evening!

I cannot begin to say enough positive things about Marco! Marco recently performed for my engagement surprise in Bal Harbour. I was drawn to Marco for his excellent voice and style presented in his demo videos provided on Gig Salad. Marco was very responsive and accommodating throughout the whole booking and planning stages for the engagement celebration. He worked closely with the events coordinator at our resort to ensure everything went smoothly on our big day! Marco performed all of our favorite Sinatra songs, and even learned a few unconventional songs that were important to my fiancé. His voice is impeccable! Marco was such an integral part of our evening, making it one we will never forget! Do not hesitate to trust Marco to perform at your special event, he will go above and beyond to ensure it is a stellar occasion for you!

Hired as: Crooner, Jazz Singer


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Michael B.

December 29, 2022
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Amazing Entertainer!!

Marco entertained our family and friends at our mother’s 90th birthday party. He blew away everyone in attendance with not only his talent but also how kind and engaging he was with both the guest of honor and all the other people in attendance. We can’t say enough good things about him.

Hired as: Crooner

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The Craft of Crooning

Dear Donna and Michael, thank you very much for your kind words. I hope to be of service again to you and your loved ones. Happy new year :)


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Jessica

May 13, 2026
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Absolutely Amazing! Bravo!!!

Absolutely amazing experience! Very talented, beautiful voice, great enthusiasm, engaging, energetic. Very kind to me and all of my guests and spoke beautifully in between the songs. Everyone at my party after he performed was saying amazing things about him and asking for his information. We are very grateful and so happy he came to perform at our very special event. Recommend him 1000% and would give 100 plus stars if I could.

Hired as: Crooner

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The Craft of Crooning

Dear Jessica,

Thank you very, very much for your warm and touching review! We're so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We're also very grateful that we were able to be a part of your very special event. We definitely the warmth of 100 stars with all the love you're giving us! 🌟🌟🌟 Thank you again so much and we hope to be able to be of service once again to you and your loved ones very soon.

Warm regards,
Marco and The Craft of Crooning


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Nativity C. S.

May 4, 2026
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Always a class act!!

Marco has sung for us several times at events at Nativity Catholic Parish. Everyone loves him. He is very good!!

Hired as: Crooner

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The Craft of Crooning

Hello!

Thank you very much for the warm review! It is always my pleasure to sing at Nativity Catholic Parish! I hope I get to again very soon!

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 10 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

- Punctuality
- Professionalism
- Ease
- Quality work
- Melodies delivered, and memories made

About

My parents joined a church choir in South Florida a few years after my family and I emigrated from Venezuela. Since then music has constantly played a special daily part of our lives. Most markedly beginning with an obsession with 2004's "The Phantom of the Opera," it was followed by private piano lessons, middle school and high school musicals, and choir competitions and showcases. This all leads to today who I am today: someone who has put his voice and talent to work in the South Florida scene: singing for private events, weddings, carol grams, restaurants, bars, and even being a church choir section leader.

Additional booking notes

An electrical outlet to connect to.

Upcoming booked events

July 2026

31

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Delray Beach, FL

Past booked events

May 2026

23

Saturday

Graduation

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Miami, FL

09

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Miami, FL

03

Sunday

Anniversary Party

11:30am - 2:00pm

Hollywood, FL

April 2026

17

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

17

Friday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Coral Gables, FL

11

Saturday

Religious Celebration

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Coral Gables, FL

March 2026

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Miami, FL

January 2026

29

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Miami, FL

02

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Miami, FL

November 2025

19

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

Miami Beach, FL

14

Friday

Birthday Party

10:30am - 10:45am

Miami, FL

October 2025

15

Wednesday

Anniversary Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

North Bay Village, FL

May 2025

22

Thursday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Delray Beach, FL

April 2025

17

Thursday

Fundraiser

9:30pm - 11:30pm

Miami Beach, FL

March 2025

25

Tuesday

Dinner Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Jupiter, FL

07

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Wellington, FL

February 2025

23

Sunday

Surprise

4:00pm - 4:15pm

Miramar, FL

15

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Palm Beach, FL

January 2025

25

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Miami, FL

December 2024

29

Sunday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Delray Beach, FL

19

Thursday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Miami, FL

November 2024

08

Friday

Surprise

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

June 2024

08

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:30pm - 9:30pm

Delray Beach, FL

06

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Coral Gables, FL

May 2024

26

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Wellington, FL

April 2024

27

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

06

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Miami, FL

January 2024

28

Sunday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Boynton Beach, FL

December 2023

25

Monday

Christmas Party

11:30am - 12:30pm

Hialeah, FL

05

Tuesday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Boca Raton, FL

November 2023

01

Wednesday

Wedding Engagement

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Miami Beach, FL

December 2022

28

Wednesday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:30pm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

August 2022

12

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Big Pine Key, FL

Set list

(Love is) The Tender Trap
(They Long to Be) Close to You
Acercate Mas
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
All I Do is Dream of You
All of Me
All or Nothing At All
Almost Like Being in Love
Always On My Mind
And I Love Her
And I Love You So
Anything Goes
Besame Mucho
Beyond the Sea
Blue Moon
Call Me Irresponsible
Can’t Help Falling in Love With You
Cheek to Cheek
Come Dance With Me
Come Fly With Me
Corcovado
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Everything
Feeling Good
Fever
Fly Me to the Moon
For Once In My LIFE
Haven’t Met You Yet
Home
I Get a Kick Out of You
It Had to Be You
It Happened in Monterrey
It’s Only a Paper Moon
I Won’t Dance
I’ve Got the World on a String
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Just the Way You Are
Kissing a Fool
La Barca
Learnin’ the Blues
L-O-V-E
Love is Here to Stay
Luck Be a Lady
Mack the Knife
Make You Feel My Love
Mambo Italiano
Me and Mrs. Jones
Mona Lisa
Moondance
Moonlight Serenade
More (Them from “Mondo Cane”)
My Funny Valentine
My Kind of Girl
On An Evenin’ in Roma
One Fine Thing
On the Street Where You Live
Orange Colored Sky
O Sole Mio
Over and Over (The World We Knew)
Papa Loves Mambo
Pennies from Heaven
Piel Canela
Promise Her Anything
Quando, Quando, Quando
Quien Sera/Sway
Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
Sabor a Mi
Save the Last Dance
Somethin’ Stupid
Somos Novios/It’s Impossible
Strangers in the Night
Summer Wind
Swinging on a Star
That Sunday, That Summer
That’s Amore
That’s Life
The Best is Yet to Come
The Days of Wine and Roses
The Girl from Ipanema
The Good Life
The Lady is a Tramp
Theme from “New York, New York”
My Way
The More I See You
The Way You Look Tonight
Unforgettable
Volare
Wave
What a Wonderful World
When I Fall in Love
Witchcraft
You and the Night and the Music
You Don’t Know Me
You Make Me Feel So Young
Young at Heart
Your Song
You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

Influences and inspiration

Frank Sinatra
Billy Joel
Luis Miguel
Nat King Cole
Bing Crosby
Louis Prima
Ella Fitzgerald
Perry Como
Bobby Darin
Dean Martin
Sammy Davis Jr.
Michael Bublé
Harry Connick Jr.
Tony Bennett

Setup requirements

An electrical outlet.