Todd Murray
Sincerely, Iris - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Fingerstyle Instrumental Guitar
House Party
Todd Murray - Acoustic Guitarist/Singer
Sincerely, Iris Full Band
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Everlong - Foo Fighters Cover by Todd Murray
Traveling Man - Live w/ Full Band
Sincerely, Iris - Trouble
License Plate Guitar
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Overview
From gritty blues on a homemade 4-string license plate guitar to elegant classical instrumentals, Todd’s music makes every event unforgettable. Whether you want vintage vibes or classical elegance, Todd plays the songs you love, creating a unique and memorable atmosphere.
Todd has been playing music professionally for over 14 years. He's played acoustic shows all over the country in Colorado, Chicago, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Charlotte and now resides in Richmond, VA. He previously played instrumental guitar for Gazebo Weddings of Savannah for two years and continues to play weddings and events all over the US. His repertoire includes music from The Beatles all the way to The White Stripes.
Reviews
28 reviews
Ed R.
October 12, 2019Absolutely fantastic!!
Todd played throughout dinner and everyone loved his singing and great guitar playing. Folks frequently broke out in applause. Can not imagine a better musician for this event and Todd is the consummate gentleman to deal with—would very-highly recommend him!
Hired as: Folk Singer, Rock & Roll Singer, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer
Todd Murray
Thanks so much Ed! I really appreciate that. I had a great time, the food was fantastic, and the John Prine songbook that you sent me was such a nice surprise!
Wanda T.
August 13, 2018Great!
Very talented! Everyone really enjoyed it!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Todd Murray
Thanks so much Wanda! I had a great time. Thanks for letting me be a part of your special event.
Liz D.
July 2, 2018AWESOME PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN!
We hired Todd to play at our party, and we couldn't have picked a better musician! He showed up completely prepared AND on-time... He had all of his own equipment, which sounded awesome, and he brought all the great energy and good party vibes that we needed for the evening! His list of covers was great, but even better is his original music, which is why we booked him. That license plate box guitar is so legit. Definitely brings the cool factor. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Folk Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer
Amie G.
June 23, 2025Wonderful!!!
Todd Murray was the perfect choice for my daughter’s graduation party. He played all of her favorite music and everyone raved about him.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $400 - $5000
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I like to speak with customers to find out exactly the type of music they need for their event. That can include specific songs, volume, and even what sort of attire would best suit the occasion.
I've played at
-Breweries
-Restaurants
-Bars
-Music Venues
-Weddings
-Corporate Events
-Fund Raisers
-Farmer's Markets
-Hospitals
-Hotels
-Intimate House Concerts
-College Campuses
I generally play 50% covers and 50% originals at my shows, but it depends on what the client is looking for.
I arrive 1 hour prior to start time to set up my sound system and make sure everything is in order.
About
Todd Murray is a singer/songwriter who also plays under the name Sincerely, Iris. He has a sound that can be summed up best as “road trip music.” It’s a style that’s always changing, and always moving along. Whether it be gypsy-esque or like Kerouac's beat up old truck, shaking down the road at midnight, it is at once comforting, and somewhat unknown. Sincerely, Iris draws upon influences from Jeff Buckley all the way to Billie Holiday. He is sponsored by Breedlove Guitars.
Todd recently completed his new album, “Trouble." This is his 5th album under the name Sincerely, Iris.
Iconic stories of Mark Twain floating on a riverboat or Bonnie and Clyde running from law enforcement weave their way into the writings of Todd Murray’s newest EP, “Trouble.” Murray has always referred to his songs as road trip music, and his latest highly anticipated album is no exception - a sort of vintage Americana.
The last experimental blues album “License Plate Sessions,” which was recorded almost entirely with his homemade 4-string slide guitar, marked a new direction for Sincerely, Iris, but that style seems to have seeped into the music permanently on “Trouble.” From the cold winds of Chicago and the risk of going out on your own to the vastness of the Rocky Mountains, this album takes a look at the bumpy road that is The American Dream.
Murray has been compared, frequently, to Jeff Buckley, and you can hear it in the yearning, almost melancholy of his lyrics and the moodiness of his vocals. "She Moves Me" and the exquisite, waltz-time "Dear Clementine" have echoes of early Gordon Lightfoot, and the spectral images of jazz-era Joni, non-twee Sufjan and early Iron & Wine appear from time to time." - Connect Savannah
Additional booking notes
I can provided my own sound system which includes two 1,000-Watt 12 inch JBL Speakers.
Past booked events
September 2025
26
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Lothian, MD
July 2025
11
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Charlottesville, VA
June 2025
21
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
April 2025
09
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
December 2024
15
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 2:45pm
•
Heathsville, VA
September 2024
27
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
December 2023
08
Friday
Surprise
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Henrico, VA
November 2023
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Norfolk, VA
October 2023
13
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
13
Friday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
May 2023
29
Monday
Retirement Community Event
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
10
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
October 2022
29
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Charles City, VA
August 2022
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Midlothian, VA
June 2022
18
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Midlothian, VA
April 2022
22
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
October 2021
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
23
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
September 2021
03
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Ashland, VA
June 2021
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Henrico, NC
09
Wednesday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Mechanicsville, VA
May 2021
28
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Moseley, VA
April 2021
24
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
May 2020
23
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Norfolk, VA
April 2020
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Norfolk, VA
February 2020
06
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
October 2019
11
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
8:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Charlottesville, VA
June 2019
27
Thursday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hampton, VA
19
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
March 2019
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
January 2019
15
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
August 2018
12
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Newton, NC
Set list
AC/DC - Thunderstruck
AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheap
Allman Brothers - Sweet Melissa
Ryan Adams - It Takes Two
Ryan Adams- Let it Ride
Ryan Adams - My Love For You is Real
Ryan Adams - My Winding Wheel
Ryan Adams - Wonderwall
The Beatles - Across the Universe
The Beatles- Blackbird
The Beatles - Come Together
The Beatles - Don’t Let Me Down
The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun
Beck - Nobody's Fault But My Own
The Black Keys - Tighten Up
The Black Keys - My Next Girl
The Black Keys - Oceans and Streams
Black Sabbath - Para-pigs
The Cars - Best Friend's Girl
The Cars - Drive
Johnny Cash - Ain't No Grave
Johnny Cash - Silver Stallion
Creedence Clearwater - Fortunate Son
Eric Clapton - Running On Faith
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
The Cure - Love Song
Ray Charles - Georgia on My Mind
Bob Dyan - It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Bob Dyan - I Shall Be Released
Bob Dyan - I Want You
Bob Dyan - Shelter From The Storm
Foo Fighters - Everlong
Jimi Hendrix - Gypsy Eyes
Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary
Billy Holiday - These Foolish Things
Don Henly - Boys of Summer
The Killers - Read My Mind
Gregory Alan Isakov - Big Black Car
Gregory Alan Isakov - Words
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Lynyrd Skynrd - Gimme Back my Bullets
John Mayor - Daughters
Van Morrison - Wild Night
Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World
Pearl Jam - Just Breathe
Tom Petty - Breakdown
Tom Petty - Crawling Back to You
Tom Petty - Refugee
Tom Petty - Running Down a Dream
Tom Petty - You Got Lucky
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
Queens of The Stone Age - No One Knows
Radiohead - Fade Out Street Spirit
Radiohead - Weird Fishes
Josh Ritter - Lillian Egypt
The Rolling Stones - Paint it Black
Josh Ritter - Snow is Gone
Rolling Stones - Wild Horses
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
The Smashing Pumpkins - 1917
The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Bruce Springsteen - I'm on Fire
James Taylor - Fire and Rain
James Taylor - How Sweet it is
The Temptations - My Girl
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Weezer - Island In the Sun
Gillian Welch - Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch - Ruby
The White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
The Who - Teenage Wasteland
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Bill Whithers - Ain't No Sunshine
Setup requirements
I will need a dry area to play with a power outlet nearby.