Vinnie Hines (As Seen on American Idol)
Overview
Vinnie Hines is a nationally recognized Rock & Soul performer delivering unforgettable live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and upscale celebrations nationwide. With 2,000+ performances across more than a dozen countries, former Carnival Cruise Line entertainer status, and recognition as an American Idol Season XV alumni, Vinnie blends soulful vocals, acoustic guitar, live looping, and dynamic crowd engagement into polished performances that feel energetic, personal, and memorable. Premium live music designed to elevate every event.
Reviews
40 reviews
Andrea A.
November 28, 2020Excellent show
Everyone at our party loved Vinnie’s show. He is an excellent singer and it made the party. Everybody liked it so much he got another booking from one of our guests,
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Lizette
August 20, 2020Moving!! Heartfelt!!
Vinnie recently played at my parent’s 40th wedding anniversary dinner. I can’t say enough about this very talented heartfelt musician!!! He sang every single song as if it was for his own parents and we are forever grateful to him because he set the entire mood that evening! Thank you Vinnie!!! You ROCK! Orlando is so lucky to have you!
Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
Colleen C.
February 4, 2020Fantastic performer!
I've been booking talent for corporate events for well over a decade now, and I've had the privilege to work with some exceptional people. This was our first time working with Vinnie, and he didn't disappoint! (In fact, he's now my new "go to" guy for anything within his travel range.) As a person he's fun and personable while still being a businesslike professional, and as an entertainer he's extremely talented and has quite a unique ability to read and really engage with his audience. From our corporate staff to our customers to other outside staff we hired for the event, we heard nothing but rave reviews and compliments about Vinnie's performance. (Considering most people don't actually take much notice of the musicians at corporate events, that's truly high praise.)
If you're looking for a good, solid performer to engage your audience and pump some positive vibes into your next event, Vinnie Hines is your man. Book him for your date now, before someone else does.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Maribeth V.
July 25, 2025Outstanding
Everyone at our event loved him. Incredible voice and performance. So easy to work with. Great personality! Kristen was amazing, as well. So happy they agreed to play for our event. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jennifer S.
February 8, 2025Perfect!
Vinnie was amazing to work with and his talent is incredible. Everyone raved about his performance and set list. Would love to work with him again!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $1,000 – $7,500 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 480 minutes
What to expect
"My performance style is funky and soulful. I'm a passionate guy and I can't help but dance and get a little Ray Charles sway while I'm grooving out. I always tell folks my music is somewhere between Bill Withers, Foo Fighters and Maroon 5. The way I rewrite the songs on the fly with improvised leads, looped percussion and constantly changing delivery makes any crowd stay on their toes all day. And whether I'm serenading a misty-eyed wedding ceremony or getting some suits sauced up at a corporate event, I handcraft every setlist to be a perfect complement to any event!
Also, I use the best equipment money can buy! Everything in my inventory is top notch and I bring two of everything just to make sure we don't have any problems the day of. I use Taylor Guitars, JBL Speakers, MXR & TC Helicon Processor Pedals, Shure Microphones, and Mogami Gold cables to make sure that the live sound quality is radio ready!"
About
Music that fits the moment—and gives your guests something to talk about afterward.
Vinnie Hines brings soulful vocals, acoustic guitar, and live looping together in a Rock & Soul performance that feels bigger than one musician. He reads the room and builds the set around it: the right song for a wedding entrance, easy warmth during dinner, or a full, upbeat sound when it is time to celebrate. His wide-ranging repertoire and love of requests make the music feel personal, not prepackaged.
Clients have praised Vinnie for setting the mood at weddings, connecting with corporate crowds, choosing songs guests love, and being a pleasure to work with. A former Carnival Cruise Line entertainer and American Idol Season XV alum, he has performed more than 2,000 shows across over a dozen countries. Bring him the feeling you want for your event, and he will help bring it to life.
Additional booking notes
-5x5 Foot Dry Performance Area (Carpeted/rug is a plus!)
-Strong Power Outlet within 20 ft of Performance Area (Speakers use a lot of it!)
-Armless Chair/Stool as Desired by Client (*Optional*)
-Parking Reimbursement/Validation (*Required*)
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Longboat Key, FL
Past booked events
April 2026
12
Sunday
House Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Miami, FL
July 2025
19
Saturday
Retirement Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Marion, IL
February 2025
07
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
St Louis, MO
December 2024
13
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Oldsmar, FL
07
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
September 2024
15
Sunday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Clearwater Beach, FL
June 2024
13
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
February 2024
16
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Lakeland, FL
10
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Bradenton, FL
January 2024
13
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
December 2023
24
Sunday
House Party
7:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Clearwater, FL
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
September 2023
23
Saturday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
August 2023
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
April 2023
29
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
10
Monday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Orlando, FL
March 2023
18
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
January 2023
31
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2022
17
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Riverview, FL
November 2022
14
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Bradenton, FL
07
Monday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Clearwater Beach, FL
02
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
October 2022
08
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Madeira Beach, FL
September 2022
29
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
May 2022
14
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 9:30pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
April 2022
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Lutz, FL
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Hollywood, FL
16
Saturday
Launch Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
March 2022
17
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Wesley Chapel, FL
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Osprey, FL
February 2022
26
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
17
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
December 2021
24
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Parrish, FL
18
Saturday
Retirement Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Land O Lakes, FL
November 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Oviedo, FL
October 2021
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Orlando, FL
09
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Sarasota, FL
03
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Orlando, FL
September 2021
24
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Ponte Vedra, FL
03
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Kissimmee, FL
March 2021
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Orlando, FL
December 2020
20
Sunday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Orlando, FL
November 2020
26
Thursday
House Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Orlando, FL
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Kissimmee, FL
October 2020
24
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Winter Garden, FL
September 2020
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
August 2020
09
Sunday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Winter Park, FL
January 2020
29
Wednesday
Convention/Trade Show
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Orlando, FL
December 2019
31
Tuesday
New Year's Party
8:30pm - 12:30am (Wed)
•
Orlando, FL
Set list
Adele
Aerosmith
Al Green
Alan Jackson
Alex Clare
Alicia Keys
Allen Stone
Allman Brothers
Aloe Black
Amos Lee
Amy Winehouse
Arctic Monkeys
Avicii
Bad Company
Barry Manilow
Ben E. King
Ben Harper
Bill Haley
Bill Withers
Billy Currington
Billy Joel
Black Crows
Bob Dylan
Bob Marley
Bob Segar
Bon Iver
Bon Jovi
Brad Paisley
Britney Spears
Brooks & Dunn
Bruce Springsteen
Bruno Mars
Bryan Adams
Cage The Elephant
Cat Stevens
Cee Lo Green
Chris Stapleton
Chris Young
Christina Perri
Citizen Cope
Coldplay
Coming Up Easy
Corey Smith
Counting Crows
Creedence Clearwater Revival
David Gray
David Nail
Death Cab For Cutie
Diamond Rio
Dierks Bentley
Dolly Parton
Don McLean
Dustin Lynch
Eagle Eye Cherry
Ed Sheehan
Edwin McCain
Elton John
Elvis
Eric Church
Eric Clapton
Ernie Halter
Extreme
Fallout Boy
Fastball
Fleetwood Mac
Florida Georgia Line
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Frank Sinatra
Fuel
FUN
Garth Brooks
Gavin Degraw
George Strait
Gin Blossoms
Gloria Gaynor
Gnarls Barkley
Goo Goo Dolls
GOTYE
Great Big World
GreenDay
Guns & Roses
Hank Williams, Jr.
Hootie & The Blowfish
Hozier
Hunter Hayes
Imagine Dragons
Jack Johnson
Jack White
James Bay
James Blunt
James Taylor
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean
Jason Mraz
Colbie Callait
Jeff Buckley
Jim Croce
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Buffett
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joe Cockers
John Cougar Mellencamp
John Denver
John Legend
John Lennon
John Mayer
John Mellencamp
John Michael Montgomery
Johnny Cash
Journey
Justin Bieber
Justin Moore
Justin Timberlake
Katy Perry
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Rogers
Kid Rock
Kings of Leon
Kris Kristofferson
Lady Antebellum
Led Zeppelin
Lee Brice
Lenny Kravitz
Lifehouse
Linkin Park
Lionel Ritchie
Little Big Town
Lonestar
Looking Out My Back Door
Lukas Graham
Luke Bryan
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Macklemore
Magic
Mario
Maroon 5
Marvin Gaye
Matchbox 20
Meghan Trainor
Metallica
Michael Buble
Miguel
Miley Cyrus
Mumford & Sons
Neil Diamon
Neil Diamond
Neil Young
Nick Jonas
Oasis
Old Crow Medicine Show
OneRepublic
Otis Redding
Paolo Nutini
Parmalee
Passenger
Paul Simon
Percy Sledge
Peter Frampton
Peter Gabriel
Phil Collins
Phillip Phillips
Pink
Pink Floyd
Plain White Tee's
Poison
Prince
Queen
Radiohead
Ray Charles
Ray Lamontagne
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rehab
REO Speedwagon
Rick Springfield
Rihanna
Rob Thomas
Robert Earl Keene
Robert Palmer
Roberta Flack
Robin Thicke
Rod Stewart
Rodney Atkins
Rolling Stones
Ron Pope
Sam Smith
Santana
Sara Bareilles
Sarah Bareilles
Secondhand Serenade
Semisonic
Shawn Mendes
Sia
Sia
Simon & Garfunkle
Snow Patrol
Soggy Bottom Boys
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Staind
Steve Miller Band
Stevie Wonder
Sublime
The Animals
The Avett Brothers
The Band
The Band Perry
The Beatles
The Black Keys
The Doobie Brothers
The Doors
The Eagles
The Foundations
The Fray
The Killers
The Lumineers
The Monkeez
The Only Exception
The Police
The Raconteurs
The Script
The Temptations
The Weeknd
Thin Lizzy
Three Doors Down
Tim McGraw
Tom Petty
Tommy Tutone
Tonic
Tracy Chapman
Train
Travis Tritt
U2
Dobie Gray
Uncle Kracker
Van Morrison
Whitney Houston
Wild Cherry
Willie Nelson
Wilson Pickett
Zac Brown Band
ZAYN
Influences and inspiration
Bruno Mars, Bill Withers, Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Al Green, Journey, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Ray Lamontagne, Foo Fighters, Black Keys, Jack White, GOTYE, Sam Smith, etc...
Report Vinnie Hines (As Seen on American Idol)
Singing Guitarist