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Andrew Nelson
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Andrew Nelson Music, based out of Salt Lake City, UT, is a professional guitarist with over 15 years of experience performing for weddings and events nationwide. With a degree in Jazz Performance and a passion for timeless music, he brings sophistication and artistry to every celebration. His intricate fingerstyle guitar renditions help create a beautiful and unforgettable atmosphere for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions alike.
Andrew performs a wide range of genres tailored to each event—blending the elegance of Bossa Nova and Jazz with beloved favorites from Pop, Oldies, Classic Rock, Folk, and Classical. His performances can be entirely instrumental or include vocals, depending on the mood you're envisioning. He also collaborates with top-tier musicians to put together custom bands for private events.
Andrew is a founding member of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, a nationally touring band and three-time winner of City Weekly Utah's "Best Band" award. He has appeared at major venues and festivals across the country, such as Peach Fest, Bourbon and Beyond, and High Sierra, while also supporting artists like Billy Strings, Lake Street Dive, and Grace Potter. His work with the band was even considered for Grammy recognition—a testament to the high-calibre musicianship he brings to every performance.
Services Offered:
• Solo guitar or piano—instrumental or with vocals
• DJ Services
• Live music for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception
• Song requests (for an additional fee if not already in repertoire)
• Music suggestions to help curate the perfect soundtrack for your event
• Sound system provided (can also play recorded music if needed)
• Optional custom ensembles or full band available
Contact Andrew Nelson Music today for more info about the wedding services offered and current availability.
Details
Instruments
Guitar
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Piano
Ukulele
Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Celtic
Classical
Country
Disco
Folk
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Andrew Nelson
Founder
Andrew Nelson is a musician and multi-instrumentalist with 15+ years of experience performing on a professional level as a solo guitarist and in various bands/ensembles. With a BM Degree in Jazz Performance, Andrew performs a variety of genres.
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Virginia A
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5.0
6/12/2025
We had Andrew Nelson play during our wedding ceremony, and he was amazing. His music added such a beautiful and emotional touch to the whole experience—we’re so glad we found him. ...
He was super easy to work with, really professional, and even learned a special song for us, which made the moment feel even more personal. So many of our guests mentioned how much they loved the live guitar—it really set the tone for the day in the best way. I even had someone ask for his number afterwards for their event!
If you're looking for someone talented, kind, and reliable, I can't recommend Andrew enough. He truly helped make our wedding feel special.
Brittany C
5.0
11/10/2025
Perfect! He was on time and delivered exactly as expected. Highly recommend
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Sarah C
5.0
6/17/2025
We hired Andrew to play for our daughter's wedding and he was excellent! He was easy to work with, personable , communicated well, and is gifted in classical, jazz, folk, pop and ...
blues guitar. His extensive knowledge of music brought the perfect celebratory vibes to our event! I highly recommend Andrew Nelson Music for your wedding or any occasion!
Lauren B
5.0
6/07/2025
Andrew played at our wedding brunch and was absolutely amazing! He is incredibly talented, and created the perfect vibes and ambiance for our special day. He is so talented that he...
can play anything: jazz, blues, pop, classical... truly anything you want, and create a playlist of all your favorites and requests. He is professional, punctual, and easy to communicate with. Andrew is also personable, funny and kind. We loved working with him, and couldn't recommend him more!
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