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Ben Hammond

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(21)

Denver, CO

About This Vendor

Passionate and High Energy Live Music

As a solo artist, I specialize in boutique-destination weddings, and intimate events using my acoustic guitar, loop pedal, vocal percussion and occasionally my upright bass. I enjoy providing the energy and variety of a full band or DJ, but with the pricing and space considerations of a solo performer. Of course, if a larger dance party is in your plans, I also have an amazing assortment of band members I can add, including horns, percussion, fiddle, cello, and even tropical steel drums depending on your musical preferences. My performances are improvised and passionate, shaping themselves in real-time to perfectly suit the setting and your vision, whether that be a romantic and formal acoustic ceremony, relaxing over cocktail hour drinks, or dancing the night away!

Details

Instruments
Bass, Cello, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Saxophone, Steel Drum, Trombone, Ukulele, Violin, Vocals
Music Genres
Country, Dance, Folk, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception

Ben Hammond Reviews

Reviewed On 8/28/2021 by Brian G
Ben is an incredibly talented musician and a wonderful person! He is easy to work with and plays such a wide variety of music. Our guests were amazed! We are so happy that we chose to work with him for our wedding festivities.
Reviewed On 7/05/2021 by Marianne M
Ben Hammond provided live music (guitar, singing and cello) for my daughter’s wedding in Breckenridge. We couldn’t have asked for a better musical fit than Ben! The live music was just beautiful during the ceremony; and the DJ dance music thro...
ughout the reception…I honestly think the younger guests could’ve danced all night with Ben’s selections! He provided a fun and professional atmosphere for the size, demographic and location of the wedding. We would all highly recommend him! P.S. My brother, a life-long professional musician, (has played thousands of weddings!) was a guest and was quietly critiquing Ben and told me afterwards that he thought Ben was excellent!
Reviewed On 8/09/2020 by Alexandra S
We hired Ben to play our welcome reception at Anderson’s Cabin near the Ritz and he was absolutely amazing. The song selection, vocals, and guitar were on point (his live performance was honestly better than the audio / video we heard online). ...
Ben really made the ambiance at our event special, and we were so thankful we decided on him for music.
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2020
Thank you so much for having me! What an awesome way to kick off the wedding weekend; it was fun seeing you the next night at the Ritz as well! Congratulations and best of luck :)
Reviewed On 3/15/2020 by Jessica J
Ben was such a wonderful addition to our special day! We had a small wedding at Chautauqua Park, he was there before me (the bride!) and played for our guests before the wedding. He played mine and my husbands song while I walked down the isle,...
and then played a lesser known song we threw at him last minute after we were married. It was truly great!
Response from the Vendor on 04/28/2020
Thanks so much for including me in your beautiful wedding. I'm so glad you all enjoyed!
Reviewed On 12/23/2019 by Frank & Denise W
Great music selections performed very, very well. Took requests from guests and played all. Ben has a friendly personality and is a professional as well.
Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! I had a great time entertaining at your welcome dinner, and I trust the rest of the weekend and the wedding went just as well.
Reviewed On 11/19/2019 by Irina M
I was extremely stressed looking for a band for our wedding, but we stumbled across Ben at a brewery one night. He is so talented!!!When we found out he did weddings we were totally stoked! He gave us so many options (like adding band members ...
and instruments) in a convenient online form. We decided to add a drummer for a little something extra and it was perfect! When we looked at all of our wedding photos everyone was having so much fun singing and dancing. Ben really enjoys what he does and it really brings the fun into his crowd! Thank you Ben & Mike!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you so much for having us! Seeing your smiling faces as the mountain rains were absolutely POURING down was definitely an instant favorite wedding gig memory haha! And then so amazing with the rainbow that appeared after... that was a rea...
lly special night and I am so happy you chose us to be there and entertain. Congratulations to you both!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Mary C
We could not have asked for anything better than having Ben at our wedding! The number 1 question we got asked was, "Where did you find this guy?" Ben exceeded our expectation in every single way. He was so much fun. He played to the crowd,...
had great energy and just blew us away. We asked him to go out of the way for a special introduction for the bridal party and he knocked it out of the park. He personalized a few songs as well as created a surprise mashup for our first dance. We genuinely could not have asked for better music at our wedding. Incredible!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2019
Hahaha.... perhaps the first time T. Swift and Billy Joel have been acoustically mashed-up for a 1st Dance??? I loved it! You both were so easy to work with, and your beautiful wedding was a blast! It was fun for me to be able to perform live a...
nd DJ, and help get the "best of both worlds" musically. Congratulations!! Thanks for taking the time to leave your review here, and I look forward to seeing you soon in Old Town!
Reviewed On 9/13/2019 by Laura M
We had Ben play for our July wedding in Keystone. He played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Ben is beyond wonderful in so many ways! He was so helpful in the communication beforehand – picking out songs, understanding the flow of the day, e...
tc. He is an extremely talented musician and we were so excited to have our friends and family get to listen to him play! He knows the perfect songs to play for all the right moods, and does great mashups between songs too! He was able to go with the flow easily as well, as it began to rain right at the start of our outdoor cocktail hour. He moved inside quickly and continued the party! Everyone needs to hire him ASAP!! Thank you so much Ben!! 😊
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2019
Laura, thank you for taking the time to comment... it means so much to me to read happy responses like yours! Hope you are both well!
Reviewed On 9/12/2019 by Mary C
Ben Hammond really was the BEST EVER just like the rating says. Can't tell you how many guests were raving about the talent of Ben and the two guys he brought along to accompany him! Not only did he provide great music for the ceremony, his d...
ance tunes really got everyone moving. I can't imagine you will find anyone better in the Denver area to make your wedding so special. Ben is a great talent and a nice guy as well. It was a pleasure and an honor to have him add his special touch to our daugther's wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2019
I really appreciate the kind words Mary! Such a unique venue and it looked fabulous in there! Mike BBQ, Tyler and I all had a great time entertaining you guys both as a band and for the late night DJ session. Thanks again :)
Reviewed On 9/11/2019 by Kate F
Ben was a great addition to our wedding! I loved his acoustic set for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Plus, we even kept him for campfire music in addition to our silent disco. It was perfect because there was something for everyone - the best ...
of both worlds!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2019
Thank you so much Kate! What a stunning spot, and such a fun time jamming for some of your guests unplugged by the firepit while the Silent Disco happened in the tent with the rest... so much fun!
Reviewed On 7/03/2019 by Victoria C
Ben is a class act from start to finish. We went to see one of Ben’s local shows on a referral to see what we thought of him performing for our small back yard wedding. Ben has a wonderful voice and is a very talented musician with a gift for “...
mash ups”, looping and improvisation that keeps the audience engaged from beginning to end. He was happy to do all of our announcements and he not only learned some specific songs for us, he also added personal touches that made the music throughout the night all about us. People around our neighborhood have even come by and told us how much they enjoyed listening to him. As far as logistics, Ben’s contract, pricing and questionnaires are straight forward, easy to complete and Ben is just an email away ready to help whenever you need. And I don’t think I ever see him not smiling! We are so grateful we met Ben, he made our day more than amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
I had such a blast, thank you so much for the kind words and for having me! You absolutely transformed your backyard into a magazine worthy wedding venue, and it was so special to see the love in your family. Thanks again!
Reviewed On 7/01/2019 by Lisa B
Ben was the highlight of our evening. Everyone had an amazing time and kept asking us where we found him! I am so glad we went with Ben instead of a DJ, he added so much life to our party. Can’t thank him enough, he is a wonderful artist!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
Thank you so much for the opportunity to perform! You both obviously have such a great group of friends and family and it was special to be part of it for the night. Good luck in Canada! 🇨🇦
Reviewed On 7/01/2019 by Steve K
Ben and his drummer were the best!!! Three hours of music and he had everyone dancing the entire time- just what we wanted. All of our guests raved to us about how good the music was after. Ben was also super easy to work with and made the whol...
e process a breeze. I would highly, highly recommend! Don’t even think about getting a dj.
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
What a fun night! Collin and I had a blast :) I think the only time people truly stopped dancing was when your super cute dog arrived and stole the show haha 🐶 thanks again!
Reviewed On 5/29/2019 by Elaine C
Ben Hammond and saxophone player, Tyler, were the hit of the party!! I'm looking to have another event just so they can perform -- truly professional and so much fun. We are still talking about their great performance!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
You all were awesome! Tyler and I had a blast, and we sincerely thank you for including us! I especially loved the couple-led games and bingo haha. Great Colorado-themed prizes haha 😂
Reviewed On 1/22/2019 by Nikki H
Ben, where do we even begin! YOU and NIC ARE STILL BEING TALKED ABOUT!!! You made our wedding reception what it was and we couldn't have asked for anything more. You had the guests up and dancing the whole night!!! You were more than open to su...
ggestions and song requests as well as SO thorough in making sure you had what you needed from us during the planning process. You continued to be responsive and made yourself available from start to finish. If we could do this all over again, we would still pick you! Thank you again for everything! To the bride and groom searching for an option other than a traditional DJ, Ben is your man! Prompt. Thorough. Timely. Professional. AND A WHOLE LOTTA FUN!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
SO MUCH FUN! Nic and I had such a great time performing, and almost as much fun watching you and your crew doing the traditional cultural wedding dances!! It was a special night and I was so glad we were part of it. #foreveryoung
Reviewed On 9/15/2018 by Alexander S
Ben and his trio were absolutely amazing! Ben was a pleasure to work with and provided us with a variety of options that helped us get exactly what we needed for our special event. He is truly a talented musician and was without a doubt the hig...
hlight of the night. From the ceremony, to the reception, Ben understood exactly how to set the mood and enhance the experience. Our event wouldn't have been the same without him. We simply couldn't recommend him more. Thank you Ben for making our special event that much more amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
What a stunning wedding... your videographer did an incredible job capturing the magic of that event and we were so happy to be a part of the experience! Thanks so much for having my steel drummer get his encore mountain performance for your co...
cktail hour (his first time playing steel drums at altitude was for my own wedding!) and the dance party was a blast! We loved the energy you both brought, and appreciated the fun playlist-app you created for the after party haha. Thanks again guys!
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Michelle O
Ben Hammond and his trio were a wonderful addition to our daughters wedding. He was beyond PROFESSIONAL, prompt in his response leading up to wedding, offered countless song selections to choose from, learned a couple new songs we requested too...
. His trio's volume was perfect for our reception. Loud enough to hear, but did not ever feel you had to shout over it. He was flexible in offering help when our schedule got delayed. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face. Ben is attentive to details, he arrived earlier than I expected and was prepared. Compared to some of the vendors we used, he did not have to be managed at any time. He followed his schedule, making adjustments as needed. Ben was a joy to work with. Thank you for your impeccable level of service and your exceptional musical talent. I love your gravelly voice too.
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
Such a great time at your daughter’s garden wedding. I’m so happy you decided on the cello/woodwind trio; I absolutely love those additions especially for an afternoon event. Thank you so much for having us, and for the amount of work you put i...
n as a parent and a wedding planner!!
Reviewed On 9/01/2018 by Carolyn O
Ben Hammond is an outstanding musician with a very unique and personal style that added so much character to our special day. He was able to take classic songs and add a fun new twist to them while catering the style of the playing to the speci...
fic parts of our wedding. He was very organized and stayed exactly on schedule with all of the steps of our big day. He played with two other talented musicians and the atmosphere at the wedding was warm and inviting. Ben was extremely easy to work with and is a fun person to be around. He plays live all around Colorado and is definitely worth seeing if he stops by your neck of the woods! Ben is awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2019
Thanks so much! You both had an inviting, warm and friendly vibe for your wedding and it really showed through. What a special moment playing your first dance under the gazebo with your friends and family looking on. Thanks again so much for ha...
ving us!
Reviewed On 7/27/2018 by Jaimie A
Ben was absolutely amazing to work with. We had him play for our ceremony and cocktail hour and the music was hands down amazing. He learned Dave Matthews You and Me along with Rachel Platten's A Better Place for the ceremony and we couldn't h...
ave loved it any more. Ben was so easy and nice to work with from the initial contact to the contract signing and day of set up. In the chaos of weddings it was so nice having that be an easy thing. I would recommend Ben to anyone that wants live music. Another fun thing was that he helped keep the kids entertained which was a huge help. Thank you Ben for everything!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2018
Thanks SO much; I had a great time performing at your gorgeous wedding!
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Sydney H
We hired Ben to play at our client appreciation event. He was fun to work with before and during the event, was a great communicator, arrived ahead of schedule, and played the perfect music for the occasion! On top of his musical talents, Ben ...
is friendly, personable, and brought great energy to our event. Thank you for making the night so special!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2017
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! I had such a blast playing at The Studio in Boulder, and hope to play there again (it's a gorgeous and FUN event space!) You were super easy to work with as well! Until next time!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Carly M
Ben is awesome and so easy to work with! It was perfect background music during our ceremony and he aced our timing. He played upbeat music for cocktail hour and introduced us as Mr. & Mrs. before starting our playlist for the rest of the night...
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Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2017
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! It was obvious how much attention and care you put into the evening, and every detail of your wedding was perfect. It was an honor to perform for you both on your special day. Thank you for ...
the clear communication throughout, and once again: congratulations!!

Contact Info for Ben Hammond

Denver, CO
$$$ Moderate
Starting Cost