Ben Simcox Music

Singer/Acoustic Guitarist & DJ!

Harrisburg, Lancaster, Carlisle,...

Service area

Ben Simcox

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (3X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Ben is an experienced & highly reviewed singer/acoustic guitarist producing quality live music from a wide variety of genres. Rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception, or all of the above, Ben is excited to partner with you on your wedding journey. As your wedding musician, he'll customize a set list that aligns with your vision, and he provides music that compliments (not dominates) your desired atmosphere. Ben can also learn new songs for your ceremony or first dance. From emotive instrumentals to soothing vocals, this talented musician can't wait to serenade you and your guests! - 700+ cover songs in live music set list (available upon request) - Also offering DJ/Playlist music and MC services - Free consultations and ongoing communication throughout the planning process - Click the "Pricing" link for more information and to review packages

8+ years in business

Speaks English

1 team members

Details

Instruments

Guitar

Harmonica

Percussion

Vocals

Music Genres

Bluegrass

Classical

Country

Dance

Folk

Hip-Hop

Jazz

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

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Ben Simcox

Owner

Live music has been and continues to be a key influencer in my life. From singing in choirs and church to performing in private and public venues, I especially enjoy the connection that music makes possible. Yes...live music can be a performance, but my desire is to facilitate connection rather than to be the focus of attention. I'm also kind of a renaissance man, and I believe that variety of interests is represented in the range of musical genres that I cover as well as in the songs that I write. When I'm not playing music I enjoy spending plenty of time with my wife and three daughters.

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Ben is highly praised by reviewers for his exceptional music services at weddings. He is described as flexible, accommodating, easy to communicate with, and able to create a magical atmosphere with his live music. Ben's ability to play multiple instruments, sing, and DJ is commended, with guests raving about his talent and role as the MC. Reviewers highly recommend Ben for his professionalism, ability to keep the event flowing seamlessly, and his incredible musical skills that added a special touch to their weddings.

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Olivia T

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9/29/2025

Ben was amazing! From the very beginning of planning, he stood out and made everything so easy. On the wedding day, he went above and beyond. He sang live, played instruments, DJ’d...

, and even kept things on track as the MC. The transitions from the ceremony to cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing were seamless. His live music set such a beautiful tone, and once the party started, he had everyone on the dance floor all night. He also made announcements in such a smooth, natural way that the whole evening just flowed. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the music was. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better musician, singer, or DJ. Ben brought so much energy and talent, and we’d recommend him to anyone looking for event music.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 09/29/2025

Thank you so much Olivia! It was my genuine pleasure to provide music for you and Owen and...

all your family and friends. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding and I was honored to be a part of it. Blessings to you both!

Denise P

11/10/2025

Ben did an amazing job providing the music & being the MC at our wedding. His music created the perfect atmosphere & it was one of the best decisions we made. He was easy to co...

mmunicate with, accommodating & spent time with us on the phone multiple times planning what would make our day special. He has a large list of songs he covers & can also use tracks for ceremony music & first/last dance songs. His voice is amazing & our guests were raving about him. We highly recommend Ben-he is an incredible musician, a super nice guy & will make your wedding special!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 11/18/2025

Thank you Denise once again for inviting me to be a part of your absolutely beautiful and ...

intimate wedding. I very much enjoyed getting to know you and Doug and it was a pleasure connecting with your amazing family and friends. I wish you both all the best!

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Rachel V

10/08/2025

Ben was incredibly flexible with my music choices. He helped me figure out the order in which all the songs would be by who was entering. He was willing to go out of his way to my ...

wedding venue to chat with the owner about sound rules. He played instrumental guitar while my guests arrived and during my ceremony his musical talents made everything seem magical! I had him play some songs during our happy hour and it was a great way to liven up the mood and keep everyone’s favorite oldies hits playing! I would highly recommend Ben for your event!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 11/18/2025

Thank you so much again Rachel! It was my absolute pleasure to provide music services for ...

your wedding and I very much enjoyed connecting with you and Dylan your friends and family. Blessings to you guys!

Deborah S

9/28/2025

We hired Ben to provide the music for our wedding. By far the best decision we could he made. He is so talented, friendly and professional. He sang and played music that all the...

guests enjoyed. So many people told me how much fun they had! To sum it all up, he is amazing! You will love him!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 09/29/2025

Thanks so much Deborah for your kind words and it was my pleasure to provide music for you...

and Scott and your friends and family! It was such a beautiful, intimate, and enjoyable wedding, and I was honored to be a part of it. Blessings to you guys!

Tina M

9/26/2025

We recently had Ben as the musician for my daughter’s wedding. We started searching for musicians about 15 months in advance, and Ben’s name was given to me by a good friend whom ...

had experienced Ben’s music for one of her events. During our search, Ben was the first to get back to me and at the first phone call, he went over everything in detail. I really didn’t need to ask any questions other than his availability for the wedding date! Fast forward to the wedding…simply amazing. Ben provided MC service and music for the ceremony, vocals, instrumentals and DJ’ing for everything from cocktail hour, to dinner and dancing with seamless transition to each moment. He knew exactly how to pull it all together. Our guests also complimented the music throughout the night. I highly recommend Ben for anyone searching for event music. We look forward to attending some of his public events in the future.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 09/29/2025

Thanks so much Tina for your kind words and thank you once again for choosing me to provid...

e music for Kristin & Ethan! What an absolutely beautiful wedding, and I felt truly honored to be a part of it!

Lily N

8/13/2025

Wow! We are so blessed to have worked with Ben for our wedding. From our initial interest call to the moment he finished our wedding, we were so impressed with Ben and his work. He...

provided multiple of his services for our day and each one was so well done. Ben was very responsive to emails, talked through ideas we had and gave great suggestions/advice when asked. Our guests have not stopped talking about the addition of live music during our pre-ceremony through cocktail hour...such a nice touch! We will be recommending Ben to our family/friends for years to come. Thanks again, Ben! We appreciate you. -The Cromleys

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/30/2025

Thanks so much Lily and it was my absolute joy and honor to provide music for you and Brys...

on and your friends and family. I had a great time connecting with everyone and congratulations once again!

Lindsay M

5/31/2025

We hired Ben to do a combination of live music and DJing at our wedding and he did a great job. When we were talking to vendors, Ben stood out not only because of his talent but al...

so because he seemed to really get the vibe we were going for (low key garden wedding), was personable and offered helpful suggestions while also integrating our personal requests. His services were also very reasonably priced. We got many compliments on his performance throughout the day! Would highly recommend.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/30/2025

Thanks again Lindsay for choosing me and it was my pleasure to provide music for you and y...

our friends and family. What a beautiful day it was and congratulations once again!

Corey & Lisa Z

5/29/2025

Ben was the musician for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary and he was amazing! Super chill, super flexible. He helped relieve stress the night of because he was so easygoing abou...

t everything. He played both acoustic (for which he has a large library) and also DJed for dancing. He even brought equipment so my father could play guitar, both solo, and with Ben. HIGHLY recommend for any kind of event, especially because he's so flexible and focused on making your day special.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/30/2025

Thanks again Corey and Lisa for inviting me to provide music for such a meaningful event. ...

I had a great time connecting with you and your friends and family and you guys did an amazing job with everything!

Lisa R

5/28/2025

Ben was an amazing addition to our wedding! We hired Ben to do our ceremony and reception and we are so happy that we did. Our wedding guests commented on how excellent a musician ...

he is. We really wanted someone who could read the room and not just try and blast music or try and force people to dance if they just wanted to sit and talk. He delivered perfectly. He did a mixture of playing live and playing some of our favorite recorded songs. It was perfect.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/30/2025

Thanks again Lisa for choosing me as your wedding live musician and DJ. It was my pleasure...

and honor to provide music for you guys and your friends and family!

Snyder M

5/09/2025

We hired Ben for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, he was incredibly helpful, professional, and attentive. He took the time to l...

isten to our ideas and made sure to incorporate every detail we wanted into the music for our big day. Whether it was specific songs, the mood we hoped to create, or special requests, Ben delivered it all flawlessly. Our guests had so many compliments about the music, and we truly felt it added something special to the entire event. We highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a talented and accommodating musician for their wedding or special occasion!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/30/2025

Thanks again for hiring me you guys! I had a great time providing music for you and your f...

riends and family. What a beautifully intimate and meaningful wedding and congratulations once again!

William D

12/09/2024

We hired Ben to perform at our event, and he exceeded expectations. His communication was impeccable, making him easily accessible and prompt in providing details. His extensive pl...

aylist covered a wide range of music genres, ensuring something for everyone. Ben has a keen sense for reading the crowd, enhancing the overall atmosphere with his fantastic sound. He adeptly plays songs from multiple genres, contributing to a memorable experience. I highly recommend him!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 12/12/2024

Thanks so much William and I really enjoyed providing music for you and your friends. You ...

did an amazing job with everything and it was so much fun connecting with everyone through the music and through conversations. Thanks again!

Chastity C

12/07/2024

Even before Ben came to play music at our event, he was very helpful when providing pricing estimates. We had reached out to many different artists, but Ben was not only the first ...

to get back to us, but he consistently provided timely, professional work. As for the quality of his performance, it was outstanding, and many had complimented his good job during and after the event. We will be asking him to come back next year!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 12/12/2024

Thanks so much Chastity and it was my pleasure to provide live music for you and everyone ...

in attendance. You did an amazing job with everything, and I really enjoyed being a part of the community. Looking forward to next year!

Kara G

12/06/2024

I couldn’t be any happier with my decision in choosing Ben to play at my small wedding of 35 people. Ben was extremely helpful with guiding me through the music planning process (y...

es there’s a process and he knew exactly what to do)! He offered a wide variety of songs to choose from and gave fantastic suggestions on what songs to play throughout the event as well. The music set up was minimal and discreet, and he was mindful with not being the center of my big day. He was such a pleasure to work with and my guests absolutely loved him! Thank you again Ben!!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 12/12/2024

Thank you Kara once again for choosing me to be a part of your intimate and absolutely bea...

utiful wedding. It was my pleasure and honor to provide music for you guys and I really enjoyed meeting all of your friends and family as well. Blessings! -Ben

Tori V

10/17/2024

We hired Ben to do our ceremony and cocktail hour music and he did such a great job! He was super easy to communicate with and was very accommodating with our requests. His list of...

known music was so beyond extensive, which is perfect for accommodating any requests. I am so glad we ended up decided on adding a live music aspect to our wedding.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 12/06/2024

Thanks so much Tori and it was my absolute pleasure providing music for you guys. Thanks a...

gain for including me in your special day and blessings to you!

Heather S

9/10/2024

Ben was absolutely an amazing addition to our wedding. Ben performed for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and was FANTASTIC! He was extremely professional from our initial ...

contact all the way through. I never had to worry about Ben responding to any questions that I had along the way leading up to our wedding. Ben is so very talented. He performed a wide range of music for us, and everyone just loved it! If you are looking for someone for your next event, look no further than Ben Simcox music. You won’t regret your decision! Thank you, Ben, for making our wedding day even better than we thought it could be!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 09/10/2024

Thanks so much Heather and I really enjoyed getting to know you guys and providing music f...

or you and your friends and family. It was such a beautiful and meaningful wedding and my absolute pleasure to be a part of. Blessings to you guys! -Ben

Nicole C

9/07/2024

Ben was simply amazing and helped to make our wedding day absolutely perfect! From learning two specific songs that had significant meaning to us, to being able to read the audienc...

e and provide beautiful music that was appreciated by everyone, he was the best! We would highly recommend Ben to anyone seeking an event singer. We are already looking forward to hearing him play in the near future at a local venue!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 09/10/2024

Thanks so much Nicole once again for inviting me to be a part of your special day...and wh...

at an especially intimate and meaningful day it was! I had a great time providing music for you guys and also meeting your friends and family. I look forward to seeing you guys again soon! -Ben

Mara L

8/20/2024

We hired Ben to play the music during our ceremony and we cannot recommend him enough! He is such a nice person and I will forever be thankful for the absolutely BEAUTIFUL renditio...

n of I Want to Hold Your Hand that he played as I walked down the aisle. That song is very special to me and I am so beyond grateful that he was able to make it a part of such a special moment in my life. Ben also played a song for a special moment during our ceremony and he knew exactly how to time everything perfectly even without having any rehearsal. If you are looking for a live musician please look no further!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/20/2024

Thanks so much Mara once again for choosing me as your wedding musician and it was my abso...

lute pleasure to be a part of such an amazing and beautiful day. Blessings to you guys!

Sydney V

6/26/2024

Ben is an absolute GEM! He is incredibly kind, talented, and has a clear passion for music. He graciously learned my preferred song to walk down the aisle to (Better Together by Ja...

ck Johnson), as well as our first dance song so we could have our dance to live music during cocktail hour. While I watched a few videos online before hiring him, I was completely blown away by experiencing his music live, in-person. He was an absolute highlight for our day and our guests are still singing his praises!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 06/26/2024

Thanks so much Sydney and it was my pleasure and honor to provide music for you and Jake. ...

What a beautiful wedding and I very much enjoyed meeting your amazing family and friends as well. Blessings to you guys and don't hesitate to reach out in the future with any live music needs!

Kristen B

6/10/2024

SINGLE BEST WEDDING DECISION in the choice of Ben Simcox for my daughter's wedding music. He performed processional/recessional/hymns at the small chapel ceremony (with his mother...

on keyboard), played acoustic for the outside cocktail hour and then DJ'd the reception for 150 people @Bluestone Estates. From beginning to end, he was passionate, inspirational and informative with his ideas, organized, responsive and professional. He catered directly to our desires in playlists, inclusive music for all ages, and the dance floor was full the entire evening. We are so thankful to have found you Ben! You hit it out of the park :)

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 06/11/2024

Thank you Kristen so much for your kind words and for hiring me. It was my pleasure and ho...

nor to provide music for you all and I really enjoyed helping to make that special day as meaningful and amazing as possible. What an absolutely beautiful wedding it was! -Ben

Erin H

6/07/2024

Ben did an excellent job at my wedding! From his live singing to ensuring the sound systems were working properly, it was a pleasure to have him there for our big day. Ben was flex...

ible, easygoing, and very detail-oriented with the timeline of the day. It was such a relief to have him handling all the music and microphones. Everyone loved his live singing, and everything went perfectly!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 06/11/2024

Thanks so much Erin and I thoroughly enjoyed helping to make your wedding as beautiful as ...

it was. Such an enjoyable, relaxing, and meaningful day. You did an amazing job with everything and thanks again for hiring me as your wedding musician. Blessings to you guys! -Ben

Samantha T

5/29/2024

Ben was absolutely amazing - I got compliments from the guests AND venue staff! He was extremely professional and tailored the entire day to what we wanted. He truly cares and it’s...

evident in his delivery. I totally recommend him for any event you’re having!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 05/30/2024

Thanks so much Samantha and it was my pleasure to provide music for you guys and your frie...

nds and family! What a beautiful and fun wedding it was and thank you again for choosing me as your ceremony and cocktail hr musician. Blessings to you and Jim!

Brandon P

5/16/2024

We hired Ben for an outdoor fundraising event. His communication was great throughout the planning stages and the price was very fair. He was the perfect choice for entertainment d...

uring the dinner portion of this event as we only received positive feedback. Two thumbs up to the harmonica, also!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 05/17/2024

Thanks again Brandon for choosing me for your event. I had a great time providing music fo...

r everyone in attendance and you did an amazing job with everything!

Grace S

3/25/2024

Ben was so lovely to work with! He came to both our rehearsal dinner and wedding. He provided great vocals and was willing to play with one of our family friends. They did a duet f...

or a few of our special songs, including our first dance! Thanks for a wonderful evening!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 08/17/2024

Thanks so much Grace and it was my pleasure and honor to provide music for you and your am...

azing friends and family. What an absolutely beautiful and special day it was! -Ben

Katey D

2/26/2024

Ben was such a bright point of our wedding. We had over half of our guests come up to us asking where we found him and if he could do their events. He made the focus entirely on my...

husband and I and did everything we asked with ZERO issues. We couldn’t be happier having him be apart of our big day. We wanted a subtle vibe with live music and Ben was able to conform to exactly that. The music was beautiful, people thought our first dance song was being played from a playlist but it was live. Not only was the music great but he was the easiest vendor to deal with. Flexible, willing to help, and attentive. Ben was absolutely incredible. Thank you so much!!!!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 02/26/2024

Thanks so much Katey and it was my absolute pleasure to get to know you and Reid and provi...

de music for you and your friends and family. What a special day it was and I felt so honored to be a part of it. Thanks again for choosing me and blessings to you guys! -Ben

Abigail S

2/11/2024

Ben was a fantastic DJ for our wedding! During the planning process he was responsive and professional. We had him do live music (guitar and singing) during dinner, and it was so i...

ncredible it sounded like a flawless recording. His live music created magic during dinner, really setting the romantic tone. Then during the reception, Ben did a great job getting everyone dancing and having a good time! He really knows his art and we highly recommend him!!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 02/14/2024

Thanks so much Abigail! It was absolutely my pleasure and honor to serve you guys and your...

friends and family. I had a great time and I'm so glad everyone else did as well. What a special day it was and blessings to you both! -Ben

Sean K

6/04/2023

We hired Ben to play live music and DJ our wedding. He’s incredibly accommodating, working with us along the way, and then he handled the event flawlessly. Ben had plenty of helpfu...

l suggestions to guide us through the process of getting ready for our big day. We knew we didn’t have to worry about the musical aspect, because he had it all under control. We had plenty of people asking about him because he did such a great job. Our wedding had a very chill vibe and Ben‘s down to earth personality fit perfectly. Ben is an absolutely fantastic and talented musician playing the guitar, harmonica, cymbal and bass drum while singing and putting his own spin on songs. We now go to establishments just to see him. I’d highly recommend Ben for any event! Sean & Tammy

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 02/26/2024

Hey Sean and thanks again for choosing me! I had such a great time getting to know you and...

Tammy and it was my joy and honor to provide music for you and your friends and family. Congratulations once again to you guys! -Ben

Donna S

3/01/2023

Ben did an amazing job with my son's wedding. He worked with us on a very short notice and was awesome from beginning to end. On the day of the wedding, he went above and beyond wh...

at I could have expected. I highly recommend him you will not be disappointed.

Katlyn L

12/04/2022

From day one when I spoke with Ben, I felt so secure in knowing we made the best decision for our wedding. I could recognize over the phone, check ins and messages Ben had my best...

interest at heart. I loved that we were able to brain storm and make the day truly unique for me. Unlike other musicians I spoke to, he wasn’t trying to upsell a product, it was a truthful genuine conversation. The day of the wedding was more than what I could have have planned and asked for! Timeline, timing of music, not to mention the playlist, HIS VOICE, everything was perfect! I couldn’t have asked for a better person to trust and deliver for our wedding day. Ben was the absolute best! My gratitude for everything he did for us cannot be measured.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 12/05/2022

Thanks so much Katlyn for your kind words and for including me in your special day. It was...

an honor to provide music for your wedding and I really enjoyed connecting with you guys and your awesome family and friends. The temperatures were a bit chilly outside but you all created an amazingly warm, inviting, and all around enjoyable atmosphere. Thanks again Katlyn and all the best to you both!

Katie H

11/29/2022

Ben played at my daughters micro wedding, held in our backyard, during Covid. He is a wonderful musician. Everyone raved about his voice and music. I found him to be so accommodat...

ing, generous and kind. He decided to join us for the rehearsal so my daughter would be more comfortable. Ben is professional, punctual and you will not find anyone better for a small wedding or shower.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 11/29/2022

Thank you Katie and it was an honor and joy to be a part of your special day. Thank you fo...

r choosing me as your musician!

Sara O

11/09/2022

Ben played a family gathering with attendees from newborn to early 70s. The entire group praised his music selection and remarked they thought it was a playlist until they saw his ...

set-up in the corner.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 11/09/2022

Thanks so much Sara and I really enjoyed playing for you and your guests. It was a great d...

ay and congratulations once again!

Margaret G

10/29/2022

Ben was highly professional, timely, courteous, and so talented! Everyone loved his guitar playing and singing - he was a hit at our daughter's welcome reception!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 11/03/2022

Thanks again Margaret for including me in your daughter's special day. It was an honor to ...

provide music for your amazing family and friends. You are truly blessed!

Roberto U

10/27/2022

We can't say enough good things about Ben! He was the perfect way to end our wedding festivities. After our DJ began to wrap up inside, Ben arrived to play acoustic guitar and sin...

g and sing outside on the patio. The guests loved it. He took requests and really catered to the group. We would recommend him for any occasion and he had a great voice and cover song selection. Thank you so much, Ben! You really made our day extra special.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 10/28/2022

Thank you guys for your choosing me for your special day. It was an honor to meet you and ...

provide music for you and your guests. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it and I wish you both all the best!

Rachael A

10/26/2022

Ben is an extremely talented musician and and all around joy to be around. His personality, communication, timeliness, knowledge of music/weddings are top notch. He helped me feel...

confident in our wedding day schedule and music choices. His musical talent was raved about from all of our guests. His song choices, voice, guitar, harmonica and drum were filled with such talent that I was a relaxed bride the entire day. He truly helped make my day one I’ll never forget. He was very personable to me and my guests. He was amazing with the children and has a gift of “feeling the vibe” of the crowd. He definitely pleased everyone. 10/5 stars. Would highly recommend Ben for any musical needs!!!!

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 10/28/2022

Thanks so much Rachael! I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your special day and I'm so g...

lad everyone enjoyed the music. It was a pleasure getting to know you and Ben and to connect with your friends and family as well. I wish you guys all the best!

Corey K

10/17/2022

Ben is very professional! I got tons of complements from guests and have since gone on to book him for work engagements.

Response from Ben Simcox Music on 10/18/2022

Thanks so much Corey and it's been and honor and joy to serve you and your family, friends...

, and coworkers!

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