Live Music for Weddings in Key West & Florida Keys
$300 starting price
Key West to Key Largo
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Chris Thomas
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Chris Thomas Music provides top-notch live musical entertainment for weddings and special events. We service Key West, Key Largo, Islamorada , Marathon, and the entire Florida Keys. Solo musicians, duos, or full bands are available for ceremonies, cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, proposals, and receptions. Guitar, piano, ukulele, steel drum among other instruments are offered for instrumentation. Chris now offers a DJ and live music combo: have Chris play live music for your ceremony and cocktail hour then have a DJ services at your reception. Let Chris Thomas Music provide the perfect soundtrack for your special day!
+16 years in business
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Accordion
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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Live Music
Recorded Music
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Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
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Cocktail Hour
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Chris Thomas
Owner
Chris has been performing music professionally for over 25 years all over the east coast. Originally from the New York/New Jersey Area, he attended and earned a masters degree in music from New York University. After years performing with regional cover bands in the northeast and nationally-known acts such as Gary US Bonds, Chris re-located to Key West. He began performing solo as well as with duos and bands at world famous Key West venues such as Sloppy Joe's, Irish Kevin's, Margaritaville, and Hogs Breath Saloon. He has performed at hundreds of weddings in Key West and the Florida Keys.
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5.0
out of 5.074 reviews
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Chris Thomas receives rave reviews across various wedding venues in Key West, Florida, for his exceptional music performances. From setting the perfect ambiance at a rehearsal dinner party to creating memorable moments at welcome receptions, ceremonies, and cocktail hours, Chris's professionalism and talent shine through. His extensive song list, smooth communication, and ability to cater to different musical tastes impress guests and couples, making him a highly recommended choice for weddings and events, ensuring a magical and entertaining experience for all.Review photos
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Gabriella G
5.0
1/03/2025
Chris Thomas was fantastic at our wedding rehearsal dinner party at the Hyatt Centric Resort in Key West. We hired him to play solo for our outdoor welcome party by the water, and he created the perfect ambiance for the evening.
With a wide range of songs to choose from, he tailored the music beautifully to match the vibe of the event. His performance added such a special touch, and we couldn’t have been happier. Highly recommend Chris for any event where you want great music and a memorable atmosphere!
Karen M
5.0
12/01/2024
Chris is awesome! We hired Chris to play solo at our pre-wedding celebration at Alonzo’s Oyster Bar in Key West. I had seen Chris perform in LBI, NJ and knew he would be perfect for our party. We had guests from Florida, NY and NJ and all ages and everyone danced and sang!! We highly recommend Chris for any event and will be seeing him again this summer in LBI and hopefully sooner this winter in Key West!! Thanks Chris for the memorable music 🥂💗
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Laurie K
5.0
11/29/2024
We hired Chris to play solo at our welcome reception at Largo Resort in Key Largo and couldn’t have been happier! His music set the vibe for our whole wedding weekend and our guests loved him. He was very professional to work with and is a phenomenal performer. Thank you Chris!
Alexa G
5.0
6/26/2024
Chris Thomas did a fantastic job playing guitar at my wedding which was in April at Old Town Manor. He had great communication leading up to the event and played songs we loved the most. I got many compliments throughout the night about his performance and how it added to my wedding and reception. I would recommend him for your event.
Julia P
5.0
6/20/2024
Absolutely amazing! Couldn’t have asked for better live music for my wedding at Margaritaville Beach House Key West. I chose the Live Musician DJ combo package and I am so glad I did. Chris Thomas sang, and played the guitar at my beach ceremony, and at the cocktail hour. He is extremely talented and had a lot of songs I was able to choose from. He also offered to play whatever song I wanted from the speaker in case he doesn’t know it, which is amazing. Everyone loved him and he truly made my day special. The DJ, Chris Price, did such a great job at keeping everyone entertained at the reception, played music everyone loved (and that was a hard task since we had a very mixed crowd). He followed the timeline I discussed with him prior perfectly and made sure everything runs smoothly.
You can tell they have tons of experience, were perfectly on time, easy to communicate with and very reliable. I would hire them anytime again. Highly recommend!!!
Marta C
5.0
6/19/2024
Highly recommended! We hired Chris Thomas to play guitar at our intimate wedding party at the Hyatt Centric Resort in Key West, and it was amazing. Very professional and super smooth process and easy communication.
Gail D
5.0
1/22/2024
Chris is wonderful to work with, great voice!
Would highly recommend him. We had an intimate service on Sunset Key Cottages, he was a perfect choice for our special day
Jennifer B
5.0
12/27/2023
Chris Thomas and his band were fabulous!! Communication was very easy and efficient, as well he was very accommodating with my requests. I had Chris do my ceremony music, added steel drums during cocktail hour and then did a 5 piece band/DJ hybrid for the reception. The music was fantastic! Everyone loved the band and the originals tracks by the DJ. Definitely a party to remember forever! People are still talking about my wedding over 9 months later!!
Shauna D
5.0
8/16/2023
We hired Chris Thomas to play solo with his guitar for our wedding at Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada, Florida. He exceeded our expectations & we could not have been happier with his talent! He was the perfect addition to the laid back Keys style wedding that we were going for. We would hire him again in a heartbeat! Thank you Chris! :)
-The Diorios
Hunter H
5.0
8/14/2023
We had Chris play a Solo Acoustic session during our welcome party for our wedding weekend @ Playa Largo in Key Largo, FL. The entire process was very smooth and Chris was a joy to work with. Not to mention it was one of the best performances - would highly recommend using Chris!
Parker P
5.0
1/18/2023
Chris was incredible at our welcome party! Our wedding was at Playa Largo in Key Largo and Chris was the perfect choice. He arrived early, played great music, and was extremely flexible when we asked him to play for 30min longer than we originally discussed. We would definitely recommend him to a friend and would also have him at any future events we do.
Amy P
5.0
1/01/2023
We hired Chris Thomas to create a cool, tropical "Keys" vibe for our daughter's rehearsal dinner/welcome party at Baker's Cay Resort in October 2022 and he did NOT disappoint! My husband and I had the pleasure of enjoying his music while visiting Key West a few years back and we knew he would be a perfect fit for our daughter's wedding.
Chris was so easy to work with. He supplied a (very long and varied) song list and asked us to submit some of our favorites...and some we actually didn't want played.
Chris is very familiar with many of the popular wedding venues in the Florida Keys, which is very helpful the day of. He knew exactly where to go, how to set everything up and was such an absolute pleasure to be around. Our guests absolutely loved him. You and your guests will too!
Justin K
5.0
12/29/2022
I would highly recommend Chris Thomas Music to any couple planning their wedding. We originally chose Chris based off his reviews and they were very accurate! Communication throughout the planning phase was excellent and day of execution was flawless. Our wedding was held at Isla Bella Beach Resort in Marathon, FL. Chris did an amazing job performing solo during our ceremony and cocktail hour. The Trio played during our reception and had everyone on the dance floor. Chris has a great playlist to choose from and had guests of all ages raving about the band to us.
Mark S
5.0
12/27/2022
We had our wedding and reception at the Southernmost Beach Resort, and it was wonderful. We initially thought of a DJ and decided live music would be better. And it certainly was!
Chris was fantastic! This is each of our second wedding and we had a wonderful time with spectacular music (Chris's music selection is huge and he played all we wanted to hear). Chris did all we requested of him to make it great. Highly recommend!
Jacqueline G
5.0
12/06/2022
Chris Thomas was the BEST choice for our event! We had him plus two additional members and they absolutely CRUSHED IT!! Our wedding was up dancing from the moment we entered the reception space, it was hard to get people to sit down and eat! I wish we could do it all again just to hear them play again!! Absolutely loved them!!
katherine m
5.0
11/30/2022
I hired the 5 piece band for my wedding at the Truman Little White house and they were AMAZING! 6 months later and my guests are still talking about the band and how great they were. They sang every single song that my guests requested. I could not recommend the Chris Thomas Band enough!
Elyse L
5.0
11/14/2022
They accommodated every request! My guests and I had the most amazing time dancing the night away! One of my favorite parts of my wedding for sure!
Jeremy P
5.0
8/04/2022
Chris was fantastic! His communication, follow up, and professionalism was outstanding. Chris is a very gifted musician who really came through and was appreciated by everyone in attendance. His song list was massive, and he even learned some new tunes that I wanted performed during the wedding. I couldn’t have asked for this to turn out any better and it was a fantastic experience and we’re so happy with our decision.
Crystal S
5.0
7/25/2022
My husband and I had our wedding in February 2022 at First Flight Restaurant & Brewery in Key West, FL. I was recommended by the venue to reach out to Chris, he is one of the best on the island! Chris made the introduction and down payment a breeze, we connected via phone for the whole process. We hired Chris to be the solo musician for our wedding. On the wedding day, Chris was on time, sang/played all the songs we planned on, & was accommodating to requests. It was a beautiful evening, we appreciated Chris being there with us! Cheers!
John Paul R
5.0
2/14/2022
Thank you to Chris Thomas and his 3 piece band!
Their music made our wedding reception at the Conch Republic Seafood Company incredible! Chris was so responsive and easy to work with. He also is an excellent performer and was able to completely customize our reception to fit the feeling of the crowd. By the end of the night EVERYONE was on their feet dancing! We received so many compliments on the entertainment. His song list is also extensive to reach a variety of musical tastes. I would 100% recommend this band to anyone booking in the Florida Keys!
Jill K
5.0
12/24/2021
Chris played at our destination wedding in Key West. He was fantastic! He has a large variety of music to pick from and played everything on my list. Very professional and easy to work with. He is an excellent musician. If I lived closer I would definitely hire him again for another event!
Amy G
5.0
12/24/2021
My husband and I used Chris for our ceremony and cocktail hour music in November. From initial planning, to covid postponement, and finally our wedding Chris was a pleasure to work with. He was responsive, friendly, and professional. He made it easy to postpone when we had to due to Covid. He did an amazing job performing our ceremony music and during cocktail hour, we and our guests really enjoyed his performance!
Caitie S
5.0
12/07/2021
Chris Thomas played our wedding on 10/07/2021 at Pierre’s in Islamorada, FL. He performed solo and did a fantastic job!! Our guests loved his music and still are talking about how awesome he sounded out on the beach! He totally picked up our vibe for the wedding and we could not have been more thrilled with him! We also had him learn our first dance song which was Tyler Childers- All Your’n. We were speechless when we heard it! He is very pleasant and awesome to work with. He always responded to our emails quickly and answered any questions we had. Thanks again Chris!!
Dave C
5.0
11/28/2021
Chris has a great variety of music and is amazing. Highly recommend to keep your guests entertained and make your day special.
Jaclyn P
5.0
9/16/2021
We hired Chris to play at our Destination Wedding at Hawks Cay and he was an absolute dream! We had him play solo at for our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was absolutely beautiful, everything we imagined and more! Beautiful voice and so talented! Due to covid we had to cancel our original wedding and ended up postponing twice, Chris made the process so easy for us and was a huge help! Thank you for making our day amazing!
Brittany H
5.0
9/15/2021
We hired Chris Thomas to play guitar and ukulele for our intimate family wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Playa Largo Resort in Key Largo. Chris always responded to me immediately and made the planning process easy (which I didn't think would be possible since we had our wedding in the middle of a global pandemic)! He is very talented and was happy to play anything we asked for off of his song list, which included such a big selection of songs that we had a hard time narrowing it down. He was so kind, easy to work with, and flexible with last minute changes (i.e., our reception had to be moved due to high winds on the beach). Looking back on our wedding video now brings me to tears hearing Chris play our favorite song (Somewhere Over the Rainbow) as we walked down the aisle together on the happiest day of our lives. If you're looking for a sign to pick a musician, this is it! You won't regret choosing Chris Thomas for your wedding day.
Erin U
5.0
5/08/2021
I just wanted to take a moment to post a rave review about Chris Thomas Music! Chris, along with a female singer/guitarist, and a steel drummer, played our wedding and we are STILL getting compliments about how awesome the music was. Planning a destination wedding and being unable to meet many of our vendors in person prior to the wedding (thanks COVID), there is always a little underlying worry, no matter how many online samples you may see. The band is such an important part of any wedding so you want to make sure you have the best one! Well let me tell you, there was never a point that the dance floor was not completely filled with happy people singing and dancing (*COVID disclaimer we had an outdoor wedding on the beach so fortunately no dance floor restrictions!). Chris was so incredibly easy to work with and accommodating to our EVERY request throughout the entirety of the planning process! We had a very specific “island vibe” that we wanted for our wedding and Chris completely nailed it. He played a very specific version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for our processional on the guitar, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on UKELELE (my dream) for recessional, he did a duo with the steel drummer for cocktail hour, then we had the full team for the reception. Chris has a sample song list that I was able to choose every single song we wanted played, and he even let me make suggestions for songs that would be played on the sound system for when they took food/drink breaks. At no point during the whole night was a song played that we did not LOVE. He was even gracious enough to play the original recordings of the songs we wanted for our first dances (though he would have done a phenomenal job assuredly, but we had very emotional attachments to these versions). We are SO happy that we chose Chris Thomas Music for our wedding!!!
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ard Inn in Islamorada!
Lori G
5.0
1/23/2021
Amazing! We hired Chris Thomas Music for our wedding at the Post Card Inn. We went with the Trio, which included Chris and two of his other amazing musicians/singers. One of which played and sang fabulous music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, which set the perfect stage for our beach ceremony. He then continued to perform in the Trio for our reception. All of our guests enjoyed their beautiful music and combination of their singers and musicians. Honestly, it was the perfect choice for our Keys Destination dream wedding at Post Card Inn. From the beach ceremony to the beautiful cocktail hour music, and then the trio playing in the Tiki at the reception. Everything was wonderful, a highlight for us was Chris Thomas singing "Grow Old With Me" when we cut our cake. Perfect!! Great overall experience from beginning to end. If you want the perfect Florida Keys setting, I would highly recommend Chris Thomas Music.
Mandee D
5.0
1/04/2021
We hired Chris and his 4 piece band to play at our wedding on December 11, 2020 at the Casa Marina Resort in Key West, FL. We only wanted live music (no DJ) and I am soooo happy we went with Chris and his band. They did an INCREDIBLE job! All of our guests said how great the band sounded. They are all so talented and very accommodating. There were a few personal songs we asked Chris and his band to play and even though he did not know how to play them... he still made the songs happen for us. Chris is very good and fast at communicating and answered all my questions and believe me... there were a lot!! I would absolutely recommend Chris and his band to EVERYONE... Very pleased!
Dana L
5.0
1/04/2021
Chris Thomas music was amazing!! We hired a two piece band for our private backyard wedding and they were such a hit. Had a great selection of music to choose from and we especially loved the saxophone and ukulele addition! Will definitely book them again for future events
Molly H
5.0
1/04/2021
Chris Thomas and the band was so much fun! We hired the 5-piece band for our reception we did not regret a single thing. They were amazing! Our wedding at the Sunset Pier at Ocean Key was a dream and they played a big part of that. So nice and so accommodating, Chris even LEARNED a song we wanted in our ceremony! THE BEST!
Jill C
5.0
10/18/2020
Chris Thomas is professional in every way. He played at my daughter's wedding and everyone loved him. He has a large catalog of songs for his clients, but can perform just the right ones to fit the mood of the venue. Always available to speak with, and accommodated us all through the virus, making sure he played on our new date after the first wedding date was cancelled. Great voice and musician. First class!
Tammy A
5.0
4/06/2020
Chris Thomas (Chris Thomas Music) was the perfect choice for the ceremony and cocktail reception at our wedding at the Roof Top Cafe in Key West, FL (it was a small wedding with about 45 people so we didn't have reception music). His song selection was exactly what we wanted to help set the tone while our guests waited for the ceremony to start, for our walk down the aisle and for the cocktail hour. We received so many compliments from the guests. He has a cool Florida Keys style with an extensive music repertoire. Communicating with Chris was easy, too. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. And, you can easily watch him perform at local bars and restaurants in the Keys because he posts his gig calendar on his website. He is great! You won't be disappointed.
Monica H
4.0
3/11/2020
Chris Thomas played for our wedding and cocktail hour at The Reach Resort in Key West. His trio band joined him for the remainder of our reception. The entire experience was professional and seamless from start to finish. Chris listened to our wishes and far exceeded our expectations and vision for the evening. Chris along with his trio was simply amazing. Our friends and family just loved them and the dance floor was busy the entire night! They helped make our special night the best ever. We would highly recommend them to anybody!
Alexis L
5.0
3/04/2020
Chris was super easy to work with over email, he showed up and did a beautiful job playing the guitar and singing during our ceremony! Highly recommend!
Luisa F
5.0
2/04/2020
Hiring Chris was definitely one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. We heard him sing a few songs on YouTube and we immediately knew we had to hire him. We got married at the Key Largo Lighthouse and he played solo during the ceremony and cocktail hour. He was even better than I thought he would be, all the guests were very impressed. I hope I get to hear him sing again at another event.
Alison M
5.0
2/03/2020
My husband and I hired Chris to play solo for our ceremony and cocktail hour at our December wedding at Pierre's (Morada Bay) in Islamorada, FL. We chose Chris because of he emitted the acoustic, relaxed, keys-y vibe we were looking for but what we got was so much more! Chris was kind, responsive, punctual, organized, and overall so helpful! He even gave us tips when it came time to choosing our music. Chris exceeded our expectations and gave our wedding the exact ambiance we wanted. So many of our guests complimented his musical style and voice. We would recommend him to anyone in a heart beat!
Lauren F
5.0
1/22/2020
We absolutely loved having Chris Thomas Music play at our wedding! Not only did Chris learn a song for me to walk down the aisle to, but he was very helpful bringing extra equipment we needed for the ceremony, and working with me on music choices. He also took requests from our guests and did an amazing job keeping everyone dancing the entire time.
We got so many compliments on the band, we were so happy we chose him- 10/10.
Carla P
5.0
12/08/2019
We hired Chris to perform solo acoustic for our Wedding Ceremony, and our cocktail reception immediately following, at Pierre's in Islamaroda, Fl. It goes without saying that we are exceedingly pleased we were able to have Chris perform on our wedding day. Chris is a popular man, and we actually ensured to reserve him for our day about a year in advance. He was very communicative and easy to work with in the planning process. On the wedding, he was set up early and prepared with wireless mics and mic lapels for our officiant and groom. His sound system was clear and ample for our outdoor wedding. Additionally, our videographers were able to work seamlessly with Chris's setup to plug into the audio feed.
We had Chris perform acoustic guitar only, with no vocals, during our ceremony. We provided 3 requested songs; one for our processional, one for the bride/father walk, and then the first song to be played after we were announced husband and wife. One of our first memories after being announced is being hearing Chris play that requested song, perfectly timed!
Chris also did a superb job during our cocktail hour. We had him play musician's choice, and he was able to set an amazing atmosphere to start our reception. It's an easy decision, if you are looking for a talented, relaxed, and professional musician, Chris is the guy. Thank you Chris!
Joanna S
5.0
12/03/2019
My husband and I got married on 11/1/19 in Key West and hired Chris for our wedding and reception and couldn’t have been happier. He is very professional, accommodating, and very quick with communication. We decided to go with the live music and DJ combo with DJ Gunz. They both played at our reception at Margaritaville Resort and Chris played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. We got so many compliments on them during and after the wedding. I would recommend hiring Chris for your wedding! Thank you, Chris, for everything! Such a memorable week!
Patty A
5.0
11/06/2019
From my first email to Chris, the communication was excellent. We had a very small wedding with just very close family, so we just had him and no other musicians for our ceremony and dinner. Throughout the process, I was able to go over a lengthy list of music that he plays, so that I could let him know what songs we liked. He worked with me on the details of our music for the ceremony on the beach at the Islamorada Fish Company in the Florida Keys, and it all worked out beautifully. And, afterward, everyone enjoyed hearing his tunes when we moved over to the Zane Grey Lounge for dinner.
Erin I
5.0
7/27/2019
Chris Thomas provided live music for both our ceremony and the reception. We got married at the Hemingway House in Key West, and wanted our wedding to feel like an intimate garden party of close friends and family. We didn't want a DJ, but we still wanted great music that people would dance to. Chris performed for our ceremony on guitar (played music beforehand, and for walks up and down the aisle), and then we had Chris and a piano player as a duo for our reception. They played a range of music from current hits to classic throwbacks, and our guests (ranging in ages from 20s up through their 70s) all had a great time dancing to the music. Many of them told us how much they enjoyed having a live group there, and what a great vibe it gave to the whole evening.
I planned our wedding from DC, and Chris was very responsive to emails with questions, requests, and last minute changes. He also kindly allowed us to use his mics and sound system for the ceremony and toasts, which made planning much easier. He had clearly done many events at our venue before, worked really well with the event planner, and there was zero stress involved with planning the music beforehand, or day of execution - which is what every bride wants! I would absolutely recommend Chris if you are looking for a live group to play for your wedding!
Chloe O
5.0
6/15/2019
The music was great. Our families complimented the music, specifically. Chris was also willing to learn and play our favorite song which wasn’t on his playlist. This proves he helps make your day just as special and unique as your relationship!
Alicia K
5.0
6/13/2019
Chris was fabulous. He played at my sons wedding rehearsal dinner/welcome party at Hawks Cay resort. He showed up when he was suppose to. He gave us a long list of songs to pick from. We had a mixed crowd and everyone was commenting on how fantastic the music was. You will not be disappointed. He's a class act.
Lindsay F
5.0
6/11/2019
Chris Thomas Music absolutely made our wedding night the best night of our lives!! He and his 6 piece band played at our wedding reception in Islamorada, Florida Keys at Cheeca Lodge. Their song list is what caught our eye when picking a wedding band and Chris and his band listened to every single one of our song requests for pre dance floor songs and dance floor songs. His band also timed our prerecorded songs for our dances perfectly. My husband and I cannot thank Chris Thomas Music enough for making our wedding night perfect. Every guest raved about the band and songs and we cannot wait to hopefully use them again in the future and also go see them live to relive our night. If you are unsure about a wedding band, go with Chris Thomas Music (and I recommend the 6 piece band) - it will be the best decision you can make for your wedding night!!
Samantha S
5.0
4/28/2019
We are so happy with our decision to hire Chris Thomas and his band. His five piece band played our wedding venue and they did a phenomenal job! We had choreography to our first dance so we let Chris know how important it was to play the song exactly how it was recorded and they were perfect! They even learned a few specific songs for us. Chris is a really nice and talented guy and we actually went to go watch him play solo at a restaurant on our honeymoon. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, professional, talented band!
McKenzie S
5.0
3/26/2019
Where do I begin!? After reading reviews and watching videos of Chris perform I knew I needed him on my wedding day. From the moment I booked him, he was always available to answer questions or chat through the details of the day. Chris played ukulele at my wedding ceremony at Playa Largo Resort & Spa. I can't tell you how many people came up to me and told me it was the best ceremony they have ever been to. So much of that credit goes to Chris. He played three different songs for us, each breathtakingly beautiful. Walking down the aisle to "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" with Chris's beautiful vocals and ukulele playing will forever bring tears to my eyes. Thank you Chris for bringing the exact feel and emotion that I hoped for on one of the best days of my life.
All of Our Love, McKenzie and Sean Schnitzer
Emily D
5.0
1/15/2019
Chris was the musician at both our rehearsal dinner at Waterfront Brewery and wedding ceremony & cocktail hour at Casa Marina. He was the PERFECT addition. So many guests told us how much they enjoyed his music and he created the perfect "island" vibe. He was also so easy to work with leading up to the event making the whole experience great from start to finish. We can't recommend him enough!
Barbara K
5.0
8/31/2018
I am not one to write reviews but I wanted to commend this gentleman. He did our music at our wedding and we got compliments from everyone! He fit right into what we wanted. He answers super fast and even worked with us when we kept changing our wedding song on him. I would highly recommend him and the men he works with!
Melody B
5.0
6/06/2018
Had my event @ The Reach Waldorf Astoria in Key West. I chose the duo and it was absolutely everything I wanted and then some. My guest loved it. Highly recommend!!
Kelly M
5.0
5/21/2018
Chris Thomas provided both live and recorded music for my daughter’s May 5th wedding at the Audubon house. Chris is an excellent musician and everyone enjoyed his live presentation. What really stood out to me was how he kept the crowd entertained even with the torrential rainfall that occurred during half the reception. My daughter and her husband’s first dance in the rain was unbelievable. Chris and his percussionist continued to play crowd pleasing music like Sweet Caroline, getting all the guests out singing and dancing in the rain. I would definitely recommend Chris for the entertainment at any Key West event!
Linda C
5.0
3/18/2018
Aside from the fact that Chris is an incredibly
talented musician, he is also a pleasure to deal with. He was so responsive, professional and kept in touch through out the process. We hired Chris as a duo with a percussionist. The room was filled with music. Chris played acoustic guitar at our ceremony and was joined later by another talented musician. We interviewed a few musicians for our wedding at the Casa Marina, but none compared to Chris. We could not be happier with our choice. We are still hearing about how awesome the music was at our wedding.
Go for it!
Robby N
5.0
3/16/2018
Good music is key for a great wedding reception, and Chris Thomas nailed it! Chris set the mood for our special day with a great song selection on the beach at Smathers prior to our ceremony. Had guests humming along to songs they know and love during our cocktail hour and kept everyone on the dance floor following dinner. Our guests are still talking about the great time they had dancing the night away with us at Bagatelle in Key West. Chris’ song list covers all genres and he’s open to requests, which kept the guests happy all night. Chris was easy to work with and very responsive to our requests and questions while planning the wedding reception. Look no further for your music entertainment.
Tara M
5.0
11/22/2017
We hired Chris, as a soloist, for our musician for our entire wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception). He was absolutely wonderful! He has a fantastic voice and gave us the truly intimate feeling wedding we were going for. In addition to playing some of my husbands favorite songs, he had a wonderful song list to choose from and also played more dance-style music on his ipod for us to really get our guests dancing. We highly recommend Chris, you will not be disappointed!
Blair D
5.0
5/07/2017
Chris and his band were absolutely incredible! We had a destination wedding so we had to make plans from afar- and Chris couldn't have been easier to work with and also so helpful giving up tips on Key West and having a wedding there. He had come highly recommended- so I just went with it- and it was the best choice I made for the entire weekend.
We had him play solo at our Friday night welcome party at the Audubon House and then he played with his band for our wedding on Saturday at the Casa Marina. One thing I really liked- he was a one stop shop. I didn't have to coordinate with sound techs or another Vendor- he took care of it all!
The music was truly the best part of both nights. From a technical standpoint, we had professional musicians as guests there that were blown away by them!
Chris' band is not only a group of incredibly talented musicians- but they were also incredible at reading the room and playing music accordingly (which is truly an underrated skill)! If they saw people were wanting to converse they would play something ideal for that, and when they saw people were ready to dance they literally had everyone out on the dance floor just by their energy and song selection!
I picked a song for the dance with my dad that they had not played in a while (maybe ever?) and he had no problem learning/relearning it and it was perfect!!
I honestly cannot recommend Chris and the band highly enough. I did not shop around for prices so I cannot speak to that- but regardless Chris is worth every penny and more. And if you are planning a destination wedding, Chris makes your life so easy in the music aspect of it. He is responsive, professional, patient (which I desperately needed), and incredible at what he does! I can honestly say he made the wedding an absolute hit!
Dallas W
5.0
4/20/2017
We got married at the Casa Marina Resort in Key West and selected Chris to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour (we opted for a DJ for the reception out of preference). Chris was very pleasant to work with leading up to the event date and while I never got to personally meet with him, I got a lot of compliments on his music! We were very happy we chose him for our wedding
Kate A
5.0
4/14/2017
Chris just played for us at our very small and intimate wedding at the Key West Garden Club and it was magical. Chris was flexible with my last minute changes and even willing to play a song that wasn't on his original list! He was always quick to respond to my emails and super nice in person as well. I would highly recommend hiring Chris to perform at any ceremony whether big or super small like ours. Very talented and accommodating. Thanks Chris!
Valerie W
5.0
4/12/2017
We were so pleased to work with Chris for our wedding ceremony and reception at Islander Resort in Islamorada. Chris was very responsive during all the planning and was very flexible. All our guests commented on how great the duo (guitarist and keyboardist) were and our Boston family especially loved when they played a special song "Sweet Caroline". I would definitely recommend Chris!
Caitlin F
5.0
3/13/2017
I recently used Chris Thomas for our wedding at Hawks Cay resort. He has a great selection of wedding music to choose from and was even able to accommodate some special requests too. He was already set up when I arrived to our site and was very professional. Chris was quick to respond to my emails and is a true talent! I highly recommend him!!
Michelle W
5.0
12/30/2016
Chris played solo-acoustic at our intimate wedding ceremony in Key West. He is very talented and did a great job in creating a romantice ambience. He had an extensive song list, and he worked closely with us to customize things to our liking. Chris helped make our day even more memorable. We are so glad we found him! We even went out a few nights later to hear him at a local bar ( Hog's Breath)in Key West during our stay! He was very friendly and professional. His prices were very reasonable as well. Thumbs up, Chris Thomas!👍
Kim L
5.0
12/22/2016
Chris did a wonderful job at our wedding on November 19, 2016 at Marriott Beachside in Key West! We had him play acoustic guitar for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and the music was just perfect! He has a good variety of music and is very talented and professional. Chris was easy going to work with, and I felt very comfortable planning over phone and email knowing that the music for our ceremony/reception was taken care of. Chris also was very accommodating when I asked if he could arrange for a microphone and the music for my niece to sing during the ceremony. He also last minute was able to accommodate sound system set-up for the Officiant as this is something I realized I forgot the night before the wedding. I would definitely recommend Chris for your wedding! He was great!! Thank you so much Chris for being apart of making our special day so perfect. :)
Jessica S
5.0
6/23/2016
Chris did an amazing job playing our special requests for our wedding ceremony! Highly recommend him! Thanks so much Chris!
Krista P
5.0
4/27/2016
Chris was amazing to work with! He created the perfect ambience at our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner. His song choices were so on point and all of our guests were loving it! I would highly recommend using Chris to any bride!
Lindsey C
5.0
4/23/2016
We had Chris play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. It was PERFECT! He has a great sounds and played exactly what we wanted (e.g. created the perfect atmosphere). We got married on the beach and had a sunset cocktail hour so Chris played easy listening, beachy, classic rock type songs. We loved it. We highly recommend him and it was a great value (compared to hiring a DJ - and how much better is live music!).
AmberMP1
5.0
3/17/2016
We wanted to write a positive review for Chris & Ross, Percussionist, after they played at our wedding in Key Largo, FL, on 3/10/16. The music flowed perfectly throughout the evening. Chris helped to make the event personalized & special for us, & fun for our guests! He is professional, prompt, & easy to work with.
Thank you!
Amber & Tom Biondich
Knottie1457369016
5.0
3/07/2016
Chris Played at our rehearsal dinner and was excellent. The songs he chose to play were exactly what we wanted to hear and everyone was raving about him. The event was 2 months ago and people are still saying how great the rehearsal dinner and the music was; Thank you Chris for helping make our night so memorable!
Ali M
5.0
12/03/2015
Chris was incredible to work with from start to finish! He was extremely responsive and helped with any questions/concerns I had. He even learned a song for our ceremony that was not on his playlist! We had him play at our ceremony and cocktail hour. All of our guests raved about him and how great he sounded. The day of our wedding there were extreme amounts of rain. He was very flexible and accommodating. If you are looking for live music at your ceremony/reception...hire Chris! Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day! -Ali and Ryan
Holly S
5.0
11/30/2015
AWESOME!!! We had Chris play the music on acoustic guitar at our ceremony and then had the entire band play the reception that night. They were incredible! All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed them. They played a great variety of songs and included the ones requested from their playlist. Also played some of our songs with just the ukulele (Somewhere over the Rainbow) and just the piano (New York State of Mind) which was so cool! Not only was the music awesome but Chris was a pleasure to deal with, very accommodating and quick to respond. If you are looking for a great band look no further and book them!
Chris B
5.0
8/14/2015
We hired Chris for our small wedding reception. We were a little concerned that it being a small event, guests would be less likely to enjoy the music/dance. Before the party Chris sent an extensive song list to choose from, but also told us he could come up with a playlist suited to whatever we were going for. We chose a lot of songs, but also asked Chris to use his judgment and choose fitting music throughout.
Well our small wedding reception in a side room of a restaurant was livelier than the reception going on in the banquet hall upstairs! All thanks to Chris and his awesome playing and his ability to get the crowd going.
During and after our party our guests raved about the music. Many said it was like hearing the original artist live. My husband and I agreed, he really made the night!
So two years later when we had our children baptized, who better to play the reception than Chris. This was a very different venue, over 150 people on a Sunday afternoon, but even with people attending not really expecting to party, Chris did a great set and again everyone loved the atmosphere he created. Looking forward to seeing him play again soon!
Nicole & Chris
Vendor response 08/18/2015
Thank you so much Nicole & Chris. I had a great time playing at both the wedding and the ...
baptism party. See you in Key West when you visit later this year!
Knottie1431534557
5.0
5/13/2015
Even though we met Chris the day of the wedding (our faults not his!) he was amazing. Every song sounded fantastic, and the two songs we wanted for our wedding he already knew. The first dance song that he performed sounded so much better than the original version which I never thought I'd be able to say. Hands down best performer.
Knottie47390702
5.0
5/06/2015
Chris was great. He came up to our wedding in Key Largo, from Key West. We received many compliments about the music he played. He even learned a new song that we requested, making my walk down the isle extra special. He did a great job and was very easy to work with.
Jill O
5.0
4/19/2015
Chris Thomas was excellent and we highly recommend him for your wedding or event. He was incredibly accommodating and played live music from a list that we created. He gave our wedding an extra special touch, particularly with our first dance song. Though it wasn't on his playlist, he had absolutely no problem performing it for us. Thanks, Chris for making our wedding special!