About this vendor
If you dream of an unforgettable California wedding celebration, then you've come to the right place! I'm Conor James, a wedding singer, pianist, and performer based in Los Angeles, CA. I have over a decade of experience bringing the greatest songs ever written to life in my own unique way. You may have seen me on The Voice (Top 12, Season 27, Team Adam). Still, before and after national television, my real passion has always been creating unforgettable moments at real-life celebrations. Weddings are a huge investment and should feel deeply personal to you. Music has a unique power to amplify the magic, and I believe your wedding day deserves a soundtrack as unique and powerful as your love story.
From the wedding ceremony to the first dance, from intimate elopements to full-scale receptions, I offer bespoke live music experiences that bring elegance and soul to your day. I'll work with you to design the perfect musical journey that matches your one-of-a-kind vision and elevates every single moment.
WHAT I OFFER:
🎤 Live Vocals and Piano
My signature setup features soulful, expressive vocals accompanied by live piano: a warm, timeless combination that fits beautifully into romantic ceremonies, first dances, and cocktail sets. I bring my own sound setup if needed, and I can adapt the vibe to feel classic, contemporary, or somewhere in between.
🎧 Band Options
Want the full band feel? I collaborate with an incredible network of pro musicians. We can scale up to a three- to six-piece ensemble if your budget and venue allow.
💌 Personalization
Every couple is different, and I treat your wedding like the once-in-a-lifetime event it is. I'll work with you to curate a setlist that reflects your taste and your love story.
🎵 Ceremony, Cocktail, Dinner, Reception
You can book me for one part of your wedding or the whole journey:
• Ceremony: romantic, cinematic walk-down-the-aisle vibes
• Cocktail hour: jazzy, indie, or nostalgic background sets
• Dinner: soft, tasteful background music while guests mingle
• Reception (full band): high-energy live sets to get your guests moving
REPERTOIRE:
Ask me for my full wedding repertoire! From Beyonce to Billy Joel...Timeless ballads, 2000s throwbacks, indie gems, and soulful bangers. From aisle to afterparty, I play the greatest songs ever written. My set feels personal, nostalgic, and fresh. Have songs in mind? Personalization is part of what I offer. Just ask, and we'll explore what's possible.
ADD-ONS:
🎵 Custom song arrangements
📀 Produce a recording of your ceremony songs (as a keepsake)
🧑🎤 Live band packages
🎧 DJ handoff or hybrid set
🪩 Afterparty or brunch set
Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Instruments
- Piano
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Dance
- Folk
- 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
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.011 reviews
Working with our wedding singer was truly one of the absolute highlights of our wedding day. From the very beginning, he was an absolute dream to work with, and by the end of the p...
rocess he had become, without question, my favorite vendor from the entire wedding.
His voice is pure perfection; beautiful, melodic, emotional, and effortlessly captivating. So many of our guests commented on how much he shaped the atmosphere of the day and how his music created such a warm, welcoming, love-filled environment. He didn’t just sing at our wedding, he elevated the entire experience and created an aura that felt intimate, romantic, and unforgettable.
What made working with him even more special was how thoughtful, flexible, and committed he was throughout the process. He worked so beautifully within our song selections, helped refine everything with such care, and was willing to add and adjust songs all the way up until the very last day. Every single detail felt intentional, seamless, and perfect.
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about him. Finding him was one of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding, and I can say without hesitation that he was one of the best decisions I made for the wedding itself. We loved working with him so much that this absolutely will not be the last time, we’ll be finding every excuse to have him perform at future private events. If you are considering booking him, do it. He is exceptional, unforgettable, and worth every bit of praise.
We had the absolute pleasure of having Conor James as our wedding singer and pianist, and he was truly one of the highlights of our entire day.
From the very beginning, Conor was ...
thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding special. After meeting him at the Anaheim Bridal Show, we knew we had found someone talented—but what really stood out was how much he cared. He took the time to understand our music preferences, stayed engaged throughout the planning process, joined prep calls, and even helped connect us with our DJ.
On the day of the wedding, he was incredible. His voice is soulful, emotional, and beautifully controlled, and he brought exactly the right energy to every part of the celebration—from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception. He learned and performed two very meaningful songs for us, “Unreserved Love” and “It’s You,” and absolutely nailed both. It made those moments feel so personal and unforgettable.
We had so many guests come up to us throughout the night telling us how amazing he was. His performance carried so much warmth, love, and joy, and really set the tone for the entire wedding. And seeing him jump in on the dance floor towards the end was such a fun and memorable touch.
If you’re looking for a live wedding musician who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, professional, and easy to work with—Conor is it. We can’t recommend him highly enough.
I was helping a friend plan a memorial service for her late husband - a very sensitive and emotional time, you can imagine - and Conor showed up for us in all the right ways. At th...
e time, he wasn’t partnered with The Knot. Luckily, we found him on another site. We briefed Conor extensively about the deceased, the tone of the event, and the types of songs we wanted - and he knocked it out of the park. While tonally very different from a wedding, it was quite similar format-wise. There was a cocktail hour, a sit down dinner, speeches… Conor is an amazing musician, a very professional vendor, and has such an ease about himself. We’d highly recommend him for any event you’re planning. Working with Conor James, simply put, was perfection!
Conor’s voice and Piano skills were exceptional and pure magic He made our wedding feel so special, personal, and upbeat. We gave him a list of our favorite songs and WoW, he naile...
d each song. He also showed really great intuition in expanding on the list. Our guests couldn’t say enough about how perfect Conor was. We give him our highest recommendation.
Dana Landry
Conor makes magic on with his music. He is a total pro and brings so much love and light to the party. He can play anything from ballads to pop. We have hired him multiple times a...
nd each time he brings people to their feet dancing and singing along.
We wanted a small, cozy wedding at home and Conor made it feel like a movie. He played piano and sang through dinner and then turned it up when it was time to dance. He brought his...
own equipment and set everything up himself. He was excellent background music but also very engaging for our guests. Our friends said it was the best live music they’d ever heard at a wedding. We loved it! Definitely recommend.
Conor set the perfect vibe for our rehearsal dinner. I had seen him on the voice and loved his performances so when I saw that I could hire him, I just had to! He did not disappoin...
t. Smooth, soulful, and easy to work with from day one. He mixed in classics with a few of our favorite Ed Sheeran songs and made everyone feel relaxed and happy. Even my dad (HARD to please) was raving. Hire Conor!
We booked Conor for our welcome party and he instantly became part of the crew. His mix of pop, R and B, and throwbacks hit every generation in the crowd. Super easy to communicate...
with and so genuine. Five stars all day.
Conor James is an exceptional singer and piano player. Conor was extremely professional throughout the entire experience, from the start of hiring him to the actual day of our even...
t. We hired Conor to sing and play piano for a few hour set at our Wedding Welcome Reception. Being an extremely personal moment for my husband and I, we were very selective and had a clear vision. Conor's talent speaks for itself, but he was also organized by sending us his song list based on the vibes we wanted, and even added more songs that we wanted played. He was communicative and thorough from hiring to day of our reception. His music added a great ambience for my husband and I, as well as all of our guests. Would 10/10 recommend. Thank you, Conor, for making it such a remarkable experience for us!
Hire Conor about 9 months ago for my mother when I tell you this was the best entertainment I've ever had and I am a singer and all my family sings Connor was so polite, cordial, k...
ind, and very professional you will not be disappointed but you will want to hire him again!!! Thank you for a job well done!!!
We hired Conor and his band for our reception and they completely brought the party to life. Great energy, killer vocals, and they read the crowd like a pro. he played Stevie Wonde...
r Harry Styles, every song hit. We didn’t want the night to end! Thank you Conor
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Los Angeles, San Diego, Coachella Valley
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