Irvin Music Studio

As stated in other reviews, Sam is not only a talented performer but also so kind, quick to respond, and such a great energy to be around. His adaptations not only convey the spirit of the original pieces but also, through no doubt much hard work, have been crafted so that they seem as if they were written for the instruments being played. He was so flexible throughout the planning process and was focused on making our day exactly what we wanted. What might have impressed us most is how adaptable Sam and his team were and how they read the room. They played across several genres throughout the evening, from classics during the ceremony, lively jazz during cocktail hour and dinner, to fun-upbeat tunes during the reception once the crowd wanted to dance! They matched and enhanced the energy in the room all night. Before working with Sam, we saw a ton of great reviews about his classic ceremony music, but not quite as many mentioned if he also played for the reception. Let us reassure you that Sam is up for it all! Their videos online (while great examples of how talented of a musician Sam in) honestly don’t do them justice to their range, their talent, and their energy. We highly recommend Sam to anyone reading this, whether for a wedding or honestly any other event, and whether in Asheville or beyond.

Sam and his band truly brought our vision to life. They played during our ceremony and cocktail hour, setting a beautiful tone for a beautiful day. They were super easy to work with and very professional. Thank you again for making our wedding so special!

Sam did an amazing job playing the guitar for wedding precession, ceremony, and reception. The songs we chose for him to play were very cool renditions of the originals!! His style of playing was perfect for the atmosphere of our wedding, and it would be suitable for anything you would be looking for! Not only was he on time and set up quickly, he was also extremely professional about every step of his process. Couldn't be happier and more appreciative for having him be a part of our day!! You rock !!

Based on recommendations, we hired Sam to provide music for our special weekend at the beautiful Pretty Place Chapel and we couldn't have been happier. Throughout the process he kept in touch, was friendly, helpful, and made sure to get to know our tastes and what would make the day special for us. He even took on the task of learning a few special requests for my groom and our family. All of this while keeping up with a plethora of other cool projects that he was working on at the time. I walked down the aisle to sweet music and got to hear some beautiful tones in the background during our most vulnerable and special time. He really set the tone and we are forever happy and thankful for that to be a part of our memory of the day forever. Thank you Irvin music studio!

Sam and his duo were fabulous on our wedding day! They were so friendly and communicative leading up to the big day and totally killed their performance in spite of some rain adjustments. We were so thankful for them sharing their talents and making our wedding ceremony so special. Sam was great in helping us arrange the perfect song list for our ceremony that was unique to me and my husband's tastes but also kept the ambiance and sanctity of the wedding ceremony! They were a joy to work with and I recommend them to any special occasion whether it's a wedding or another special event!

Sam and his team were incredible throughout the whole process leading up to our wedding. They were on top of communication, and they made sure that our music was going to be exactly how we envisioned it. Sam even sent us videos of the musicians playing, so we could hear some samples! It ended up pouring on our wedding day and our string duo (Dan + Kate) were such troopers. They played beautifully and it was such an elegant touch for our ceremony. I am so thankful to have had them be a part of our wedding! If you are considering booking any of these amazing musicians, DO IT!

Sam was absolutely wonderful from the very beginning! Such beautiful music and easy to work with. Answered questions in a timely manner, fulfilled our requests. He and Kate made a great team. Just wish as MOB that I had been able to sit there during the whole time to listen to them!!!

Sam’s music during the ceremony of our wedding was absolutely perfect! We went with the guitar and strings duo and it was beautiful. He was responsive, available, communicative, helpful, and professional all along the way. We really couldn’t recommend his services and music more!!

I just got married on Saturday, 12/10, and Irvin Music Studio made my wedding more magical and special! Sam played the guitar and Kate played the violin. Not only did they play the requested song list, but they added some Christmas songs in to fit the very Christmas-y vibe of the wedding. It was the perfect touch! Sam is kind, professional, responsive, and generous -- and so easy to work with. Whenever I had a question about the song list or how it would all work, Sam responded that day and just made this process so seamless and easy. He was on time, professional, and well-dressed for the wedding. I can't speak highly enough of Sam Irvin as a musician and as a professional. If you're looking for live music for your event (wedding, party, etc.), you need to book Irvin Music Studio! You won't regret it!

WOW! Words cannot express my appreciation for Sam! Excellent music taste, beautiful arrangements and so communicative and helpful throughout the process. We loved having the guitar and violin duo, and it fit the vibe of the wedding so well. Thank you SAM!

I cannot recommend Sam highly enough! Sam played solo guitar during a post-wedding 2-hour brunch at the Montford Rooftop Bar in downtown Asheville. He was am absolute breeze and dream to work with. He was always professional, responsive and informative during the booking process. He was easy breezy to work with when coordinating some logistics with the Montford team about setup/floor plan needs. At the event itself, his music was fantastic. Beautifully executed and he did a great job of reading the room and playing genres/time periods that resonated with those there. He dressed very nicely for the event and was there early for setup. I felt totally confident and had nothing to worry about/keep track of with him which was helpful since there were so many other logistical details we were managing for the wedding and brunch. He was kind, supportive, encouraging and personable. I cannot recommend Sam enough for a wedding or any event-- you will be over the moon. A real gem :) Thank you, Sam!

10/10 recommend hiring Sam from Irvin Music Studio. He is awesome and so talented! We had a string trio play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was so lovely! It really took the event to the next level and made things feel even more magical. Sam is also a complete joy to work with - he is super easy going, very responsive, and made the whole process so simple for us. So glad we hired him!!

I used Sam for wedding day and cocktail hour music and it was perfect! Sam was super easy to work with and was well prepared for the rain, which was very helpful to me! I did the guitar and violin combo and it was the perfect touch to our wedding day!

They were such a special part of our day! We had guitar/violin played at our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was amazing. They played a wonderful range of music and our guests loved every moment of it. Absolutely recommend!

Sam and Kate recently performed at my daughter's wedding, and they were absolutely amazing! They are both so talented, and we felt very blessed that they shared their talent with us to help make the day even more special! They performed at the ceremony and then during cocktail hour. Sam was a pleasure to work with right from the beginning and we would highly recommend him for any event you need beautiful acoustic talent!

My guests raved about Sam! He is truly talented. Not only did he play the most beautiful guitar music, but was also so kind and responsive - very professional. Sam was very helpful in the process of finding recessional songs. He was able to recommend some gorgeous non traditional songs. He really made the evening more special. Highly recommend!!

Sam was perfect for our wedding ceremony! He was kind, professional, and very accommodating when we requested more non-traditional music for our wedding. Communication was excellent and the entire booking experience was pleasant overall. Not only is he a highly talented guitarist but he is also a friendly, wonderful person!

I legitimately cannot give a high enough rating for Irvin Music Studio and Kylie B. And the Birds. Five stars doesn't seem like enough. They were one of the best parts of our wedding, and their performance was phenomenal. From the guitar/flute duet at the ceremony to the light music at the cocktail hour, and then the absolutely killer jazz quartet during the reception, everything was beyond our expectations. Sam Irvin made sure my husband and I could customize our ceremony songs. Kylie B. and the Birds even created an arrangement of one of our favorite songs for our cake cutting, and it was just lovely. If you're looking for a live music performance at your event, you can't get better than this. Thank you so much, Irvin Music Studio and Kylie B. and the Birds!!!

Sam Irvin gave the most beautiful 3 hour classical guitar performance at our family's Rehearsal Dinner on the Garden Terrace at Cedric's Tavern on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville,NC. When I hear him play I know that the music is coming from his heart and love of music. He would make a marvelous addition to any occasion when you want a professional, genuine and masterful performance. Many thanks Sam. You made our evening perfect!

Working with Sam was so easy and he played beautifully. He was very in sync with the flow of the ceremony, even when things were not going quite to plan. Sam provided us with a list of songs he could play, which was incredibly helpful for me, and talked with me about our choices prior to the wedding day and took time to make sure he understood what we were going for. He played our ceremony music and also played throughout the cocktail hour-- I was not there for much of it but lots of folks commented on the beautiful music! Not only is he a pro, but he was very kind and psyched to be apart of our wedding. Thank you Sam!

Sam was responsive and extremely easy to work with! He played for our wedding ceremony in the Asheville area and helped to make our ceremony even more beautiful. His selection of songs was wonderful and he brought everything he needed with him. Would highly recommend!

Sam made selecting our ceremony music super easy and he played beautifully. His music was the perfect backdrop to our intimate ceremony at The Biltmore Estate.

Recently, Sam and Kate played as a guitar and violin duet at our wedding ceremony and cocktail reception. Our experience working with them was fantastic! Initially, Sam and I had a phone conversation to talk through my partner and my thoughts on the music. Sam was patient walking through various options and showed genuine excitement for our wedding and wanting to make it special! He created arrangements for various songs that we wanted played during the ceremony including Coldplay’s “Yellow” which my wife walked down the aisle to. Their arrangement was perfect, and it made such an important moment even meaningful for me, my wife, and our families and friends. During the cocktail hour, Sam and Kate played a number of arrangements of popular songs that our guests loved! I really enjoyed working with them. They were a big piece of making our wedding special!

I had the best experience with Sam and Kate at my brunch wedding. They were easy to work with and reliable. They were also affordable and well worth their value. They learned Mariah Carey for me along with a few other songs and just did an excellent job. All of my guests complimented the music! I would highly recommend them!

Kylie B & the Birds did an AMAZING job at our wedding. They set a very lovely, classy and fun tone for both the ceremony and the reception and were able to play everything I requested beautifully. Sam was very quick to respond anytime I had any questions prior to the event, and one of the nicest wedding vendors I dealt with throughout my wedding planning journey. Would recommend for a beautiful, fun and classy event anytime!

We hired Sam to perform acoustic guitar at our wedding a few weeks ago in the NC mountains. We live in SW Florida so planning an event out of state isn't easy. Sam was so easy and wonderful to work with, from the initial email to the wedding day, professional all the way. We knew we wanted him to be part of our day when we heard how talented he is, it blew us away. He allowed us to choose our music and he played them beautifully. The sweet sounds of the acoustic guitar echoed through the valley as I was walking down the isle....it was so perfect. I would hire Sam again in a heartbeat. Zero issues, he exceeded our already high expectations. Thanks Sam!!!

Sam played our wedding and did a fantastic job all the way around. Responsive, professional, and most importantly provided the perfect tone for our special day with his playing. Highly recommend!

We cannot thank Sam and Kylie enough for their performance at our wedding! They made our day even more special. Sam was so great and easy to work with. They had a great selection of songs for us to choose from that was exactly what we were looking for. We loved having them so much that we decided to extend their time an extra hour at the wedding! Thank you again for a day we will always remember!

A fantastic upgrade to any event! Sam played at my niece's outdoor wedding in September, and was a joy to have with us that day. His pop and jazz concert prior to the ceremony, the classical music he played for the processionals, and the music at the end and afterwards during photos really elevated the whole morning. He is a talented musician, dresses very well, was super easy to work with regarding the program, showed up on time and is a true professional. I would hire him again in a minute, can't say enough nice things about the whole experience and how easy and beautiful he made it for our family to add music to the day.

Sam was excellent for our wedding! He was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive with any question I had. He helped give some guidance on our song choices and his play style was exactly what we were looking for. He was a true professional.

Sam and Kate were absolutely phenomenal and incredibly easy to work with leading up to our big day.  They brought an amazing musical element that was perfect for both during and after our ceremony.  We highly suggest you use Sam and team for all your event musical needs - they are the best.

Sam and his team of musicians are absolutely outstanding. For my wedding on 9/17/2021 they composed 3 songs of our choice to be included in our processional and recessional, and it was stunningly beautiful. It was truly what we envisioned for our ceremony music. Then they kicked it up a notch for lively music during our cocktail hour, and made it so much fun. I highly recommend Sam and his team!

My wife and I asked Sam to play at our outdoor wedding in August of 2021 and our expectations were far exceeded but both his professionalism and his musicianship. We planned our own wedding and we were interested in vendors that worked well with us, the venue, and our guests. When we spoke with Sam, he was prompt with his communication and very flexible with the services he was able to offer. This continued through the entire planning process, which proved very comforting when planning a wedding from three states away. On our wedding day, he was able to adapt his performance to the venue and the weather. He was more than happy to coordinate with our DJ and the transition was seamless. This included moving his equipment after the ceremony to continue playing for cocktail hour and hustling up the big hill to cover when it started raining. When he resumed playing and the rain had cleared, he played “Here comes the Sun”, adding another memory to our already unforgettable day. Both my wife and myself come from families filled with life-long musicians. Her and I both studied music in college and continue to enjoy music in our lives. It was refreshing to work with a wedding vendor that could “speak” our language and provide a very individualized performance. Perhaps the most thoughtful thing that Sam did was arrange a song for us and give us a framed copy of the arrangement as a gift. This act exemplifies his eagerness to make every event amazing. If you are looking for a professional artist that will make your event exactly what you want, we strongly recommend using Sam and Irvin Music Studio!

Sam and Kate were an indispensable element to the magic of our wedding. They not only played a beautiful set that we specifically arranged from their list of songs, but they impeccably learned four additional songs that have special meaning for me and my (now) wife--and the music of which was not all easy to find! They took the time to understand our ceremony schedule and play the special requests at their specific times--offering us a spiritual experience and gift that will remain in our hearts forever and brought special power, sublimity and endurance to the ceremony and vows. I have immense gratitude--wish we could do it again! But alas--for a once in a lifetime event--you can rely on these two to take care of you and create something beautiful.

My husband and I selected Sam (on the guitar) and Kate (on the violin) to perform at our daughter’s small wedding in the NC mountains. It was a pleasure dealing with Sam during the contract process, selection of music, day’s schedule, etc. Best of all was their professionalism, willingness to create arrangements for the music selected by our daughter and son-in-law and the beautiful results; Kate has a gorgeous voice and the combination of guitar and violin set an amazing atmosphere. We would readily hire them in the future!

Sam definitely met our expectations for our ceremony. His kind and friendly demeanor gave us confidence and comfort knowing that he would meet our expectations at our intimate wedding ceremony. He communicated well about what he was confident in performing for us and gave his professional opinion on songs, etc. He stayed in constant communication with us up until our special day and arrived early to setup. His performance was wonderful and everything g we expected. We would definitely recommend Sam for your special occasion!

Sam was such a joy to work with! He will make you feel completely comfortable in the lead up to the wedding that everything you asked for will be handled properly! Sam more than delivered on the wedding day - our guests all remarked on the quality and beauty of the music! It certainly helped add a magical feel to our special day! I highly recommend the Irvin Music Studio to all future brides in the area. A true professional that is passionate about music and customer service!

The Irvin Music Studio group was everything and more of what we could have asked for. We hired them as a trio to play at our rehearsal dinner which was an indoor/outdoor venue. We requested them to play background music throughout the night. Each musician played multiple instruments and the music really was lovely. It was never too loud or too much... it was perfect. We had multiple compliments from our guests on how talented they were. They played a few songs requested on the spot that they didn't know as a group, but somehow still made it happen for our guests. They were professional, on time, and very prompt with emails. We could not have been more happy with the choice we made!

Sam played our wedding in the mountains and it was perfect! The acoustic guitar sounded great even in such a large outdoor setting. He was very responsive to all my questions, had a great selection of music, and was very personable to work with. He set up/packed up quickly and without effort, which was very helpful. All the guests were very impressed, and we'd definitely recommend his services to others in the area. Thanks again, Sam, for your professionalism, musicality, and ease of working with!

Sam was awesome! We had booked another musician who was very unprofessional and backed out a week before our wedding. I contacted Sam and he was available and willing to perform on our wedding day. He even drove 3 hours one way to come play for us! He got to the church early, was dressed very nice, and treated everyone with respect and professionalism. He also played very well and was able to play all the songs I had requested and he even played a special recording that I had asked him to download and play during our rope tying ceremony. I would definitely hire him again! One thing I really appreciated about Sam was the fact that he was very responsive to me. Even if he was unable to answer my questions, he’d shoot me a quick note to let me know he’d be getting back to me. I was so grateful that he was able to come through for us last minute. Thank you, Sam so much!!

Sam and Kate were the absolute perfect choice for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music! They played a beautiful mix of classical, jazz, folk, and more. Their music added an element of elegance and pure joy to the day's festivities. They have such a deep library of songs that they can play, and even took special requests for songs that they learned in advance of our big day! Not to mention they are both really genuine, nice people and super easy to work with. Thanks so much for everything!

Sam was an amazing addition to our private wedding ceremony in the Asheville area last weekend. We had an amazing setting with mountains, the sun setting, and Sam was a perfect addition to our day. He arrived on time, was easy to plan with prior to the event, and his music was AMAZING!!! We had a Lord of the Rings style wedding location and Sam was able to add a variety of music themes and songs for our ceremony and was very intuitive on when and where to insert songs while we had our ceremony and played background music during our pictures with our photographer. It was absolutely a perfect day and I would recommend Sam Irvin to anyone looking for music for any special event!!!

Sam was very professional , punctual , and a joy to work with . Professional Musician for sure !