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Joe Carson
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Joe Carson Music provides enlivening wedding entertainment and is based in Georgetown, MA. This talented musician aims to add a moving score to your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. Using his experience in event orchestration and live performance, Joe Carson hopes to help add to the romance of your special day.
Joe has become a fixture in the Boston music scene over the past decade. He has been performing live acoustic guitar sets for a variety of special events, bringing with him a delicate blend of soulfulness and infectious energy. His goal is to create a moving soundtrack for your celebration and liven up the party so you and your guests can dance all night long. As well as his innate musical talent, Joe is also an experienced DJ and MC. He can craft a pitch-perfect playlist for you to party to in the company of your loved ones.
Joe is always excited to collaborate with couples and craft that perfect ambiance for their event with his music. If one of your favorite songs is not in his current repertoire, he is happy to learn it, making your celebration all the more unique. Joe can also provide audio equipment to facilitate his performance, including microphones that can be used during the reception for speeches.
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Joe Carson
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Hello! I have been playing and performing music in the Boston area since 2002 and made a full time job out of it! I Co-founded a Best of Boston Wedding band that I still work with (highly acclaimed on this site) and have received overwhelming referrals after combining my live music and DJ performances.
I've been lucky to perform over 300 shows every year for over 10 years as well as hundreds of weddings and private events. My biggest enjoyment is picking songs that get a big reaction out of people whether they are tearing up the dance floor or singing along to their favorite songs!
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5.0
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Joe Carson is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings due to his exceptional musical talent and versatility. He seamlessly transitioned from playing live acoustic music for ceremonies and cocktail hours to DJing receptions, keeping the dance floor packed all night. Reviewers appreciated his professionalism, communication, and ability to cater to their musical preferences, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Joe's ability to customize playlists and accommodate last-minute changes was particularly praised, making him a top choice for couples looking for a talented and flexible DJ for their special day.- Top reviews
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Merrill P
5.0
1/23/2025
Joe was super kind, professional, and reliable. My wife and I trusted him with the most important night of our lives and he saw to it that everyone had an amazing time! People of all ages and backgrounds tore it up on the dance floor and celebrated during the reception. He is very skilled at what he does while also listening to your input and paying close attention to the vibe of your particular event. I highly highly highly recommend working with him! Especially if you want to reduce stress. He has everything else handled- you'll hardly have to do a thing unless you want to!
response 01/26/2025
Merrill, you and Erin were amazing to work for and I'm glad to see you get married, have a...
day full of love and a party full of dancing! Congrats and Thank You!
Jess P
5.0
1/17/2025
Joe did such an amazing job and we received so many positive comments from the guests both at the wedding and in the weeks following. The dance floor was packed and he did such a great job at blending crowd pleasers with our preferences and taste. So great to work with from beginning to end!
response 01/26/2025
I had a blast with you guys! Thanks Jess! I did want to take one of those giant cat head...
s bopping around the dance floor... I thought that was great. I'm glad you were pleased with everything!
Any questions?
Linley B
5.0
12/15/2024
We could not be happier that we booked Joe to DJ our wedding! He was able to get a feel for what we did/ didn’t like and was such a pleasure to work with. He had everyone on the dance floor all night and did a great job making sure our wedding ran smoothly all night! You will NOT regret booking him for your next event! We cannot thank him enough for helping to make our wedding so special!
Rachel T
5.0
9/08/2024
We absolutely LOVED working with Joe! For the ceremony, he played acoustic guitar for three songs we chose that had a lot of meaning for us. This made the ceremony so special and also personalized. For cocktail hour, he also played acoustic guitar and included some of our favorite songs. It gave cocktail hour such a beautiful ambiance. For the reception, he showcased his DJ skills by selecting all of the right songs for dancing and dinner while also MC'ing the whole event seamlessly. We absolutely loved working with him and can not recommend him enough!
Brandan K
5.0
9/07/2024
Joe was great! Super easygoing, professional and punctual. Joe kept in contact throughout the 8+ months from when we booked him until the wedding. We had no idea what we even were looking for, but Joe came and provided everything for the ceremony, played a killer acoustic guitar set for the cocktail hour, and then held down the dance floor all night for a bunch of people who don’t even dance. This is all on top of being very reasonably priced. Would recommend Joe to anyone that finds what I said above appealing. NO REGRETS booking Joe!!!!
Thank you from Brandan and Amanda!!
Mary Jane S
5.0
9/04/2024
Joe Carson was fantastic! He played live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, then DJ'd our reception perfectly. Joe was so easy to work with—always helpful and accommodating, even with my many questions during the planning. Highly recommend him for any event!
Aja W
5.0
6/27/2024
Joe was recommended to us by our venue and we could not have been happier! He was extremely professional and organized. He sent us a worksheet well in advance of the wedding with all of the information he'd need about announcements, special songs, etc. and he also let us submit a must play and do not play list, as well as an inspiration playlist with some suggested songs. He was in charge of ceremony music, live music during cocktail hour, a dinner playlist, announcing all of the toasts and first dances, and of course the dance music at the end of the night. Everything went very smoothly, and most importantly we heard from SO many of our guests that they were happy with the dance music! It was very hot and humid on our wedding day but no one wanted to take a break from dancing because every song Joe played was a major hit with the crowd. And on top of it all, Joe's services are extremely reasonably priced compared to some of his competitors. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone getting married in the Boston area.
Kara B
5.0
6/10/2024
We already knew Joe was great when my brother had him as DJ for his wedding last year. Joe was great to work with, quick with communication and professional. Everything with the music, introductions and announcements went as we wanted. Thanks Joe!
Dora B
5.0
4/30/2024
Joe was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. He was so well organized and captured the exact vibe we wanted, as well as being super intuitive and responsive as the evening went on. Joe made it so easy to book and communicate with him as well. We can't recommend him enough!
response 05/18/2024
Thanks Dora! You guys were amazing to work with and it was a truly beautiful day for you ...
guys!
Heather P
5.0
12/15/2023
We could not be happier to have worked with Joe for our wedding. He provided live music for the ceremony as well as DJ services for our reception. He even travelled from MA to ME for us! Joe is an extremely talented musician, vocalist and a true professional. We have also been fortunate enough to attend other events that Joe has provided services for and we have always had a great time.
response 12/15/2023
Thanks Heather! It was my pleasure and you guys had great music selection. Even the cate...
ring team complimented the music selection! Thanks so much for the review!
Chris K
5.0
11/30/2023
Joe was exceptional for many reasons and our wedding guests still talk about how epic Joe’s music and entertainment was. Outside of seeing my beautiful wife walking down the aisle and saying “I do” - it was one of the top highlights of the day.
Joe listens to what you want for the day and he can manage everything for you - from the ceremony to the speeches to the live music - he does it all!
In the lead up to the wedding we had multiple phone calls and e-mail exchanges planning out the music and playlists for the wedding - he is a great singer and guitarist and can also put together whatever playlists you want. Wedding planning can be stressful but Joe can make it easy for you.
We actually ended up hiring Joe two nights in a row - he played a solo set the night before at our reception (basically a big night out at a bar) and then the next day he put together a 4 person wedding band and they were incredible. 80’s and 90’s classic hits to modern favorites - they played for hours. He even let me get on stage and sing a few songs myself!
Joe is polite, punctual and professional - I fully recommend Joe for your wedding and quite frankly would recommend him for any live music event.
response 12/15/2023
Thanks so much for the review! You guys were amazing to work with and I really enjoyed th...
e vibe that was set for the whole weekend. Somehow you guys dodged all the stormy weather that was promised and even had a rainbow over the tent. It was so nice to just see you guys celebrating and my offer stands to come up and sing Piano Man at any of my gigs! It was an unforgettable weekend and I was happy to be a part of it!
Megan F
5.0
11/29/2023
Joe is a top-tier DJ! He made sure to accommodate all our needs and gave great advice on how to cater to our smaller wedding guest count. He played crowd-favorites all reception long, had no hiccups with setup or audio, and was incredibly professional. He's organized and thoughtful with a pre-wedding questionnaire and is flexible with changes. I'd recommend his DJ service to any greater-Boston area couples. Thank you Joe Carson!
response 12/15/2023
Thanks Megan! You guys were so great to work with the wedding planner and I joked you guy...
s should have another wedding so we can work with you guys again! It was a lovely day and a great crowd!
Tiffany W
5.0
11/16/2023
Joe was so easy to communicate with, extremely knowledgeable, and such a professional. He really kept a great vibe for the dance floor but also loved the acoustic aspect he brought to the day. We would definitely recommend!
response 11/29/2023
Thanks Tiffany! It was great working with you guys! Congratulations and best of luck to ...
you both out west!
Arianna M
5.0
11/13/2023
Joe was exceptional at our wedding! The dance floor was packed the whole night and everyone remarked about how Joe was playing the perfect music. Importantly, Joe was flexible and required very little handholding on our end but was able to read the crowd. He also quickly helped me the week before the wedding with different options and mixes for my father daughter dance. We had some foreign songs we wanted to play for family and he knew where to place them without disrupting the general flow. I would 1000% recommend Joe.
response 11/29/2023
Thanks Arianna! I had a blast working with you guys! You guys have a great story and a w...
onderful group of family and friends… congrats to you both!
Charlaine G
5.0
10/13/2023
I would 100% recommend Joe Carson for any wedding or event. We hired him for our wedding and he was great to work with throughout the whole process, and his live acoustic was beautiful for our cermony and definitely knows how to play to a crowd! 10 out of 10!
response 11/29/2023
Thanks Charlaine!
That was a really beautiful wedding and great venue I’d not yet been to...
. Hope you guys had fun and congrats!
Kate G
5.0
7/27/2023
We were incredibly pleased with Joe’s talent, flexibility, down to earth nature, and communication. He accommodated our needs seamlessly. Joe provided music/mics for our outdoor ceremony, played acoustic guitar (and sang) in a barn for cocktail hour, and finally dj-ed our reception in a third location. We are so grateful for his ability to do all three of these things with such ease and professionalism. The dance floor was packed all night and we received so many compliments from guests on the music. We highly recommend Joe for any/all of your live music or DJ needs!
response 07/28/2023
Thanks Kate! It’s always great to hear you were happy with everything and your guests gav...
e some good compliments! I always want you and your guests to look back saying, “That wedding was awesome!”
Thanks for the review!
Alissa K
5.0
11/15/2022
Joe was amazing to work with! He incorporated all our requests perfectly and even learned a song to perform on our wedding day. We got so many compliments from our guests on the music. We cannot recommend Joe enough- do not hesitate to hire him!!
response 11/15/2022
Hi Alissa!
Thanks so much for taking the time to review! Glad you guys had a great time ...
and I enjoyed learning your songs and mixing in your requests! Great team of vendors for sure including your friend playing cello for the ceremony!
It was my pleasure to work with you and Jaime!
Ryan M
5.0
10/14/2022
Exceeded all of our expectations! Joe was very versatile for our wedding. Provided music for our ceremony, played and sang live acoustic music for our cocktail hour, and did a fantastic job DJing our reception. Joe was easy to work with, responsive and professional. All of our guests raved about him!
John K
5.0
6/07/2022
Joe Carson was incredible. I would highly recommend booking him. My partner and I went to see him at a live show in Boston before booking him. After the first few songs, we knew we had found the right guy. His acoustic set fit the vibe of our backyard wedding perfectly.
We supplied a four-hour playlist for dancing and Joe helped keep the dance floor packed for the entire four hours. We requested that he minimize crowd interaction and just allow music to play most of the time, which was perfect. Every time he was on the mic, it added to our evening.
Two extra perks: Joe also did a wonderful acoustic version of our first dance song. It was beautiful! Joe set up a mic for our speeches and for some musical performances from our friends. Very smooth, no hiccups or surprises.
Working with Joe prior to the event was smooth. He is a great communicator and open to flexibility and suggestions. He provided an extensive worksheet and was able to work with all of the requests that we had. He arrived well prior to the event start time and was ready to go long before our guests arrived.
response 06/07/2022
Thanks so much John! Had a great time working with you guys and glad to see perfect June ...
weather and a great celebration!
Brian F
5.0
3/30/2022
Joe's delivery of DJ style was reflective of our hopes for simple-understated elegance. We gave him our vision for a wedding and it's hard to believe a DJ could capture it so well, and yet he did. The whole musical delivery from the acoustic processional, to his choice of cocktail and reception songs was perfect. I highly recommend Joe.
Alyssa M
5.0
1/31/2022
Joe Carson was the perfect choice for my wedding. I wanted to keep the vibe of the wedding more “classy dinner party” than dancing, and he nailed it. I also had a lot of last minute changes- wedding got postponed a day because of weather, different requests from family members about parent dances, etc. (the night before!!) and he was able to honor ALL of them. Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Great communication, great pricing, and made it a great night!
Julia M
5.0
1/12/2022
We cannot even begin to say enough positive things about Joe. We feel blessed he was included in our day. He is so extremely talented and it was a luxury having him provide us with live acoustic music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner then transition into a fun night of DJ'ing for dancing. He is so pleasant to work with and we recommend him to anyone looking for a really seamless and exceptional experience!
response 01/12/2022
Thanks so much Julia! You guys were great to work with and I’m glad you were happy with e...
verything! Congrats!!!
Tammy S
5.0
2/11/2020
Joe Carson is the MAN!!! We have been to many weddings where the DJ seemed to think of himself as the main attraction; where the music was so loud, and the DJ so talkative, that it was all anyone could hear. NOT SO with Joe!!! We were hesitant to have a DJ (for that very reason) at this, our last daughter’s wedding, but Joe came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator, whom we trusted. From the very first encounter, he was personable, put you at ease, understood the bride’s vibe (Sinatra, Big Band, Motown, haha!), prompt with communicating via email or phone, reasonably priced, knowledgeable, kind... I could go on!
But wedding day is what really counts, right? He was there on time, sharply dressed, equipment and set up as promised. He did his job seamlessly, professionally, with an easy manner. He spoke and announced at the right times, pronounced all the names correctly, 😉 played all of the couple’s requested songs and totally had the feel for our event! He was a handsome, totally on top of his game facilitator, in the background, so the bridal party and family and friends remained the focus of the evening!! EXACTLY who and what we had hoped for, and we were TOTALLY pleased and satisfied. The evening went by so quickly, but I do remember that he had plenty of nifty lighting effects, as well. We would WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend Joe Carson to anyone and everyone!!! Our wedding coordinator from our venue, who loves working with Joe, was totally correct in steering us to him. She believed he was the right person, adept at catching the couple’s vision and vibe, and she was SPOT ON in that assessment. Call Joe!!! You will be so happy you did!!!
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