About this vendor
Mark's home-base is the Raleigh/Durham/Wake Forest/Greensboro NC area, and from the moment the date is agreed upon, he works closely with the Bride & Groom, helping them with their music choices for the night. Mark specializes in Ceremonies, Rehearsal Dinners, Welcome Parties, and Cocktail Hours. There's nothing quite like having "your song(s)" played live while you dance to them at your wedding! We can also play any tune that you'd like "DJ" style, so there is no need to make a choice of whether or not to have live music or a DJ. Choosing Mark Ficks for your wedding means you get "BOTH" if that's what you'd like! From laid-back rehearsal dinner music to heart-tugging songs for the actual ceremony, to filling the dance-floor at your high-energy reception; you get to choose from a great "menu" of music options. More than just a musician, Mark is a true entertainer, bringing energy, humor, and crowd-pleasing talent to every show. With skills on piano, guitar, harmonica, and soaring vocals, Mark delivers a dynamic, interactive experience where no two shows are ever the same. From timeless classics to modern hits, Mark plays all genres and welcomes requests…so whether you’re 8 or 80, there’s something for everyone. Just one word of advice: bring your dancing shoes & sense of humor. It’s going to be a party! Please leave troubles at the door.
Details
Instruments
- Guitar
- Harmonica
- Keyboard
- Piano
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Pop
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Reviews
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5
out of 5.06 reviews
Booking Mark and his band for our wedding day at Apple Blossom in New Buffalo, MI, was the best decision we could have made. Mark was communicative and transparent from the start ...
of our conversations all the way through our Wedding Day. Mark not only played our ceremony music but also played through our reception and we could not have been happier.
He made sure every aspect of music and sound was perfect - playing our specific songs for the ceremony, having a mic ready for speeches, playing tailored playlists for our cocktail hour and dinner, and even learning a new song to play for our first dance. Our guests loved him as well and had such a blast dancing and enjoying the evening.
Mark and his entire band went above and beyond for our Wedding Day! We can't say enough great things about how professional, fun, and amazing Mark was. Thank you for making our Wedding Day memorable and full of fun!
I consider us lucky for having found Mark Ficks to be our music man for our wedding and reception. On a beautiful late summer day, my fiance' and I had found our wedding + receptio...
n venue and we considered it a success. To celebrate, we took a leisurely drive around SW Michigan and stopped at whatever local breweries and wineries were along the way. Mark Ficks was at one of these locations, singing songs and playing his guitar under a four-post tent with his dad playing drums. He had the repertoire of songs we enjoy and he had a way with the crowd (who got up and danced on the open grass). We decided then and there that Mark Ficks was our music man for our wedding. Full disclosure, we did research other local popular wedding bands but they sounded too produced and just "too much." I reached out to Mark Ficks asking if he'd consider playing at our wedding and was delighted that he said "yes." He was wonderful to work with and I appreciated how enthusiastic and grateful he was to be our guy. We were also happy to find how affordable he was. As our wedding date neared we kept in close contact and on the wedding day he was setting up at the venue before I even arrived on scene.
Mark Ficks played guitar for our ceremony + cocktail hour and then 3 other musicians joined him for our reception (bass, keyboard and drums). These 3 guys were just as excellent as Mark Ficks. For the ceremony, one of my friends sang a song and Mark accompanied her on guitar. It was just beautiful and he was stoked to do it! One of the things I really appreciated was his help choosing our songs for the ceremony. Because of his experience he helped us pick the songs he could play that would befit the mood we wanted at the ceremony. And then he and his band jammed out during our reception and it was a blast! The line-up he chose from ceremony-to-cocktail hour-to-reception was so great that he sent me the playlist so I could keep it in my memory box and recreate it.
I would hire Mark Ficks all over again and not change a thing. And he's not just a wedding singer. If I needed to hire a band for any event, I would ask Mark to lead it. He just enjoys singing and play guitar and it shows!
Mark and his band did an amazing job. They were fun, professional, had a large variety of music and just super nice. We could have asked for a better band.
Mark was absolutely fabulous! We received so many compliments from guests about how wonderful he was. He was professional, timely and is extremely talented. He listed to all of our...
requests and helped make our ceremony perfect. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for music for their big day!
While sipping wine at 12 Corners, we heard Mark Ficks for the first time. His music was beautiful, and we knew we wanted him to be a part of our wedding. In our original plan, Mark...
was going to play acoustically on a patio for our small wedding reception. As our wedding plans evolved, our vision and venue changed. Instead of a small patio reception, our wedding turned into a larger, barn wedding. Mark was extremely flexible about the change in plans and asked his band to accompany him. He quoted us a fair price for the evening and even volunteered to help us find a local violinist for the ceremony. From start to finish, Mark was responsive, enthusiastic, and went above and beyond to make our wedding a dreams come true. He met us at the venue a few months before the wedding so he could get a lay of the land, learned a handful of special songs we requested, allowed the minister to use his mic for the ceremony, and overall made sure the day was one we would never forget. We are grateful we found Mark and his band. 4 months later, people still rave about the awesome music. We would, and do, recommend Mark's talent to anyone looking for an acoustic singer or full band.
Mark and his band were absolutely amazing for our October 1st Wedding reception! They really brought the party to life and we had nothing but compliments the next day on how great ...
they were....people honestly couldn't leave the dance floor! Most importantly, he really made us feel special on our Big Day! He was accommodating and played most of the music we had requested...one of our favorites was "Baby Girl". We highly highly recommend him and will definitely be using him for future celebrations! :)
Thanks you so much Mark!!
Nikki and Paul Guidarelli
Contact
Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest Greensboro
