About this vendor
Hello, My name is Martin Metzger, and I am one of the most experienced and versatile guitarists in the Chicagoland area.
I perform regularly for weddings, corporate events, house parties, restaurants, festivals, benefits, schools, and other events. My playing style is both warm and expressive, creating an ambiance that delights and enlightens me. My repertoire ranges from Spanish Guitar, Flamenco, Flamenco Jazz, Rumbas, Brazilian Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Classical to selective Pop Classics and Standards. I have been performing for over 40 years and have played for over 5,000 clients with rave reviews.
In addition to performing solo, I often perform with a second guitarist and/or a singer, a dancer, and a percussionist. You may hire as many or as few of us as you wish. I have the right musicians for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and the after-party as well.
We would be delighted to learn a couple of pieces that help make your wedding extra special!
In addition to my solo performances, I book over 75 of the premier, experienced musicians in Chicago. We have soloists, duos, trios, and full ensembles in many different genres. My connections, which took a lifetime of performing, will be at your disposal. I book the most experienced musicians in Chicago specializing in Flamenco, Spanish Guitar, Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Irish musicians, you name it!
We always arrive early, dressed and well-rehearsed, with state-of-the-art sound systems.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for a free consultation. I would love to help you put together the right musical touch for your big day!
Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo, & Ensemble is a professional musician based in Evanston, IL, specializing in wedding and event performances.
Details
Instruments
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
Music Genres
- Classical
- Flamenco
- Jazz
- Latin
- World Music
Music Services
- Live Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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We hired Martin and Hector to play as an acoustical guitar duo for our wedding arrivals, ceremony, and cocktail hour. Martin and Hector made our wedding ceremony so special and eve...
n learned two special songs for us. They executed the ceremony timing perfectly. They set up sound systems in two separate rooms for us (ceremony and cocktail hour) and got the logistics down perfectly. They made our cocktail hour unforgettable. We got so many compliments about their performance and about them in general from our guests. They are both very nice and cool. We only wish we got to hang out with them more!
Martin is extremely talented and very professional. I LOVE that he totally learned the songs I wanted and requested. He was so easy to deal with and my family and friends had so mu...
ch fun at the ceremony! I highly recommend him and the musicians he added for the cocktail hour were phenomenal!!! We had an amazing time and they brought the best vibe and made our wedding so fun! If you’re looking for a great musician for your event, I can’t recommend Martin enough! He’s an amazing person and a superb musician. I will definitely hire him again and recommend to all my friends! Everyone was impressed!
Martin and his group played for our 50th wedding anniversary. He was was very professional and quick to respond to all of our questions. They were very accommodating & adjusted ...
to our schedule. The music was great & everyone loved it. They made our event even more special & we would highly recommend him.
Martin Metzger is truly a gem. His diverse portfolio provided us with a wonderful selection of songs for our ceremony. I had a special song in mind to walk down the aisle to, and M...
artin learned it just for us, making our moment personalized and heartfelt. Meeting him via video chat beforehand was a delightful experience. His kind and professional demeanor immediately put us at ease.
One standout aspect of our interaction with Martin was his thoughtfulness towards our other musician. He went above and beyond by providing sheet music and even offered to rehearse with them.
Overall, working with Martin was a pleasure. His passion for what he does shined, and his dedication to making our day special was evident throughout our time together.
We are incredibly grateful to have had Martin Metzger as part of our wedding day. If given the chance, we would choose him again without hesitation. Thank you, Martin, for adding your heart to our special day!
We only have good things to say about Martin and his fellow musicians. When we contacted Martin we felt like he understood what we wanted for the ceremony and the reception and he ...
made it easy to for us to know what we were getting. On the day of the wedding, he showed up early and made sure that everything went smoothly. Needless to say, we were extremely satisfied with his professionalism and Martin and his team added the perfect musical touch to our wedding!. Highly recommend!
Martin was beyond professional and courteous. The commitment to the details above and beyond. Martin learned some of my favorite Dave Matthew songs to play, which was a wonderful ...
and heartfelt surprise. His performance was the icing on the cake at our wedding
Martin was easy to communicate with, professional, kind, and captured exactly what we were looking for during our wedding ceremony. Our guests noted how special it was to have a so...
lo acoustic guitarist and the music was perfect. I would recommend his services to anyone!
Contact
601 LINDEN PL APT 210, EVANSTON, IL | IL
Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo, & Ensemble