About this vendor
Patrick is a trained performer and guitarist. He has more than a decade and a half’s worth of experience working in the industry and earned a degree from Berklee College of Music. In his work, Patrick is guided by an ethos of professionalism and is dedicated to the details. He enjoys helping enhance a couple’s celebration with his expertly played tunes.
From folk, jazz, and bluegrass to classical, country, and dance, Patrick Dugan Music can perform a wide range of genres. He, as a strong believer that love is love, is thrilled to play at weddings celebrating the commitment between couples of different backgrounds. Patrick’s services begin with a complimentary consultation. He can provide both live and recorded music and brings his own sound equipment. Besides vocals and the guitar, Patrick can also play the ukulele. He is able to provide the music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and more.
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Instruments
- Guitar
- Ukulele
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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out of 5.07 reviews
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We hired Patrick for my brother’s wedding in Knoxville, TN. We would definitely recommend!! When we first reached out to him he responded quickly and we had multiple calls and FaceTimes with him. Lots of communication prior to the wedding. Not only did he play during the dinner and reception but also emceed throughout the night and did an amazing job! He sang folk, pop, country, even took requests to sing songs to cha cha to. 10/10 would hire again, he travelled from eastern Tennessee without issue, affordable, accommodating, great voice, and awesome to work with 😊
Patrick Dugan was a lifesaver for our wedding! I can't believe how hard it was to find a solo guitarist for a wedding ceremony, but Patrick actually found me through a listing on a different website! I'm sure glad he did, because Patrick is a fantastic individual to work with. His pricing is fair, his attitude is great, he is flexible and laid back and his skill is impressive! We hit him with at least four special request songs and he took them all on without complaint or issue. It meant the world to me to hear those songs as I walked down the aisle. So if you need a wonderful guy that will make you feel at ease and provide exactly the playing you need, Patrick is your man!
Patrick was absolutely perfect for our small, intimate wedding. We asked for acoustic covers of various classic rock / yacht rock / country / etc and he absolutely delivered. Patrick has a very cool & calm demeanor and his pricing is very reasonable. He brought so much ambiance to our special day. Wish we recorded all the songs he played!
I definitely delved into my wedding planning with a specific vision in mind. I knew that I didn't really want a reception with a bunch of "top 40 hits" or a ton of Bruno Mars. The music needed to stand out and be memorable. I wasn't looking for just any old wedding band to play Ed Sheeran or Beyonce the whole night. I needed someone whose playing expressed who my husband and I were as a couple. Patrick was exactly that. Although he can play all of the run-of-the-mill wedding hits, he does so much more. He learned about 15 songs for our ceremony and reception, and had a huge song list for us to choose from. I liked that he knew when to just let me do my thing, and when to give me pointers here and there. He made my wedding an EVENT. People are still talking about it, years later!
I cannot say enough about the wonderful job Patrick did for our wedding from start to finish. We wanted a blend of live and DJ music, and he was able to accomplish that very seamlessly. He was extraordinarily organized and professional, planning every detail, including things that we would not have thought of. He accommodated every specific song request we had. Patrick played acoustic with and without accompaniment, electric , and had several in-between DJ'd sets which he transitioned in and out of smoothly. Patrick's guitar playing was beyond incredible. We didn't want the night to end, mostly because everyone was enjoying the music so much. We heard glowing reviews of the music from so many of our guests during and after the wedding. If you're looking for live music for your wedding, I highly recommend Patrick Dugan.
My husband and I cannot rave more about Patrick. From the minute we started talking about our ceremony and reception, Patrick was receptive to all our ideas. Not all conventional ideas at that. Patrick seemed to have an answer for everything. He is beyond knowledgeable and will make sure that he is connected to every single part of your day including all the other vendors. His guitar playing is world class! He gave us romantic and classy at our ceremony and a completely fun party at our reception with non-stop dancing. Our favorite part was when he went out into the crowd with his wireless electric guitar and wowed us with his mad skills. It was great to have an interactive experience like that. I still have guests talking about his performance at our wedding. He was completely prompt and in fact early for set up to make sure everything was perfect for our big day. Patrick and his band for our reception made us feel as if we had a one-of-a-kind wedding. It felt more like a a small personalized concert than your typical wedding band with the same song list. We could have gone with many other options for musicians, but I can assure you that Patrick was the very best choice in vendors we made for that day. Whether it be him playing solo at your reception or him bringing his full crew, he will make sure you feel like his only client and that’s a rare thing to find these days.
Patrick took all the stress out of planning out the music and entertainment for my wedding. He listened to me, and gave me really useful feedback. With his input, we were able to craft the perfect musical program for my ceremony and reception. I cannot thank him enough for turning all of my random requests, eclectic taste, and vague suggestions into an unforgettable experience for me and my guests.
From the beginning, I could tell that I would love working with him. He wasn't treating the wedding like just a regular gig. It was obvious that he wanted to make it a really special event. Patrick was communicative, and made a point of making himself available to me and my fiance--something we really appreciated. He has an exhaustive song list, but was also able to learn our requests really quickly.
Aside from the planning, Patrick is an immensely talented musician and an engaging emcee and DJ. He was able to play both guitar (electric and acoustic) and ukulele throughout the event. Even when my guests got rowdy with dancing and requests, Patrick was both professional and fun. We threw every genre at him--rock, blues, funk, reggae, r&b, etc.--and he was more than able to keep up. I still can't believe how versatile he is.
I cannot stress this enough: you will not regret booking Patrick for your wedding! When it all came down to it, I could not believe everything that he provided for the price he charged us. He didn't just send us playlists or memorize a few wedding standards. He worked with us for months to create something that really encapsulated our tastes as a couple. I also like that we didn't have to rent or worry about equipment. Patrick had everything we needed, and was even able to provide extra microphones and mic stands. He definitely went beyond the giving us the extra mile; he gave us the extra marathon!
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Johnson City, Knoxville, Asheville, Charlotte
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