Guitarist / Singer / Multi-Instrumentalist
$1,000 starting price
Hawaii, Mainland U.S., International
Service area
Sean Cleland
OWNER
Let me make your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and/or reception something you'll never forget! I want to work with you to help you create an evening that has the exact vibe that you've been dreaming of!
I'm a 3-time Na Hoku (Hawai’i state-wide Grammy) award-winning recording artist and performer based out of Honolulu, Hawai’i. Beyond my full band studio recordings, I regularly perform as a one-man looping experience, layering all the elements of a song (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals) in a single performance (I am also available to play purely acoustic at your event as well). Blending together a hooky pop-songwriting aesthetic with the raw emotion of my guitar, I traverse and synthesize the passion of rock and blues with the sultry sounds of r&b, jazz, and soul. Beyond event gigs, I have 3-5 residencies every week at Honolulu hotels and venues with my solo act (performing over 200 times every year).
Let's make your dream event a reality. I look forward to working with you!
*Why Choose Sean?
- 5 stars on Yelp, The Knot, and Wedding Wire.
- Award-winning artist: 3-time (2019, 2021, 2022) Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner (Hawaii's state-wide equivalent of the Grammy awarded by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts).
- Looping performance, allowing a solo act to sound like a full band (much more affordable price than hiring multiple musicians). He is also available to play purely acoustic as well.
- Years of professional performance experience, with an average of 4-5 performances every week (over 200 performances a year).
- Professional, reliable, and friendly communication prior, during, and after your event.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Conveniently located in Hawaii Kai, with access to all of Oahu. Available for other HI islands, other U.S. states, and international events as well.
- A setlist spanning many eras and styles of music (rock, blues, pop, r&b, jazz, funk, folk, singer-songwriter, etc.)
Asian-owned and Pacific Islander-owned Business
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Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Vocals
Music Genres
Folk
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
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Sean Cleland
Owner
Sean Cleland is an award-winning songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist based out of Honolulu, Hawai'i. He is a 3-time Na Hoku Hanohano (Hawaii's state-wide equivalent of the Grammy awarded by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) winner for 'Alternative Album of the Year' (2019, 2021, 2022). Described as an "innovative singer-songwriter and prolific performer who plays pop, rock, and soul" by The Honolulu Star-Advertiser, his music can in one moment be introspective and refined, and in the next, fiery and emotional.
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5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Amy R
5.0
1/14/2025
Sean was absolutely amazing to work with. He is an incredibly talented musician and his music was exactly what I was looking for for our wedding at Loulu Palm Estate. He gave us a huge list of songs to choose from for our playlist and learned three new songs that we requested, which he played beautifully. He is accommodating and easy to communicate with, and the entire process of working with him from start to finish went smoothly. Not to mention his prices are reasonable and very competitive in this market. Would highly recommend Sean and we plan to go see him play live in Waikiki often.
Vendor response 01/23/2025
What an incredible wedding! I'm so glad you enjoyed the music! Thank you for having me A...
my & Dexter - and congratulations!
Valentina S
5.0
3/02/2024
Sean is the man! Not only is he extremely polite and accommodating, he is also immensely*talented. Sean played for our wedding back in October and he truly was the perfect fit. He had a long list of songs to pick from for our playlist, plus he took the time to learn some new songs for us as well; songs for father-daughter, our first dance and mother-son, plus others we chose not on his list. My wife and I really dig old school soul and r&b and Sean has got that flow. Music is very important to me and my family, and the fact that we were able to find Sean, who obviously has a strong passion for this, made it even more special. We were new to the idea of setting up a wedding with power and sound, and he had great insight to make our day special and seamless. I only wish we could have had him for longer! Mahalo Sean for making a perfect day even more beautiful.
Vendor response 03/10/2024
Mahalo Israel & Valentina! You guys had an absolutely beautiful wedding at an incredible ...
location. Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day!
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Zina P
5.0
9/03/2022
We first saw Sean perform at a cousin's wedding and absolutely loved his sound that we had to hire him for our own wedding! He was really easy to work with and we appreciated that he was willing to learn other songs for us. Our guests loved the live music and Sean really set the mood for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Thank you, Sean!
Richard H
5.0
8/12/2022
We were so glad that we were recommended to Sean for our wedding ceremony & reception! He really helped set the mood and serenaded our guests throughout the night. We also received lots of comments from our guests saying how great the live music was!
Throughout the planning process and up to the day of the event, Sean was extremely professional and easy to work with. We also really appreciated that he was able to accommodate custom songs (which he did wonderfully!). We highly recommend Sean to anyone that is looking to add a lively, memorable ambiance to their event. Mahalo Sean!!
Blake I
5.0
9/15/2021
We hired Sean to perform at our wedding reception at Turtle Bay. Sean was very easy to work with, and accommodated all of our request. We couldn't be happier that Sean was our entertainment for our special day. We highly recommend Sean. Thank you Sean.
Vendor response 09/16/2021
Thanks Blake & Whitney! Your wedding and all of your guests were amazing - a big mahalo ...
for letting me be a part of your special day!
Kate R
5.0
7/18/2019
My husband and I were planning a wedding in Hawaii while based in Sydney, Australia. Our wedding was planned to be small, we didn't want a big band nor did we want a DJ. After sifting through several different recommendation from our wedding planner, I decided to take on the search for the perfect musician for our day. I came across Sean Cleland online and loved his vibe, energy and authenticity on stage and prayed that sending that "are you available" email he would respond with YES! Sean signed on to carry us musically through our wedding day and it was the best decision we could have made. As the bride, we emailed back and forth only a couple of times and the first time "meeting" Sean was as I entered the Akala Chapel to his voice blessing the space. As my new husband and I walked down the aisle after being announced husband and wife, Sean and I made eye contact and I mouthed "thank you" - what a moment. Sean, you are a blessed talent and your gift of music carried Chris and I (along with our families) through the most important day of our lives and we are both SO grateful! Our wedding guests LOVED his music and Sean even agreed to stay on for an additional hour at the end as we were all having such an awesome time having him there. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. We 150% recommend Sean for any event needing a professional, easy going, TALENTED musician. We fully intend on seeing Sean again some day and following his musical journey (you and your wife are welcome to Sydney any time!!). Cheers Sean.
Vendor response 07/18/2019
Thank you Kate! I'm so glad you and Chris enjoyed the music, and that I could be a part o...
f the most important day of both of your lives. Hope to see you two again sometime in the islands! :-)
Knottieecf88a0be309f6df
5.0
10/13/2016
Go with Sean - YOU CANNOT GO WRONG!! We had a beautiful beach wedding and he performed at both our wedding and reception. Sean has an amazing voice and plays the guitar beautifully. He's flexible and has a solution for everything! He learned songs for our wedding that were not on his set playlist. He also played songs off his iPod for us that we needed for the ceremony. Finally, Sean responds promptly which I appreciated as I was planning our wedding from Texas. THANK YOU, SEAN, FOR MAKING OUR DAY THAT MUCH MORE MEMORABLE!!!
Vendor response 10/14/2016
Thanks Lisa! It was an absolute pleasure working with you two, and I'm honored that I cou...
ld be a part of your big day! Mahalo!
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