LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS

WEDDING SONGS I’VE WRITTEN

SERVICES AND PRICING

*CEREMONY - 1500*

-30 MINUTES OF SEATING MUSIC PRIOR TO CEREMONY START (VOCAL OR INST)

-ENTRANCE MUSIC SONGS FOR FAMILY/BRIDAL PARTY/BRIDE

-UNITY CANDLE/TREE PLANTING/SPECIAL SONGS

-RECESSIONAL MUSIC

*COCKTAIL OR DINNER HOUR PERFORMANCE - 1500*

-UP TO 90 MINUTES OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC IN YOUR FAVORITE GENRES OR STYLINGS DURING CH OR DINNER

*CEREMONY PLUS COCKTAIL HOUR PACKAGE - 2500*

*FIRST DANCES - 1000*

-ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES OF YOUR FIRST DANCE AS MARRIED COUPLE AS WELL AS FATHER/DAUGHTER MOTHER/SON OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL SONGS (UP TO 4)

*FULL WEDDING DAY SERVICES - 5000*

FULL CEREMONY + COCKTAIL HOUR/DINNER MUSIC + FIRST DANCES + DJ EMCEE SERVICES

- I WILL COVER ALL SOUND EQUIPMENT AND MICROPHONE NEEDS

*CUSTOM WEDDING SONG - 2000*

-YOU SEND ME ALL THE INFO POSSIBLE ABOUT YOUR LOVE STORY

-I WILL COMPOSE AND WRITE AN ORIGINAL CUSTOM SONG

-I HIRE WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS WHEN NEEDED TO HELP ARRANGE AND PERFORM ON YOUR SONG

-PROFESSIONALLY MIXED AND MASTERED

-DELIVERED TO YOU IN THE METHOD OF YOUR CHOICE

(FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CUSTOM SONGS AND TO HEAR ONES I’VE ALREADY WRITTEN CLICK HERE)

TRAVEL COST (NO COST FOR 120 MILE RADIUS)

ADDITIONAL COST CONSIDERATIONS TAKE PLACE AFTER THAT POINT

WEDDING INQUIRY SUBMISSION FORM

 TESTIMONIALS

‘Michael was one of the best decisions for our wedding. He is unbelievably talented (like full body chills talented) and so awesome to spend time with. We have so many of our guests who are now die hard fans! It is the part of our day everyone keeps talking about!’

-Mackenzie B

‘Wow! My mother surprised my wife and I with 2 hours of Michael Shynes music during our social hour and reception. What an amazing voice yet peaceful, humble presence. Our guests were even singing along to one of the covers he sang! Of particular special note, Michael learned our first dance, "Walking the Wire" by Imagine Dragons. He did an amazing job covering the song, and our first dance will be unforgettable because of Michael. Do yourself a favor and hire Michael to sing at your wedding!’

-Ashley B

‘We were lucky to have Michael play at our ceremony and cocktail time. What an amazing job he did. So professional too! We received numerous compliments about his music and a few people inquiring about him! So happy we had him be a part of our day!’

-Maria T

‘Michael played our 9/30, 2017 wedding. He had come recommended from a family friend, and when we drove out to see him perform at one of his shows, he had us sold after covering both Johnny Cash and the Backstreet Boys in the same set. I won't comment on the quality of his music here because if you can't tell that from the videos he has posted, you can't be helped. That said, we were similarly pleased with the quality of his disc-jockeying. A member of our bridal party, who is also a deejay in a major market, said that Michael was hands down one of the best wedding deejays he has ever seen. There was not a single song when the dance floor wasn't full (which is saying quite a bit, considering how many Panic! At the Disco songs the groom requested). Seriously though, Michael read the crowd's moods perfectly and played music that we loved and that engaged each person in the room. Past this outstanding quality as both a musician and a disc-jockey, I'll say that it truly felt that Michael was a guest and a friend at our wedding. He laughed with us, wondered with me how we could get the Vikings game on the radio the next day driving home from central Wisconsin, and really helped create the exact environment we had hoped for at our wedding. A few months later, we went to see Michael play at a packed concert in Minneapolis, and he recognized us at the bar before his set, hugged us, and asked us how we'd been. It's that kind of personal and authentic touch that he brings to his relationships and his work that makes us so happy to have hired him to play at our wedding. We couldn't recommend him more fervently.’

-Kate S

‘My husband and I cannot say enough amazing things about Michael. He was with us on our wedding day from the ceremony all the way to the last song played at the reception. He is SO unbelievably talented, and everyone was absolutely blown away with his performances. We are so honored to have had him as a part of our special day, and will cherish it forever!’

-Mackenzie Z

‘Michael played at my best friend's wedding October of 2016. I fell in love with his style in the months leading up to her wedding. The night my fiance and I got engaged in November 2016, I immediately wrote his name down, knowing I needed him at my wedding. The easygoing communication, aside from his talent, was one of the best parts of booking Michael. His musical talents are unbelievable. Growing up with a dad who played guitar in the house for years, Michael brought me right back to what I loved about music. Michael's acoustic abilities with the looping of the guitar and vocals, along with the ah-mazing sound of his voice put him above any other musicians I have listened to. I sent him a list of songs I wanted for my ceremony.... as a normal bride would, we listen to these songs on repeat up until the day of the wedding. I will honestly say, I could not make it down the aisle without crying as soon as I heard him playing, the pictures definitely show it. He timed and faded the songs I picked perfectly to the timing of our ceremony! I am so happy we booked him for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I would have kept him our entire reception if I could have! We LOVE Michael Shynes!’

-Angela D

‘"Perfect" That is the best word to describe Michael and his band. We hired Michael to play our ceremony music, social hour, and reception for our wedding in September 2017. We knew he would be amazing the minute we heard him sing online and we were not disappointed. He was so easy to work with and even cut a sample of our first dance song "Perfect" for us to use as we practiced our dance before the wedding. We added a female vocalist to the mix as we had one song that was better as a duet and the mother of the groom wanted their mother/son dance to be sung by a female vocalist. Michael waited to hear which songs we were going to use before picking a female vocalist he thought would be best for those songs. Her voice was stunning. Our guests were in love with our wedding before we even arrived as they got to listen to Michael play. Our dance floor was full all night which is exactly what we wanted. No one has stopped talking about the music at our wedding. We're all trying to figure out what we can hire them for next. I just can't say enough about what Michael and crew added to our day. They made it exceptional!’

-Michelle M

 ‘Michael preformed at our wedding ceremony and he was nothing short of amazing!! He was open to the songs we wanted and was willing to learn them if he didn't know them. His voice is AMAZING and set the perfect time for our ceremony. All of our guests could not stop talking about him and how fabulous he was and our wedding venue coordinator absolutely loved him! I would highly recommend him!!!’

-Nicole K

‘It meant the world to my bride-to-be and me that our ceremony was blessed by Michael’s talents. He was always quick to respond to any questions we had while planning and knew exactly what to do the day of the wedding. I couldn’t recommend him more highly for your wedding!’

-Adam D

‘We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael for our wedding on 7/7. He was always great at communicating and helping with any questions I had during the music planning process. His voice is/was AMAZING and he is a very talented performer! He was definitively of my favorite parts of my wedding day, many of our guest still talk about how great he was! I highly recommend Michael for any performance.’

-Kayla M

‘Michael was recommended to us by my (now) sister in law. She heard him perform at a wedding a year ago and loved him. We loved what we heard and fortunately he still had our wedding date available. He was so easy going and great during the whole process leading up to the ceremony. He went above and beyond and learned some special songs for us during our ceremony as well. He performed at our ceremony in the church and the reception to follow. He set the tone to make our wedding ceremony even more special and touching than I could have ever imagined. Words do no justice describing how beautiful he sounded inside the church. Everyone was already raving about him during and after the ceremony, and were even more excited to see that he was performing at our reception as well. He sang and played the perfect songs at the perfect time for all of ours guests and had so much fun with all of us all night. I have had so many people tell us that was the best time, and best music at any wedding they have ever heard. Everyone was and still is asking us about him. We even had some wedding crashers from the bar inside our reception venue because they wanted a better listen at what they could hear outside! Michael Shynes is a rare amazing talent, we feel so blessed that we could have him perform on our special day, and we are still getting compliments because of him.’

-Rachelle A

‘Amazing doesn't even begin to describe Michael Shynes. We have enjoyed listening to him play around town for a while now so it was a no brainer to have him play at our wedding. We had him do our ceremony and our cocktail/dinner hour. After we booked him he was extremely helpful with picking out music. My husband and I spent a lot of time listening to songs and comparing them to Michael's style. We chose songs that we felt fit both his style and ours and we couldn't have been happier! We got so many compliments on him from our guests. He really turned our backyard wedding into an incredible time! We loved having him preform for our special day and love seeing him whenever he is playing in town! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!’

-Megan G

‘WOW! Where do I even begin?!? We found Michael through the Knot and listened to his songs on Spotify -- we were instantly hooked!! Michael performed during our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was beautiful! He is incredibly talented. From the outset, Michael wasprofessional, positive, fun, open, and worked with us to design a music list that was just our style! We didn't want more traditional wedding songs and he (and his cellist) more than delivered with songs from Mat Kearney, Andrew Belle, and Jason Mraz. His sound is so versatile and people are still talking about how great he was!! Seriously, we're looking for another event we can have him at! For my husband and I, Michael was exactly what we were looking for in our day. My suggestion for future brides and grooms is to snatch him up when you can -- he will add something special and so unique to your day!’

-Andrea B

‘Walking in Memphis. That is what Michael played during his sound check at our wedding in May. People tell you that a bride and groom do not remember much of the wedding day, but for my husband and I, hearing that song sung so beautifully during our family photo session remains one of our most precious memories. It was made even more memorable given that all of us, including the photographer, stopped what we were doing for a moment and listened. And that sentiment continued throughout the day as our guests came up to my husband and I asking…where did you find this guy, his is AMAZING! Michael Shynes is an amazingly talented performer and songwriter, a true professional and I would recommend him for any event.’

-Kelly A

‘Wow!! Having Michael perform at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. The music was breathtaking and a highlight many of our guest brought up as well. Michael was great to work with ahead of time & nailed our vision for the ceremony. Our only regret was that we didn't hire him for longer! Some day when Michael is famous I'm going to be telling my kids "he performed at my wedding." Amazing talent--you will not regret hiring him!’

-Megan P

‘Michael was an absolute joy to have at our ceremony! His musical talent is out of this world and had our guests talking all night. His music set the perfect tone for our outdoor ceremony and was perfect for our guests as our ceremony got started a bit late. A part from the dayitself, Michael responded to every email I sent in a very timely manner and played exactly what I requested for certain songs. We are so happy with our decision to have him be apart of our special day and you will not be dissapointed when you do the same! Thank you so much Michael!!! We will be coming to more of your gigs in the area just to listen to that beautiful voice!’

-Rachel S

‘Michael's performance at my daughter's wedding reception was exactly the special touch we were hoping for. From the moment I arrived at the venue, until the final guests left, people were asking how we found him and where they can see him again. The wedding was a week ago and I am still getting texts and inquiries about the performance! So very grateful and hope to see you play somewhere soon, myself! Thanks again.’

-Joan M

‘Michael performed for our wedding ceremony, and he was absolutely amazing, we were blown away! We heard over and over that evening how great he was from our guests, they couldn’t stop asking about him all evening! He performed before and during our ceremony, and it was so fun for us and our guests to have almost a mini-concert before the wedding. The music was amazing, he was so easy to work with, and we were able to make such fun song selections from his huge library of music! So talented, everything was so perfect, I can’t recommend him enough!’

-Lindsey R

‘Michael did a great job performing the music for our ceremony! I was blown away by how he nailed the songs. Our guests were raving about him after the ceremony. Our videographer even said that he was the best wedding performer he has seen. He was a pleasure to work with and I couldn't recommend him more. Thanks again Michael!’

-The Knot Review

‘If I could give Michael 10 stars I would. What can I say? He made my day feel like a fairytail. He was extremely professional and easy to work with and is an incredibly gifted musician. He really blew me away and completely exceeded my expectations. I simply gave him a fewsongs to play, and he took it from there and just showed up and did his thing. Since he plays a lot of weddings he knows the drill and how things should run, so our ceremony went very smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for a talented singer/guitarist. They don't get any better than Michael.’

-Erika F (The Knot Review)

What a fantastic and talented man. Michael performed during our ceremony for me and my husband, and he was absolutely amazing. So easy to work with, friendly and one hell of a musician. I already have friends asking me for his contact info so they can have him at their weddings. Plus, the guests kept telling me that they were in awe over his singing and guitar performances. Thank you, Michael, for making our day EXTRA special. We are very grateful for your kindness and beautiful music.

-Mickey V

Michael is such a talented artist!! We first heard him at our favorite winery and instantly knew we wanted him to play at our wedding someday! His music and personality is so genuine. Our guests really enjoyed his music during our reception and kept asking how we found him! He is BY FAR our favorite local artist and would definitely recommend him!!

-Lindsay A

Where do we begin? A friend of ours introduced us to Michael and his music for our wedding as a potential live performer instead of the typical DJ. From the first note we heard, we were consumed by Michael's music. We knew we had to have him play for us. Michael was sopleasant to work with from the very beginning. He was very prompt to return e-mails and answer any questions we had. The way he handles business and his music, it is very clear that he is a well rounded professional and is meant to make music and share it with the world. I wouldn't just recommend Michael for a wedding, I would HIGHLY recommend him for any occasion you might want music. He is hands down one of the kindest souls we have had the pleasure of getting to know. Before our wedding and now after, we have seen him perform many times and he remains captivating and continues to fill our hearts with love and joy. If you're reading this review in search for musical talent, your search is over. Contact Michael Shynes NOW!

-Kristen and Dave T

This man’s talent is incredible. We had the honor of having Michael sing during our pre-ceremony and ceremony for our outdoor wedding at Bayview Event Center. He truly made our wedding ceremony an experience we’ll never forget- I still can’t believe I got to walk down the aisle to his amazing voice. We had some unique song choices and he sang them better than the originals. He sang Tenerife Sea during our wine box ceremony and I tried to go as slow as possible, just to be able to hear him sing longer! Check out his website for a small idea of his amazing ability- better yet, he’s well known in the twin cities area- check him out during one of his events. If he's not already booked for your date, book him right away!

-Danielle S

Michael Shynes is amazing! We knew instantly we wanted him to perform at our wedding, and he did not disappoint. He sang at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and for first dances, and they were all perfect. Everyone was talking about him and how fantastic he was throughout the night! Also very accommodating to your needs and great to work with. I would highly suggest him for any wedding!

-Sarah H

Michael Shynes is phenomenal! Megan and I were so fortunate to have him for our barn wedding in Northern Minnesota! Michael performed live for our ceremony and social hour music as well as providing DJ services. We recieved so many compliments! Michael's ability to cover multiple genres with his live performances is a rare talent and one that truly entertained our guests! The beauty of his clear, articulate voice flowed exquisitely throughout our venue. His DJ services kept everyone on the dance floor, as he graciously accepted requests! If you are as fortunate as we were to have Michael as your perfomer, you will not be disappointed! Thank you, Michael Shynes for providing the soundtrack for the best day of our lives!

-Bobbie P

Michael was awesome - his music turned a great wedding an extraordinary one. He From quiet reception background to dance music, he kept the crowd going until the very end. His performance at the reception was outstanding, but Michael also gets kudos for being accommodating, business like and providing a high service level. If you're looking for an easy and rewarding music experience, Michael is your guy.

-The Knot Review

Michael was hands down the best decision I made for our wedding reception (aside from the Gr0om I suppose!). The first time I heard him sing I was hooked and we actually ended up planning our date around his availability because I knew I wanted him there! He was so friendly, professional, easy to work with, accommodating and extremely talented! We got more compliments on him and his performance than anything else at our reception party. In my opinion, he directly set the tone for a fun, relaxing evening! If you need a musician for ANY event, talk to Michael Shynes!

-The Knot Review

Michael Shynes was incredible at our wedding Ceremony. He was SO accommodating – and we were not an easy customer. He learned a new song for us at our request, was able to fill the quiet times of the ceremony perfectly, and flawlessly transitioned from song to song perfectly on queue. His voice accompanied the acoustic guitar so beautifully…like he was meant to perform at a wedding ceremony. We have gotten countless questions about him and EVERY comment from those in the audience was over-the-top complimentary. I am so thankful that we found him…can’t imagine what our ceremony would have been like without him. THANK YOU MICHAEL!

-Emmy H

Get him while you can!!!!! Michael is so incredibly talented, I truly cannot believe he is still doing weddings. I was referred to him by my wedding coordinator Nadia @simply elegant and my husband and I could not have been happier with him. We truly feel so lucky to have had the honor of him performing at our wedding and would absolutely encourage EVERYONE to book him while you still can :) (It's only a matter of time before I hear him on the radio!) Our guests were incredibly impressed and are still raving about him. Definitely one of my favorite pieces of our wedding, hands down.

-Connie M

Michael Shynes is one of the most genuine and talented people I have ever come into contact with. From communication to performance- we could not have asked for a more professional artist to sing at our wedding. We listened to him live for the first time in St. Cloud, MN- thetown my fiancé and I met. We knew instantly that he was perfect. After making the decision to hire him for our wedding, we listened to all of his originals and fell in love with one song in particular. We loved it so much we asked him to sing it for our first dance. He went above and beyond to make our day so special. Our guests raved about his performance at the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! He is hands down the best and I would recommend him to anyone!

-The Knot Review

"Michael played during our daughter's wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. and we received so many compliments. We had some weather glitches at our outdoor venue and Michael accommodated the changes easily. When he sang during the ceremony you couldn't believe that it wasn't the original artist singing. Happy hour was just as great and we couldn't be more please with everything. I wouldn't think twice about having Michael play at your wedding, he will be amazing."

-Shannon T

"Michael did an amazing job with everything from the initial contact of booking, bachelorette party and down to the ceremony and reception. I believe I gave him three songs that I specifically wanted played other that the rest was his call. He without a doubt EXCEEDED ourexpectations! I do although have one regret and that is wishing I would have been able to have him for the whole reception not just dinner music."

-The Knot Review

"Michael Shynes is one of the most genuine and talented people I have ever come into contact with. From communication to performance- we could not have asked for a more professional artist to sing at our wedding. We listened to him live for the first time in St. Cloud, MN- thetown my fiancé and I met. We knew instantly that he was perfect. After making the decision to hire him for our wedding, we listened to all of his originals and fell in love with one song in particular. We loved it so much we asked him to sing it for our first dance. He went above and beyond to make our day so special. Our guests raved about his performance at the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! He is hands down the best and I would recommend him to anyone!!!!"

-Kirstie B

"Get him while you can!!!!! Michael is so incredibly talented, I truly cannot believe he is still doing weddings. I was referred to him by my wedding coordinator Nadia at simply elegant and my husband and I could not have been happier with him. We truly feel so lucky to have had the honor of him performing at our wedding and would absolutely encourage EVERYONE to book him while you still can :) (It's only a matter of time before I hear him on the radio!) Our guests were incredibly impressed and are still raving about him. Definitely one of my favorite pieces of our wedding, hands down."

-Connie M
 

"Michael Shynes was amazing for our wedding. He was easy to work with and sounded amazing playing anything we asked. He had his own playlist and would also play anything that was requested. We got so many compliments on how great he sounds. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a live musician for any event."

-The Knot Review

"Michael did an amazing job with everything from the initial contact of booking, bachelorette party and down to the ceremony and reception. I believe I gave him three songs that I specifically wanted played other that the rest was his call. He without a doubt EXCEEDED ourexpectations! I do although have one regret and that is wishing I would have been able to have him for the whole reception not just dinner music."

-The Knot Review

"Michael Shynes was incredible at our wedding Ceremony. He was SO accommodating – and we were not an easy customer. He learned a new song for us at our request, was able to fill the quiet times of the ceremony perfectly, and flawlessly transitioned from song to song perfectly on queue. His voice accompanied the acoustic guitar so beautifully…like he was meant to perform at a wedding ceremony. We have gotten countless questions about him and EVERY comment from those in the audience was over-the-top complimentary. I am so thankful that we found him…can’t imagine what our ceremony would have been like without him. THANK YOU MICHAEL!"

-Emmy H

"Michael was hands down the best decision I made for our wedding reception (aside from the Gr0om I suppose!). The first time I heard him sing I was hooked and we actually ended up planning our date around his availability because I knew I wanted him there! He was so friendly, professional, easy to work with, accommodating and extremely talented! We got more compliments on him and his performance than anything else at our reception party. In my opinion, he directly set the tone for a fun, relaxing evening! If you need a musician for ANY event, talk to Michael Shynes!!!"

-The Knot Review

"Wow! Michael played my wedding reception PERFECTLY! His talent was admired by all of our guests. He learned and sang my requested songs perfectly and really helped in making our evening just magical! I highly reccomend hiring Michael for your reception - He is truly a gifted musician!"

-The Knot Review

"Michael was awesome - his music turned a great wedding an extraordinary one. He From quiet reception background to dance music, he kept the crowd going until the very end. His performance at the reception was outstanding, but Michael also gets kudos for being accommodating, business like and providing a high service level. If you're looking for an easy and rewarding music experience, Michael is your guy."

-Madonna A

"Future brides, if you are looking for someone to play at your wedding, your search has ended! The first time I heard Michael perform was at a restaurant with my now husband and family. After the first song he played, I was so mesmerized by his voice and I knew immediately that IHAD to have him play at our wedding. Michael played during our social hour before our wedding ceremony and during the actual ceremony. I had countless guests asking my family who he was and where we had found him. Even my bridesmaids were asking me to "turn up the radio" when he started to play and I had to explain to them that this was someone performing live outside. He was so easy to work with and I couldn't imagine my wedding day without him being apart of it. He brought such a relaxing and calming atmosphere to our social hour and guests were in awe of him. At the reception as we were greeting guests, there were very few conversations that happened that did not involve Michael. We have been married almost a week now, and I have received numerous texts asking about Michael. Although our wedding day has ended, I cannot wait to continue to follow Michael through his career. I know great things are in store for him!!!"

-Elizabeth R

"Michael was exceptional! He performed for our ceremony and cocktail hour and guests absolutely loved him. He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly with any questions I had. He has an expansive song list and played a variety so all of our guests could enjoy. They are still talking about his performance weeks later. I would definitely recommend him for any event."

-Adleigh S

"Michael could not have been better. He performed at our wedding and just was perfect. He is a great communicator and wanted to make sure our ceremony was everything we want it to be. I hope to drum up some other event to have him play at. Guests at the wedding were asking how to book him. i can't imagine having anyone better than Michael."

- Kristen E

"Michael Shynes "played" such an important role in our wedding. He was so professional and easy to work with and went above and beyond our expectations. He has such a great range of songs and was a real crowd pleaser. Many of our guests complimented us on having him there and said they would like to use him for their events."

-The Knot Review

"Michael traveled to Wisconsin for our wedding. All of our guests loved him and continue to talk about him months later. He was great with communication and flexible with our song choices. I would have him come perform again for one of our events!"

-Kristie B
 

"Michael did an amazing job performing at our NYE wedding. We received compliments all evening and we're still receiving compliments days after our wedding on how incredible Michael's voice is. He was truly a highlight of our wedding and we were so honored to have him be apart of our special day. He added such a unique touch to our wedding which we will remember forever. I can't wait to get our wedding footage back so I can hear him again and again!"

-Amy R

"Michael performed at our wedding recently with about 2 weeks notice. His time involved performing an hour before the ceremony and a half an hour during. We selected a number of songs on his list and also requested a couple that were not. He gladly agreed to learn the songs and performed them so wonderfully that words cannot describe his talents. Our guests and employees at the Pool & Yacht Club raved about Michaels talents and his beautiful performance. We feel as if he is now a friend and if you are looking for someone to make your event special, Michael Shynes is the answer. Thank you again!"

-Terry and Leslie

"Michael Shynes blew everyone away during his performance at our wedding! We received so many compliments about how amazing of an artist he was! He was so easy to work with and happily learned the songs we requested him to play. I would highly recommend him!"

-Katie L

"We hired Michael to perform at our wedding ceremony and social hour. Everyone could not stop raving about how great he was. I couldn't keep count of how many people kept asking me who he was and how we found him. He played When I Say I Do during our wedding ceremony as well as a few prelude and recessional songs. One of the prelude songs was Marry Me by Train and we had one guest say "It was like you had Train at your wedding!" Everyone also thoroughly enjoyed the social hour. I only wish my husband and I could have spent more time listening to him that day but we were so busy!! :-) He was also very easy to communicate with and was willing to learn a few new songs for us. Second, the variety of songs he could play we loved as well- country, pop, alternative, classics. In conclusion, he was awesome and the guests and us loved every minute! It was definitely one of the best vendor decisions we made and I would definitely recommend hiring him for your wedding!"

-Alynn K

"We love Michael and he made our wedding day!"

-Stephanie B

"Michael Shynes was an amazing part of my wedding. He was a great performer for our guests and throughout the ceremony. We received many compliments of his singing by our guests. Our ceremony official confirmed that he has never done a wedding where every guest was focused on the musician and not talking with other people around them before the ceremony. Michael Shynes did an excellent job with responding to emails right away and even going above and beyond by recording songs of choice we have chosen for our wedding and he played them so we could hear how they would sound and they were terrific. We even have out of town guests who could not get enough of Michael Shynes because of the artistic ability and compatibility he has for certain songs. We could not have been more grateful for Michael Shynes to be a part of our wedding ceremony as he was the best musician we have ever heard."

-Bobby T

"We couldn't have been more pleased with Michael Shynes as our wedding performing. Our guests were talking about him throughout the day and even the morning after. Not only is he a great performer, he is also extremely fun and reliable to work with prior to the event. He even was able to play a song not on his song list and it meant the world to us! Thanks a million Michael!"

- Heather S

I would highly recommend Michael! He was very polite, professional and sounded AMAZING! Everyone was talking about how great he was. I'm so glad I chose him to perform at my wedding!

-Shawna P

"Ladies listen up! I am not one to do a review like..ever! But I just have to because I need to share the wealth. I am a gal who researches a lot before I do something. So needless to say when I wanted a live artist at my wedding, I searched and searched. I hired Michael Shynes to play at my Sunday brunch wedding and he was amazing. From the business perspective.. the coordinating process before to the day of, everything was smooth!! He is reasonable, and easy to get in touch with. I never onced worried about it once I booked with him. The day of the wedding, he showed up on time, set up and was ready to rock and roll. He literally is one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. I gave him a few songs to play and let him choose the rest, which was great! His voice is amazing, his guitar skills are phenomenal! My husband and I keep talking about how much we just enjoyed listening to him. We got so many compliments throughout the day. I would highly recommend him to any bride."

-Keara W

"Michael sang a song during our ceremony...when we got to the reception that is all that the guests talked about!! They were absolutely blown away by his voice and how talented he was. I would completely recommend Michael to everyone! Michael made our sand ceremony perfect by playing the song "God Gave Me You" to it...thank you so much Michael!!!!!"

- Jaimie S

"We can't say enough wonderful things about Michael! He responded to all my emails very quickly and was so nice from the get go. He also agreed to learn two new songs for our processional and recessional that meant so much to us! MANY wedding guests asked how we got in touch with him and told us how much they loved his voice! We would absolutely recommend Michael to another couple and hope to book him for future events! His talent and professionalism really added to the atmosphere of our wedding! Thank you Michael!!"

-Danielle A

"Michael is an amazing artist! He performed at a friends wedding and we instantly wanted him to be a part of our wedding day! He was so nice and was willing to learn a new song for us! Everyone loved him and we got many compliments and requests for his contact info! Will definitely hire him again!"

-Heather S

"Words cannot describe how much I loved the music and voice of Michael! Everyone commented on what a great job he did. He definitely made everything go smoothly too, was very professional, responsive and setup early. I'm so happy I chose him to play at our wedding. He made it that much more special!!!"

-The Knot Review

"We hired Michael Shynes to play for our wedding reception which included music during cocktail hour, dinner, and our first dance in addition to the father/daughter and mother/son dance. One word: awesome. Our guests repeatedly commented on the amazing music and where we found this gem, Michael Shynes. Michael was not only very easy to work with, he also brought his own equipment and let us use it for announcements and speeches! Michael, thank you for making our wedding day even more special with your music."

-Arin A

"Michael was an absolutely terrific choice for our wedding. In the planning stage he was very responsive and open/honest about what he could and could not do. He was also extremely flexible to our requests for specific songs. His willingness to travel (our wedding was in Illinois) was an added bonus. Micheal played during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and performed a song for our first dance. It was all spectacular and he was able to make every song feel like it was personalized just for us. Michael Shynes is an amazing musician and has a wonderful personality, making it a pleasure to have him be a part of our wedding. We got much more than our money's worth with him!"

-Anthony

"We had Michael sing Tenerife Sea, When I Say I Do, Marry You and Marry Me during our wedding ceremony. He was absolutely amazing and made the ceremony complete. Not only is his voice incredible, but he is also extremely easy to work with and accommodating. He was great at giving suggestions and willing to sing anything. Guests were all very complimentary and enjoyed his performance. Look no further than Michael, he will exceed your expectations!"

-Kayla

"I cannot say enough positive things about Michael Shynes. He knew all the songs that I wanted played for my ceremony. He was prompt. He came with all his own equipment. He responded to emails in less than 24 hours. His price was reasonable. I got so many compliments from guests about his playing. I would highly recommend him."

-Kara

"Michael was amazing and really great to work with. He was accommodating and very responsive leading up to the wedding. His voice is great and he plays a lot of good songs. He is even willing to learn new songs for your ceremony. So many of our guests asked about Michael and where we found him because they loved his music so much. Great experience overall."

-Andrea L

"Michael came through on short notice and was very flexible and accommodating. He provided a half hour of acoustic instrumental music before the ceremony, cued the recorded music for the processional and recessional, and did a lovely solo during the ceremony. Everything went seamlessly and was beautiful! His setup was discreet and the volume arrangements just right for the venue. He was on time, respectful, cheerful, upbeat, and friendly. He really made us feel he was glad to be a part of our special day, not just another "gig". His rendition of a popular song was tasteful and heartfelt. I would recommend him to anyone without reservation!"

-Leslie B

"Michael was absolutely amazing! He even learned a new song we requested and played it during our recessional! We are forever fans of his!"

-Rachel M

"Very talented musician!! Michael made our small back yard wedding special and our guests loved him! Everyone was sad to see him leave!"

-Nicole C

"Michael did a FABULOUS job performing for an open house that we had a couple weeks ago! He was adaptable to the space that we had and came with a great set list! Loved his tone and sound, will definitely be using him again! Absolutely wonderful!!"

-Ryann K

"Where do I begin with Michael Shynes... We asked Michael to do a rendition of our wedding song for our ceremony, and he absolutely nailed it. He is as professional as can be, and we could not have asked for anything more. He communicates very well, and is very flexible when it comes to performing. If you have any doubts at all about having him perform at your special event, check him out at one of his local venues that he performs at...we were sold after the first song. We have already referred him out friends that are getting married in the upcoming year, and would recommend him for any event you may be planning."

- Thomas and Shelley H

"Micheal Shynes made our wedding ceremony very enjoyable! I keep hearing compliments from guests who want a CD! Thanks Michael for doing such a great job!"

-Shauna F

"Michael sang a song during our ceremony...when we got to the reception that is all that the guests talked about!! They were absolutely blown away by his voice and how talented he was. I would completely recommend Michael to everyone! Michael made our sand ceremony perfect by playing the song "God Gave Me You" to it...thank you so much Michael!!!!!"

- Jaimie S

"First off I would like to say that Michael Shynes was a fantastic part of our wedding ceremony! We received so many wonderful compliments of how wonderful he was. He did an excellent job on all the songs we chose and even a song where it was an older one, he made it sound awesome in his own way. We couldn't have had a better musician at our wedding ceremony! Thanks again Michael Shynes!!"

- Bobby T

“I would just like to say how extremely fortunate Chris and I were to have Michael sing for our Wedding ceremony. His breathtaking voice completely complimented the scenery, service and love in the air. You went out of your way to work with us, while agreeing to play whatever songs we chose. We were amazed at how you perfected them. I specifically remember you practicing before our ceremony – we took our couple’s photo while listening to you and were so reassured with our decision. I’ll never ever forget stepping out of the Bridal cottage to meet my Father. The first thing I noticed was Michael’s voice. I had instant goose bumps and tears in my eyes. Michael has a special gift of being able to connect with the lyrics and those he is singing to. The number of comments we received at the reception and for months after was incredible. With very little practice, he blew away the duet with my friend, Jenna. The way they harmonized together was near magical. Without a doubt, I recommend Michael and his incredible voice – your Wedding ceremony will not be complete with it. Thank you for making ours what it was, Michael!”

-Amanda G

"It’s not easy being a bride. It can be stressful and scary when you want such an important occasion to turn out perfectly. Michael Shynes made that happen for me. Of all the choices to be made before the big day, choosing Michael Shynes to be the musician was the easiest.

First, his music and his performance at my wedding (June 2013) was amazing: unique, passionate, and beautiful. He was accepting of and non-judgmental to my offbeat request: “Will you play your I Would Protect You in a Zombie Apocalypse song during my wedding ceremony?” … which he did…. which was amazing. More than that, though, Michael was kind, funny, warm and polite. My guests lit up around him. From the moment he answered my first email, Michael treated my wedding as if it were just as important to him as it was to me. We all enjoyed his performance and company so much that I invited him to the reception afterward. Professional, musician, performer, or guest, Michael Shynes was the cherry on top of a perfect day."

-Erin E

"After much searching online for potential singers/vocalists to sing during our wedding ceremony, we happened upon some of Michael Shynes’ tracks online. We immediately fell in love with his voice and music. Michael’s music style was exactly what we were looking for on such a special day in our lives. From the moment that we reached out to Michael to check on his availability through the end of our ceremony, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very friendly, flexible with our needs and open to all of our ideas, while also providing his feedback from his own experience performing. Michael sang and played his guitar covering many of our favorite songs we chose for the ceremony as well as a few of his own original songs that we were able to choose from his own great selection of music.

During the wedding planning process working with a musician as easygoing and dependable as Michael Shynes was like a breath of fresh air. Michael was reasonably priced and consistently responsive throughout the process. Prior to our wedding, Michael was willing to sample our top song choices for us and checked in to confirm what type of attire he should wear to the wedding beforehand. He arrived to our wedding ceremony early as we requested and was well-prepared. Michael’s setup and transition out of the ceremony location was smooth and unnoticeable. Michael’s performance was flawless and set the tone of our ceremony. We received numerous compliments from our guests on our choice to select Michael Shynes as our ceremony musician based on what an excellent job he did. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Michael Shynes and to have had such a talented musician during our wedding ceremony. He truly helped make our special day even more beautiful, and we would recommend Michael Shynes to any other couples looking for a multi-talented, amazing artist for their event(s). We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and musician to work with!

Thank you so much, Michael!!"

-Breanna & Jeremy L

"Having Michael play at our wedding is such a great memory for us.  Michael did an outstanding job! Not only did he write and perform his original song, he also kept his cool and was very flexible when another vocalist fell ill on the big day. Michael was so easy to get in contact with throughout all of the planning and was always willing to go the extra mile and provide us with great input!

Still to this day, almost 4 years later, we still smile when we think about him being there to help us and our guests celebrate our new beginning!"

-Rachel and Jordan H

"We hired Michael to perform at our June 13th wedding and he exceeded our expectations. Michael has a very soothing voice and our guests loved the songs he sang during the reception. We received many compliments on choosing Michael as our wedding musician. He stayed late to DJ for us as well… We danced and partied into the night! If you are looking for a soloist to perform at your special event Michael is the perfect choice... Thanks Michael for being part of our special day."

-Todd and Villa A

I cannot recommend Michael highly enough! He was perfect for the small event we planned and he is exceptionally talented. I received numerous compliments on Michael's performance and also that he was exceptionally great to interact with. You can't go wrong with choosing Michael. He shynes...er, shines!"

-Erin M

Michael was fabulous! He was easy to contact in preparation of the event and very accommodating during the event playing requests and staying late because the client was so impressed. Extremely talented musician!

-Heidie K