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Echo Strummer

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $995

Reception pricing

Prices start at $995

Packages

Prices start at $2,000

Category: Live Solo Performer

Type: Solo singer

Genres: Americana

+4 genres

About Echo Strummer

Echo Strummer

Incredible Singing-Guitarists

Echo Strummer is where high-energy entertainment meets unforgettable experiences! Serving Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area, we specialize in providing dynamic singing guitarist performances that bring any event to life. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, private party, or other special celebration, our talented artists know exactly how to engage audiences and create an incredible atmosphere.

Our adaptability and versatility for every event sets us apart! We are constantly learning new songs to tailor each set list to your specific event and know how to pivot in real time to match the energy of the room for the best possible musical performance. Not to mention, we do something particularly special for wedding ceremonies that no one else does... Ask about The Cinematic Wedding Ceremony experience when you call! :) We may be one man bands, but when we take the stage it feels like a the whole band is there. We Echo your favorite artists, your favorite songs!

Services

Services

  • Band Backdrop
  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience <300
  • Sound system capability audience >300

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Blues
  • Country/Folk
  • Jazz
  • Pop/Top 40s

Echo Strummer packages

The Cinematic Wedding Ceremony

Price$2,500

Description

When you picture your wedding day, do you imagine the ceremony happening is stark silence? Or do you hear a beautiful swell of music leading up to the kiss? Probably the second one, right? :) Here at Echo Strummer we make that vision come to life. This is YOUR love story and it deserves the cinematic moment that you envision in your mind. With this package an Echo Strummer musician will score your ceremony IN REAL TIME and time it perfectly all the way up to "you may kiss the bride".

What’s included
  • Live Scoring of your Ceremony
  • Incredible Singing-Guitarist
  • Instrumental Performance + Vocal Performance
  • Professional Mix Board + PA System
  • (2) Handheld Microphones (speeches/vows/officiant)
  • Coordinating + Timing Rehearsal with Wedding Team

Cocktail Hour + Video Booth

Price$2,000

Description

Want personalized video messages from your closest family and friends at the cocktail hour or reception? Echo Strummer partners with the Content Agency, Jam Block Media in order to provide a video booth setup with question prompts (ie: sweet message to the newlyweds, fun story of your relationship w/newlyweds, favorite part of the ceremony, favorite song to hear at weddings, etc) and beauty lighting in order to create an even more personalized and interactive experience for you and your guests.

What’s included
  • Beauty Lighting
  • Camera + Tripod
  • Professional Recording Equipment (mic + mixer)
  • Professionally Tailored Cocktail Hour Set List
  • (2) Additional Microphones for Speeches
  • Professional Mix Board + PA System
  • Personalized Prompts for Video Booth

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

7 reviews

  • M

    Matthew

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 14, 2026

    David was awesome

    We asked David to play our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, and then had him come back to play our wedding after-party. He was amazing! First, he was incredibly professional. He proactively reached out, followed up, and made sure he knew exactly what we wanted to hear from a song and vibe perspective. More importantly, he sounded incredible and was SO much fun. By the end of the night, it felt like everyone was singing along and having the time of their lives. He brought such great energy to both events and was worth every penny. Couldn’t recommend David more highly. We’ll absolutely book him again!

  • MH

    Matt Houghton

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 14, 2026

    We asked David to play our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, and then had him come back to play our wedding after-party. He was amazing! First, he was incredibly professional. He proactively reached out, followed up, and made sure he knew exactly what we wanted to hear from a song and vibe perspective. More importantly, he sounded incredible and was SO much fun. By the end of the night, it felt like everyone was singing along and having the time of their lives. He brought such great energy to both events and was worth every penny. Couldn’t recommend David more highly. We’ll absolutely book him again!

  • TJ

    Terrica Jamssens

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 20, 2025

    Amazing job bringing all the vibes at Chicago Tavern State and Lake! We truly enjoyed your music and talent.

    Echo Strummer•Sep 20, 2025

    Thank you so much Terrica! Very happy you all enjoyed the music. Until we cross paths again!

  • BG

    Bill Gaspard

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 17, 2025

    Well what more can I say about David and his performance? Just captivating. He was ultra professional and overly accommodating. The function I prepared was an intimate candlelight dinner for 2 in my upscale office after work. His sort term acceptance of the gig and top notch preparation was unequaled as he learned new songs hand picked by me within 2 days, and crafted a lively, romantic setlist both immensely entertaining and thoughtful while seamlessly rolling through almost 90 minutes of sheer blissful sounds. His voice is impeccable and his knowledge of music and the chords for each tune were very impressive. If you are seeking a musician with a beautiful sultry voice to match do not hesitate to book this man. I highly recommend him, for a small engagement or large one, he definitely exceeded all of my expectations and turned the evening into one unforgettable event for the ages, for myself and my date!

    Echo Strummer•Sep 20, 2025

    Wow! Bill, thank you SO much for such an incredible review.. So happy to have been part of such a special evening for you and your date. YOU made it an unforgettable event for the ages!! Hope to cross paths again someday at another event. Here’s to you both! 🥂

  • SC

    Scott Crofton

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 19, 2025

    Great music and vibes along the Chicago River!!

    Echo Strummer•Jul 20, 2025

    Thank you so much, Scott! Very happy we were able to contribute to the vibes 😎 hope to cross paths again at the next event!

Depending on the needs of your wedding day, we can tailor wardrobe to fit the aesthetic, however typically a full suit.
Yes! We are constantly adding new music to our repertoire and can learn anything you would like to hear. We work together to tailor the set list to what fits best for your day.
Versatility: due to the one-man-band style of performance, we are able to move with the energy of the room in order to achieve the best possible musical experience and atmosphere. Whereas full bands may have to be a little more strict on the music being performed, we have the ability to adapt the setlist on the fly based on the energy in the room... and it shows! And also, The Cinematic Wedding Ceremony experience. If you have not seen it in action yet, make sure to ask us about it when you call. It sets apart your ceremony from the rest and adds truly adds something magical to your love story's big day.
Of course! We pride our versatility in performance and are always happy to accommodate requests. If we have it in our repertoire, we will play it! Request our full song list prior to the event in order to request your favorites on the day! :)
Yes, both! We have a mix of instrumental and vocal performances along with our singing-guitarists. Ceremonies are typically a mix of both instrumental and vocal and cocktail receptions are typically more vocal in order to start getting people in the mood for the DJ. We are happy to adjust to your ceremony's needs. Ask about our special service: The Cinematic Wedding Ceremony to learn more about how we can set your wedding day apart from all the rest.
Singing-guitarists! We have a wide breadth & eclectic mix of genres ranging from pop, hip-hop, and R&B, to rock, folk, and country. If you want to hear it, we can play it! Let's work together to make a setlist that matches exactly what you need!
Typically 90 minutes prior to the event in order to give plenty of time to coordinate on site with the wedding planning team, the venue's team, and get our own systems set up for a seamless transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception party.
Yes! We offer a simple video booth set up with a question prompt for all guests to send a message to the newlyweds, talk about their favorite wedding moment(s), request a song and tell us why it's the perfect song for a wedding, or any other prompt that you might want to have your friends and family answer. We also can provide lighting for performances, a stationary spotlight for ceremony/speeches/first dance, and beauty light for the video booth.
For out of state travel outside of our service areas, flight/mileage reimbursement + lodging for 2 nights (1 night prior to the event in order to get bearings and coordinate on the ground with the wedding planning team, 1 night on the night of the wedding). All fees are discussed in the planning & contracting phase of booking Echo Strummer. You will never be charged fees that you were not aware of up front!
The local state service tax is charged for states that charge a sales tax on services provided. Currently (2025), the state of Illinois does not charge a state sales tax on services provided.

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