Dylan McGuire

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Introduction: If you're looking for fun, professional entertainment for your event, look no further! I'm an experienced, versatile guitarist and singer. I can provide solo acoustic up to five piece band and we play the music people want to hear. Parties, weddings, concerts, bars/restaurants, etc. Classic rock, 80s/90s, to current. Even Country and Irish music. I also teach private guitar lessons from my home in Havertown. Beginners to advanced. Rock, folk, pop styles.

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Hired 13 times

Serves Havertown, PA

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4 employees

18 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Debra L.

May 28, 2021

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Dylan performed at a 30 year retirement party. He was professional on time a great all-around fit and vibe for this crowd I would hire him in a minute in a heartbeat. In fact I’m sure I will see him again....great guy, great music, great night.

Details: General event / party • 26 - 50 guests • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Vocals • Guitar • Variety • Pop / top 40 • Outdoors

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Kathie T.

Sep 28, 2019

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Dylan is awesome to work with! I never write reviews but had to take the time to write this one. He played all genres of music & really got the crowd into it. We all had a blast! We didn’t want the night to end. So he stayed extra! If anyone is ever looking for something a little different at your next party or event I highly recommend! It was so much fun. Way better than just playing a radio.

Details: Birthday party • 51 - 75 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Vocals • Guitar • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Country / bluegrass • Oldies • Outdoors

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James D.

May 31, 2022

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Dylan sang at our wedding and he did an awesome job. Vocals were amazing and he was very easy to work with ! Would hire again!

Details: Wedding reception • 101 - 150 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • Vocals • Guitar • Other • Pop / top 40 • Covers • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Sarah F.

Oct 8, 2021

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We were looking very last minute for a musician for our wedding reception due to unforeseen circumstances. Dylan was very responsive and friendly so we booked him and he was fantastic. Would highly recommend. He was punctual, super talented and great at progressing with the mood of the reception. Huge depth of songs. Thanks again!

Details: Wedding reception • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Guitar • Vocals • Variety • Other

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Robb s.

Sep 7, 2021

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Dylan and the band delivered exactly what we requested a true 80s band they where great the sound ,the look everything was perfect so good we already want them back next year

Details: General event / party • 76 - 100 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Band • 3 - 5 • Covers • Outdoors

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I teach guitar lessons from my home in Havertown. Pricing is $25 a half hour lesson. For music entertainment, my rate is $150/hour for gigs in the Greater Philadelphia area. I'm happy to travel in a 90 mile radius of Philly, but gigs outside of a 30 mile radius of Philly will have a $50 travel charge.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Please let me know your preference of music, date, type of event and your budget. For most solo gigs, I play a mix of classic rock, southern rock, 80s/90s rock, country and a few party favorites. But I have literally HUNDREDS of songs in my repertoire and I'm more than happy to learn your requests or even take requests on the spot. If you would like to hire a band, I can provide that as well. I can provide the following configurations: Acoustic solo (guitar and vocals) Duo (2 guitars and vocals, guitar/vocals and percussion or guitar/vocals and bass) Trio (guitar/vocals, bass and drums or percussion) Four-piece (guitar/vocals, rhythm guitar, bass and drums) Five-piece (guitar/vocals, female vocals, rhythm guitar, bass and drums). Pricing for various configurations will depend on the length and type of music preferred. All quotes will include sound and lights provided by the band. For larger events or for larger crowds, I always recommend that we bring in a pro sound company, which will be an additional $300-400.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been playing music since I was a little kid. In high school, I was highly involved with my school's music program and played guitar, trumpet and marimba in Jazz Band, Marching Band, Concert Band and more. I also started playing in rock bands as a teenager. In college, I studied guitar with Glen Lyons at West Chester University. I have studied music theory at the college level and also took private lessons with respected jazz guitarist Chuck Anderson for five years. I've been playing professionally and semi-professionally since the 90s and continue to play between 5-15 gigs a month.