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Acoustic Singing Telegram & Live Entertainment

$100/hour
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🎺 JAY BRAGG'S ACOUSTIC SINGING TELEGRAM Nashville's Premier Vintage Musical Entertainment Third-Generation Entertainer | 23+ Years Experience | 4,000+ Song Repertoire SPRING SEASON SPECIALTIES (January - May) 🌹VALENTINE'S DAY ROMANCE (January - February) Classic love songs from crooners to contemporary Romantic Serenade - $150-250 (10-15 min) Sinatra-style love songs delivered in vintage elegance Marriage Proposal Package - $300-600 Professional coordination, romantic soundtrack, unforgettable moment Anniversary Celebration - $175-350 (15-30 min) Personalized tribute to your love story ☘️ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATIONS (February - March) Authentic Irish pub songs, Celtic ballads, and rollicking drinking anthems Irish Pub Sing-Along - $175-300 (20-30 min) ⭐ Most Popular Perfect for parties, pub crawls, or surprising your favorite Irish-American Celtic Duo Experience - $325-500 (30-45 min) Traditional Irish harmonies and spirited celebration Full Irish Session - $525-800 (45-60 min) Complete Irish repertoire from heartbreak ballads to rousing anthems Corporate St. Patrick's Event - $400+ (45-60 min) Professional Irish entertainment for office celebrations and client events 🐣EASTER & SPRING CELEBRATIONS (March - May) Uplifting classics perfect for family gatherings and seasonal joy Spring Garden Party - $250-400 (30-45 min) Light jazz standards, American Songbook classics, seasonal favorites Easter Family Concert - $175-300 (20-30 min) Wholesome entertainment for all ages 🎉 YEAR-ROUND SIGNATURE SERVICES SINGING TELEGRAMS Nashville's ONLY authentic vintage singing telegram service Classic Telegram - $125 (5-10 min) Quick musical surprise with 2-3 personalized songs Deluxe Experience - $175 (15-20 min) Extended celebration with interactive moments Premium Mini-Concert - $250 (30 min) Full performance tailored to occasion and recipient Video Messages - $30 (nationwide delivery) Custom musical greetings delivered digitally anywhere ELEVATED SOLO ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES Professional entertainment for sophisticated gatherings Cocktail Hour Sophistication - starting at $300 Jazz standards, Sinatra-era classics, elegant background ambiance Dinner Party Soundtrack - starting at $300 American Songbook spanning generations, perfect conversation-level volume Corporate Reception - $500-1,000 (2-3 hours) Professional entertainment creating refined atmosphere for client events Private Event Curation - Custom pricing Personalized setlist consultation and performance tailored to your vision MUSICAL ELDER CARE COMPANIONSHIP Healing visits bringing joy to senior loved ones 30-Minute Visit - $150 Songs from their era, gentle conversation, authentic presence 60-Minute Companionship - $250 Extended musical journey through their memories 90-Minute Memory Lane - $350 Comprehensive visit with repertoire spanning their lifetime Delivered by experienced hospice volunteer with 15+ years elder care background 🎭 WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE Nashville's premier vintage entertainment bringing authentic musical moments to your celebrations. From surprise singing telegrams to sophisticated solo performances, we deliver unforgettable experiences with professional excellence and theatrical charm. Why 350+ Clients Choose Us: ✨ Professional Credentials - Nashville touring musician (Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton credits) ✨ Signature Vintage Presentation - Pinstripe suits, top hats, authentic 1920s-style elegance ✨ Unmatched Repertoire - 4,000+ songs spanning 100 years of American music Jazz standards (Sinatra, Ella, Nat King Cole) Country classics (Hank, Willie, Waylon) Rock & blues (Beatles, Stones, roots music) Celtic & Irish traditional Contemporary favorites ✨ Third-Generation Heritage - 100 years of family entertainment tradition ✨ Specialized Care Experience - 15+ years elder care, active hospice volunteer ✨ Complete Professionalism - Background checked, insured, trusted by hundreds 🌟 PERFECT FOR ✅ Birthday & anniversary surprises that create lasting memories ✅ Valentine's Day serenades with vintage romantic charm ✅ St. Patrick's Day parties bringing authentic Irish celebration ✅ Marriage proposals with live romantic soundtrack ✅ Corporate events requiring sophisticated entertainment ✅ Senior loved ones experiencing loneliness or memory care needs ✅ Cocktail parties & dinner gatherings needing elegant ambiance ✅ Unique gifts for people who "have everything" 🎯 THE EXPERIENCE What You Get: 🎵 Completely Personalized - Song selection tailored to recipient, occasion, and your vision 🎩 Theatrical Presentation - Vintage aesthetic with professional polish 🎸 Multi-Instrumental - Guitar, harmonica, kazoo, vocals (whatever the moment needs) 📚 Century of Music - From 1920s jazz to contemporary hits, we know them all 🎭 Real-Time Adaptation - Reading the room and adjusting to create perfect atmosphere 🛡️ Professional Service - Background checked, insured, reliable 💡 HOW IT WORKS (For First-Time Clients) Never booked live music before? We make it simple: Tell us the occasion - Birthday? Anniversary? Just because? Share a few details - Their favorite songs, era of music, or special memories We handle everything - Professional coordination, song selection guidance, flawless execution You look like a hero - Unforgettable surprise delivered with vintage charm Most clients say: "I had no idea what to expect, but this exceeded everything I imagined!" 📍 SERVICE AREA & BOOKING Serving Greater Nashville Metro: Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet & surrounding areas Premium Options: Weekend dates (+$25) Same-day bookings (+$75 when available) Extended travel (custom pricing) Current Availability: ✅ Valentine's Week (Feb 10-14) - Limited slots ✅ St. Patrick's Week (Mar 10-17) - Booking now ✅ Easter Weekend (Apr 18-20) - Open ✅ Spring weekends - Good availability 🎙️ AS FEATURED ON NPR "Preserving authentic American entertainment traditions since 2015" ⭐ WHAT CLIENTS SAY "I booked Jay for my grandmother's 90th birthday not knowing what to expect. He spent 30 minutes singing songs from her childhood and she cried happy tears the entire time. Worth every penny." - Sarah M. "Hired him for a corporate St. Patrick's event and he absolutely nailed it. Professional, engaging, and our clients are still talking about it weeks later." - Mike R. "The marriage proposal package was PERFECT. He coordinated everything, played our song beautifully, and made the moment absolutely magical. She said yes!" - David K. 🎺 BOOK YOUR UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT Whether you're surprising a loved one, elevating your event, or bringing joy to someone who needs it—we deliver authentic musical experiences with vintage charm and professional excellence. Ready to create a memory? Share your vision and let's make magic happen. From third-generation entertainer Jay Bragg - Because every celebration deserves a soundtrack, and every surprise deserves to be unforgettable.
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Hired 9 times

Serves Nashville, TN

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1 employee

11 years in business

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2024

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Wedding reception

Wedding ceremony

Birthday party

Cocktail hour

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Pop / top 40

Rock / classic rock

Jazz / Blues

Covers

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

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Sarah s.

Mar 30, 2025

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Jay did an outstanding job performing at our party. Everyone loved his performance. In addition to his musical talents, he was so kind and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Jay’s singing telegram service! Thanks Jay for making our party so special!

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Vocals • Guitar • Covers • Country / bluegrass • Oldies • Pop / top 40 • Other

Acoustic Singing Telegram & Live Entertainment's reply
Thank you Sarah! I’m so happy that I was able to make your party extra special. It was wonderful to meet your friends and family!
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Jobane S.

Mar 11, 2025

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Honestly, everything about Jay was brilliant. He’s a true professional. Aside from his incredible musicianship, he is just a great human to be around and so so easy to collaborate with. Such a pure and genuine guy all around. His passion for music and people is so apparent through his work. He helped make my Grandfather’s funeral so special. Everyone loved him! If I could leave a million 5 star reviews I would. Jay Bragg is someone I feel extremely lucky to be in proximity with now. He is the real deal and I can’t wait to work with him again!

Details: General event / party • 26 - 50 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 12 years old or younger • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Oldies • Jazz / Blues • Covers • Other

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Aisha S.

Oct 14, 2025

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I hired Jay to surprise my husband at his job for his 50th birthday!!! The experience was awesome!!! Jay really delivered with his services and can sing!!!! He stayed in contact with me, was very responsive!!! I’d hire him 1,000 more times to be a singing telegram!!!! He really made my husband birthday special!!!

Details: Birthday party • 12 years old or younger • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Piano • Band • No preference • Jazz / Blues • Other

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Dana P.

Nov 12, 2024

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This has been an amazing experience at my restaurant Bravo Italian Grill. My guests loved Jays music and he filled my terrace for dinner tonight. We look forward to having him back on Tuesdays for dinner. It was a great turn out! He played the whole 2 hours for us very pleased. Thank you very much from Bravo and my staff.

Details: Cocktail hour • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Other strings • Pop / top 40 • Jazz / Blues • Outdoors

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Sarah O.

May 10, 2025

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Jay was a hit for our going away block party! He read the crowd perfectly and all of our guests couldn’t talk highly enough. He was so talented and his communication was great as well. Highly recommend!

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 12 years old or younger • 18 - 30 years old • Guitar • Variety • Outdoors

Acoustic Singing Telegram & Live Entertainment's reply
Thank you so much Sarah! It was my honor to provide the soundtrack for you and your friends!
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