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About
American popular music of the last 100 years to entertain and enliven your party.
Select the right combo for your party (all led by Richie Kaye):
Solo guitar/voice
Duo (guitar/voice + clarinet/saxophone)
Duo (guitar/voice + pedal steel)
Trio (guitar/voice + clarinet/saxophone + upright bass)
Quartet (Trio + piano/voice)
All natural sounding instruments, never loud, light, upbeat and fun.
We play a wide variety of music to appeal to any audience:
20s flapper music
30s swing
40s showtunes
50s blues and honky-tonk
60s classic Nashville
70s UK light rock
Contemporary songs
The Holiday Repetoire and
Americana originals, too.
Let's chat about your plans and what my combos can do to help you achieve the atmosphere you want for your guests.
Overview
Hired 93 times
4 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
3 employees
25 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Music types
Event type
Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
Music genres
Pop / top 40
Jazz / Blues
Covers
Variety
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Kevin S.
Jun 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
Richie Kaye is a wonderful professional musician. He is very fair and considerate.
He took time to learn songs and deliver them beautifully. He’s an absolute class act and will 1000% recommend him to book for your event(s). Thank you Richie for the spectacular night and performance, you made my friend’s birthday one to never forget.
Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 18 - 30 years old • Vocals • Guitar • Other strings • No preference • Covers • Other • Banquet hall / ballroom
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Arnobis L.
Sep 17, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very nice and professional person. He plays and sings amazing and he made the venue very enjoyable. Looking forward to have him and his mates for a future occasion
Details: Holiday party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Variety • Other
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Connie S.
Mar 13, 2019
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Richie did a fantastic job performing at my restaurant. Customers enjoyed his music. Several commented on the span of time in music he covered...they loved the older classics. Looking forward to seeing Richie perform again soon.
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 • Venue manager • Piano • Vocals • Strings • Variety • Concert hall / auditorium • Indoors • Venue will have limited sound equipment and professional should bring their own equipment • $$ (standard)
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Susan W.
Sep 16, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Richie played my father-in-law's 90th birthday party. He was terrific and everyone enjoyed the music from the little kids to the birthday boy. I would definitely recommend him..
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John K.
Nov 8, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We requested Richie to perform for my mother-in-law's 88th birthday. We asked him to do some Frank Sinatra for her. Not only did he play and sing, but he provided back-stories on the songs that he performed. Made it very interesting and entertaining. He did a great job making my MIL very happy!
Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Vocals • Oldies • Outdoors
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Credentials
Background Check
Richard Kuslan
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The fee depends upon the length of the engagement, the number of musicians I hire to accompany me (if any), my travel and lodging expense (if it is more than minimal) and the nature of the function itself.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I want to learn about you. I'd love to know who your guests are and what you think they'd like to hear. We talk about the venue and the mood you wish to create for your guests. I answer your questions about me, my performance background and the musicians who may accompany me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm self-taught and have performed on television, the stage and in clubs for many years.
