43 Reviews for Brandon Kennedy - One man Irish band
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Review by Robert L.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 16, 2023•From Avondale, PA
Brandon was absolutely fantastic. He is quite a talented musician. Since our gathering was a Christmas theme, he played (at our request) Christmas music as well as a mix of traditional Irish folk songs. We received so many compliments from our guests on Brandon’s music. His communication was great from the moment of booking. He arrived early to the event and played all evening. I will definitely hire Brandon again. Highly recommend.
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Thanks so much for having me. I had a wonderful evening playing for you and your employees. It's always lovely getting to spend some time with people in an intimate, rustic, environment like that. I hope to get back up to that vineyard soon with my family. Best wishes for the holiday season and much health, wealth and joy to you in the New Year!
Review by Jazmin S.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 13, 2023•From Sterling, VA
I enthusiastically recommend Brandon! He performed for our large company holiday event (500+ attendees) and was absolutely fantastic! He is very responsive, professional, and brought so much positive energy to our event! We raved about his talent the entire night. Thank you, Brandon, for seeing our vision and helping make our event so great!
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I've played for quite a few corporate events but….wow! Jazmin and her team did an amazing job with their “Christmas Around the World” theme. Walking around there was a very impressive amount of coordination and effort that had taken place… artists representing different nations, cuisine to the same end, coordinated TVs in all the rooms broadcasting live streams… And it all seemed to go off flawlessly. Thank you so much for having me, it was truly an experience and congratulations on all your efforts to make your event so successful!
Review by Bryna S.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 1, 2023•From Baltimore, MD
Brandon was incredible! He is extremely talented!! I highly recommend him for any event and we are looking forward to having him again!
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Had a great time playing for the American Towman convention for Bryna and her crew. I feel like I discovered an entire new world of people that are so thoroughly dedicated to their craft that I have a newfound appreciation for. Thank you so much for having for me, it was a pleasure meeting and playing for you!
Review by Anna J.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 29, 2023•From Annapolis, MD
Brandon exceeded all of our expectations for what a wedding vendor could be. He was friendly, accommodating, reachable, chill, and he went above and beyond on our wedding day to make things go smoothly. His music was lovely and he mixed more classical wedding music with some of his fiddling per our request. We are incredibly blessed to have found him on The Bash and thankful that he was able to provide the music on our special day. We would absolutely recommend Brandon in the strongest possible way to anyone looking for a talented musician who's reliable and easy to work with.
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I was able to participate in Anna and her husbands riverside ceremony in Annapolis on a beautiful October afternoon. They were both charming individuals and had a very straight forward and lovely ceremony. I was happy for an excuse to break out my kilt and play for them under the embankment trees as their friends and family gathered to celebrate their union. Wishing them many years of joy and prosperity together, thank you for having me!
Review by David R.
Private Party•Reviewed on September 20, 2023•From Chestertown, MD
Did a fantastic job. Music was amazing. Very talented artist. Will hire again, and will recommend to others.
Review by Monica F.
Celebration•Reviewed on July 9, 2023•From Richmond, VA
Brandon is an absolute superstar! In addition to being an incredible musician, he was wonderful to work with in every step of the event. Brandon went above and beyond to have his setup ready to go and flexible, as we had move his location at the venue (twice!) due to weather, and he even checked out the space the day before to ensure a smooth event.
Would 200% recommend.
Thank you so much, Brandon!
-Monica & Adrienne
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Monica and Adrienne were both absolute charms to play for, as were their family and guests and it was wonderful to see them shine in the glow of the gardens. They engaged me with an honest warmth I recall distinctly and I'm sure that kind of authenticity plays no small part in their love for each other. I particularly loved reading the promises they displayed to each, word smiths the both of them. Wishing them many beautiful years together.
-Brandon
Review by Diane R.
Funeral•Reviewed on April 24, 2023•From Frederick, MD
We were blessed to have Brandon as a Celtic musician at a Celtic Wormans funeral. He was a big hit! Everyone loved him. Beautiful voice!
Even performed two songs replacing the names within the song as a specialty item for us, and he did it with ease. Highly recommend the wandering barn.
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It was a humble and charming experience to help Diane celebrate the life of her friend Maureen. Hearing all the stories of her growing up and her time with the Rockaway girls was lovely. Best wishes and peace and joy to all her friends and family, thank you for letting me into this part of your lives.
Review by Kim e.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on March 29, 2023•From Miami, FL
Brandon was fantastic! he played the entire time and really brought our booth to the next level. He is so talented!
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Kimberly and her staff put on an amazing event. The pop up Irish bar that they created was lovelier than some of the brick and mortar ones Ive been too! Her and her staff were super friendly and fun to play for and the event itself (a very high end culinary exhibit) was an experience to say the least. A big thank you to the Eurest team for having me and for making such an effort to ensure that their Irish booth was well represented. Slainte!
Review by Ryan K.
Restaurant Event•Reviewed on March 21, 2023•From Culpeper, VA
Friendly and Professional, interacted with the Crowd, and an excellent talent. We would certainly like to have him back.
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Ryan, his staff and patrons were veritable dream clients… engaged, kind, thoughtful… I performed in their brewery and it was a lovely way to wrap up a (very) hectic St Patrick's day week. I can't recommend Old House Vineyards enough if you're in the Culpeper area. They have all built something magical out there. Looking forward to coming back and seeing grandma dance again, thank you for having me!
Review by Taylor S.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on March 8, 2023•From Oxon Hill, MD
Brandon was extremely friendly, professional and prompt from our first inquiry through to the end of our event. He is a very talented musician as well, and our guests loved him. He helped make the entire night a success. The pub was packed and jamming the whole time. We would definitely book him again!
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Working for Taylor was a breeze. He had a clear vision for his event which was communicated well. His employees were really engaged during the performance and very kind to me as I mingled between sets and as a bonus I got to play at a venue I've been wanting to perform at for a while. Thank you so much for having me out and best of luck to you and Diversitech in the future!
Review by Caroline M.
Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 18, 2022•From Washington, DC
Brandon truly made our holiday party, making us feel like we were in Killarney and singing the perfect set. Our guests haven’t stopped raving all day, it was exactly what I’d envisioned, and Brandon worked tirelessly with me to make sure it met that vision. Can’t say enough great things, but he’s brilliant, and just a lovely person.
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Walking into Caroline's house felt like entering a hallmark Christmas card. She had put together an incredibly beautiful holiday party for her wine club. It felt like being in a movie. Despite being hostess to many friends and family members in attendance, she immediately turned her attention to me upon arrival and made sure I felt welcome into her home, as did her guests. They were such an enthusiastic audience I was glowing all the next day. They participated whole heartedly in the ceili dance and even sang with me at points. It was truly the embodiment of what Irish music is supposed to be. So thankful to have been able to collect this wonderful memory, slainte!
Review by Lilly S.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 15, 2022•From Manassas, VA
Brandon "the Wandering Bard" was fantastic. It was an absolute pleasure to have him play in our Holiday Luncheon, everyone thoroughly enjoyed his music. He is extremely talented, professional and was so accommodating to our request.
Thank you Brandon, from BomninChevrolet, Manassas
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Many thanks for having me and a big congratulations for pulling off such a wonderful event in such a short period of time. From a different state no less! Looking forward to the Coquito you sent me home with, happy holidays to you and and all your employees and coworkers!
Review by Amanda H.
Celebration•Reviewed on November 9, 2022•From Brandy Station, VA
We had The Wandering Bard out to our brewery for weekend music. He is multi-talented and keeps the audience engaged. We will definitely have him back out in the future!
Review by Barry B.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 26, 2022•From Farmington, PA
Brandon- (The Wandering Bard) was a great find. My wife and I can't stop talking about Brandon and how much we enjoyed his performance. On the guitar and on the Celtic Fiddle, he was phenomenal from playing in the church and at the reception at Oak Lodge, PA. I can't recommend him highly enough. Well done Brandon and we will gladly refer you to others! Barry, Lisa, Sheri Beth and Erik
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It was such a blast getting to drive up through the Pennslyvania mountains, around a lovely lake and seeing the fall leaves change colors as I made my way to this wedding. The setting was beautiful and group was so welcoming and fun to play for. I got to "talk shop" with the groom who was a violin player himself and hear about their upcoming honey moon to Ireland (which I hope went well!!). Barry has been so supportive in some of my other endeavors since booking me, which Im very thankful for. Him and his wife were charming and getting to play in the rustic woodland cabin during dinner for his guests is the kind of thing musicians often dream about. Thank you guys!
Review by Lisa P.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 19, 2022•From Mifflin, PA
Brandon was nothing but professional, prompt and accommodating! So glad he was able to be apart of our day.
Review by Adina C.
Community Event•Reviewed on September 18, 2022•From Reston, VA
Review by Marian H.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 16, 2022•From Orange, VA
I was very lucky to find Brandon. He had barely two days notice for an unusual assignment pretty far from his home in Northern Virginia. I wanted my baby sister to enjoy an intimate concert with someone who would play guitar and fiddle and sing tunes she recognized from her earliest years. I also asked Brandon to engage her as a participant. He did an exceptional job, playing everything from lively sea shanties to nursery rhymes. My sister sang along, played bells and shakers and even danced a bit. The joy Brandon brought to our celebration was a gift our whole family will remember for years. I can't wait for next year's party with Brandon. Marian
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Im happy to entertain requests of any kind, but I truly love unique and fun challenges. Marian gave incredible instructions that made every aspect of executing this gig easy. Truth be told, she probably did more work than I did! Her and her family were very welcoming and talented musicians themselves. Much joy to Marian, her husband, and not least of all the woman of the day Elizabeth. Cheers 'til next time!
Review by Deni L.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on August 27, 2022•From Fremont, CA
I highly recommend Brandon The Wandering Bard for your corporate function. We had a small team celebration over Zoom celebrating accomplishments. Brandon created and played a set list themed for our company and especially for the team's achievements. The amount of thought and preparation he displayed is very much appreciated and was enjoyed by all. As is traditional with Irish music, Brandon encouraged participation and told us the story behind the tunes, making this experience perfect for our team and bringing us all closer together. Everyone was so happy and is still talking about Brandon's performance and we're grateful for the joy he brought to our team.
Review by Giovanna B.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 5, 2021•From Palmyra, VA
He was absolutely wonderful. Professional, polite, talented and on time. Our guests loved the music and it really added an elegant touch to our wedding that we really appreciated. He's also just the nicest person and very easy to work with. He easily moved throughout the venue while playing and was able to read the room. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a talented musician for any event and if I ever need one again for a special occasion I would absolutely not hesitate.
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Giovanna and her new partner were dream clients. I'm sometimes hesitant to take any of the couples time on wedding/reception gigs as the family and friends are all there trying to get a bit of their time. However, I stole a moment with the two of them before leaving and I'm glad I did. We talked about standard wedding stuff…honeymoons, how crazy the day is… but it felt almost oddly genuine and sincere, I actually felt for about two minutes like I was a long time friend of them both, catching up. If they can make a complete stranger feel that way instantly, they will surely have a warm loving home that they will be building together in the future. Cheers guys.
Review by Adina C.
Community Event•Reviewed on August 12, 2022•From Reston, VA
Review by Charlotte L.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 5, 2022•From Easton, MD
Brandon was a pleasure to work with! From the very beginning, he was engaged and helpful. We gave him a short list of songs and he helped us narrow down from there what we would use for our wedding! He provided great advice as to where to fit in each song. He even already had experience playing two of the songs we requested! Throughout the entire process, Brandon was communicative and quick to respond to any questions we had. On the day of our wedding, he arrived fully prepared and truly made our day so special!! Our guests loved him! Thank you Brandon, for bringing live music to our big day! It added an extra air of romance and uniqueness that was so lovely!
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If ever there was a couple to be made for a moment, it was Charlotte and Luke at 5pm on June 3rd 2022. Everything about this gig had an effortlessness to it, and I enjoyed every aspect of it. From communicating with them, to rehearsing, to performing. The wedding was a bit of a drive, and I had an early morning...normally Id pack up when my part was finished, thank the lovely couple for having me and make a quiet exit. What they had crafted however compelled me to stay and just enjoy a few moments to myself. I sat with my violin in the case next to me, drinking a beer, watching strangers dance and laugh and was ever so grateful to have been involved in the memory.
Review by Summer B.
Celebration•Reviewed on April 4, 2022•From Arlington, VA
Such a joy to have you at our daughter’s birthday! So talented and personable. Would highly recommend for any event. Professional, arrived on time. So kind to children and adults of all ages and great at “reading the room.”
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I had the privilege of performing at Summers daughters beautiful birthday party. The family was so warm and welcoming and before we'd even met the service staff at the venue told me "they are very nice people" and they were absolutely right. I had so much fun playing music with the kids as they shook the tambourines and egg shakers, thank you so much for letting me be part of your day!
Review by Barbara G.
Community Event•Reviewed on April 4, 2024•From Annandale, VA
The audience loved him and wants him back next year!
Review by Shannon D.
Community Event•Reviewed on December 7, 2021•From Voorheesville, NY
I would recommend Brandon to anyone! After travelling from out of state, he played for 11 hours over two days for our State Parks holiday event. Many of the several hundred visitors who came through complemented his skill and the festive atmosphere he created. Brandon went above and beyond to make sure he could provide exactly the music and appearance we were looking for while working within our set state-event budget. He was accommodating and professional from start to finish, and he helped make our event memorable. He even composed a song inspired by the landscape of our park! We will absolutely be inviting him back for future events.
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Shannons event was a pleasure to play for. Its very humbling to have clients be so appreciative of the services I can provide, but that is typically a two way street of gratitude. Getting to play in the nature center, fire going outside, hot chocolate on tap surrounded by a lovely array of impassioned locals bringing their carefully crafted wares to sell was a joy to be a part of. Shannon and her staff were accommodating and considerate, even as they were hard at work managing the event. Thanks for the lovely memories and I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future!
-Brandon
Review by Tommy C.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on April 23, 2022•From McLean, VA
Brandon & the “One Man Band” is incredibly polite and professional. His awareness and respect for the tempo and volume and affect his music has on the room/event will make him the perfect fit for any party or event because he takes his queue from the host and the audience and subtly changes to affect the mood and outcome desired. This is my second event, and a very different setting with One Man Band… and I’m glad I trusted him again. Awesome every time!
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If I'd had any doubts about choosing to pursue music as a career when I showed up to Tommys company party, they were quickly put to rest when he started handing out medieval swords to his employees as tokens of appreciation...I knew in that moment I was right where I was meant to be. Ive played lots of places where "mandatory fun" was the order of the day, but Tommys workers all seemed to be having a great time and like he had established a great team and workplace culture. Music is first and foremost about human connectedness to me, and so getting to spend some time at the end of the evening with Tommys family made this event particularly special. Thank you!
