Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 17, 2023•From Frisco, CO
Chris was fantastic to work with. He communicated with us in advance to help plan and make sure he could prepare our requested songs. We had a very small, private, outdoor elopement in the mountains and Chris was very flexible with the start time of our event as the weather kept us on our toes. He was on time, professional, equipped and performed beautifully. His talent was the cherry on top of our occasion and made it even more memorable.
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Lori,
It was an absolute pleasure to be invited to go on this mountain journey with you and Ben! Thank you for reaching out and trusting me with your special selections for a very special day. I wish you all of the best and look forward to connecting again sometime down the road!
Chris
Review by Jarrod B.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 14, 2023•From Denver, CO
We can't recommend Chris enough. If you're looking for someone to play your wedding, party, event, etc then look no further. Chris played our wedding and was the perfect choice. He was professional, had great communication and even learned some songs for our big day. He read the crowd and space so well and played and sang to match that. We got so many compliments from our family and friends. They loved his song choices and how well he played. We can't thank Chris enough for being so great at our wedding.
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Jarrod + Jess: what a night! The Botanic Gardens is such a lovely environment to celebrate with friends and family and I felt honored to be able to interpret your setlist requests and bring the right vibe for the evening. Thank you for all of the kind words and recommendations. All the best to you in the years to come, and I look forward to connecting again.
Review by Chris C.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 12, 2023•From Lafayette, CO
Amazing performer, huge hit at our wedding!! Chris was extremely flexible and rolled with the punches due to weather; had to move him a few times. All our guests loved his playlist and style. I would recommend Chris to anyone in a heartbeat!
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Thanks for the kind words, Chris! What a lovely evening all around. It was wonderful to meet you and Mischa and your supportive and vibrant community. Weather is what it is.. we all just roll with it and do our best! Congratulations and thanks for inviting me to be a part of your beautiful celebration!
Review by Melissa B.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 11, 2022•From Red Wing, MN
Look no further! Hiring a musician for your wedding/event can be stressful. THIS is your guy to take all your worries away. Chris is charismatic, professional and most of all, very talented!! He was easy to work with and just fit right into our groove for the wedding. I don’t know Chris outside of this venue, so there is no bias here. He was simply the best we could hope for. If you’re reading this, stop looking for a musician. You found him! Consider your search complete
Review by Kaley S.
Private Party•Reviewed on July 12, 2018•From Minneapolis, MN
Chris did a wonderful job for our private party. He is extremely professional, showed up on time and has a beautiful voice. Our guests were very impressed and he was the perfect addition to our party. We will definitely use him again.
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Kaley and Matt and everyone at the event for Moir Park were wonderfully accommodating, respectful and enthusiastic. I had a legitimately great time playing music and meeting everyone. I look forward to crossing paths again!
Review by Carly S.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 14, 2018•From Minneapolis, MN
Chris played an amazing role in creating the perfect vibes for both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He was accommodating for our request for instrumental songs for the ceremony, and guests raved about his vocals during the cocktail hour. Many friends and family said that he was one of the best parts of the wedding, and we strongly agree. His talent is very clear, and we highly recommend him for anyone looking to add amazing live music to their event!
Review by Tara S.
Funeral•Reviewed on March 24, 2018•From Golden Valley, MN
Chris, thank you so very much for your kind heart and patient presence at the celebration of life for my uncle. I am truly grateful to you for your patience as there were alot of unknowns about timing and set up. You’re music is incredible and it meant so much to have your beautiful singing there to comfort and provide peace to a grieving family. Truly amazing. Bless you! Thank you again. Forever grateful for your kindness,
Tara
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Tara and Lisa were kind and communicative. It was a beautiful memorial and I was honored to be there with music and reverence. My sincerest condolences and best wishes to all your friends and family.
Review by Greg S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 30, 2017•From Minneapolis, MN
Chris was great to work with! He was prompt in all communications, and even hosted a call to let us talk through the event and what songs would work well. Each of the ceremony songs we selected were not on his list but he had no issues learning them and played them perfectly! I personally loved the music and got a lot of feedback from guests that the ceremony music was great and set the perfect tone! Our wedding was DIY in a backyard so he also provided all the AV equipment (him and officiant). We had a mic issue at the beginning, but like a pro Chris swooped in and got a fresh working mic up in no time!
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Thanks so much - I felt terrible about the mic situation but was relieved everyone was patient, understanding, and that we were all able to roll with it - and all the guests could hang on every word and revel in the beauty of the day and your thoughtful vows. It's hard to believe how amazing the backyard looked and perfect the weather and everything else was that day. It was a joy to learn your requested songs and I wish you all the best. Thanks for having me be a part of your ceremony!
Review by Sarah R.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 25, 2017•From Aitkin, MN
Chris Koza is very talented- I feel extremely fortunate to have had him perform at my wedding. Multiple guests at my wedding remarked what a great performer he is and I fully agree. He is a soulful artist with wonderful original songs, but he is also willing to play covers (which he plays very well). Chris is also very professional and exudes affability. I HIGHLY recommend him!!
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Sarah and Jeff are a beautiful couple and their ceremony and reception couldn't have been more picturesque. It was a lovely and inspiring environment to make music and everyone had a great time! Many Thanks!
Review by Jen E.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on May 29, 2017•From Lutsen, MN
Amazing. Very talented. Learned and played all the songs we requested and made it a beautiful ceremony. He needed no direction at all. Just knew what to do and how to do it. Could not have been happier. So glad he was part of our day!
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Jen and Dustin are a wonderful couple and the ceremony was beautiful. We didn't know whether were going to be outside or inside due to rain and they were very patient and understanding with the extra time it took to set-up while making the decision. It was a privilege to learn the special songs and thank you for inviting me to be a part of your celebration. Best wishes to you on your new adventure together! I hope to stay in touch!
Review by Maya W.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 1, 2017•From Minneapolis, MN
Chris was a delight to work with! He was the perfect blend of professional and warm. He has a beautiful voice, and we enjoyed both his original songs and requested oldies and covers. He was very accommodating with our group and our special requests for the evening. Chris Koza's performance made our special event very special indeed! Can't wait to hire him again!
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Almost immediately I felt like part of the family - it was a whirlwind of introductions and surprise collaborations that made for many heartfelt and off-the-cuff moments. Maya and everyone else made sure I had what I needed and was a thorough communicator leading up to the event. It was a privilege and a joy to have been invited to be a part of this celebration for such an impressive lifetime milestone, and I would be sincerely honored should I be lucky enough to find my way back for another one down the road. Many heartfelt thanks.
Review by Madian T.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on November 14, 2016•From Shakopee, MN
Seriously amazing at every turn. It was even raining and poor guy was put there playing his tunes. He knew exactly at what moment to start and play and stop. We didnt even discuss it. Hire him because you will not be disappointed! Super nice and professional all the way.
-A super happy bride.
Review by Kayla R.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 14, 2016•From Mondovi, WI
I would highly recommend Chris for any wedding or event. He did an absolutely amazing job. We are still getting compliments from our guests on how wonderful he was. Wedding/event planning can be stressful, however Chris was so easy to work with and helpful; working with him was a breath of fresh air! He answered any questions I had, offered advise, and even made a special trip so we could practice a song together. He truly went above and beyond to make our day great. He had a great list of songs to choose from, and learned songs that we had requested. He is very talented and we are forever grateful that we had him play at our ceremony! He truly made it more special!
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Kayla & Brendan: thank you so much for including me in your special day. The ceremony was beautiful and the setting was perfect. I learned some great new songs because of your suggestions. It was a pleasure and an honor making music! Best wishes on your journey ahead.
Review by Chelsea R.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 16, 2016•From Lutsen, MN
Chris did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony and reception! He had great ideas and really helped with music choice and played so well! I received so many compliments about our musician and his sound! Chris thank you for being the best!
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Chelsea, it was a pleasure meeting you, Ryan, and your wonderful families. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your amazing day!
Review by Dora E.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 5, 2016•From Saint Paul, MN
Chris was fantastic! He was attentive, accommodated our requests, and offered suggestions on how best to arrange/adjust things. I received so many compliments on the music - for many people raving about the music was the first thing they said to me at my wedding. He has my family and friends in tears during the ceremony (in the best way possible!).
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Dora & Shuvo ~
It was great to meet you both. Your ceremony and setting was remarkable! Your song selections were both traditional and unexpected - thanks for inviting me to express your musical vision on your special day.
Review by Shelby M.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 4, 2016•From Sioux City, IA
Chris did an amazing job at our outdoor wedding! He was accommodating and provided sound for our ceremony and also helped my husband and I set up to do a live performance for our guests. Along with being incredibly personable, Chris is versatile and provided both an iPod playlist and performed a live set. His set was incredibly varied and included a number of songs that he learned upon our request. His voice and playing lent themselves well to every song and sounded incredible.
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Thanks for the super-kind words, Shelby. It was a privilege to be a part of your wedding. The songs you selected were great, and fun for me to learn. My best to you and your family.
Review by Craig H.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on January 23, 2018•From Brookings, SD
Chris did everything you would expect from a singer/guitarist from the way he handled the hiring process, to special request, to announcements throughout the reception. All around u couldn't expect much more from a performer, his music talent is A1, I would hire him again. He just has an all around friendly, professional personality. Thank You so much for doing such a great job on short notice.
Review by maggie l.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 20, 2016•From Minneapolis, MN
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Maggie, it was a pleasure playing your ceremony and reception! Thanks for inviting me to be a part of your wonderful day.
Review by Sarah S.
Private Party•Reviewed on September 18, 2021•From Rosemount, MN
Chris is such a talented artist, you’re absolutely missing out if you don’t work with him! He’s an absolute professional (extremely responsive, prompt, etc) and a beautiful performer. He sang a great range of hits as well as his own originals - all our guests loved him! Can’t wait to see and hear him again!
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Sarah + Todd,
Yours was an amazing, super-vibey party that perfectly punctuated the end-of-summer season we're all trying to hang onto for as long as we can. I felt very lucky to be there and enjoy the festivities with your wonderful friends and family. Thanks for welcoming me into the fold and inviting me to play my music. I look forward to seeing you down the road!
~ck
Review by Nicole C.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on September 21, 2020•From Hastings, MN
Chris played guitar at my ceremony and is was amazing! He was very responsive over email and was able to play/learn the songs that I wanted to walk down the aisle to. He was also great at leading a worship song. He was also flexible is helping us out with the sound system. So overall, he did much more then just play music during the ceremony! The music that he did play was beautiful and perfect for an outdoor ceremony that is more casual than quartet vibes. Thank you Chris!
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Nicole, thank you so much for the kind words. Yours was a marvelous ceremony on a gorgeous day. I was happy to contribute music and be a part of a wonderful celebration of love and community during a time when we really need it! All the best to you and Evan in the coming months and years.
Review by Nathaniel G.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 19, 2019•From Minneapolis, MN
Chris was absolutely fantastic. He learned new songs that we requested for our wedding ceremony (and performed them very well), and easily filled a 90-minute cocktail hour with tasteful covers and his own originals. Chris set the perfect vibe, and we received many compliments on his talents after the wedding. Not to mention, he's kind, gentle, and super easy to work with. Thanks, Chris!! You're the best!
Review by Katherine M.
Wedding•Reviewed on August 31, 2019•From Minneapolis, MN
Chris is amazing! He always is open to new songs and performs them with such ease and beauty. So wonderful to watch wedding couples I work with enjoy his craft as much as I do.
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Congratulations to Sydney and! Kat, thanks for inviting me to be on board for this beautiful celebration. It was a wonderful ceremony and the chosen songs were so unique and compelling. Best Wishes to All!
Review by Jaqui W.
Resort Event•Reviewed on July 20, 2019•From McGregor, MN
Chris Koza was absolutely fantastic! Our guests and staff really enjoyed listening to him perform. We would love to have Chris return to the lodge to perform in the future!
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Jaqui,
Thanks so much for having me up at Big Sandy! What a beautiful place. I enjoyed meeting so many friendly guests and residents. I look forward to more music in the future!
Thank You,
Chris
Review by Brianna E.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 25, 2019•From Saint Paul, MN
Booking Chris for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. He was very professional, happily willing to learn and play all of the songs we requested and played them all beautifully! Multiple guests came up to us afterwards complimenting his performance. It couldn't have been better. He was absolutely fantastic and we would 100 percent recommend booking him!!!
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Brianna + Matthew,
What a marvelous celebration you imagined. Thank you so much for including me as a part of your day! The setting and ceremony were perfect. The Landmark Center staff did a wonderful job and everyone looked so lovely! I'll always remember "Tangerine" as a sneaky-boss bridal processional choice. Best Wishes to the big future ahead for you both.
Your Friend,
Chris
Review by Brenda S.
Trade Show•Reviewed on June 21, 2019•From Minneapolis, MN
I hired Chris to play background music for a vendor fair and he was fantastic. Loved his music selection; he knows so many songs from a variety of genres. something for everyone. I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone who needs talent of this nature and am considering using him again for an upcoming company party. Thanks again Chris!
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Brenda,
Thank You so much! It was wonderful to work with you and everyone at the trade fair appreciated your event planning vision for helping to usher in a more laid back atmosphere after a few long days of industry-speak. I had a great time and would be happy to connect again!
All the best,
Chris
