Private Events

I would love to help you make your event the best that it could be and be a part of your team.

Over the past five years, and over 950 shows, I’ve learned to “read the room” with regard to music. I can help you determine and provide the type of professional music that fits your occasion. Background, conversation-friendly, and sometimes a mix of instrumental music is my focus in most scenarios (including, but not limited to, wedding cocktail hours, corporate events, special dinners and ceremonies, open houses, and other celebrations).

While I mostly provide background, conversation-friendly music for higher-end private events with just myself and a guitar, I can also provide excellent duo and trio musical configurations for special or larger events. I prefer to discuss your preferences for music in advance so that we can make your event even better.

As of mid-2026, my rates are generally $400-700 for solo, $800-1100 for duo, $1200-1500 for trio. These rates vary widely due to travel, time, etc. If meals and overnight stays are required, the rate will be higher.

(* In May of 2026, I had to raise prices to match rising costs-of-living and expenses.)

Providing music for special and private events is my professional “day job.” You can find more info about my band (Evan Blackerby & the Bandwagon) and solo original shows here. I take all of my music seriously and would be overjoyed to be consistently a part of your event team.

‍— ‍Evan

EVAN BLACKERBY

“Evan Blackerby is the kind of artist every agent and buyer hopes to find. He has a natural ability to read a room and create exactly the atmosphere an event needs. Upbeat, fun, genuine, hardworking, and authentic, Evan delivers every time. Beyond his talent, he’s professional, dependable, and exceptionally easy to work with. I recommend him with complete confidence for private events, corporate functions, and live music venues alike.”

— George Westberry, GW2 Productions & Rockwood Booking Agency