Testimonials:

Perfect Music for Our Cocktail Reception: "We had the pleasure of having Stephen provide live guitar music for the cocktail reception at our medical conference in Montreal last September, and he was fantastic! He brought great energy and created the perfect vibe for our guests. We especially appreciated the variety of music he played - there was something for everyone, and he did a wonderful job reading the room and keeping the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable - professional, personable, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was a wonderful addition to our event, and we would absolutely recommend him for any event. We would definitely love to work with him again!"
- Monika L. F. (Medical Assoication Symposium, cocktails, Bar George, Hotel le Mont Stephen open terrace)

"Stephen was absolutely excellent for our wedding! He was on time and played beautifully, including some songs I had requested! He brought a great atmosphere to the cocktail event & was great with communication. I would recommend him 100%.
- Andrea R. (wedding / coktails booking, Hotel William Gray, Montreal, 8th floor terrace)

"Talented, Professional, and Easy to Work With - Stephen was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning. He’s an incredibly talented guitarist who perfectly captured the vibe we were looking for at our event. His professionalism and ease to work with made the entire experience seamless. I would absolutely recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future."
- Melanie B. (corporate event booking, Le Château Frontenac, Québec City)

"We just want to take this time to thank you for all that you did for us on our wedding day. Not only were you extremely professional, but also a pleasure to work with as well. You took what was already a very special day in our lives and in your own way put our love story to the sound of music. We couldn't have asked for or dreamed of a more special way to celebrate our love."
- Melissa & Nagib (Calgary AB)

We are so happy to have found Stephen to play at our wedding! From our first meeting with him we were blown away with his versatility in music, and accommodating attitude to include whatever songs we wanted. He was nothing but kind and professional. My guests all loved the live music, which was perfect for an outdoor ceremony/cocktail hour! Thank you Stephen for being a part of our big day!
- Gina Bilodeau (Nakota Lodge AB)

"Everyone was amazed at how well you played and thought it was perfect for the day - this coming from several musicians in the wedding party. Thank you for everything! Hiring you and arranging the music for the wedding was very easy and I appreciated the time you took to answer questions, help us pick songs, and communicate clearly and promptly."
- Gretchen Keller (Lake Louise AB)

"I had actually never met Stephen before the ceremony so I was unsure of what to expect. I contacted him in January and mentioned a few songs that I was considering using. He was totally open to my suggestions and provided lots of ideas for the areas where I couldn't think of what I wanted. On the day of, the music was absolutely beautiful and he captured the pieces I wanted perfectly. For this I am extremely grateful.

We also had Stephen play for the cocktail hour back in Calgary and we got rave reviews from the guests!"
- Sandra Lane (Calgary AB)

"Again, I can't say enough good about Stephen. He is such a nice man and an extremely talented guitarist. Further, I had a song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to which he didn't know, but he learned it just for our wedding. That was so wonderful! His music was beautiful and set the mood for the wedding, and the guests really enjoyed it as well. He was a joy to work with; extremely polite, courteous, helpful, and kind."
- Andrea Hudson

"Thank you so much! I didn't have the chance to thank you for making our day so special we've been crazy busy after our wedding. We just came back from our honeymoon last night from Asia so we are still pretty jet lagged. We wish you all the best - you're a great guitarist!"
- Vivian and Geoff

"Thank you so much! Your playing was beautiful and the perfect compliment to our ceremony!"
- Kaitlin Parnigoni

"It was a beautiful evening, and your playing added a wonderfully elegant layer of ambiance to the event. I would have you back to play in a heartbeat, and will recommend you to all of our friends and associates!"
- Cathy and Jesse

"I just wanted to send you a quick message to thank you and let you know how much we appreciated you playing guitar at our wedding. Your music was beautiful and was such a perfect touch. Thanks again for sharing your talents with us. We so enjoyed your music. I particularly loved “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”!"
- Lindsey Benoit

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Stephen Weiss, Guitarist:

After receiving my B. Mus. in Mus. Ed. degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon SK, alongside my career as a teacher, I have performed for a wide variety of events, for bookings at venues including le Mont Stephen (Montréal - Medical Association private event/symposium), Hotel William Gray (8th floor terrace), Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise AB, Espace Vieux Port (Montréal), Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel, Château Montebello QC, Hotel Place d'Armes, Nakoda Lodge, Ritz Carlton Oval Room open terrace (law firm event / cocktails), Delta Bessborough (Saskatoon SK), Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal (Québec government event), Hôtel de Glace, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier QC, Club de Golf Cardinal (Laval), Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (Québec City), L'Auberge des Gallant, le Windsor Hotel, Mont Tremblant, L'Auberge Willow (Hudson QC), Parisian Laundry Montréal, l'Hôtel Lac Carling QC, Villa Armando, Ritz Carlton Montréal (art exhibition dinner), Old Mansion House (Georgeville QC), Hyatt Regency Montréal, Château St-Ambroise, Dorval Forest and Stream Club, le Westin, Club 357, Haut Bois Normand, Crowne Plaza Montréal (corporate event), Mount Royal United Church, Beth Zion Synagogue, L'Oasis De L'ile, Hyatt Calgary, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Kananaskis Mountain Lodge AB, International Civil Aviation Organization (United Nations special event/symposium), and private clubs, to name a few. While teaching at the Mount Royal University Conservatory, I regularly performed in the faculty series concerts, in solo and various chamber settings.

Available for corporate / private events & ambience, weddings (ceremony, reception, cocktails), I perform music in many playing styles/genres - classical, Latin American, fingerstyle & country blues, Bossa Nova, popular, jazz, and a few others. I am classically trained, but I always enjoy playing be ear, improvisation, and quickly learning pieces for the occasion.

• Amplification is provided, which superbly maintains the acoustic tone of my guitar, something I take great pride in. My system is suitable for any room/gathering size, from small venues to large banquet halls.

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