Jade (Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour)

WONDERFUL! True professional and went above & beyond to make us happy. We had gone back & forth about hiring a live musician for our ceremony- and whether it made sense for our budget. Ultimately, we knew we wanted our ceremony to feel intimate and John helped provide just that! I reached out to John and he responded promptly. No games about pricing, just straight-forward. We booked John for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The guests loved it! It was perfect for our intimate rooftop ceremony & cocktail hour. He has an extensive list of songs to choose from, but we asked if he could take a request anyways. We asked him to play one of my favorite songs, "I Choose You," and he agreed to learn it! He kept me posted and would even send me videos of his progress etc. The best part about hiring John was that I didn't have to worry about a thing! I totally trusted him. He brought his equipment, was on time, did what was asked, no stress or worries. He is a professional. There is also something very warm & kind about him that I loved. So happy we hired John!

Teresa (Cocktail Party)

John performed on the balcony of our Entrepreneurship Center for an event which included educators from around the country and the world. His eclectic mix of musical styles and musical instruments added to the "styles of Tampa" theme that we were going for. It sounded wonderful! We would hire him again in a heartbeat, plus he's a cool guy and fun to be around.

Larry (Wedding Ceremony)

We wanted the ceremonial music to set the tone for the very special occasion we had planned for the bride, groom, and guests. But where and how to begin? Knowing next to nothing about wedding musical styles and performance, and not wanting to leave these choices to chance, we turned to John Demas for help. John’s experience in these matters and his attentiveness to our needs was immediately reassuring; in fact, we wound up leaving the selection of composers and compositions entirely in his capable hands. And we couldn’t have been happier wedding day with the blend of traditional, modern, and classical music, performed beautifully on guitar and violin. Thank you, John!  For those unfamiliar with him, John Demas ranks among Tampa Bay’s premier professional musicians. He’s best known for his prowess on the Greek Bouzouki and classical guitar, but you’ll find him equally at home playing classic rock and the blues. Veteran of countless Bay Area weddings, John is a breeze to work with and his reliability is legendary in a profession rife with double bookings and no-shows. His terms are reasonable, and the success of your event is his singular focus. We enthusiastically recommend his services!

Tina (Birthday Party)

John was amazing! We hired him to play at my father’s 80th big fat Greek bday party. We danced all night. Not only was his bouzouki playing the best, he fit right in with our family! He arrived on time and followed through with all our wishes. Very friendly. Knows how to work a crowd. Highly recommended!!

Byron (Proposal)

John did a great job for my surprise proposal. My fiancé had no idea! The experience and music was perfect and he really set the tone! Couldn't have asked for better!

Ivana (Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour)

John was so professional and accommodating throughout the wedding planning process. He was able to advise us on music selection and he delivered exactly what we imagined for our ceremony and cocktail hour. We would recommend John to any couple looking for beautiful and classic music for their big day. We are forever grateful!

Kate (Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour)

John was a preferred vendor of The Lange Farm, and he was so unique and awesome. After going through the whole wedding process, we couldn't have been happier with our selection.

We first met him at the Greek Festival in Tampa and then had a phone call shortly after. He was so easy to work with, very helpful with suggestions, and made us feel comfortable. Our guests thought this was such a unique part of the wedding, and you can't beat his value for his time and music. He was really great, and you can tell he loves what he does. I would highly recommend him for any wedding.

Kyla (Wedding Ceremony)

Awesome! Super helpful and friendly! Really added a special touch to the ceremony and our guests loved him :)

Quinn (Wedding Ceremony)

We had John provide music for our ceremony  and were extremely impressed. We never actually met with John before the ceremony, so I was a bit nervous because we really went off of the vibe we would get from different vendors in order to make our decisions, but he came very highly recommended from the Lange Farm. We were not disappointed. All our guests loved the classical guitar and our song selections. I was not quite sure what I wanted played throughout the ceremony, so I asked him lots of questions via email and he was always responsive. I told him he had free reign for the prelude music and that I needed some input for the processional and recessional and he helped me make some great decisions on the ceremony music.

John is a pleasure to work with and completely affordable. He has great experience and plays a lot of weddings. I recommend him if you are thinking about a classical guitarist for your wedding!

We hired John for a Grand Opening celebration at BLICK Art Materials in Tampa, FL.

John was very accommodating to the needs of the store, and was incredibly professional in his interactions with staff and customers. John provided the ideal ambiance for our special event, and came to the store completely prepared with what he needed to perform that morning. This made it so easy for BLICK staff to accomplish what we needed to while he played music for our 150+ customers that day. John received compliments from customers, as well as BLICK associates, who used words to describe him such as "classy", "perfect fit", "talented", and "professional".

Marilyn Neyland: (Greek Wedding)"John, the music for our daughter's wedding in November was perfect. The music selections were perfect for dancing and brought the guests up out of their chairs and on to the dance floor. Actually, your music is also great for dinner or cocktail hour. Each piece was the perfect length and not too long, which everyone enjoyed because there was such a variety of music to dance to and no one tired of the same song over and over. We were told my many of   the guests that they had a fabulous time and the music was the best ever!!! I will certainly pass the word out about your new band with no hesitation. Again, thanks for a great evening and being a part of such an important  event in our family. "

Sincerely,

Marilyn Neyland